CSU Global’s accredited online Master’s in Data Analytics requires the completion of 24 core degree course credits and 12 degree specialization credits.
Flexible Schedule
Like all courses at CSU Global, our Master of Science Degree in Data Analytics students can work full time, spend time with family and friends, and still be part of a rigorous degree program.
100% Online
Our 100% online learning environment means you don’t have to put life on hold to pursue a degree, and with asynchronous classes, you can complete coursework from anywhere.
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Take Charge as an Organizational Leader with a Master’s Degree in Data Analytics
Every organization needs leaders who can review key performance metrics, interpret the data, and develop effective strategies for improving organizational performance—which is exactly what you’ll learn to do with an M.S. in Data Analytics from CSU Global.
Completing your Master’s Degree program in Data Analytics will prepare you to inform crucial business decisions, guiding business development, marketing, IT, human resources, accounting, and other core business teams that benefit from research-driven strategies.
Getting your Master of Science in Data Analytics from CSU Global will prepare you to assume the role of an organizational leader by training you to use business intelligence and data analytics.
As a graduate of CSU Global’s online MSDA program, you’ll build confidence by developing improved decision-making skills that allow you to help steer a variety of core business functions, including accounting, finance, logistics, management, and strategy.
Our data analytics program will help you master the application of business intelligence solutions and data analytic principles so you can become a valuable organizational asset in a range of industries.
The technical topics you study will prepare you for a number of data-related responsibilities, including vital roles like:
Data warehousing
Data mining and visualization
Business analytics
Predictive analytics
Enterprise performance management
As a data analytics professional, you’ll be responsible for utilizing the latest industry-leading research tools to extract meaningful information from large data sets, and identifying, addressing, and providing sophisticated solutions to complex business challenges.
Your skills, abilities, and expertise will make you eligible for career opportunities in nearly any industry, from information technology to healthcare to advertising or pharmaceuticals.
Courses in this Program
CSU Global’s accredited online Master’s in Data Analytics requires the completion of 36 core credits. (Some students may be required to take RES500 - Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis as part of their program if they have an undergraduate GPA below 3.00. In this case, the degree is 39 credits.)
*Master's Plus - Some M.S. in Data Analytics students may be required to take RES500 - Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis as part of their program if they have an undergraduate GPA below 3.00. In this case, the degree is 39 credits.
When you earn your master's degree through CSU Global, you will customize it with a graduate specialization in a subject that matches your professional goals or personal interests.
Data Analytics Master’s Program Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting CSU Global graduate admission standards, MSDA students must have an undergraduate degree with a major or concentration in one of the following:
Information systems
Information technology
Computer Science
Database management
Additionally, you will need to demonstrate that you have taken at least introductory courses in computer programming, database management, and statistics.
Provisional Admittance
If you do not meet those conditions, you may qualify for provisional admittance. If so, you may be required to complete one or more of the courses below as prerequisites to the MSDA program coursework.
MIS470 – Data Science Foundation
MIS407 – Database Concepts
Provisionally admitted students must complete their assigned prerequisite courses within 12 months of starting and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. All coursework must also be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Learning Outcomes
CSU Global’s online Data Analytics graduate program will help you develop both hard and soft skills needed to get the career you want, while also providing you with the knowledge, insight, and confidence necessary for achieving long-term growth in organizational leadership positions.
After successfully completing our online M.S. in Data Analytics, you’ll be equipped to:
Practice ethical standards of data handling in analytics.
Apply policies and procedures to ensure the privacy and security of data.
Analyze large data sets.
Employ data analytic solutions for business intelligence and forecasting.
Evaluate principles of predictive analytics to address business challenges.
Articulate analytical conclusions and recommendations in written, verbal, and visual formats.
Affordable Tuition
As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.
Getting your Master’s Degree in Data Analytics may help you climb the career ladder, making you eligible for better, more leadership-oriented roles at organizations of all types, including private companies, public corporations, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal government agencies.
Data Analytics master’s programs prepare you to take charge as an organizational leader, informing crucial business decisions backed by metrics and research-driven strategies. As a Data Analytics professional, you may be responsible for mission-critical tasks, including:
Using cutting-edge tools like SAS, Tableau, Rapidminer, SQL, and ETL to extract meaningful information from large data sets.
Identifying, addressing, and providing effective solutions to complicated business challenges.
Developing competitive business strategies and analyzing their results.
Directing company initiatives based on analytics.
Whether you already have experience in data analysis and business analytics, or you’re looking to enhance your resume to improve the chances of landing a more senior role in the field, getting your M.S. in Data Analytics may be an excellent way to improve your marketability.
Getting a Master’s Degree in Data Analytics will prepare you for a variety of research, advisory, and strategy roles in any industry, ensuring you’ll bring value to any organization from day one.
The courses you complete will provide you with all the skills and abilities needed to take on the daily job duties required of data analytics professionals, who are commonly tasked with handling:
Data warehousing
Data mining and visualization
Business analytics
Predictive analytics
Enterprise performance management
Your master’s courses in data analytics will hone your skills and abilities for utilizing business intelligence solutions to make better decisions, helping you to contribute to any business unit.
Completing your Data Analytics Master’s Degree will therefore improve your eligibility for assuming a variety of important advisory and leadership roles, with options for career advancement into positions like:
Computer and Information Research Scientist / 2020 Median Pay: $126,830
Top Executive / 2020 Median Pay: $107,680
Database Administrator / 2020 Median Pay: $98,860
Statistician / 2020 Median Pay: $93,290
Yes. CSU Global’s online Master’s Degree in Data Analytics is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission—which has the highest accreditation standards and is only awarded following an investigation by independent, external auditors.
Regional accreditation proves that CSU Global:
Ensures that the degree prepares students for relevant careers in the field.
Provides financial and other assistance to students who want it.
Employs faculty members who are adequately qualified to teach their courses.
Uses ethical strategies to attract prospective students.
Our 100% online accredited Data Analytics program was designed to help you juggle education, work, and family responsibilities, with monthly class starts, accelerated eight-week courses, and no requirements for showing up at set times or physical locations.
Yes. Completing a Master’s program in Data Analytics is a valuable investment in your career, and could play a significant role in helping contribute to your overall career advancement.
Whether you want to work for a private company, public corporation, nonprofit organization, federal, state, or local government agency, the research, data analysis and decision-making skills you hone in our M.S. in Data Analytics will prepare you to take charge as an organizational leader.
Earning your degree in data analytics may help you continue to climb the career ladder, no matter what industry you choose to work in.
Our program is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Our program won a #3 ranking for Best Master’s in Data Analytics from Best Master’s Programs.
Our program can help you prepare for the responsibilities required by roles like Database Scientist, Operations Analyst, Database Architect, Enterprise Performance Analyst, Fraud Analyst, and Database Analyst.
We’ve partnered with SAS, a worldwide leader in analytics, on four academic badges that can help students demonstrate a knowledge of analytics that goes beyond theory and into application.
Career Outlook
21% Growth
Employment of Computer and Information Research Scientists is projected to grow 21 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Common Job Titles
Some job titles commonly held with an online Master’s Degree in Data Analytics include: Database Scientist, Operations Analyst and Database Architect.
$131k+ Median Salary
According to the BLS, the average annual salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in 2021 was over $131k.
Program Accreditations and Rankings
CSU Global is proud to offer affordable, reputable programs that have received recognition for their quality, value, and more. Click here to learn more about our rankings and acknowledgments.
25 Best Online Master’s in Data Analytics for 2020
Best Masters Programs ranked CSU Global #3 on its list of Best Online Master’s in Data Analytics for 2020.
Best Online Master's in Data Science Programs for 2022
Intelligent ranked CSU Global #9 on its list of Top Online Master's in Data Science Programs of 2022.
Best No GRE Master’s Degrees for 2020
CSU Global was ranked #2 on Best Master's Programs’ Top No GRE Master's Programs list.
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Regional Accreditation
Regional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) means your degree comes from a top-quality, trusted university.
CSU Global gave me the opportunity to participate in class and the ability to graduate in two years with my unconventional work week. I worked night shifts and would not have been able to take daily classes because of the times they would have been scheduled.
