| Data Analytics Graduate Program
Develop proficiency and confidence in all of the analytical areas of business
Master of Science in Data Analytics
The Master of Science in Data Analytics is a ten-course, 30-credit-hour degree program that prepares students for successful careers in analytics-oriented jobs that impact every sector of the economy. High demand in this field presents great job opportunities for students who complete this master's degree.
Program Overview
Classes are offered in-person or 100% online - 30 credit-hour program
- No GMAT or GRE is required for admission (must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above)
This program offered at the UIW School of Professional Studies places a heavy emphasis on learning technologies that allow decision-makers to generate results focused on improving organizational operations. This program will prepare students for a wide range of analytics-related careers upon completing the program.
What Skills do Data Analytics Students Learn?
Students who complete their Master of Science in Data Analytics can:
- Improve decision-making in the private and nonprofit sectors utilizing data analysis.
- Help synergize teams by supplementing data analysis with the application of the principles of data ethics, storytelling with data and strategic decision making.
- Communicate the results of an analysis in a persuasive and convincing format.
Course Format
Courses are 8-weeks and offered six terms each year. Faculty are scholar-practitioners with real-world experience.
UIW at a Glance
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Projected job growth rate between now and 2030
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MS Data Analytics program can be completed in as few as 10 months
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Courses offered in-person or 100% online
Your Journey. Our Mission.
Since our founding in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, we have challenged our students to think critically, explore curiously and to leverage their God-given talents to make positive impacts on their communities and the world around them.
Career Outcomes
With so many career opportunities for students who earn their Master of Science in Data Analytics, graduates can find their passion and make a positive impact in a wide variety of industries.
Many graduates go on to work in upper-management and executive-level positions in industries like finance, marketing, human resources, information technology and more.
Examples of Careers for Graduates Who Earn Their M.S. in Data Analytics::
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Operations Analyst
The 2021 annual median salary for a Market Research Analyst was $63,920.
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, analytics-oriented jobs are in extremely high demand and have a wide number of jobs available for qualified job seekers. As technology improves, companies are relying more on data analysis when making business decisions which further increases the demand for candidates with skills in data analytics.