MS Survey and Data Science at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The MS in Survey and Data Science, housed at the Institute for Social Research, blends sociology, psychology, statistics and data science with a focus on survey data quality. Students join a small cohort and specialise in one of three tracks.

Faculty: Institute for Social Research | Department: Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science (MPSDS) | Duration: 46 credit hours | Intake: Fall only; application deadline January 15 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 46 credit hours of approved core and elective coursework, approved practical work experience, and attendance at 75% of scheduled seminars and professional development events. Tracks are Statistical Science (sample design, complex-sample inference, missing data), Social and Psychological Science (questionnaire design, measurement, nonsampling error) and Data Science (organic data, visualization, machine learning).

Career pathways

Government, academia, tech, healthcare, international organizations and research institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply through Rackham by January 15 for fall entry (program code 02402); decisions typically early March. Required: academic statement of purpose, personal statement, test scores, resume or CV, letters of recommendation, transcripts and supplemental application questions. Applicants should have a strong analytical background in social science disciplines and statistics.

Intake: Fall only; application deadline January 15

Duration: 46 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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