Master of Science in Data Analytics

Business and organizations have access to an unprecedented amount of data, and need skilled, detail-oriented analysts to translate it into information for making strategic business decisions. Earning a Master of Science in Data Analytics from Webster University will give you the skills to meet these business challenges in a wide range of data science careers.

Our MS in Data Analytics program will help you develop skills by integrating key business concepts with the latest methods and technologies to not only solve problems efficiently, but also identify opportunities for growth.

You will take rigorous business and data science degree courses taught by faculty mentors who are dedicated to preparing you for the top-paying data science jobs in the country.

Applicants considered for admission to graduate studies at Webster University must hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution recognized by Webster University, and meet all program admission standards. Applicants who have a completed baccalaureate degree from a U.S. accredited institution must satisfy program requirements or requisites, including a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at their baccalaureate degree granting institution for full admission.

English language proficiency requirement:

TOEFL: iBT: 80
TOEFL: ITP: 550
IELTS: Academic: 6.0
Duolingo: 110
Pearson: 53
Cambridge Academic English: 169
Password: 6.0
GTEC: 1201
jTEP: 3.7

Preliminary Skills and Prerequisite Courses

To ensure adequate preparation in both information technology and business, an applicant to this data analytics program must have basic business knowledge and basic information technology knowledge. The Walker School of Business & Technology accepts individuals who have successfully graduated from undergraduate computer science, information systems, mathematics, business administration, management or similar degree programs and possess the basic business, mathematics and information technology knowledge.

Requirements

Official transcripts from all of your previously attended colleges and universities (including community colleges and summer courses).
To be eligible for this program, students must have either:

Earned an undergraduate degree in business, management, computer science, statistics, economics, biology (BS), chemistry (BS) or physics (BS).

Completed college-level algebra and statistics, in the last 5 years, with a B or better in both courses.
Have work experience that includes business, database and analytics.

A phone interview or essay may be required.