The master’s in analytics online curriculum will prepare you to make educated assessments by applying analytical techniques to real-world business practices. Unlike many data science–focused analytics master’s degree programs, our program’s applied business emphasis provides you with the opportunity to explore the business domain of your choice.

The 33-credit program can be completed on a full-time or part-time schedule, and includes core courses, elective courses, and hands-on practicum experiences. The course work builds a foundation in business practices, and you can customize your degree by choosing one of our predesigned focus areas or designing your own.

Business Fundamentals Certificate

You will have the option to pursue the Business Fundamentals Certificate as a part of your analytics degree for no additional cost or time to complete by selecting four elective courses that meet the certificate requirements. With this certificate, you will gain a fundamental understanding of business and management in courses that focus on financial accounting, marketing, finance, international business, and more.

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Practicums

The curriculum includes two practicums (1.5 credits each) that allow you and your peers to solve business challenges with real organizations. Some of the organizations that Kogod has partnered with include Capital One and Venture Capital. You will use descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics tools to find solutions to problems these organizations face.

In addition to these problem-solving projects, you will network with business leaders and make invaluable connections with your classmates and instructors.

Focus Areas

You will have access to a variety of elective courses that will develop your expertise in a related field. Available focus areas include:

Business Foundations
Develop the core management skills to make better business decisions for your organization through courses such as Strategic Thinking and Managerial Economics and Corporate Strategy.

Cybersecurity
Focus on strategies to prepare for, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity attacks through courses such as Cybersecurity Risk Management and Cybersecurity Governance.

Consulting
Prepare for success in this field and appeal to potential employers and clients through courses such as Business Law and Ethics and Strategic Thinking for Decisions.

Financial Analytics
Develop both analytic and financial expertise through courses such as Financial Statement Analysis and Forensic Accounting: Fraud Examination and Litigation Support.

Learn more about the MS in analytics focus areas.