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Master of Science in Data Science

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What will I learn?

Lewis University's online Master of Science in Data Science degree is designed to provide you with the skills and concepts of data science as applied to a wide variety of fields such as the natural sciences, the social sciences, the humanities, healthcare, business and education. The online Data Science master's program provides you with skills needed to play a significant role in data mining, data visualization, predictive analytics and data management.

The field of data science uses mathematics and computational techniques to generate new knowledge from large sets of data, which can provide decision makers with critical information necessary to make optimal decisions. The mathematical theory and techniques used by data scientists ranges from probability and statistics, to linear algebra and modeling. The mathematics are used along with computer science concepts and skills in distributed storage and processing, networks, human-machine interfaces, software development and algorithms. Using these concepts, data scientists can develop software and systems that enable identification and interpretation of critical big data assets.

Upon graduating from the program, you will be ready to discover the patterns within large quantities of data and implement solutions that provide insight, thanks to courses in:

Machine Learning

Statistical Programming

Data Mining and Analytics

Large-Scale Data Storage Systems

Data Visualization

Artificial Intelligence

Natural Language Processing

Digital Image Processing

Earn your master's from Lewis University and you can learn data science in a flexible, 100% online environment.

QUALIFY FOR THE NATION'S NO. 3 JOB

Earning your online M.S. in Data Science will qualify you for employment as a Data Scientist, the #3 job in America according to Glassdoor. Expertise in data science gives you both flexibility and opportunity. Big data analysis is used in almost every major field, from business and finance to government, healthcare and countless others. More and more industries are realizing the value of data science and the importance of data-driven decision-making. Knowledgeable individuals who can harness that data are increasingly in demand.

Graduate equipped to be that individual. Lewis' Master's in Data Science provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to process massive amounts of data to discover patterns, relationships and trends, and communicate actionable recommendations for businesses and organizations to make informed decisions.

CONCENTRATIONS ALLOW YOU TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR DEGREE

The data science master鈥檚 degree is an online, 33-credit-hour program offering concentrations focused on various roles and subfields in industry and education:

Cognitive and Prescriptive Analytics

Data Engineering

Cybersecurity Data Science

Data Science Research

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Or, for maximum flexibility of course selection, you can graduate from the program with no concentration, if that better fits your career goals.

Majors

  • Cognitive and Prescriptive Analytics
  • Data Engineering
  • Cybersecurity Data Science
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Which department am I in?

College of Aviation, Science and Technology

Study options

Full Time (33 Hours)

Tuition fees
USD $860 per credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected November 2025

Start date

January 2025

Venue

College of Aviation, Science and Technology

Lewis University,

One University Parkway,

Romeoville,

Illinois,

United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted for admission into the program, a student must present the following credentials:

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education.

2. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

3. An application for graduate admission, accompanied by an application fee.

4. Professional resume.

5. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.

7. A two-page statement of purpose.

8. Two letters of recommendation.

9. Undergraduate mathematics coursework in Calculus

English Proficiency Exams

IELTS - Minimum 6.5; TOEFL - TOEFL test score greater than 550 (computer-based 213; internet-based 79); PTE-A - Minimum 52; Duolingo Academic - Minimum 105.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Lewis University

Lewis University places a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning with small class sizes and a personalized teaching approach.

  • Excellent value college with small class sizes
  • Over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Diverse student body with large international presence
  • Top 10 school in Illinois (Schools.com)

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