Data Analytics, M.Sc. | Part time online | Northern Illinois University | United States
12 months
Duration
905 USD/credit 27150 USD/year
905 USD/credit 27150 USD/year
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Our fully online Master of Science in Data Analytics at Northern Illinois University is an intensive program that will prepare you for the fastest growing occupations in data science. This program features coursework based on the latest trends and best practices in the field. 

Overview

With a heavy focus on real-world learning experiences, The Master of Science in Data Analytics at Northern Illinois University will build competencies in you for extracting deep insights from big data that are readily applicable in a range of contexts and industries.

The program is in an online format for a large population of potential graduate students who cannot commit to either a full-time or location-based program to obtain the advanced degree. The program consists of two phases. Phase One (6 semester hours) is designed to address deficiencies in undergraduate course work considered to be prerequisite for the Phase Two (30 semester hours) graduate course work.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate Data-Driven Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills

1.1  Demonstrate how analyzing data can improve decisions throughout an organization’s value chain.

1.2  Research and evaluate emerging technologies and data analytics trends in order to develop innovative data-driven organizational strategies and solutions.

Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate the Ability to Access, Collect, Integrate, and Analyze Data in Order to Solve Business Problems

2.1 Differentiate different forms of analytics and the methods used in each.

2.2 Prepare data for statistical analysis.

2.3 Use analytical tools and software widely used in practice.

2.4 Perform basic exploratory and descriptive analysis, as well as predictive and prescriptive analyses.

2.5 Explain complex analytical models.

Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate Business Communication and Presentation Skills

3.1 Effectively present results using data visualization tools.

3.2 Communicate and present complex analytics results to business clients, using practical and simple business terms that can be understood by general non-technical audiences.

Learning Outcome 4: Demonstrate Project Management and Critical Thinking Skills

4.1 Manage a data analytics project to interpret complex data and to guide their organizations in making more informed and actionable decisions.

4.2 Analyze critical factors leading to the identification of a business problem or opportunity. This may also lead to smarter business moves, more efficient operations, higher profits, and happier customers.

Programme Structure

Courses include: 

  • Business Applications of Database Management Systems
  • Business Intelligence Applications and Tools 
  • Big Data Analytics for Business 
  • Advanced Predictive Data Analytics for Business
  • Business Applications of Text Mining

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 12 months
    • Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

30 SCH

30 - 36 credits

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
2.75
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
Required

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.
  • Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.
  • If you received a three-year degree awarded through the Bologna process in Europe or a three-year Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration awarded in India, you are eligible to apply (provided you are seeking admission to the MBA or OMIS program).
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation.
  • Statement of purpose.
  • Test scores (if required).
  • Resume or curriculum vitae (optional)
  • Additional materials required by your program.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    27150 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 905 USD per credit during 12 months.
  • National

    27150 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 905 USD per credit during 12 months.

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Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
College JumpStart Scholarship
Merit-based

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College JumpStart Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Out-of-State Student Scholarship
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Fawell & Fawell
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Sep 2023
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Office of Philip W. Moore, Jr.
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2023
Eric Dalius MuzicSwipe Giving 2023
Merit-based Need-based

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Eric Dalius Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
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1st Formations
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2023
Saagar Govil Scholarship
Merit-based

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Saagar Govil
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2023
Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
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HOGGATT Injury Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Carol Stephens SWE Scholarship
Merit-based

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Society of Women Engineers
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Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Bertha Lamme Memorial Scholarship
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Society of Women Engineers
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Betty Lou Bailey SWE Region F Scholarship
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Society of Women Engineers
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
The Hatton Law Firm Aspire Higher Scholarship
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The Hatton Law Firm
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
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Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C.
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Grant
38000 GBP
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Marshall Scholarships
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2024
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WEAR & I
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Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2023
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
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SHAPE America
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2023
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CouponBirds
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2024
Women in STEM StudySoup Scholarship
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StudySoup
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
04 Dec 2023
Future Innovator Scholarship
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StudySoup
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
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The Tall Clubs International Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
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Get-Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Grant
200000 INR
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Education Future International Scholarship
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Education Future
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
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The Crowder Law Firm
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
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Blossom Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
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IELTSing
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Grant
90000 AUD
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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
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Verified Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Ayn Rand Institute
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Grant
3000 USD
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
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Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
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Pinsky Law
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3000 USD
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