The M.S. in Data Analytics provides an interdisciplinary approach to data analytics that covers both the foundational mathematical knowledge of data science and the computational methods and tools for preprocessing, interpreting, analyzing, representing and visualizing data sets. Graduates of the program will have a foundation in data analytics that will prepare them for a professional career or entry into a Ph. D. program.
Learning Outcomes
- Exhibit understanding of the key technologies in data storage, data management, data warehousing and analysis.
- Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of foundational statistical methods to collect data, analyze and draw inferences from data and interpret the results.
- Use data analytics methods and tools to preprocess and clean data sets; discover patterns; extract knowledge from raw data sets; represent, interpret and evaluate data and predict future behavior, patterns and trends.
- Manage, store and analyze big data sets that cannot be handled using traditional database systems.
- Exhibit the ability to apply various elements of statistics and computer science to solve real-world problems and use appropriate visual, verbal and written media to effectively present and communicate findings.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies to analyze data for complex perceptual problems such as computer vision and natural language understanding.
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On-campus
$6,408/yr*
Online
$6,917/yr*
Based on 36 credit hours over 2 years.
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Data Scientists
Bright OutlookDevelop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data m
Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.
Median Annual Wage
$120,230
Wage Range
$67,240 – $199,130
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree
Command and Control Center Officers
Manage the operation of communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include managing critical communication links between air, na
Manage the operation of communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include managing critical communication links between air, naval, and ground forces; formulating and implementing emergency plans for natural and wartime disasters; coordinating emergency response teams and agencies; evaluating command center information and need for high-level military and government reporting; managing the operation of surveillance and detection systems; providing technical information and advice on capabilities and operational readiness; and directing operation of weapons targeting, firing, and launch computer systems.
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Bright OutlookConduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Median Annual Wage
$140,300
Wage Range
$82,200 – $230,630
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Doctoral degree, Master’s degree
Business Intelligence Analysts
Bright OutlookProduce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.
Median Annual Wage
$120,230
Wage Range
$67,240 – $199,130
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Bright OutlookTeach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primar
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median Annual Wage
$99,080
Wage Range
$47,180 – $209,470
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Doctoral degree, Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree
Operations Research Analysts
Bright OutlookFormulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functio
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Median Annual Wage
$88,940
Wage Range
$57,060 – $159,910
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Doctoral degree
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