Master of Science in Data Science (Thesis Track)

Data science is a multi-disciplinary field combining techniques from mathematics, computer science, and statistics to organize, analyze, visualize, and extract useful information from data. From business to medicine, neuroscience to sports, marketing to public policy, the explosion of huge mountains of data impacts every imaginable field. The surge of available data has multiplied the need for professionals who can understand and clearly communicate — to experts and non-experts alike — what the numbers tell us. Whether your background is in computer science or another field, the master’s in data science will enhance your skills toolkit and allow you to gain a broader understanding of how to use these tools in practical applications, whatever your field.Learning OutcomesThe ability to manage large data sets in preparation for data science analysis.A working knowledge of statistical techniques and computer algorithms, and the ability to apply these methods to a wide array of real-world problems. The ability to perform a data science analysis from beginning to end while adhering to the principles of reproducible and ethical research.

Application requirements for the Data Science MS include:Official Transcripts2 Letters of Recommendation3.0 Minimum GPAStatement of PurposePlease describe previous experiences that motivated your interest in Data Science and a problem you would like to solve using Data Science skills.Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable; faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts; we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted. IELTS - 6.5TOEFL (IBT) - 79