Boston , Massachusetts , United States
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Overview
The Applied Data Analytics curriculum at Boston University provides a thorough immersion in concepts and techniques for organizing, cleaning, analyzing, and representing/visualizing large amounts of data. Students will be exposed to various database systems, data-mining tools, data visualization tools and packages, Python packages, R packages, and cloud services such as Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, and Mass Open Cloud. The knowledge of analytics tools combined with an understanding of data-mining and machine-learning approaches will enable students to critically analyze real-world problems and understand the possibilities and limitations of analytics applications.
Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of the foundations of applied probability and statistics and their relevance in day-to-day data analysis.
- Comprehension of computing concepts and applications requirements involving massive computing needs and data storage.
- The ability to apply various data visualization techniques using real-world data sets and analyze graphs and charts.
- Understanding of web analytics and metrics, procuring and processing unstructured text/data, and the ability to investigate hidden patterns.
- Knowledge-discovery skills using data-mining techniques and tools over large amounts of data.
- The ability to implement machine-learning algorithms and their pertinence in real-world applications.
- Comprehensive knowledge of data analytics techniques, skills, and critical thinking, and an understanding of the possibilities and limitations of their applications.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of Analytics
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Analysis of Algorithms
- Data Science with Python
- Web Analytics and Mining
- Data Mining
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
32 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Business Intelligence & Analytics Data Science & Big Data View 221 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 84
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
National
- A completed Application for Graduate Admission
- Three letters of recommendation
- A personal statement
- A current résumé
- Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended
- A nonrefundable application fee of $85
International
- International Student Data Form
- Authorized financial statement from a bank (original, shown in U.S. dollars)
- Copy of current I-20 and I-94, both sides (if applicable)
- Letter of financial support from a sponsor (firm, government, parents, etc.)
- Notarized English translations of all documents not in English
Tuition Fee
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International
56854 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 56854 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
56854 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 56854 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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