Online Master's in Data Analytics Program Details
Why Get a Master’s in Data Analytics?
Data plays a larger role than it ever has before in the running of businesses and organizations. Data is often used for projecting long-term forecasts, identifying trends, developing risk analyses and more. And as even more organizations employ data across all facets of their business, the importance of skilled data analysis can be crucial to a successful business model.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
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23%
it is projected that the employment of operations research analysts will grow one-quarter from 2021 - 2031.2
Entering this exciting field now can help to prepare you for numerous roles in data analytics, including Data Specialist, Operations Research Analyst, Data & Analytics Consultant, Business Intelligence Professional, Data Management Analyst, Business Data Analyst and more.
It is expected that demand for data analysts will continue to grow as technology improves and businesses look for every opportunity to increase efficiency. Additionally, improvements in analytical software are making data research more applicable to more areas.1
1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Database Administrators and Architects, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm (visited December 14, 2022). This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.
2 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Operations Research Analysts, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/operations-research-analysts.htm (visited December 14, 2022). This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.
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Online Data Analytics Master's Program Outline
Today, data is all around us, helping organizations and individuals to improve their decision-making, increase their efficiency, gain insight into developing trends, and so much more.
If you are considering entering an analytics master’s program, you may be interested in pursuing a leadership role in the fields of data analytics, data management, data analysis, business data analysis, data research, or data operations. In just one year, our Master of Science in data analytics program can help you work to develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills to help you prepare to pursue for the next step in your career path.
As you work your way through our data analyst master’s program, you will be able to study skills needed to analyze data, evaluate data analysis methods and models, use data analysis and statistical techniques to support organizational goals, synthesize information from data, create visualizations that turn data analysis into actionable analytics, and create a strategic data analytics plan.
AIU’s Online Data Analytics Master's degree program can help you learn how to:
- Compare analytical methods and models.
- Analyze legal and ethical issues related to data analytics.
- Evaluate the process of modeling uncertainty.
- Evaluate and use processes of statistical interference.
- Evaluate regression models and their ability to identify relationships between variables.
- Evaluate the forecasting accuracy of time series patterns.
- Create training materials featuring legal, ethical, and social issues with the data analytics profession and related processes.
- Create data visualizations that communicate actionable analytics.
Why study data analytics?
The proliferation of data in all facets of modern life presents an opportunity for those interested in obtaining a master’s degree in data analytics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of operations research analysts to grow 23% from 2021 - 2031.1.
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1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Operations Research Analysts, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/operations-research-analysts.htm (visited December 14, 2022). This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.
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Estimated Tuition and Grad Date
While many prospective students may wonder how long it takes to get a data analytics degree and how much a master’s in data analytics costs, there is no easy answer. Total tuition for the MSIT degree program with a concentration in Data Analytics may vary depending on your educational needs, existing experience, and other factors.
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Degree Requirements
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Program Core
CreditsITCO502 System Analysis and Design 4.5 ITCO512 Advanced Technical Communication 4.5 ITCO522 Software Development Management 4.5 ITCO532 Global Technology Management 4.5 ITCO542 Enterprise Architecture 4.5 ITCO552 Innovations and Emerging Media 4.5 ITCO592 Capstone 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 31.5 Data Analytics
CreditsDAAN500 Advanced Data Analytics 4.5 DAAN510 Ethical, Social, and Legal Issues in Analytics 4.5 DAAN530 Executive Strategies and Actionable Analytics 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 13.5 Total Credit Hours : 45
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Data Analytics Master's Degree Classes Overview
As you work through this industry-focused curriculum, you will have an opportunity to learn how to design, analyze, test, and implement systems. Our data analytics courses also allow you to explore software development management, global technology management, enterprise architecture, and technological innovations. As you study data analytics, you will have the opportunity to apply advanced technical communications throughout the program. Additionally, courses in this master’s in data analytics program focus on technical topics as well as legal and ethical issues.
As you work towards your online master’s in data analytics, you’ll be able to use industry software tools in our 100% online data analytics degree program. In our fast-paced program, you can get access to 24/7 tutoring, and proactive faculty support, with no additional book or tech fees. Courses in our data analytics master’s degree program cover a number topics in this field—and include a capstone course to help you bring all your skills together.
For an Online Data Analytics Master's Degree, your classes may include:
Advanced Data Analytics
This course will focus on advanced concepts, techniques, and strategies for data analysis. Students will have the opportunity to use techniques and strategies to solve organizational problems using a problem-based approach.
Ethical, Social, and Legal Issues in Analytics
This course is designed to provide students with key insights into the ethical, social, and legal issues pertinent to the data analytics field. Students will have the opportunity to explore ethical, social, and legal issues specific to a selected industry.
Executive Strategies and Actionable Analytics
This course is designed to provide students with strategies organization executives can use respective to data analytics. An additional focus is the transformation and presentation of data analysis results into actionable analytics.
System Analysis and Design
This course focuses on advanced concepts in systems analysis, modeling, system design, testing, and implementation. Models covered in this course can include dynamic, static, and structural. Students have the opportunity to learn and use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
Global Technology Management
This course focuses on the global nature of technology and the management of technology in the international business environment. Key concepts can include risk management, legal issues, ethical issues, cooperation, and competition.
Innovations and Emerging Media
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
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FAQ
What is a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in Data Analytics degree program?
AIU’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in Data Analytics degree program is designed to help students prepare to pursue numerous roles in data analytics, including Data Specialist, Operations Research Analyst, Data & Analytics Consultant, Business Intelligence Professional, Data Management Analyst, Business Data Analyst, and more.1 Data is often used for projecting long-term forecasts, identifying trends, developing risk analyses, and more. It is projected that employment of data scientists will continue to grow as technology improves and businesses look for every opportunity to increase efficiency.2
1 AIU cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement. The list of career paths related to this program is based on a subset from the Bureau of Labor Statistics CIP to SOC Crosswalk. Some career paths listed above may require further education or job experience.
2 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Data Scientists, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm (visited May 10, 2023). This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.What will I study in this MSIT degree program?
In this Master’s in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in Data Analytics program, students have the opportunity to study program core and data analytics courses, including but not limited to, Advanced Technical Communication, Global Technology Management, Advanced Data Analytics, and Executive Strategies and Actionable Analytics. This data analytics degree program will teach students how to compare analytical methods and models, evaluate and use processes of statistical interference, analyze legal and ethical issues related to data analytics, create data visualizations that communicate actionable analytics, and more.
When and where can I begin my data analytics master’s degree classes?
The MSIT degree program is offered online or in person at AIU’s Houston campus. It starts every five weeks. Completion of the AIU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the AIU application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-855-377-1888) or request information online. Once you’ve completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
How many credits are required to graduate with a master’s degree program?
The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in Data Analytics degree requires a total of 45 credit hours. You may be eligible for transfer credit with provided official transcripts. AIU accepts up to 18 quarter hours of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree*.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Why should I pursue a Master of Science in Information Technology with a Concentration in Data Analytics degree program at AIU?
The Master of Science in Information Technology with a Concentration in Data Analytics degree program emphasizes problem-based, hands-on learning to help you prepare for the demands of working in the data analytics field. Students have the opportunity to apply advanced technical communications throughout the program, which focuses on technical topics as well as legal and ethical issues. Furthermore, students in our 100% online data analytics degree program are able to use industry software tools and access 24/7 tutoring and proactive faculty support, with no additional book fees.
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