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Bachelor of Science in Data Science (STEM)

Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus

USA,Illinois

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 50,636/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1890

Total Students: 8,565 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

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Student Visa
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Bachelor of Science in Data Science (STEM)

Program Overview

Data science is an inherently interdisciplinary field requiring foundations in mathematics and computer science, as well as professional skills in communications and ethics. Gain these critical skills though Illinois Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Data Science.

Learn to converge fundamental knowledge in mathematics, statistics, and computer science with practical skills in programming, data management, and advanced computing with Illinois Tech’s B.S. in Data Science. These are complemented with hands-on experiences through internships, the Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) Program, and by solving real-world problems through course-related projects. Attain crucial professional communications skills in storytelling and visualizations to translate data into solutions.

Understand the foundations for a successful career in data science:

Assessing data collection, modeling, analysis, visualization, and explanation needs in the context of a client’s needs
Cleaning, evaluating, and preparing data for exploration, modeling, and analysis
Designing, implementing, and evaluating relevant computational systems to address data science needs
Understanding key statistical analysis methods and being able to choose and implement appropriate models for a given data analysis problem
Effectively deriving and communicating useful insights from data through storytelling and visualization
Effectively communicating in a variety of professional contexts
Functioning effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the discipline
Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating ethical, privacy, and data and algorithmic bias issues in practical data science contexts

Program Overview

Combine a foundation in mathematics and computer science with professional skills in communications and ethics in the Bachelor of Science in Data Science. Hands-on experiences through internships and real-world projects highlight how these skills translate data into solutions.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 50,636 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,200.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Illinois Tech’s B.S. in Data Science is closely tied to the M.A.S. in Data Science program, M.A.S. in Artificial Intelligence program, and other master’s programs in the College of Computing.

Complete all the necessary prerequisites of the M.A.S. in Data Science after the first two years of study and you can take advantage of Illinois Tech’s Accelerated Master’s Program to complete bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as few as five years. Also, qualify to pursue the M.A.S. in Artificial Intelligence degree.

Gain the needed skills to land a job in a data career, such as:

Data scientist
Data analyst
Statistician
Data engineer
Business intelligence developer

Scholarships

Illinois Tech has several of its own competitive scholarship programs that are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. All domestic undergraduate first-year and transfer students are automatically considered for scholarships that cover a generous portion of expenses such as tuition. Graduate students in select degree programs also may be considered for additional special scholarships, beyond any fellowships that they may receive.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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