Overview

In this Applied Data Science degree offered by Coursera in partnership with the University of Michigan you’ll have the unique opportunity to develop an end-to-end perspective on data science and prepare for leadership in the field. As a MADS student, you’ll master core concepts and delve into essential topics such as big data, data ethics, data privacy, machine learning, natural language processing, causal inference, network analysis, and more.

Through hands-on experience with real data sets from top companies, you’ll put learning into practice, build your portfolio, and be ready to advance a successful data science career in any industry.

When you earn your MADS degree, you’ll be able to:

Use data to drive organizational outcomes.

Develop a strong foundation in core data science concepts, including machine learning and natural language processing.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of important topics like privacy, data ethics, and communicating data science to lay audiences.

Acquire skills in building predictive models, visualizing data, and formulating data-informed problem statements.

Learn computational methods for efficient handling and analysis of big data.

Qualify for a variety of in-demand jobs in data science

Data Scientist

Data Analyst

Machine Learning Engineer

Data Engineer

Data Manager

Business Intelligence manager

Data Governance Analyst

Analytics and Insights manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Formulating Problems

Collecting and Processing Data

Analyzing and Modeling Data

Presenting and Integrating Results into Action

Real world applications of data science

Culminating Learning Experiences

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications for Fall start on 31 March.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Mountain View, United States

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Machine Learning View 200 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Applicants should have a history of academic and/or professional success, demonstrate creativity and a commitment to sophisticated problem solving, and exhibit persistence, leadership and initiative.

Transcripts

Resume

Essays

Letter of Recommendation

Python and Statistics Proficiency Requirements

Non-Native English Speaker Assessment

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Tuition Fee

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International

37823 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37823 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

37823 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37823 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

37823 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37823 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

$37,823 - $50,369 USD

Tuition rate is determined by residency.

Funding

Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.

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When you earn your MADS degree, you’ll be able to:

Qualify for a variety of in-demand jobs in data science

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Funding

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