Feinberg School of Medicine
Explore the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning and stored information to improve pattern recognition, genetic analysis and deep phenotyping of health data.
The analysis of large data sets is informing all areas of the humanities, science, and engineering, including medicine and healthcare, commerce, marketing, sports, transportation, logistics, finance, communication, and entertainment. By enabling us to identify patterns and trends to gain insights from vast amounts of data, data science is transforming our world and defining the future.
Northwestern offers many paths for the study of data science at all levels. Students can earn a degree specifically in data science or pair the study of data science with other disciplines to enhance their skill set.
Schools and Departments
While many departments and schools offer individual courses in data science, the following schools offer complete programs dedicated to this field.
Department of Computer Science, McCormick School of Engineering
Learn to harness data to transform the way we work, play, think, and live.
Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, McCormick School of Engineering
Study the science of data-driven decision making in complex and uncertain environments through algorithms, computation, and mathematical modeling. Learn to create decision-support tools through data science, optimization, simulation, logistics, and financial engineering.
School of Professional Studies
Enhance your career with data science expertise through a wide range of programs designed for working professionals.
Department of Statistics and Data Science, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
Study the theory and practical application of data methodologies used to enhance our understanding of the world around us and support data-driven decision-making. Learn about the various aspects of working with data, including data collection, exploration, analysis, interpretation, and communication.