Overview

Available in-person, online, and hybrid, the program not only equips you with an in-demand skill set but also opens doors to specialized and lucrative roles across industries.

Dive deep into analytics with real-world AI applications. Master programming languages such as R, Python, SQL, and Tableau, and culminate your learning in a capstone project that tackles actual analytics challenges in collaboration with local organizations.

The Analytics degree at American University Washington DC consists of 33 credit hours. The courses in core competencies and analytics foundations provide a well-rounded understanding of the field. You'll learn evidence-based data gathering, data modeling, and quantitative analysis, as well as how to implement these tools to provide businesses with competitive advantages. Students gain skills to work in business intelligence, financial analysis, marketing, and consulting.

Careers

The graduates have found professional success in a wide range of industries, that span the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Six months after graduation, 93 percent of our students report they are either fully employed, in graduate school, or both.

Graduates of the program can work as:

Intelligence analysts

Financial analysts

Marketing analysts

Business analytics consultants

Entrepreneurs

Supply chain managers

Recent employers include:

Booz Allen Hamilton

Cisco

Deloitte

Department of Defense

The Rare Genomics Institute

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

EJF Capital

Gartner

Geico

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managerial Statistics

Management Information Systems

Database and Big Data

Business Insights through Analytics

Predictive Analysis

Business Intelligence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Online

October Start: August 15

Spring Term Start:

October 15 - International Student application deadline
November 15 -Domestic student application deadline

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

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100

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must have earned an undergraduate bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a satisfactory grade point average.

Current Résumé

A statement of purpose of approximately 750 words in length is required for the MS in analytics program.

Letter of Recommendation

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A non-refundable fee of $100 USD is required.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

79483 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 79483 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

66000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66000 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

66000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66000 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

1705 - 2975 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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