Master of Science in Data Analytics

Upon successful completion of the MS in Data Analytics program, graduates will be able to achieve the following program level learning outcomes:

• Apply advanced statistical, analytical, and quantitative techniques to solve complex business and organizational problems. 
• Develop, evaluate, and interpret predictive and advanced analytics models to support data driven organizational decision making. 
• Integrate analytics methods, data management principles, and business knowledge to generate actionable insights aligned with organizational objectives. 
• Communicate analytical results effectively through appropriate visual, written, and oral formats for both technical and non technical stakeholders. 
• Demonstrate ethical and professional judgment in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and use of data and analytics.

The curriculum for the MSDA requires 10 courses, totaling 30 credits:

• DAN5200: Fundamentals of Business Analysis
• DAN5300: Predictive Analytics
• DAN5400: Data Management and Ethical Uses
• DAN5600: Foundations of Machine Learning Models
• DAN5700: Functional Programming Methods for Analytics
• DAN5900: Analytics for Strategic Decision Making
• DAN6000: Data Visualization and Communication
• DAN6300: Enterprise Analytics
• DAN6500: Six Sigma Concepts and Tools
• DAN6999: Capstone

The curriculum for the combined MBA/MSDA requires 16 courses, totaling 48 credits:

• ACC5300: Managerial Accounting & Cost Analytics
• FIN5210: Managerial Finance & Financial Analytics
• MKT5210: Marketing & Customer Analytics
• MGT5210: Organizational Behavior & Workforce Analytics
• MGT5230: Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making
• MGT5240: Operations & Supply Chain Analytics
• DAN5200: Fundamentals of Business Analysis
• DAN5300: Predictive Analytics
• DAN5400: Data Management and Ethical Uses
• DAN5600: Foundations of Machine Learning Models
• DAN5700: Functional Programming Methods for Analytics
• DAN5900: Analytics for Strategic Decision Making
• DAN6000: Data Visualization and Communication
• DAN6300: Enterprise Analytics
• DAN6500: Six Sigma Concepts and Tools
• DAN6999: Capstone

Please reference the current catalog for all course descriptions.

MSDA applicants will be reviewed for admission based on the strength of their ability for graduate study and the receipt of all listed documentation.

General Graduate Student Requirements

Individuals applying to graduate programs at AIC are required to submit: 

• A completed and signed application 
• Official sealed transcript(s) of all previous academic work, undergraduate and graduate 
• Two (2) letters of recommendation 
• A personal goal statement or essay 
• U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee 

MSDA Requirements

The MSDA program offers rolling admissions, accepting applications throughout the year. On top of all general graduate student requirements, a strong application shows a candidate’s readiness for AIC’s intensive, career-focused structure:

• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 is required; a 3.0 or higher is preferred.
  • Individuals who do not meet this requirement may be asked to interview with the program director. Based on the outcome of the interview and all other application materials, a candidate may be granted full or conditional acceptance.
• The two letters of recommendation must be from a supervisor or academic professor. Recommendations from coaches, acquaintances, or family members are not permitted for this program.

Our resources cover all associated costs and how to finance your education.

We’ve welcomed students like you for over a century while retooling our programs in response to employer demands. This adaptability results in a degree that works for your professional trajectory:

• Online or hybrid: A choice of online or on-campus courses accommodates the dynamic schedules many professionals juggle. However you attend, the same faculty members will immerse you in an intensive study that boosts your fundamental understanding of business.
• Accelerated terms: Our seven-week courses are held throughout the year on a six-term schedule. Completing one course at a time earns your MBA in two years, or double up to fulfill requirements in 12 to 18 months.
• A cohort-based model: Enter in September, June, or May, attending classes with the same group for the program’s duration.
• A community of teachers and learners: Our courses foster the exchange of ideas, yielding support and practical insights from your instructors and peers.
• The full AIC experience: Throughout, appointments with academic and career advisors help you plan, step by step, your route to greater responsibility, authority, and pay.