MS IN INFORMATION SCIENCE:

MACHINE LEARNING
2 YEARS | ONLINE/US ON-CAMPUS

NO GRE/TOEFL REQUIRED ed in collaboration with:

SAVE INR 55+ LAKHS*
UPTO 3 YEARS STEM OPT VISA IN THE US*
*Applicable for hybrid mode.
INTRODUCTION
The abundance of data in the modern world has presented endless opportunities to
professionals for success - those of making sense of this data. Information Science and its
exploration of the best ways to organize, store and represent data is one of the world’s most
in-demand fields today. It equips professionals with the knowledge to not just design
information-driven solutions for problems of today, but also develop the right management
frameworks for the future.

The MS in Information Science: Machine Learning

Arizona in collaboration with Great Learning, aims to empower you to enhance the accessibility
of information. Over the course of the program, you will be exposed to several real-world

interdisciplinary curriculum to suit the needs of learners from various industries and helps you
develop both technological and social skills. You can become a future-ready information
professional who can manage and interpret large amounts of data with high accuracy. To be a
part of this program, fill out your application without having to take additional tests or follow
any prerequisites.

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 RANKINGS AND
RECOGNITIONS
TOP 50
PUBLIC
UNIVERSITY
U.S. News & World Report, 2021

TOP 100
GLOBAL
UNIVERSITY
U.S. News & World Report, 2021

TOP 0.47%
WORLDWIDE UNIVERSITY
Center for World University Rankings, 2022

ABOUT THE
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
The University of Arizona was established in 1885 in Tucson, Arizona, and is ranked in the
Top 100 Best Global Universities by U.S News and World Report (2022). Known for
advancing frontiers of interdisciplinary scholarship and entrepreneurial partnerships,
UArizona has been a part of every planetary mission with NASA and is the fourth most
awarded public university by NASA for research. UArizona is globally recognized, ranking
No. 93 overall out of nearly 20,000 global colleges and universities, No. 49 among U.S.
institutions and No. 27 among public colleges and universities in the annual Center for
World University Rankings (2022).

A world leader in research and innovation, UArizona is a Top 20 Public Research

Institution, according to the National Science Foundation, and is a leading Research 1
institution with $734 million in annual research expenditures. The university advances the
frontiers of interdisciplinary scholarship and entrepreneurial partnerships as a member of
the Association of American Universities, the 66 leading public and private research
universities in the U.S. More at everywhere.arizona.edu.

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 ABOUT THE
PROGRAM
The MS in Information Science: Machine
Learning program is curated at the University

Great Learning. From the foundations of

information management to complex
applications of it with machine learning, the
program provides a holistic overview of the
world of Information Science. Taught by the
University of Arizona faculty over two formats
- online and hybrid - the program features
hands-on projects and mentorship sessions to
enhance the learning experience.

ONLINE HYBRID

21 months online learning 1 st year - Online

2nd year - On-campus
(Tucson, Arizona)

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

3 Years Save INR Get Alumni Quick Application Learn In-Person

Post-Study 55+ Lakhs* Status From With No From Faculty at
Work/STEM OPT University of Additional Tests University of
Visa in USA* Arizona or Prerequisites Arizona*

MS in Information Live Interactive Practical 11 Hands-On Capstone

Science: Machine Sessions With Insights From Projects and Project
Learning Program University of Industry Experts Case Studies
From the University Arizona Faculty
of Arizona

*Additional features valid for learners opting for the hybrid mode.
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WHO IS THIS
PROGRAM FOR?

Young, early-career Mid and senior-level Professionals who

professionals professionals who are wish to learn online
looking to go abroad looking to go abroad without quitting their
and master or learn online and job and transition to
information-driven stay up-to-date with an information
innovation with the latest information management career
knowledge of the management skills with industry-ready
latest information needed for success skills and knowledge.
methods. in the digital world.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successfully completing this program,
you will be able to:

Review and report on information generation and

processing to understand data within a larger
context.

Assess and improve information management

systems to explore best practices, gaps, and areas
for improvement.

Apply machine learning techniques to solve

real-world business problems.

Work on the full information management pipeline

- from data mining and structuring to clustering
and modeling.

Become an ideal information science innovator

with the latest skills to extract actionable insights
for growth.

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PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The curriculum is designed by leading experts at the University of Arizona and practicing
industry professionals. It is specifically curated to cover a range of information science skills
- starting from the fundamentals and progressing to more complex, hands-on applications.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Foundations This course introduces fundamental ideas of the

of Information Information Age, focusing on the value,
organization, use, and processing of information.
The course is organized as a survey of these
ideas, with readings from the research literature.

Data Mining This course will introduce students to the

and Discovery concepts and techniques of data mining for
knowledge discovery. It includes methods
developed in the fields of statistics, large-scale
data analytics, machine learning, pattern
recognition, database technology and artificial
intelligence for automatic or semi-automatic
analysis of large quantities of data to extract
previously unknown interesting patterns.

Data Analysis This course provides an overview of the various

and Visualization concepts and skills required for effective data
visualization. It presents principles of graphic
design, programming skills, and statistical
knowledge required to build compelling
visualizations that communicate effectively to
target audiences.

Introduction to This course will introduce the fundamentals of

Machine Learning machine learning, describe how to implement
several practical methods for pattern recognition,
feature selection, clustering, and decision
making for reward maximization, and provide a
foundation for the development of new machine
learning algorithms.

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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Data Warehousing and This course will utilize concepts, frameworks, and
Analytics in the Cloud best practices for designing a cloud-based data
warehousing solution and explore how to use
analytical tools to perform analysis on your data.

For the identified project, learners will review and

mine existing data and associated data sources
with the support of mentors, and develop initial
insights and present the outcomes.

Text Retrieval This course will cover the fundamental

and Web Search knowledge necessary to build systems such as
web crawling, index construction and
compression, boolean, vector-based, and
probabilistic retrieval models, text classification
and clustering, link analysis algorithms such as
PageRank, and computational advertising.

Neural Networks This course will help learners understand how to

train and optimize feed forward, convolutional, and
recurrent neural networks for tasks such as text
classification, image recognition, and game playing.

Statistical Natural This course introduces the key concepts

Language Processing underlying statistical natural language
processing. Students will learn a variety of
techniques for the computational modeling of
natural language, including: n-gram models,
smoothing, Hidden Markov models, Bayesian
Inference, Expectation Maximization, Viterbi,
Inside-Outside Algorithm for Probabilistic
Context-Free Grammars, and higher-order
language models.

Artificial Intelligence The course will focus on methods for automating

and Machine Learning decision making under a variety of conditions,
including full and partial information, and dealing
with uncertainty. Students will gain practical
experience writing programs that use these
techniques to solve a variety of problems.

Capstone Project This course will provide an opportunity for students

to showcase the skills that they have mastered in
the program. Under the direct guidance of faculty
advisors, students will work on their selected
project with practical implications.

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MEET THE FACULTY
DR. BRYAN HEIDORN
Professor DR. HONG CUI
Director, Center for Digital Professor,
Society and Data Studies, School of Information
School of Information

DR. CRISTIAN ROMÁN-PALACIOS DR. STEVEN BETHARD

Assistant Professor of Practice, Associate Professor,
School of Information School of Information

DR. MEAGHAN WETHERELL DR. PETER JANSEN

Assistant Professor of Practice, Assistant Professor,
School of Information School of Information

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TESTIMONIALS

The program is delightful, and the professor taught me so much. When people asked what I was
going to school for, I narrowed it down to: if you have a problem, I can fix it with a computer. I love
the fact that it’s a little bit of everything. I have absolutely enjoyed the program, and to
prospective students, I would say that it will give you access to more and more skills. It will give
you opportunities to learn more, the pay raise is nice as well and you'll access more high-growth
career opportunities.

DAVID PHILLIPS
Master of Science in Information Science: Machine Learning,
School of Information, University of Arizona

I found the research being done at iSchool in AI, game design, and ML very cool. I really wanted
to be here, develop things, and get involved in academia. I’ve had wonderful experiences with
the programs and courses here. I really enjoyed learning about topics I had never really studied
before, and I got to explore more of these ideas through a personal communication line with the
professor as well. I see interdisciplinary work all across our program and we’re able to share a lot
of ideas that wouldn’t happen if we sectioned ourselves off. Even if you don’t know what you
want to do, talk to people! The faculty here find time to talk to learners and everyone has your
best interests at heart.

LOREN CHAMPLIN
PhD Student in Information Science,
School of Information, University of Arizona

What I’m most passionate about in this program is that anyone can be a data scientist. I’m really
passionate about bringing the power of data science to people who are like me, or not like me
but also wouldn’t have thought to pursue data science in the first place. I’ve been exposed to
different projects in various areas working with the lab sessions, allowing me to practice my skills
in a breadth of areas. The university and program cater to people of all different backgrounds,
and I’m very passionate about that aspect. One of the most thrilling things has been seeing more
students who are interested in being data scientists come into my class thinking ‘this is what I
want to do’...I think this really reflects the field and industry as a whole.

SARAH STUEVE
PhD Student in Information Science,
School of Information, University of Arizona

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ADMISSION PROCESS
Great Learning provides end-to-end support in applying to the University of Arizona
and also in the US visa application process during the first year (for hybrid students).

STEP 1: STEP 2: STEP 3: STEP 4:

APPLY ONLINE PRE-SCREENING APPLICATION JOIN THE

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Complete filling a Our team will make
fast and easy online contact with you by The Admissions If selected, you will
application form. phone to confirm team will assess receive an acceptance
No additional tests your eligibility for your application letter with instructions
or prerequisites are the program. and provide a on how to pay and join
needed to apply. timely response. the program.

*Admission to the program is subject to documents verification

PROGRAM FEES
USD 10,500 (Online)
USD 34,176 (Hybrid)* *Save INR 55+ lakhs as compared to full-time US master's.

Scholarships and financing options available. Reach out to your Program Advisor for more details. 10
CAMPUS LIFE AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Learners opting for the Hybrid mode of the program can experience the world-class
University of Arizona campus in the second year.

LIVING ON-CAMPUS AT TUCSON, ARIZONA

The Tucson metro area is home to over 1 million people and has
300+ days of sunshine in a year making it one of the most bikeable
cities in the world. University of Arizona has 23 dorms, and dozens
of fraternity and sorority houses.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

The International Student Services office strives to support all

international students through graduation. You will find immigration
guidance, academic resources, cultural connections, and social
events through the International Student Services office.

600+ STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

There are hundreds of student clubs and organizations at the

University of Arizona for everything from niche hobbies to
extracurriculars to career-oriented and professional groups.

COMPLETE ACCESS TO THE UARIZONA LIBRARIES

A dozen state-of-the-art facilities are at your disposal. Hubs of

technology, arts, sciences, and more make it easy to dive deep
into knowledge.

TOP 10 RECREATION CENTERS - BEST VALUE SCHOOLS, 2021

University of Arizona’s Campus Recreation (Campus REC) is the

health and well-being place to be. From individual and group fitness
classes to outdoor adventures and aquatics, there is something for
you no matter your level of ability or expertise.

24X7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Access to technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, will

make your campus life easy.

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GET THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
ADVANTAGE
ALUMNI BENEFITS AND CAREER SUPPORT

Through this MS in Information Science: Machine Learning program, you can join the global
alumni network of the University of Arizona and access the extensive career and alumni
support they offer to advance your career.

BEAR DOWN
LIFELAB
NETWORK

The Bear Down Network is an online, An initiative of Student Engagement and Career
campus-wide directory of Wildcats, or fellow Development, LifeLab acts as an on-demand,
University of Arizona alumni. This exclusive personalized career guidance platform to help
resource features an alumni job board, learners discover their strengths and build
mentorship opportunities, university news, career momentum with relevant resources on
communication channels and a chance to give resume-building, writing cover letters, building
back to the University of Arizona community. LinkedIn profiles and more.

WILDCAT MENTOR
HANDSHAKE
SOCIETY

Handshake is the university’s official job board

The Wildcat Mentor Society is a transformative
and campus interviewing system. With this
program that connects global alumni with the
program, learners can access hiring opportunities,
university’s thought leaders of tomorrow.
career preparation resources and peer networks.
Through mutually beneficial mentorships, this
Alumni and existing learners can get approached
opportunity can help learners build strong
by employers from leading companies through
professional networks and get guidance from
their optimized profiles.
seasoned mentors.

GRADUATE
CENTER

The University of Arizona Graduate Center is a

resource for graduate and postdoctoral learners
aiming to enhance their academic and
professional success. It supports the next
generation of changemakers by facilitating their
recruitment to leading organizations and fostering
networking, collaboration, and engagement with
a diverse community network.

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 GET THE GREAT LEARNING
ADVANTAGE
Great Learning is India’s leading professional learning and higher education platform.
When you choose this program, you also get access to Great Learning’s extensive
pool of industry experts and dedicated career assistance through GL Excelerate.

INDIA’S LEADING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

AND HIGHER EDUCATION PLATFORM

6.6 Mn+ 5600+ 170+ 2400+

Learners Industry Countries Companies
Expert Mentors Hire From Us

Best Ed-Tech Best Online

Company of the Year* Skills Provider*
*Indian Education Awards 2022 *Education Innovation Awards 2022
*EdTech Review Awards 2020

EXCLUSIVE
E-PORTFOLIO
JOB BOARD

An e-portfolio is a snapshot of all the The program provides candidates access

projects done and skills acquired during to the Great Learning Job Board. 2400+
the program that is shareable across organizations approach us with
social media channels. This will help you opportunities that are shared through the
showcase your expertize to potential Job Board with our candidates, with an
recruiters. average salary hike of 50%.

RESUME BUILDING CAREER

AND INTERVIEW GUIDANCE
PREPARATION

We help you build your resume to highlight Get access to career mentoring from industry
your skills and your previous professional experts. Benefit from their guidance on how to
experience. You'll also learn to crack interviews build a rewarding career.
with our interview preparation sessions.
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READY TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER?

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