Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in today’s information-based society with the Master of Professional Studies in Machine Learning. This 30-credit, 10-course, non-thesis graduate program’s rigorous technical curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career as an information engineer, data scientist, or data mining engineer. The MPS in Machine Learning focuses on the methods and techniques of creating models and algorithms that learn from, and make decisions or predictions, based on data. Successful graduates will apply the learned tools and techniques to a wide variety of real-world problems in areas such as marketing, finance, medicine, telecommunications, biology, security, engineering, social networking, and information technology.
In the MPS in Machine Learning, students engage in cutting-edge technical coursework in machine learning and develop their problem-solving skills in the art and science of processing and extracting information from data. Throughout their coursework, students build solid foundations in mathematics, statistics, and computer programming, and explore advanced topics in machine learning such as deep learning, optimization, big data analysis, and signal/image understanding. The program also focuses on the applications of machine learning to computer vision, natural language processing, robotics, data science, and other areas. The MPS in Machine Learning is offered through the Science Academy in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.
The MPS in Machine Learning is a 30-credit graduate program designed for working professionals and can be completed in less than two years. Instruction is provided by UMD faculty and experts in the field. The program features face-to-face instructional delivery; classes meet at the UMD College Park campus.
Application Deadlines
Fall 2024
International Students: March 15, 2024
Domestic Students: June 14, 2024
Any student applying for admission to a graduate program at the University of Maryland must meet the following minimum admission criteria as established by the Graduate School.
- Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
- Applicants must have earned a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework.
- Applicants must provide an official copy of a transcript for all of their post-secondary work.
General Requirements:
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Program-Specific Requirements:
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
- CV/Resume
- Description of research/work experience
- Prior coursework establishing quantitative ability (including calculus II, linear algebra, statistics, etc.)
- Proficiency in programming languages, demonstrated either through prior programming coursework or substantial software development experience
The MPS in Machine Learning is a 30-credit, 10-course, non-thesis graduate program designed for students to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in today’s information-based society. The degree requirements consist of successful completion of 6 core courses and 4 elective courses.
Academic Planning Sheet for current students
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