Data Science

Overview

In today’s information age and fast-growing digital world, data science is rising as a high-demand career path, seeking results oriented professionals who are skilled in data analysis, data mining, computer programming and problem solving in order to make effective data-driven business decisions.

Students in the data science master’s degree program will gain a solid understanding and practical experience with the application of predictive analytics theory, principles, technical tools and industry-specific knowledge to a wide variety of problems in science, engineering and business. This is a profession that requires data science professionals to be able to handle the entire data lifecycle:

• Identify challenges/ask questions

• Capture data from various sources

• Interpret and organize information

• Use intelligence to develop solutions

• Apply findings to answer questions

• Drive business strategy

Grand Canyon University’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology offers this MS in Data Science program 100% online to meet the needs of adult students and working professionals. By learning through an innovative digital learning platform, students are able to study from anywhere, anytime, according to their schedule. The data science master’s values-based curriculum is based on GCU’s Christian worldview, which advocates for ethical decision making.

Careers

Graduates of the MS in Data Science program may take on roles within an organization such as:

• Analytics officer

• Business analytics director

• Predictive analyst

• Data scientist

• Fraud analytics manager

• Analytics strategy consultant

• Marketing analytics manager

• Risk analyst

• Customer analytics manager