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UC Berkeley's Master of Information and Data Science - Delivered Online

The document summarizes UC Berkeley's online Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program. The 27-unit program can be completed in 3-5 terms and includes foundation, advanced, and capstone courses. Students learn skills like data engineering, machine learning, and communicating results. The program delivers a robust online learning experience along with an in-person immersion experience. Admissions consider factors like quantitative abilities, analytical reasoning, and programming proficiency.

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UC Berkeley's Master of Information and Data Science - Delivered Online

The document summarizes UC Berkeley's online Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program. The 27-unit program can be completed in 3-5 terms and includes foundation, advanced, and capstone courses. Students learn skills like data engineering, machine learning, and communicating results. The program delivers a robust online learning experience along with an in-person immersion experience. Admissions consider factors like quantitative abilities, analytical reasoning, and programming proficiency.

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UC Berkeley’s Master of Information and

Data Science — Delivered Online


PROGRAM OVERVIEW CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
The MIDS program is 27 units, which can be completed over three to five
A Master of Information and Data Science terms. As a part of the curriculum, students also attend an immersion
Designed for data science professionals, the UC Berkeley School of experience on the UC Berkeley campus or in other locations relevant to
Information’s (I School) Master of Information and Data Science data science.
(MIDS) program prepares students to derive insights from real-world Students who are proficient in object-oriented programming will
data sets, use the latest tools and analytical methods, and interpret and complete 12 units of foundation course work, 12 units of advanced
communicate their findings in ways that influence decision-making in course work, and the synthetic capstone course.
their organizations.
Students who are not proficient in object-oriented programming will be
Delivered on an interactive online platform and designed by UC Berkeley required to complete the Python for Data Science foundation course as
I School faculty, the MIDS program brings the unique UC Berkeley part of their 15 units of foundation course work, 9 units of advanced
student experience to students — no matter where they live. course work, and the synthetic capstone course.

MIDS Curriculum Foundation Courses (12-15 units)


Python for Data Science*
Through a hands-on, project-based approach, the MIDS program
Research Design and Application for Data and Analysis
features a rigorous, multidisciplinary curriculum that prepares students
Statistics for Data Science
to form valuable data queries by defining (and refining) business or
Fundamentals of Data Engineering
research questions that are relevant and tractable in order to use data to
Applied Machine Learning
inform decision-making.

Students learn to apply the latest statistical and computational methods Advanced Courses (9 units) – choose 3
for identifying patterns, extracting insights, and making predictions Experiments and Causal Inference
from complex data sets. The curriculum also provides students with the Behind the Data: Humans and Values
opportunity to hone their skills in effectively communicating findings of Deep Learning in the Cloud and at the Edge
data analysis and dealing with the ethical dilemmas and legal Statistical Methods for Discrete Response, Time Series, and Panel Data
requirements associated with working with real-world data at scale. Machine Learning at Scale
Natural Language Processing with Deep Learning
The MIDS curriculum focuses on the following key areas:
Data Visualization
Research design Data visualization
Capstone Course (3 units)
Data engineering Ethics and privacy Synthetic Capstone Course

Machine learning Statistical visualization *Required course for students who are not proficient in object-oriented
programming.
Mining and exploring Communicating results
datascience.berkeley.edu / 1-855-678-MIDS / [email protected] / @BerkeleyData / facebook.com/BerkeleyDataScience

STUDENT EXPERIENCE ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW


Seamlessly Delivering the UC Berkeley Student Experience Online We welcome applications to our program in the fall, spring, and summer.
Admissions requirements include, but are not limited to, those listed
• A robust online learning experience. Delivered using a web-based below. For a comprehensive list of requirements, please visit datascience.
platform and featuring self-paced, online course work and live, berkeley.edu.
collaborative seminars driven by problem-solving and discussions, the
datascience@berkeley online classroom creates a rich learning •A
 high level of quantitative ability as demonstrated by scores in the
experience with no back row. top 15 percent in the Quantitative section of either the GRE or GMAT,
five years of significant work experience that demonstrates your
• An in-person immersion. Crafted to deliver additional learning, quantitative abilities, or quantitative academic course work
networking, and community-building opportunities, this three- to
four-day program offers you the chance to meet faculty and classmates, •A
 high level of analytical reasoning ability and a problem-solving
attend lectures and workshops, and participate in networking events mindset as demonstrated in academic and/or professional
with industry leaders. performance

• Face-to-face interaction. The online platform facilitates •A


 working knowledge of fundamental concepts including: data
collaboration and leads to real connections among students, faculty, and structures, algorithms and analysis of algorithms, and linear algebra
peers.
•T
 he ability to communicate effectively as demonstrated by strong
• Dedicated student support. Fully integrated into the I School scores in the Verbal and Writing sections of either the GRE or GMAT,
community, you will receive academic, technical, and career services academic performance, professional experience, and/or well-written
support. application essays

• Connections in the San Francisco Bay area. San Francisco is the •P


 rogramming proficiency as demonstrated by prior work experience
epicenter of the data revolution. As a UC Berkeley student, you will build or advanced course work (e.g., Python or Java)
valuable connections through an extensive global network.
Applications are evaluated holistically on a combination of prior academic
performance, GRE/GMAT score, work experience, Statement of Purpose,
and letters of recommendation.

According to IBM, the projected


demand for data scientists
will increase 28% by 2020.

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