About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics with a Concentration in Business Intelligence and Analytics. This program will provide students with a foundation to use state-of-the-art programming tools and software packages to develop statistical models. Students will learn how to use data for identifying trends and patterns, solving problems, communicating results, and recommending optimal solutions.
Coursework for the business intelligence and analytics concentration focuses on providing students with the skills to gather, analyze, and use data to make informed decisions. Graduates will be prepared to enter business and organizations that need educated professionals to help make informed recommendations. This program is available on-campus and online.
This concentration will prepare students for organizations looking for data-driven recommendations. The coursework addresses the use of tools to store, access, and analyze data to support making informed business recommendations. Students will learn how to retrieve data, gain insights, make decisions, and communicate solutions to various constituents in specific settings of data science and analytics. Students will select four courses in consultation with the faculty advisor.
Program Highlights
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The full program is available online through ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Global or on-campus in Norfolk, Virginia.
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is an R1 research university with active partnerships with NASA Langley Research Center, the Naval Research Laboratory, and Jefferson Lab — providing students access to real-world data science research that most graduate programs cannot offer.
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The School of Data Science, one of a small number of dedicated data science schools at U.S. public universities, provides a focused academic community, dedicated faculty, and industry connections in the mid-Atlantic region.
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A capstone project integrates real-world datasets from business, science, engineering, or geospatial domains.
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Requirements
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A baccalaureate degree in computer science, electrical and/or computer engineering, mathematics, statistics, information system & technology, or a related field from a regionally-accredited institution or an equivalent institution outside the U.S.; students holding a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field will need competency in topics related to basic statistics and computer science.
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Current scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 230 on the computer based TOEFL or 79 on the TOEFL iBT, or IELTS 6.5 overall.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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