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The basics at-a-glance

Degree earned: Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science

Location

Northwestern University's Evanston campus

Easy access to Chicago’s varied industries

Summer internships across the country

Timing

Complete the full-time program in 15 months including required summer internship 

Classes held weekdays and begin in September

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Class Size

Cohort of ~55 students

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Admissions

Scholarship priority deadline:
December 1

Final deadline:
January 15

Admission decisions:
Mid-March

Application opens September 1

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The MSiA* program is constantly refining itself by changing and adjusting and adapting the curriculum to industry trends. It is a really cutting-edge program, in that you're learning some of the most recent trends and techniques that are out there, and it's really exciting.

Jeff ParkerMSiA ’17 *newly renamed MS in Machine Learning and Data Science

Lead Data Scientist at Qualtrics

The MSiA* program not only provides the skills industries require but also teaches students how to learn continuously and seek out additional resources to develop a solution.

Andrew FoxMSiA ’14 *newly renamed MS in Machine Learning and Data Science

Principal at Opex Analytics

I visited quite a few schools, but the Master of Science in Analytics* program was by far the most appealing because of its great reputation, its small class size, the curriculum's mix of mathematics, programming, and the business skill set needed.

Kelsey DeMottMSiA ’16 *newly renamed MS in Machine Learning and Data Science

Data Scientist at Spotify

The Master of Science in Analytics* program is very much an applied and team-based program, and that really helps prepare students because that's what the real world is like.

Eric LundquistMSiA ’16 *newly renamed MS in Machine Learning and Data Science

Senior Data Scientist at Formation

Why Northwestern?

Unique program features

While many programs focus on just one aspect of analytics like modeling or data mining, our program provides students with a rigorous course of study in all three areas of analytics: predictive (forecasting), descriptive (business intelligence and data mining), and prescriptive (optimization and simulation).

Each course in the program builds upon previous courses and is complemented by case studies, team projects, and guest speakers from industry, ensuring an academic experience that’s grounded in business reality. This holistic approach prepares graduates to solve data-centric, complex business challenges through the lens of experience.

Comprehensive curriculum

Comprehensive Curriculum

Deep dive into our comprehensive and applied curriculum. Learn to properly communicate findings to drive business success.

Master techniques to integrate data engineering and data science, design innovative and creative analytics solutions, develop and deploy artificial intelligence solutions, and lead analytics teams and projects.

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Immersive learning

Immersive Learning

Learn from fellow students who bring a variety of practical experiences and the passion to move beyond the surface in curriculum projects.

Broaden your perspective through lectures from industry leaders, our quarterly seminar series, and our annual data conference. 

Benefit from world-renowned faculty and a full-time program staff including a research facilitator and a systems administrator.

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Hands-on Experience

Hands-on Experience

Immerse yourself in data from industry and learn techniques to move beyond finding simple solutions to answering the real problem clients need to solve.

Discover how to prepare, use and present data through hands-on projects including the practicum and capstone, and internship experiences.

Participate in hackathons and poster sessions to test and apply the knowledge you’re gaining.

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Career outcomes

Career Outcomes

Network through our exclusive student/industry events, site visits, guest lecturers, our alumni network, and our industry advisory board.

Since the program’s inception, 100 percent of graduates have received a job offer within three months of graduation.

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Partner with our Program

Work with future industry leaders to translate your complex data sets into meaningful information

You provide the projects and datasets for our students to hone their skills while working under our faculty’s guidance, and your business will benefit from creative insights that can solve your toughest challenges.


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