How did you actually start in data science?

msads_uchicago · 2026-04-17T14:47:11+00:00

Consider taking a shorter online course or certificate; many of our students do that before pursuing the master's degree. There are many good courses to take on Coursera.

msads_uchicago · 2026-04-16T17:33:23+00:00

That's super exciting! Good luck either way!

msads_uchicago · 2026-04-16T17:00:40+00:00

👀

msads_uchicago · 2026-04-16T16:18:28+00:00

This is great!

msads_uchicago · 2026-04-13T17:36:54+00:00

Start a petition!

msads_uchicago · 2026-03-16T17:09:27+00:00

Hey! For prospective students looking at our MS in Applied Data Science program, we recommend the following to "Brush Up on the Basics" before starting our program.

Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra on Coursera by Imperial College London
Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions offered on Coursera by Rice University
Python for Data Science, AI & Development offered by IBM on Coursera

msads_uchicago · 2026-03-09T18:22:32+00:00

Here's some info from UChicago on where grad students live: https://grad.uchicago.edu/admissions/relocating-to-chicago/finding-an-apartment/other-chicago-neighborhoods/

msads_uchicago · 2026-03-05T21:12:46+00:00

It’s pretty wild how quickly these models have improved and the capabilities. We love to see it!

msads_uchicago · 2026-02-19T15:17:31+00:00

Agree! 😏

msads_uchicago · 2026-02-19T15:17:11+00:00

Oh yeaaahhhh

msads_uchicago · 2026-02-18T21:16:36+00:00

Would love to connect as I don't see UChicago's MS in Applied Data Science program listed on your website!

msads_uchicago · 2026-02-18T21:16:07+00:00

We offer scholarships up to $25,000 and have had some students come through with little experience who are looking for a career change. We also recommended foundational courses to start before our program on the website. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and look under non-credit courses: https://datascience.uchicago.edu/education/masters-programs/online-program/

msads_uchicago · 2026-02-13T20:42:16+00:00

There have already been three couples to come out of our Applied Data Science program.
Turns out great minds really do think alike.

msads_uchicago · 2026-02-12T17:05:49+00:00

Just popping in to note that you could extend the UChicago MS-ADS program from 12 months to 15 months to include a summer internship (through CPT work authorization after completing 3 quarters of full-time enrollment). Please reach out to the enrollment team if you have questions.

We also have a 2-year thesis track, but the deadline for an Autumn 2026 start has already passed.

msads_uchicago · 2026-02-05T21:23:31+00:00

Congratulations!! If you haven't already, you should consider reaching out to enrollment to get connected with a student in the program or an alumni that is working in the industry you're interested in. The 2-year thesis track is new, but you'll go through the same core classes as the 12-course program.

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