Michigan Data Science Degree Programs

University of Michigan Master of Applied Data Science

The University of Michigan School of Information offers a Master of Applied Data Science that is completely online and focuses on bringing together people and technology. Coursework is separated into the following categories: formulating problems, collecting and processing data, analyzing and modeling data, and real-world application of data science. There are over 27 courses available. Each course will take roughly one month to complete, and each are worth one credit. This provides maximum flexibility for students who can take up to three credits in one month.
The 34-credit curriculum culminates with one of the following projects: showcasing knowledge in mining and processing data, showcasing techniques in analyzing and presenting data, or implementing the education into real-world situations. Full-time students can complete the program in one year while part-time students should be able to finish between two to three years. In order to be administered into the program, a Bachelor's degree is recommended and other materials to submit during the application process are transcripts, a resume, five short essays on various details of the student's career path, and Python and statistics assessment. The total cost is $31,688 for in-state and $42,262 for out-of-state students, before fees.

University of Michigan Dearborn MS in Data Science

The University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science offers an MS in Data Science that can be completed 100% online, partially online, or on cmapus. The program consistes of 30 credit hours and focuses on techniques and theories from mathematics, statistics, computer science, and other fields. Students are encouraged to pursue a specialization. There are four options: Computational Intelligence Specialization, Applications Specialization, Business Analytics Specialization, and Big Data Informatics Specialization.
There are 18 credit hours of core courses, 9 credit hours in the chosen specialization, and a 3-credit coursework, capstone, or thesis track. In order to be eligible for the program, students need a Bachelor degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field earned from an accredited program with an average of B or better. Additional prerequisites include completing one course in probability and statistics, one course in programming, and one course in calculus II.

Baker College MBA with Statistical focus

A Master of Business Administration can be obtained online through Baker College. Skills learned in the program will be the ability to interpret and analyze data with various software tools and how to solve real-world business problems while maintaining a high standard of ethical and legal behavior. This program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
36 credit hours are separated into 27 credits worth of core courses and 9 credits for electives, or three options to choose from to customize the degree toward a specific path. There is an option to accelerate the program and take at least three classes per semester to finish between 12 to 16 months. In addition, the degree program can be completed in two years.
Examples of core courses include Human Resource Management, Research and Statistic for Managers, and Strategy in a Global Environment. The curriculum is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (LACBE). Employment rate was at 85.7 percent following the 2017-18 academic year.

Michigan Technological University Online MS in Applied Statistics

An MS in Applied Statistics at MTU will allow students to apply advanced statistical analysis and methods like predictive modeling, statistical data mining, parametric estimation, model diagnostics, and forecasting. The program consists of 10 courses (30 credit hours) and can even be completed in an accelerated formate with 7-week courses. Students may also earn a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics while completing the MS program.
Areas of focus include Advanced Statistical Methods, Programming and Technology, Real-World Problem Solving, and Communication and Leadership. THe GRE/GMAT is not required for admissions, but students must have completed college coursework in calculus, linear algebra, and statistics with a strong math background.

Michigan State University Online Master Certificate in Business Analytics

The Broad College of Business offers a Professional and Master Certificate in Business Analytics that can be completed fully online. There are three courses to choose from under this path: Data Mining and Management Strategies, Applying Business Analytics, and Analytics for Competitive Advancement, all of them being at maximum eight-week courses, with an open-book test at the end. The courses are self-paced, but students must complete them within the eight-week allotment.

The two levels of certificates represent fundamentally different achievements. The professional certificate provides the ability to understand and apply data to improve business performance, while a master certificate gives education on how to gather, analyze, and manipulate the data. The latter is more geared toward professionals that already have work experience.