Machine Learning and Data Science

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About the Program

Leverage and Apply the Full Value of Data

Northwestern’s Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science (MLDS) program provides data scientists with a technical background in machine learning and artificial intelligence, complemented by the soft skills required to ethically lead. Our graduates are prepared to guide teams, organizations, and society into a future where privacy, equity, and autonomy will be at the forefront of decision-making.

Our students arrive with a variety of backgrounds and learn from world-class faculty in a cohort model, through coursework designed exclusively for the program. Students apply their education to business problems that require creative thinking and novel solutions, provided by a diverse portfolio of industry partners.

Why Northwestern?

Unique program features

While many programs focus on just one aspect of analytics like modeling or data mining, our program provides students with a rigorous course of study in all three areas of analytics: predictive (forecasting), descriptive (business intelligence and data mining), and prescriptive (optimization and simulation).

Each course in the program builds upon previous courses and is complemented by case studies, team projects, and guest speakers from industry, ensuring an academic experience that’s grounded in business reality. This holistic approach prepares graduates to solve data-centric, complex business challenges through the lens of experience.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Deep dive into our comprehensive and applied curriculum. Learn to properly communicate findings to drive business success.

Master techniques to integrate data engineering and data science, design innovative and creative analytics solutions, develop and deploy artificial intelligence solutions, and lead analytics teams and projects.EXPLORE THE CURRICULUM

Immersive Learning

Learn from fellow students who bring a variety of practical experiences and the passion to move beyond the surface in curriculum projects.

Broaden your perspective through lectures from industry leaders, our quarterly seminar series, and our annual data conference. 

Benefit from world-renowned faculty and a full-time program staff including a research facilitator and a systems administrator.MEET OUR FACULTY

Hands-on Experience

Immerse yourself in data from industry and learn techniques to move beyond finding simple solutions to answering the real problem clients need to solve.

Discover how to prepare, use and present data through hands-on projects including the practicum and capstone, and internship experiences.

Participate in hackathons and poster sessions to test and apply the knowledge you’re gaining.SEE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

Career Outcomes

Network through our exclusive student/industry events, site visits, guest lecturers, our alumni network, and our industry advisory board.

Since the program’s inception, 100 percent of graduates have received a job offer within three months of graduation.VIEW ALUMNI PLACEMENTS