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Data Analytics
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Earn a 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!
Earn a Well-Respected Data Analytics Master’s Degree
Our program is the perfect fit if you are looking for a cutting-edge, skills-focused curriculum that is designed to immerse you in real-world analytics and hands-on, project-based experiences. The program is geared toward training the next generation of data science professionals like you and making sure you are ready to contribute in the workplace from your first day. And, you can complete the program with just seven graduate-level courses.
These are a few of the benefits of our data analytics degree program:
- Never pay for software: You’ll have access to no-cost course materials and software (such as Tableau, SAS, and cloud data science and AI services) through the university.
- Gain in-depth experience: Using real or simulated data, you will use predictive modeling and machine learning techniques to help solve real problems that today’s organizations face.
- Learn from experienced mentors: In your capstone project, you work with your UMGC instructor and an additional industry mentor to guide your project to completion.
- Benefit from networking opportunities: UMGC students have access to lifetime career services, so we can help you advance in your profession.
UMGC data analytics students recently finished in first place in the Data Presentation category of the 2023 Curiosity Cup, a global student competition organized by SAS.
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
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
- DATA 610
- DATA 620
- DATA 630
- DATA 640
- DATA 650
Capstone Course
- 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
- (0 Credits, UCSP 635)
- (0 Credits, UCSP 636)
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Program restrictions apply
Tuition Per Credit
- $350 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
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.
Information Technology with Informatics Specialization
Master's SpecializationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Build a strong foundation in all major categories of IT management, so you can take your career in any direction you choose. In the online IT master's specialization in informatics at University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll acquire the knowledge to become a valuable asset to any organization. Develop advanced skills in networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions.
Program Highlights
- Design information systems, determine system requirements, understand modeling, make decisions, and develop and implement proposals
- Write system and software requirements, formal specification analyses, formal description reasonings, models of standard paradigms, and translations into formal notations
- Manage emerging technologies such as cloud computing, BYOD, and virtualization
- Write successful website development plans
- Design for the web using Java and CGI scripts, as well as usability best practices
- Develop web benchmarks, standards for representing common media formats, compression algorithms, file format translation tools, and hardware requirements and standards
- Ensure and manage information security, including risk and vulnerability analysis, security planning, and security architecture
- Apply legal, ethical, and privacy considerations to information assurance decisions
- Master techniques for relational database design, query optimization, concurrency control, recovery, and integrity
- Use a suite of development software, including rapid application development and agile development, Scrum, extreme programming, Evolutionary Project Management, lean software development, test-driven development, feature-driven development, Crystal solutions, Rational Unified Process, and other Unified Process methods
- Apply management practices related to the acquisition of IT systems, components, and services, including enterprise strategic planning, financial planning and budgeting, and integration
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, ITEC 610)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
Specialization Courses
- (3 Credits, SWEN 603)
- (3 Credits, DBST 651)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 645)
- (3 Credits, INFA 610)
- (3 Credits, IMAT 637)
- (3 Credits, IMAT 639)
- (3 Credits, IMAT 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in all major areas of IT management, including networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
Taking UCSP 605 is recommended to help improve writing skills.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $350 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
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.
Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The online master’s degree in digital forensics and cyber investigation from University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to prepare you to meet the growing demand for investigative, leadership, and executive skills in analyzing and mitigating cyber crime. Learn how to determine whether a digital system has been attacked or compromised, and master reliable methods to identify, preserve, analyze, and present evidence for legal prosecution and administrative proceedings.
Program Highlights
- Design procedures at a suspected crime scene to ensure that the digital evidence obtained is not corrupted
- Conduct hands-on forensic searches to identify intrusion methods
- Employ rigorous procedures to enable forensic results that can withstand scrutiny in a court of law
- Explain the operation of digital components
- Seize, image, deconstruct, and analyze digital media for evidence
- Prepare professional reports
- Present digital forensics results in a court of law as an expert witness
Required Courses
Introductory Course
- (6 Credits, CBR 600)
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, DFC 610)
- (6 Credits, DFC 620)
- (6 Credits, DFC 630)
- (6 Credits, DFC 640)
- (6 Credits, CYB 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in government organizations, the private sector, and law enforcement agencies in the areas of computer and digital crime.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend a background in computing and programming. If you need to improve your computing skills, we recommend you take ASC 605. If you have not taken programming courses, we recommend you take ASC 609. We recommend ASC 601 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $350 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
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.