M.A.S in Data Science

M.A.S in Data Science

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois, USA
M.A.S in Data Science
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The program is jointly offered by the Department of Applied Mathematics and the Department of Computer Science
  • Students will learn to explore data using high-level mathematics, statistics, and computer science
  • The student needs to complete a total of 33 credits of coursework including a 6-credit summer practicum
  • Students will study subjects such as Advanced Database Organization, Data-Intensive Computing, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Preparation and Analysis, etc.
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2837025 INR
Hostel & Meals1065642 INR
Insurance123556 INR
Transportation168452 INR
Activity Fee18310 INR
Student Service Fee65184 INR
New Student Fee21972 INR
Books and Supplies65916 INR
Personal/Miscellaneous249016 INR
Total1778048 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must have a four-year bachelor's degree, although not necessarily in computer science, with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • Applicants must have basic knowledge of discrete mathematics, linear algebra, probability, statistics, relational databases, and some programming such as Matlab, C++, Java, Python, or Ruby
  • Applicants lacking prerequisite coursework but who are otherwise strong candidates (i.e., with relevant work experience) may be admitted, but these applicants would be required to make up any needed coursework
  • Applicants must have completed the equivalent of the following fundamental undergraduate coursework to begin the Master of Data Science degree program:
    • Computer Science:
      • Accelerated Introduction to Computer Science
      • Introduction to Advanced Studies 
    • Knowledge of any high-level programming language, such as C or Python, as well as object-oriented programming, can be substituted for knowledge of C++ or Java
    • Mathematics:
      • Calculus 
      • Elementary Linear Algebra
      • Probability and Statistics
ExamsTOEFL: 90
  • With a minimum section score of 20

IELTS: 6.5
  • With a minimum section score of 6.5

PTE: 63
  • With a minimum section score of 53

GRE: 304
  • 304 (quantitative + verbal) and 2.5 (analytical writing)

Additional info
  • During the admission process, Illinois Tech waives TOEFL or IELTS requirements if the applicants:
    • first or native language is English
    • have received a degree from an English-speaking institution and have attended that school for at least two years
    • school’s official medium of instruction is in English, per transcripts
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