MS Data Analytics
The Master of Science in Data Analytics program in the University of La Verne’s College of Business and Public Management will prepare students to harness the power of big data and guide decision-making within the modern business world.
The program, offered at the university’s La Verne Campus in Southern California, equips students with a comprehensive understanding of business intelligence and data analysis, enabling them to create data-gathering tools, analyze and understand the impact of data, and help set corporate strategy based upon information.
The program offers two concentrations: marketing and supply chain. An additional concentration, financial analytics, will be available in Fall 2023.
Graduates of the MS in Data Analytics will :
Full-time students can complete this master’s program in just 12 months, a competitive edge over other programs that take 18-24 months.
Data scientists/analysts are among the top 10 fastest growing and well-paid careers according to CareerCast, with entry-level pay approximately double the average college graduate.
As an added benefit, the program provides each student the opportunity to earn certification by SAS, a globally recognized leader in data analytics and programming certification.
Students will have also have access to program and career advisors through the College of Business and Public Management.
The Master of Science in Data Analytics is STEM designated by the Department of Homeland Security, and is thus eligible for international students to apply for an optional practical training (OPT) extension totaling up to 36 months.