Overview
The Program Evaluation and Data Analytics MSc from Arizona State University combines courses in program evaluation that provide tools to assess policy or program impact with data science classes that empower students to utilize a diverse array of data sources in new and exciting ways.
Students receive training in data programming, visualization, dashboard design, open data, project management and impact analysis. Through this, students build the technical skills necessary to implement evidence-based approaches to policy and management.
Unlike other data scientist degrees, this program is built using public sector and nonprofit examples. Students do not need a background in computer programming before starting the degree. Through individualized attention and a project-based curriculum, students develop expertise in performance and evaluation frameworks for social change.
Career Opportunities
Program evaluation spans many fields and industries. These include educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, health care facilities, government programs and more. Options for employment are diverse for graduates who have a deepened capacity for program evaluation. Career titles with program evaluation as a central component of their role include:
- chief data officer
- city government program manager
- compliance officer
- county health officer
- director of evaluation or evaluation specialist
- education curriculum or program specialist
- evaluation specialist in a public or nonprofit organization
- foundation officer
- government grant manager
- health care administrator
- higher education outcomes specialist
- monitoring and evaluation analyst
- nonprofit manager or executive director
- policy analyst
- public health professional
- research analyst
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Data Management and Preparation for Higher Ed Analytics
- Advanced Analytic Methods for Higher Ed
- Visualization and Presentation for Higher Ed
- Health Informatics Database Modeling and Applications
- Clinical Decision Support and Evidence-Based Medicine
- Data Mining
- Analytical Decision Modeling
- Principles of Visual Communication
- Visualizing Data & Information
- Principles of Technical Editing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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User Experience Design Public Policy Data Science & Big Data View 753 other Masters in Public Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a minimum of a bachelor's or master's degree in criminology and criminal justice, social work, public service, nonprofit management, parks and recreation management, tourism management, business or a related social and applied sciences field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- two letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
26460 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26460 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
24498 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24498 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12014 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12014 USD per year during 12 months.
Online: $10,372 per year
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Funding
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