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Empowering you to transform data into insight to achieve business goals.

There’s a digital revolution taking place at this very moment. Harnessing the power of data, innovation, and collaboration, businesses are thinking bigger and progressing further. In a world where data is king, professionals skilled in data management and the practical application of technologies like machine learning are in high demand. Effectively analyzing big data helps businesses become better, smarter, and faster – which is why experts in data analysis are urgently required. Looking ahead, the need for data analytics experts will only surge higher and demand for analysts far exceeds the number of qualified professionals out there.

With courses focused on advanced analytics and data operations, you’ll learn how to translate data into a usable asset. Our Master’s of Science in Data Analytics will prepare you for a career in a technology-driven business environment — you’ll delve deep into Python programming, advanced statistical analysis, and data mining and warehousing. Clark will prepare you to lead your organization to better business decisions and outcomes with confidence and skill by giving you the tools to find the story behind vast amounts of data.

International Students

Candidates with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees are sought after across most major industries in the United States. When you graduate with a STEM-designated degree such as the Master of Science in Data Analytics, you may be eligible to remain in this country for up to 36 months on Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Why a Master’s in Data Analytics at Clark University

  • Flexible online format with access to a robust portfolio of electives, allowing you to construct an experience that drives your own individual career aspirations.
  • Distinctive practitioner-scholar instructor model brings pragmatic real-world expertise to life in the classroom.
  • Suited to fit the needs of the modern workforce, with a curriculum that fosters both technical and ‘soft’ skills, like storytelling with data.
  • Develops system architects to prepare data for advanced analytics.
  • Longstanding history of close collaboration with local and regional organizations, ensuring research, internship, and employment opportunities.
  • Highly ranked institution with robust experience in technically oriented programs and quantitative methods.

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No Data Science Background? No Problem.

Clark offers courses that deliver the foundational knowledge students need to earn a Clark MSDA. Students who successfully complete these courses can seamlessly transition to full-time study in as little as one semester:

  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Mathematical Foundations for Data Analytics
  • Algorithms and Data Structures
Apoorva Arbooj

One reason I chose Clark is that all the professors are also practitioners. They combine textbook learning and years of research with first-hand experience working in the industry. They helped me bridge the gap between academics and industry.

Apoorva Arbooj M.S. ’21 - Data Analytics

Integration Engineer at Luma Health

SPS Peer Advisor

Dean Cascione

The 4th Industrial Revolution is Upon Us

Dean Cascione dives into data to give students the skills needed to help businesses as they digitally transform through automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and rapid technological innovation.

Data Analytics provide enterprises with valuable business, operational, and security intelligence to uncover trends, expose anomalies, foster continuous improvement of business-critical systems, and ultimately gain a competitive advantage.

The Essentials

Program Overview

Designed for flexibility with your busy schedule, our program can be completed on a part-time basis either online or on campus. Students studying full-time can earn their degree in less than two years. Start dates for the program are in January and September.

Requirements

10 course units

  • 8 core courses
  • 2 electives

Course Catalog

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