Master of Data Science

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Master of Data Science

Illinois Institute of Technology

Accredited degree (100% online)

Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based. Bachelor's degree is required.

12–15 months

33 credit hours of graduate coursework

Approximately $455 (USD) per credit

(About $455 x 33 credits = $15,000), with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course.

Save up to $2,730

You may be eligible to have your prior learning on Coursera recognized for credit.

Admissions

New student enrollment steps

Enrolling is easy at Illinois Tech with performance-based admissions. See below for a step-by-step guide on how to secure your spot in one of our six start dates throughout the year:

  • Click “Enroll now”

  • Sign up for an account with Illinois Tech

  • Fill in the required personal and educational information. For master’s level programs you will be required to select your prior institution and provide transcripts. You will not be able to select courses or pay the course registration fee without this information.

  • Select the course or courses you’d like to register for in your desired session. Please keep in mind that you will be required to pay upfront for the course registration at time of enrollment. This means that if you are selecting one course for this program, you will be required to pay approx. $455; for all 3 courses, your total will be approx. $1,364.

  • Upon payment, you will receive further instructions on how to link your account and get started with your courses on Coursera.

Already in an open content course from Illinois Tech on Coursera and looking to upgrade to the degree? If you are already enrolled in a course from Illinois Tech on Coursera but looking to upgrade your course into a degree - your process is similar to new students! The upside for you is that you’ve already made progress on the course, and when you upgrade, that carries with you.

Performance-based admissions

There's no formal application process for this degree program. Applicants with a bachelor's degree can enjoy admission that's entirely performance-based. With performance-based admissions, you will skip taking admissions tests and paying application fees. Learn more about how you can get started.

Important Dates

Summer enrollment is open - ENROLL HERE

  • Summer Courses Begin: June 2, 2025
  • Priority Enrollment Deadline: June 7, 2025 Enroll by this date to maximize the time available to complete your course(s) within the term. This is also the last day to withdraw and receive a refund if you change your mind.
  • Final Enrollment Deadline: June 30, 2025 You can still enroll by this day to upgrade non-credit PBA courses to for-credit status, but you still only have until the last day of courses (July 26) to complete all the modules and/or assessments. To upgrade non-credit PBA courses to for-credit, this includes an additional summative assessment.
  • Last Day of Courses: July 26, 2025

Fall A enrollment is open - ENROLL HERE

  • Fall A Courses Begin: August 18, 2025
  • Priority Enrollment Deadline: August 26, 2025 Enroll by this date to maximize the time available to complete your course(s) within the term. This is also the last day to withdraw and receive a refund if you change your mind.
  • Final Enrollment Deadline: September 15, 2025 You can still enroll by this day to upgrade non-credit PBA courses to for-credit status, but you still only have until the last day of courses (October 10) to complete all the modules and/or assessments. To upgrade non-credit PBA courses to for-credit, this includes an additional summative assessment.
  • Last Day of Courses: October 10, 2025

Upcoming Events

May 30: A Deep Dive on the Illinois Tech Online Master of Data Science | Register here.

Additional Resources

Illinois Tech Academic Calendar

Course Offerings by Session

PBA Quick Start Guide

Interested in saving money on your degree? Watch our Prior Learning Credit webinar to learn more.

Important Dates

Summer enrollment is open - ENROLL HERE

  • Summer Courses Begin: June 2, 2025
  • Priority Enrollment Deadline: June 7, 2025 Enroll by this date to maximize the time available to complete your course(s) within the term. This is also the last day to withdraw and receive a refund if you change your mind.
  • Final Enrollment Deadline: June 30, 2025 You can still enroll by this day to upgrade non-credit PBA courses to for-credit status, but you still only have until the last day of courses (July 26) to complete all the modules and/or assessments. To upgrade non-credit PBA courses to for-credit, this includes an additional summative assessment.
  • Last Day of Courses: July 26, 2025

Fall A enrollment is open - ENROLL HERE

  • Fall A Courses Begin: August 18, 2025
  • Priority Enrollment Deadline: August 26, 2025 Enroll by this date to maximize the time available to complete your course(s) within the term. This is also the last day to withdraw and receive a refund if you change your mind.
  • Final Enrollment Deadline: September 15, 2025 You can still enroll by this day to upgrade non-credit PBA courses to for-credit status, but you still only have until the last day of courses (October 10) to complete all the modules and/or assessments. To upgrade non-credit PBA courses to for-credit, this includes an additional summative assessment.
  • Last Day of Courses: October 10, 2025

Upcoming Events

May 30: A Deep Dive on the Illinois Tech Online Master of Data Science | Register here.

Additional Resources

Illinois Tech Academic Calendar

Course Offerings by Session

PBA Quick Start Guide

Interested in saving money on your degree? Watch our Prior Learning Credit webinar to learn more.