Master of Professional Studies in Analytics (Portland Maine)

Northeastern University

The Master of Professional Studies in Analytics trains you to discover, interpret, and effectively communicate data to help organizations make informed decisions. Focused on skills you can readily apply on the job, our program will build your knowledge of statistics and mathematics, analytics systems technology, business intelligence, business process management, analytics agility, data leadership and governance, and policy and ethics. You'll have the opportunity to work with a sponsoring organization to expand your professional network and get hands-on experience in everything from data extraction to the translation and implementation of data analysis. In the process, you’ll explore the implications of analytics on a local, national, and global scale, learn to defend ideas with data, and build a portfolio to showcase your skills.Program ObjectivesBuild portfolios of real-world projects demonstrating competency with key technologies, visualization and communication techniques, and the ability to translate information into recommended actions.Gain a core analytical skillset upon which to layer more specialized technical skillsets or industry-specific applications.Develop a relationship to industry leaders and peers so that you may leverage your Northeastern education long after your formal education ends.Choose from a host of flexible programming options-all of which share an industry-defined core curriculum and a credit-bearing experiential requirement.Anticipate and contribute to the future direction of data analytics.