Northwestern’s Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science (MLDS) program teaches students the skills that drive business success in today’s hyper-competitive, data-driven world and produces well-rounded data scientists who possess the rigorous technical training and the business acumen to lead data science teams.

LEVERAGE AND APPLY 

THE FULL VALUE OF DATA

Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science

MS in Machine Learning and Data Science

identify, interpret, and communicate patterns found in vast quantities of structured and unstructured data. Since the program’s inception, 100 percent of graduates have received a job offer within three months, including offers from top companies and startups in a range of industries including tech, consulting, finance, health care, 
and sports.

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Top-tier
faculty

Study under elite Northwestern faculty as well as leading industry experts through seminars and workshops.

INDUSTRY

COLLABORATION

Broaden your perspective by working with professional data scientists, attending MLDS's annual data conference, and engaging in our quarterly seminar series.

CAREER 

SUCCESS

Graduate well-prepared for work across numerous industries.  Since inception, 100 percent of MLDS graduates have received a job offer within three months of graduation.

Top-tier faculty

Study under elite Northwestern faculty as well as leading industry experts through seminars and workshops.

INDUSTRY

COLLABORATION

Broaden your perspective by working with professional data scientists, attending MLDS's annual data conference, and engaging in our quarterly seminar series.

CAREER 

SUCCESS

Graduate well-prepared for work across numerous industries.  Since inception, 100 percent of MLDS graduates have received a job offer within three months of graduation.

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FOCUSED 
PROGRAM

Complete an MS in 15 months, including a summer internship, alongside a small cohort of ~55 students.

Comprehensive
Curriculum

Master core skills integrating data science & engineering, computer programming, and business. Learn to develop innovative solutions for real-world analytics problems.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Connect deeply with data through hands-on projects, participation in hackathons, an industry internship, and a final capstone project.

Valuable
Networking

Attend networking events, information sessions, and career fairs with companies seeking to recruit MLDS graduates.

In today’s hyper-competitive, data-driven world, more companies are relying on analytics, and demand for data scientists continues to soar. The MLDS program provides students with a comprehensive and customized analytics curriculum that’s grounded in business reality. Students engage in rigorous technical training and gain valuable industry experience, learning to

unique 70/30 blend of technology and business coursework

principles and newer,  emerging technologies. Business courses (30 percent) in finance, marketing, and management provide a framework for students to understand how to translate their technology ideas into practical business solutions.

MSIT provides an intensive and unique curriculum across three fundamental areas: communication systems and networks, computing systems engineering, and business and management principles. Technical courses (70 percent) focus on fundamental engineering

WHY NORTHWESTERN?

Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science

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“The MLDS 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 Fox (MLDS Graduate)
DATA SCIENTIST, OPEX ANALYTICS
*Program was formerly named MS in Analytics
Veronica Hsieh
MLDS Graduate

Our Alumni

"Success in today’s hyper-competitive, data-driven business environment depends on analytical skills and leadership acumen. Our program prepares students to serve their organizations through rigorous coursework in coursework in data engineering and science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and practical application of their skills to real-world projects."

DIRECTOR OF THE MLDS PROGRAM
Diego Klabjan

Our Faculty

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A few companies that have hired 
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In today’s hyper-competitive, data-driven world, more companies are relying on analytics, and demand for data scientists continues to soar. The MLDS program provides students with a comprehensive and customized analytics curriculum that’s grounded in business reality. Students engage in rigorous technical training and gain valuable industry experience, learning to identify, interpret, and communicate patterns found in vast quantities of structured and unstructured data. Since the program’s inception, 100 percent of graduates have received a job offer within three months, including offers from top companies and startups in a range of industries including tech, consulting, finance, health care, 
and sports.

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FOCUSED 
PROGRAM

Complete an MS in 15 months, including a summer internship, alongside a small cohort of ~55 students.

Valuable Networking

Attend networking events, information sessions, and career fairs with companies seeking to recruit MLDS graduates.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Connect deeply with data through hands-on projects, participation in hackathons, an industry internship, and a final capstone project.

Comprehensive
 Curriculum

Master core skills integrating data science & engineering, computer programming, and business. Learn to develop innovative solutions for real-world analytics problems.

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