Online Master of Science in Data Analytics
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- Duration 18 months
- Cost per Credit $625
- Credit Hours 36
Program Benefits
- No application fee
- Transfer up to 18 eligible credits
- Build an impressive professional portfolio
- Practice applied technology skills
- Experience project-based learning
Utilize Data Analytics in High-Demand Careers
CSP Global’s online Master of Science in Data Analytics explores the tools and techniques related to prescriptive, descriptive, and predictive analytics. You’ll graduate prepared to help businesses make strategic decisions by contributing thorough, reliable data analyses and visualizations.
Access the coursework online anytime and complete assignments when it works for you — as long as you meet the course deadlines. This asynchronous delivery format is ideal for working professionals.
Advance in Roles That Optimize Technology and IT Teams
The online Master of Science in Data Analytics program prepares you for a variety of roles with growing demand. For example, there will be about 9,500 openings for database administrators and architects each year from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.1 Pursue these and other rewarding roles, such as computer systems analyst or manager, operations research analyst, data scientist, and more.
Career OutlookExperience Practical, Career-Connected Courses
12 courses
36 credit hours
In the online Master of Science in Data Analytics program, you’ll delve into project-based learning surrounding specialized topics in data engineering, big data, data mining, predictive analytics, and data visualization. As you learn, you’ll build an impressive digital portfolio and resume for potential employers.
While seeking your Master of Science in Data Analytics online, you’ll take courses that explore these and other topics:
- Big Data Analytics
- Database Management
- Empirical Methods
- Marketing Analytics
Generous Transfer Policy
Up to 18 transfer credits accepted
No application fee
We’ve made it simple to apply to CSP Global. Once you have chosen a program, you’ll need:
| Completed free online application |
| Official transcripts from your previous regionally accredited institution(s) |
| Access to a computer that meets CSP Global’s technology requirements |
Competitive Tuition and Convenient Payment Options
$625 per credit hour
Scholarships available
Online students at CSP Global can take advantage of many financial aid opportunities, including scholarships, military benefits, and employer tuition benefits. For those eligible, the Concordia St. Paul Scholarship can provide up to $2,000 in scholarships.
Learn MoreWhat You’ll Learn
While earning your Master of Science in Data Analytics degree online, you will develop a solid foundation of business intelligence, data analytics, and data science knowledge, backed by hands-on practice. Throughout your courses, you’ll evaluate the ethical implications of data analysis and technology management.
Program Outcomes
As you move through the data analytics master’s degree program, you’ll:
- Learn how to manage an organization’s technology and innovation through self-learning and ethical perspectives.
- Compare and contrast different delivery methodologies in order to optimize a technology organization and their respective teams.
- Interpret the tools and techniques related to prescriptive, descriptive, and predictive analytics.
- Discover the concepts of decision support systems (DSS) using the R statistical support package and Python for business intelligence (BI), including decision-making, data components, model components, and user interfaces.
- Assess various aspects of big data analytics by identifying the tools, technology, applications, use cases, and research used in the field.
- Explore predictive models used in analytics, determine non-linear extraction of big data analytics, and study methods of data mining and large-scale data clustering.
Military Support and Benefits
Achieve your mission to earn a career-ready degree at CSP Global. In our supportive environment, U.S. military service members and veterans can receive one-on-one guidance for excelling in class and accessing education benefits through the GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon program. We also offer transfer credit for military service and reduced tuition for active-duty service members and their spouses.
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Military ServicesReceive Support from Expert Faculty
At CSP Global, you’ll have mentorship and networking opportunities with industry-experienced faculty who will offer guidance and answer your questions throughout your Master of Science in Data Analytics program.
With high standards of communication for online teaching, CSP Global’s faculty are prepared to help you succeed. They provide clear direction through the online learning management tool and include video tutorials for weekly content, including labs as applicable.
With over 25 years of experience and more than 40 online programs, CSP Global is a pioneer in online education. As part of our diverse online community, you’ll receive a liberal arts education guided by Lutheran principles. The career-connected curricula, flexible learning options, and alumni connections available at CSP Global mean you’ll graduate ready for success. We are committed to delivering online programs with the same quality as our on-campus learning.
Online ExperienceIn addition to financing your online education with federal student aid and private loans, CSP offers online students a tuition discount (this limits eligibility for institutional scholarships). Transfer students could receive $2,000 or more through transfer partnerships and transfer student awards. CSP is also a Military Friendly® institution. Speak to an enrollment counselor about your options.
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You can complete the 36-credit-hour program in 18 months. However, your transfer credits could affect the time it takes you to complete the degree. Explore the program curriculum.
The online program is designed for maximum flexibility and may be taken full-time if you feel you have the time to do so successfully. Explore the program curriculum.
The online program is designed for working professionals and is offered part-time. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities and gives you the opportunity to fully absorb the information in your coursework. Explore the program curriculum.
The tuition for the online M.S. in Data Analytics degree program is $625 per credit hour. Review the program tuition.
While this specific program does not offer scholarships, online students are eligible for the Concordia St. Paul Scholarship, which can provide up to $2,000 in scholarships. Review the program tuition.
Without transfer credits, completing 36 credit hours at $625 per credit hour totals $22,500. Review the program tuition.
Source
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Database Administrators and Architects.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm