Master of Science in Data Analytics
CIP: 110199
Program Description:
The Master of Science in Data Analytics program is designed for those who want to learn how to locate, extract, and transform data into meaningful information by using appropriate analytic tools. Students will learn to apply descriptive and prescriptive analytic techniques in order to inform data-driven business decisions.
Program Outcomes:
Identify and evaluate moral and ethical issues in the analysis of data.
Select the appropriate analytic tools to perform data analytics to help make informed decisions.
Locate, extract, and transform raw data into more useful information.
Apply descriptive and prescriptive analytic techniques to business problems.
Construct and present compelling visuals to communicate a data-driven story.
Plan and execute a real-world project using the steps of the data analytics life cycle.
Admissions Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution AND
Documentation of ONE of the following:
GMAT or GRE score (440/285) OR
3.25 Overall undergraduate GPA OR
3 years of full-time work experience OR
Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution with at least a 3.0 GPA
Research/Professional Component:
All graduate students must complete a research or professional development component as part of their requirements for graduation. Students in the M.S. in Data Analytics program will complete a professional development experience in the CSIS 44-688 Data Analytics Capstone course.
Total Credit Hours: 30