What will I learn?
You’ll learn to transform raw data into meaningful information through a combination of statistics, technology, research, and design.The Master of Science in Data Analytics and Visualization (DAV) program addresses the growing need for analysts, researchers, developers, designers, mapmakers, usability experts, and other data professionals. Drawing on the School of Information’s strengths in information science and human-computer interaction, the program prepares students for work across the full life cycle of data, from data acquisition, manipulation, and storage to statistical analysis and interpretation, and dissemination of data artifacts through visual and narrative means. The DAV program creates well-rounded data professionals who have strong statistical and technology skills combined with strengths in research, communication, and design, allowing them to ask sophisticated research questions around data, convey information effectively in visual and narrative means, and design intuitive, meaningful, and engaging experiences of data. Students learn to effectively use tools such as Python, R, D3, Tableau, and GIS applications, as well as discuss critical and ethical implications of data.
