Graduate Programs
in Big Data Analytics and Data Science
Last updated: April 30, 2013
American Sentinel University
Master of Health Care Informatics
Arizona State University
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
MSc in Information Systems Engineering with focus on Data Mining and Business Intelligence
Bentley University
Carnegie Mellon University
Central Connecticut State University
Master of Science in Data Mining
Graduate Certificate in Data Mining
Central Michigan University
Graduate Certificate in Data Mining
Columbia University
Maser of Science in Information and Knowledge Strategy
DePaul University
Drexel University
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Dublin City University
MSc in Computing (Data Analytics Major)
Dublin Institute of Technology
MSc in Computing (Data Analytics)
Fordham University
George Mason University
PhD in Computational Sciences and Informatics
George Washington University
Harvard University
Master of Science (SM) in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)
Imperial College
MSc in Data Science and Management
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Informatics
John Hopkins University
Master of Science in Bioinformatics
Kennesaw State University
Master of Science in Applied Statistics
Loras College
Louisiana State University
Master of Science in Analytics
Maastricht University
MSc in International Busienss/Business Intelligence
Michigan State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Data Mining
New York University
MS in Applied Urban Science and Informatics
North Carolina State University
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Analytics
Oakland University
Master of Science in IT Management – Business Analytics
Purdue University
Rutgers University
MBA in Analytics and Information Management
Stanford University
Mater of Science in Biomedical Informatics
Mining Massive Data Sets Graduate Certificate
Stevens Institute’s Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management
Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics
Syracuse University School of Information Studies
Graduate Certificate of Advanced Studies in Data Science
University College Dublin
University College London
University of Cincinnati
University of Connecticut
MS in Business Analytics and Project Management
University of Dundee
University of Essex
MSc Big Data and Text Analytics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science in Statistics/Analytics Concentration
University of Maryland
Master of Science in Business for Marketing Analytics
University of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Rochester Simon School of Business
University of San Francisco
University of Tennessee
Master’s in Business Analytics
University of Texas at Austin
Master of Science in Business Analytics
University of Washington
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Science in Business with a decision sciences and business analytics concentration
York University
Online Programs
American Sentinel University
Online Master of Geospatial Information Systems Program
Northwestern University
Online Master of Science in Predictive Analytics
Note: For similar lists, including undergraduate programs, see here and here and here
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Gil, Thank you for this nice list. It’s amazing to see analytics becoming a recognized discipline. I think not too long ago, we would have had separate tracks in MBA, Statistics and Computer Science programs. A little bit here, a little bit there, but not a unified approach.
I’d like to add that Indiana University, in addition to an Informatics school, is one of the first MBA programs in the nation to offer a major in Business Analytics through the MBA program.
Thanks for the list of grad schools. Is there a similar list for the Undergraduate Programs somewhere?
For a list of undergraduate programs see here http://datascience101.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/colleges-with-data-science-degrees/
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UC Irvine has a predictive analytics certificate program
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Gil, thanks for the list.
Can I add the MSc Computer Science (data analytics) at DIT Dublin
http://www.dit.ie/postgrad/programmes/dt228adt228bmscincomputingdataanalytics/
And Smurfit Business School Dublin
http://www.smurfitschool.ie/businessanalytics/
Thanks,
Alan
Do you know of a website/list that ranks each of these program? (Obviously, ignoring the fact that each program is unique and has its own pros and cons depending on the needs of the person applying.)
Or which are the top/most respected programs?
I’m not aware of a list that ranks these programs.
The George Washington University (http://business.gwu.edu/msba) has launched a new Master of Science in Business Analytics with the inaugural class beginning in Fall 2013! It looks like a great blend of Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive analytics, with applications in functional areas.
Do any of these publish graduate salary statistics/surveys? I figure a good analyst would want to be assured that these programs have the data to back up their utility…
I found some salary statistics for Carnegie Mellon’s program, median of $90k – http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/jobs-and-internships/salary-statistics/information-systems-management-mism/2011-may-mism-graduates/index.aspx
Over half of students have a background in Computer Science/Information Science, and grads in those disciplines already earn $85k about coming out of undergraduate college. And median work experience among graduates is about a year. ( http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/school-of-information-systems-and-management/information-systems-management-mism/class-profile/index.aspx ). So it’s a little unclear if say, the business background grads (a quarter of the class) and engineering grads (~30% of the class) are getting those $90k salaries too. Of course, you may prefer data science work anyway, so money is less of a concern. There also may be greater opportunity for growth in data science, as opposed to what these people were doing before. Graduate’s previous salaries, or before and after salary comparisons, are not available either.
I skimmed the sites of Northwestern, Johns Hopkins and NYU and didn’t find anything.
University of Rochester Simon School of Business offers a MS with concentration in Business Analytics.
Three more courses in Ireland;
The government are providing two one year conversion courses at level 8 which equates to the 4th year of an honours undergraduate. These are offered at:
Cork Institute of technology – Higher Diploma in Science in Data Science and Analytics
National College of Ireland (Dublin) – Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics
There is also a new Diploma in Data Business run jointly by University College Cork and the Irish Management Institute in Dublin.
The Irish Government is funding a Centre for Applied Data Analytics Research (CeADAR) which will be led by UCD.
the Unuiversity of Wisconsin Lubar School of Business offers an online graduate certificate in business analytics. It may be completed alone, or in combination with our MBA program or MS in Management program.
Another Irish university course
Dublin City University. Very strong in technical subjects and good commercial links.
They run a MSc in Computing with data analytics as one of three Majors.
http://www.dcu.ie/prospective/deginfo.php?classname=MCM
Hi Alan,
I’m interested in applying to a data analytics Irish MSc programme.
DIT’s vs. DCU’s: which is better?
DIT offers a well-structured analytics-based curriculum.
On the other hand, DCU seems to not offer specific analytics module:
http://www.dcu.ie/registry/module_contents.php?function=4&programme=MCM
Do you have further information?
Thank you.
Regards,
Fabio.
Hi Fabio,
My preference would be DCU based on my previous experience of studying there. Also DCU is a university where DIT is an institute of technology so employers would likely be more impressed with DCU.
There are three potential downsides to DCU:
1) they will really make you work! Unlike some other institutions you really need to put in the time to earn the credits. Upside is you will know your subject when you leave.
2) the location on the north side of Dublin is not ideal but the bus services are very good.
3) it is the first year the course is being offered. Upside is the class size will only be 10 in number I believe and they will be looking for continuous feedback. The module descriptors will not be confirmed for another two weeks but ring the department and ask them to contac you when they have more information.
The Market is good here for graduates in the field as it is identified as a key shortage for the financial BPO and shared services sector which, along with IT, are big partS of Dublin’s economy.
Hope this helps.
There are also programs outside traditional universities, usually delivered online and more business-oriented, with a real focus on big data, modern data science and very high standards. Our Data Science Apprenticeship is an example: click on http://bit.ly/W2HTJU for details.
Cornell University has a Masters of Engineering program – Operations Research and Information Engineering – Data Analytics Concentration