Admission Requirements

The master of science in data science and analytics program at Elmhurst University welcomes applications from students who hold an undergraduate degree in any major from a regionally accredited institution.

  • A basic course in statistics (with a grade of C or better) and prior coursework in programming or equivalent professional experience are prerequisites to the program
  • Our prerequisites may be completed with satisfactory completion of a short LinkedIn Learning course prior to starting classes with us
  • Applicants must also have at least one year of professional experience, which may be waived with the director’s approval
  • An admission interview with the program director is required for all applicants

Admission and Application

Ready to advance your career? At Elmhurst University, we try to make the graduate application process as simple—and friendly—as possible.

Learn how to apply for admission to graduate study

James Kulich, Ph.D.

Professor, Department Chair of Computer Science & Information Systems; Program Director, M.S. in Data Science and Analytics
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems

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