Earn your degree from University of Maryland Global Campus.
For in-state and out-of-state students. $480 per credit for military students.
Designed for working professionals looking to gain the skills and knowledge that today’s employers need.
Access course materials, complete hands-on projects, and connect with instructors and peers anytime and from anywhere.
Master data and AI methodologies, data manipulation, and predictive model construction and learn how to make strategic data and AI-driven recommendations to shape business results. The Master of Science in data analytics program offered by University of Maryland Global Campus is meticulously designed to assist students in cultivating expertise in emerging domains such as AI, data mining, and data management. Gain hands-on expertise with programming languages such as SQL and Python, along with proficiency in software applications like Tableau and SAS.
Note: All program information is accurate for students starting in fall 2023 and winter, spring, and summer 2024.
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Earn your degree from University of Maryland Global Campus.
For in-state and out-of-state students. $480 per credit for military students.
Designed for working professionals looking to gain the skills and knowledge that today’s employers need.
Access course materials, complete hands-on projects, and connect with instructors and peers anytime and from anywhere.
Earn your degree from University of Maryland Global Campus.
For in-state and out-of-state students. $480 per credit for military students.
Designed for working professionals looking to gain the skills and knowledge that today’s employers need.
Access course materials, complete hands-on projects, and connect with instructors and peers anytime and from anywhere.
Master data and AI methodologies, data manipulation, and predictive model construction and learn how to make strategic data and AI-driven recommendations to shape business results. The Master of Science in data analytics program offered by University of Maryland Global Campus is meticulously designed to assist students in cultivating expertise in emerging domains such as AI, data mining, and data management. Gain hands-on expertise with programming languages such as SQL and Python, along with proficiency in software applications like Tableau and SAS.
Note: All program information is accurate for students starting in fall 2023 and winter, spring, and summer 2024.
Applications are now open.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
Complete coursework designed to develop the skills and real-world experience that today’s hiring managers are looking for. Gain valuable experience in solution development and data analytics and complete hands-on projects designed to simulate the needs of real organizations through data-driven decision-making.
UMGC’s state-of-the-art program is designed with input from leading employers and can help you gain the hands-on experience, skills, and knowledge that today’s employers need. Many UMGC faculty members are active or former professionals in industry, government, and non-profit organizations and bring their knowledge, experience, and expertise to the classroom.
Plus, with convenient online courses and no-cost electronic resources in place of most textbooks, you can access the full student experience from any time and any place!
Submit your application by August 13, 2024.
Big data is used to describe a vast quantity of data that is so large it becomes too difficult to manage using traditional technologies. It is commonly defined using the three Vs: Volume - The vast amount of data available, which leads to storage and management issues; Velocity - How fast data is being produced and aggregated and how fast the data must be processed to meet demand; and Variety - The number of types and sources of data, which can be structured and unstructured and can come from virtually anywhere. Data analytics make it possible to extract a fourth V: Value.
Just as the volume of data keeps growing, so do the sources. From commercial transactions to social media posts, personal data to weather patterns, nearly all data today is being tracked and recorded. It is up to data analysts to uncover the real potential.
Great strides have been made in the gathering, storage, and security of data, but the real opportunity is in the data analysis. Its application is virtually limitless, and will shape the world we live in, from the way we interact on a personal level to how businesses and governments evolve. The increased use of data in virtually every sector has created a talent gap for data analysts.
A master's in data analytics is a graduate degree program that teaches students how to extract insights and knowledge from data using statistical and analytical techniques. UMGC's Master of Science in data analytics program covers subjects like data mining, programming, statistical analysis, and visualization. Students gain knowledge of how to manipulate, examine, and interpret large datasets using programs like Python, SQL, and R. The program's objective is to prepare students for careers in data-driven fields like finance, healthcare, and technology, where they can put their knowledge to use in making decisions about the real world and business. Due to the widespread use of data analytics, students can apply their knowledge to a variety of industries.
A graduate degree in data analytics can help you gain the practical skills and hands-on experience you need for a variety of careers including data science, statistics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data engineering.
At UMGC, we want you to be happy with the investment you make in your education, and we work hard to keep our programs affordable. When you choose to pursue your master's in data analytics at UMGC, you can rest assured that the quality of our curriculum is backed by our status as an accredited state university and a member institution of the University System of Maryland. Deciding whether an online master's degree in data analytics is worth it for you ultimately depends on your individual needs and goals. If you're not sure whether this is the right program for you or need help figuring out how to fit the program into your life, don't hesitate to reach out to us—our advisors and success coaches are happy to help.
UMGC's master's degree in data analytics is a 36-credit program with courses offered year-round. If you successfully complete six credits each fall, spring, and summer, you can expect to graduate in as little as two years. If you recently completed an undergraduate degree in data science at UMGC, you may be able to apply 6 credits toward your graduate degree and shorten your time to completion by one term.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The master's degree in data analytics follows the specialty graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
You don't need to have majored in any specific area to be successful in the master's in data analytics at UMGC. However, this program requires you to demonstrate a background in software programming and statistics as part of its admission requirements.
Submit your application by August 13, 2024.