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Data Analytics
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Earn an online Master of Science in data analytics (MSDA) in as few as 24 months at University of Maryland Global Campus. Our state-of-the-art program is designed with input from leading employers and can help you gain the hands-on experience, skills, and knowledge that today’s employers need. Many of our faculty members are active or former professionals in industry, government, and non-profit organizations and bring their knowledge, experience, and expertise to the classroom. Plus, with our convenient online courses and no-cost electronic resources in place of most textbooks, you can access the full student experience from any time and any place!
Program Highlights
- Solve a business problem: Evaluate a business problem or opportunity and provide a viable solution using a large-scale data analytics project.
- Complete a modeling project: Select a modeling approach, build and validate the model, and deploy the model for prediction and analysis.
- Evaluate performance: Evaluate the accuracy and performance of classifiers and predictors.
- Identify solutions: Identify and implement appropriate techniques using descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
- Apply big data & AI: Apply analytics and AI technology to areas such as healthcare, marketing, insurance, cybersecurity, and science.
- Use current & emerging tech: Apply modern technology for stream analytics, text processing, natural language processing, AI, and cognitive applications.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits. Take the following courses in the order listed:
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, DATA 610)
- (6 Credits, DATA 620)
- (6 Credits, DATA 630)
- (6 Credits, DATA 640)
- (6 Credits, DATA 650)
Capstone Course
- (6 Credits, DATA 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in the field of data science and analytics in a public or private-sector organization. Potential job titles include data analyst, business analyst, data scientist, data architect, AI engineer, and more.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills and a background in statistics and software programming. In preparation for the data analytics program, we recommend you take the following courses or have the equivalent expertise:
- UCSP 605
- UCSP 630
- UCSP 635
- UCSP 636
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Program restrictions apply
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $480 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
You must meet the criteria for graduate admission at UMGC and also provide one of the following items (reflecting course completion or industry certification):
- An official transcript reflecting completion of courses at the 200-level or higher in statistics and computer programming from a regionally accredited college or university (credit from other accredited institutions may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Proof of industry certification, such as IBM certification in Cognos, Risk Analytics, SPSS, SAS certification, Microsoft certification, Certified Analytics Professional, Certified Business Intelligence Professional, or Certified Health Data Analyst
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Business Analytics
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
With an online business analytics graduate certificate from University of Maryland Global Campus, you’ll master a combination of technical and business disciplines to help you become a valuable data analyst with strong career potential. Learn how to manage and manipulate data and make strategic data-driven recommendations to influence business outcomes.
Program Highlights
- Manage projects: Manipulate large data sets using software applications.
- Develop leadership skills: Build key leadership competencies in presentation, persuasion, and negotiation.
- Evaluate approaches: Use regression analysis and univariate and multivariate research methods.
- Design databases: Design and deploy databases and dimensional models to ensure quality.
- Proactively solve problems: Apply predictive modeling and decision theory to project development.
- Gain hands-on experience: Manage data analytics projects, present findings, and make recommendations.
Required Courses
Courses must be taken in the order listed.
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, DATA 610)
- (6 Credits, DATA 620)
Career Preparation
This certificate is designed to help you prepare for work in database design, data warehousing, data mining, data modeling, and predictive analytics.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
Please see this program’s admission requirements.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $480 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
You must meet the criteria for graduate admission at UMGC and also provide one of the following items (reflecting course completion or industry certification):
- An official transcript reflecting completion of courses at the 200-level or higher in statistics and computer programming from a regionally accredited college or university (credit from other accredited institutions may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Proof of industry certification, such as IBM certification in Cognos, Risk Analytics, SPSS, SAS certification, Microsoft certification, Certified Analytics Professional, Certified Business Intelligence Professional, or Certified Health Data Analyst
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Health Information Management & Technology
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
The online master’s degree in health information management and technology at University of Maryland Global Campus is taught by healthcare technology professionals who will help you develop the expertise to oversee the complex coordination of your organization’s health information management needs. If you are an experienced healthcare professional or an IT specialist working in a healthcare setting, or you’re looking to transition to this exciting field, this program will help you obtain the skills and knowledge you need to apply best practices in health informatics and information management in the healthcare environment.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, HCAD 600)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 650)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 610)
- (3 Credits, HCAD 610)
- (3 Credits, HIMS 645)
- (3 Credits, HIMS 650)
- (3 Credits, HIMS 655)
- (3 Credits, HCAD 640)
- (3 Credits, HCAD 650)
- (3 Credits, HIMS 661)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, HIMS 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for health informatics and information management within the dynamics of the healthcare environment. Career fields include clinical/health data analysis, clinical informatics, health information management, and health information/informatics consulting.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
Although it is not required, you will find it beneficial to have three years of professional work experience in a healthcare setting, especially in health information technology or information technology. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $524 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $480 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.