Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology - Data Science and Analytics

The MS in Information Systems and Technology with a concentration in Data Science and Analytics explores the ways massive volumes of data can be used to enhance human performance and solve business and societal problems. The Internet, social media, and mobile technology have led to an explosion of information production and gathering. From public health to energy policy, financial markets to voting rights, big data promises to revolutionize how we understand the world. Yet the full potential of big data has not been completely imagined or understood. This technically driven, industry-oriented program explores this potential, equipping you with enhanced analytical and managerial tools to become a leader in this burgeoning technological field. You will learn data mining, specialized programming, and other computational skills to understand how data can be used to solve problems affecting society, working with distinguished faculty who have impressive careers as IS and T scholars and practitioners.