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Master of Science in Data Analytics

Program Type

Masters

Program Format

Online

Instruction Format

Instructor Led

Courses

12 courses

Credit Hours

36

Duration

20 months

Next Start

11/01/2024

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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA) program provides learners with the skills to leverage data to drive business strategy and value. The program combines data mining, programmatic data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization courses with a solid foundation of soft skills and business education to transform learners into data-driven decision-makers and leaders.

What You'll Learn

  1. Select appropriate data analytics tools to collect and analyze data.
  2. Design and implement a data repository for architecting data integration solutions.
  3. Create and maintain predictive models using machine learning to address future business needs.
  4. Formulate conclusions derived from data to make data-driven decisions.
  5. Communicate and present data insights and information visually and verbally.
  6. Distinguish modern social, legal, and ethical issues arising from the use of emerging technologies.
  7. Apply critical thinking skills through the interpretation of the data analysis process.
  8. Assess personal and professional resources and learning opportunities for staying current in industry best practices.

Admission Requirements

All learners wishing to enroll in the Master of Science in Digital Transformation (MSDT) program must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, business, or related field, or
  • Bachelor’s degree and complete FDT5001 Foundations of Digital Transformation with a minimum grade of C or better

Curriculum & Tuition

Tuition

Monthly Tuition Fee: $430

Total credits: 36

Why Choose Nexford

Nexford is where global citizens learn the skills they need, at the moment they need them most. We help people move forward in their careers – and their lives. We're a Public Benefit Corporation based in Washington DC. Yes, we're for profit, but we prioritize public benefit over profit. Every time. Nexford aims to demonstrate a more effective way of aligning credentials to the workforce--one that is far better positioned to give any learner, regardless of starting point, an educational foundation for lifelong success. We do this through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics and the development of models and tools that enable personalization and impact at scale. We are a cross-disciplinary team of relentlessly optimistic, ambitiously creative, solution-oriented problem solvers who collaborate to uncover and develop new scalable ways to enable our internal and external partners to consistently drive learner impact using the latest technologies and innovative practices available.

Monthly Tuition Fee: $430

Additional tuition reductions and flexible payment options may be available!

Career Pathways

Business Intelligence Analysts
Data Scientists
Financial Risk Specialists
Management Analysts
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists