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IU Bloomington hosts our premier residential M.S. in Data Science program, drawing future data scientists worldwide. Here, you'll benefit from IU's renowned faculty and cutting-edge research resources. You'll forge lasting professional relationships, cultivate a multidisciplinary perspective on data science, and partner with campus researchers to tackle pressing global challenges. The curriculum immerses you in practical scenarios faced by communities, businesses, and individuals worldwide. Our program develops essential skills across key domains - from programming and statistics to machine learning, data visualization, business principles, and ethics - enhancing graduates' industry appeal. Foundational coursework establishes the basis for sustained career growth, while hands-on research, cross-disciplinary projects, and internships provide a decisive advantage in the current employment landscape.
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution and evidence of academic potential to complete an advanced degree
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25
Applicants whose native language is not English should submit proof of such proficiency by the time they apply for admission. Normally this is done by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Results of this test should be submitted as part of the application for admission.