Overview

The Master of Science in Data Analytics (Online) degree at Northern Illinois University continues that tradition, offering you a holistic approach to the field of data analytics. Your coursework will be based on the latest trends and best practices in the field. By focusing on real-world learning experiences, you’ll develop the ability to extract deep insights from big data and apply them to a range of contexts and industries. Our faculty are active researchers and expert teachers.

They’ll expose you to Hadoop, R, Python, SQL, SAP Predictive Analytics, SAS, Tableau and other cutting-edge technologies. It takes 10 weeks to complete each course, and you can complete the 10 required courses in as little as 12 months. When you graduate, you’ll also earn the NIU-SAS joint certification credential. Data analytics is a sought-after field. CNN Money noted that analytics manager is the second-fastest-growing job in the country, and Salary.com listed the annual salary of data analytics managers as well over $100,000.

Career Opportunities

Data scientist/data analyst
Data mining analyst
Data engineer
Business intelligence analyst
Business/management analyst
System analyst
IT project manager

Programme Structure

The Master of Science in Data Analytics program consists of two phases.

Phase One courses are designed to address deficiencies in undergraduate coursework considered to be prerequisite for Phase Two (30 credits) graduate coursework. Students with significant undergraduate coursework in business may be waived from some, or all, of the Phase One requirements.
Phase Two consists of 10 courses. Five courses are required from big data analytics (15 credits), three courses are required from business and visual communication (nine credits), one course is required from statistics (three credits) and one course is required from programming (three credits).

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

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Fall National Deadline: August 30

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.

Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.

If you received a three-year degree awarded through the Bologna process in Europe or a three-year Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration awarded in India, you are eligible to apply (provided you are seeking admission to the MBA or OMIS program).

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Tuition: $909.75

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