Our top-ranked residential M.S. in Data Science program is located on the IU Bloomington campus and attracts aspiring data science professionals from around the globe. As a student here youll have access to IU's esteemed faculty and research facilities. Youll build lifelong connections, develop an interdisciplinary approach to data science, and work collaboratively with scholars and experts across campus to solve some of the day's biggest questions. To hone your expertise as a data professional, your coursework will be grounded in the real-world challenges that local and global communities, organizations, and citizens face on a daily basis. Our Data Science program offers sets of core competencies in multiple areasincluding programming, statistics, data analytics, machine learning, data wrangling, data visualization, communication, business foundations, and ethicsthat increase their marketability in the industry. A focus on foundational knowledge will help lay the groundwork for a lifelong career trajectory, while plenty of hands-on training via research projects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and internship work will give you a competitive edge in today's job market.