MS Data Analytics

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MS Data Analytics

The Master of Science in Data Analytics program prepares students to be organizational leaders through the use of business intelligence and data analytics. Students learn to improve decision- making and business processes in core business functions such as accounting, finance, logistics, management, and strategy through the application of business intelligence solutions and data analytics principles. Technical topics include data warehousing, data mining and visualization, business analytics, predictive analytics, and enterprise performance management. The program prepares students for careers such as business/systems analysts, business intelligence developers/analysts, ETL developers, data analysts, data architects, and data scientists.

Learning Outcomes

  • Recommend appropriate actions for ethical situations in business analytics.
  • Develop knowledge to extract, transform, integrate, load, and access large data sets.
  • Employ business intelligence solutions for business forecasting and analysis.
  • Evaluate principles of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to address business challenges.
  • Articulate analytical conclusions and recommendations in written and visual formats.

The Master’s Degree in Data Analytics was ranked the #1 Intelligent pick on Intelligent.com.

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  • Our rates haven’t risen once since 2011.
  • We charge the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
  • Tuition rates won’t change as long as you’re a student.
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  • Complete your degree on your own schedule.
  • Work from anywhere.
  • Access student support and any resource online.

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The life of a modern learner is a juggling act. When you’re juggling a full-time job and a family, we know it can be easy to drop the ball on your education. But with our flexible, 100% online system, we’ve set you up for success. Complete your schoolwork on your work breaks, after the kids go to bed, whenever -- earn your degree from anywhere, on your own schedule.
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  • We’re regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
  • Our business programs are ACBSP-accredited. (Excludes MBA)
  • 84% of our faculty hold a terminal or doctoral degree.
  • 95% of our alumni would refer a friend or family member.

Accreditation Information

CSU Global is not just any online university. We’re regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our business programs are ACBSP-accredited. With a world-class faculty and programs designed to bring students career success, it’s no wonder that 95% of our alumni would refer a friend or family member to us.

Data Analytics Specializations

  • Accounting
  • Applied Business Management
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Business Intelligence
  • Criminal Justice Leadership
  • Cyber Security
  • English K-12 Educators
  • English Language Learning (ELL)
  • Finance
  • Fraud Management
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resource Performance
  • Information Technology
  • International Management
  • Math K-12 Educators
  • Online Learning Innovation and Design
  • Organizational Leadership and Change Management
  • Organizational Learning and Performance
  • Population Health
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Innovation and Change Management
  • Teacher Leadership

Data Analytics Courses

CSU Global’s accredited online Master’s Degree in Data Analytics is designed to provide you with a practical knowledge of the field. The program consists of 24 credit core courses as part of a full 36-credit master’s degree.

RES500* Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis

MIS500 Foundations of Data Analytics

MIS540 Introduction to Business Intelligence

MIS510 Data Mining and Visualization

MIS530 Predictive Analytics

MIS541 Data Warehousing in Enterprise Environments

MIS542 Business Analytics

MIS543 Enterprise Performance Management

MIS581 Capstone - Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

MIS595** Data Analytics Practicum 

Prerequisites

If you do not meet those conditions, you may qualify for provisional admittance. If so, you may be required to complete one or more of the courses below as prerequisites to the MSDA program coursework.

  • MIS470 Data Science Foundation
  • MIS407 Database Concepts 

*Master's Plus - Some M.S. in Data Analytics students may be required to take RES500 as part of their program if they have an undergraduate GPA below 3.00. In this case, the degree is 39 credits.

**MIS595 is an optional course that provides students with practical data analytics experience. This course may not be available in all states; see the State Specific Authorization Policy Under Admissions Policies.

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"The pride I have in achieving a Masters Degree from CSU Global provided me with the confidence to attain the career plan I had envisioned."
- Scott Ryder
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