MS in Analytics Online
Data analysis plays a critical role in solving organizational challenges and making effective business decisions. An MS in analytics online degree will provide you with an in-demand skill set that allows you to step into more specialized roles in your career.
Kogod's business analytics program applies analytical techniques to practices, allowing students to explore their preferred business domain. Customize your degree with pre-designed focus areas, or design your own.
Earn your degree—and advance your career—on your own terms. Full-time students graduate in a year, part-time in 2+ years.
Get ready to bridge the gap between theory and practice! Our practitioner faculty will teach valuable skills to prepare you for future career opportunities. Plus, you'll have the chance to network with your peers and make some valuable connections.
Why get an Online MS in Analytics at Kogod?
Business-Centric
Housed in DC's first accredited business school, our curriculum takes students through the full lifecycle of business analytics by providing foundations in technology, finance, insurance, utilities, manufacturing, consulting, government, and business intelligence.
Hands-On Learning
The MS in analytics program is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Throughout the program, you'll gain a command of programming languages like R, Python, SQL, and Tableau. The highlight of our program is the capstone experience, where you'll meet with fellow students to work on an analytics project.
Guest Speakers
Guest speakers are also a key component of your education and have included Leif Ulstrup, CEO and founder of Primehook Technology; Rod Fontecilla, vice president and global lead advanced data analytics for Unisys; and Anshu Sinha, principal data scientist for Zocdoc.
Functional Specializations
Gain in-depth knowledge in a specialized area and graduate with skills that set you apart! Choose from marketing, biostatistics, IT consulting, forensic accounting, finance, or computational statistics. Work with your graduate advisor to create your own specialization!
Dedicated Faculty
Our faculty are experts in their field and key players in the profit and nonprofit sectors, government, and global organizations. They are invested in the professional and academic success of our students.
Get the scoop on Jaime Robinson's journey through Kogod's online analytics program. As a client manager in insurance, she was looking to make the leap into a more data-driven role. Lucky for her, the online program was the perfect fit for her busy schedule and even offered some networking opportunities. Gain valuable insights into Jaime Robinson's post-graduation experience after completing Kogod's online analytics program in May 2018.
Comprehensive Core
The MS in analytics program consists of 33 credit hours. The courses in core competencies and analytics foundations provide a well-rounded understanding of the field. You'll learn evidence-based data gathering, data modeling, and quantitative analysis, as well as how to implement these tools to provide businesses with competitive advantages. Students gain skills to work in business intelligence, financial analysis, marketing, and consulting.
Practical Expertise
You'll choose a functional specialization or a functional background to further your expertise. These concentrations allow you to elevate your skills in some of the most critical aspects of analytics.
The highlight of our curriculum is the Capstone Practicum, which allows you to apply high-level analytical skills to data models. When you graduate, you'll leave with the practical know-how to take on that next step in your career.
Kogod has a profound purpose of making its students masters in real-world experience."
Komi Koffi
MS in Analytics Alumn '21
STEM-Designated Program
STEM-designated programs equip students with technological expertise and leadership skills vital to the US economy. The designation also allows international students to apply for a 24-month extension of their Optional Practical Training.
Capstone Practicum
Participate in the Capstone Practicum to enhance your skills in analytics problem-solving and gain an edge in your future career. You'll have the chance to network with peers and learn from world-class faculty who are experts in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to take your abilities to the next level.
Washington, DC
By studying in the nation's capital, you will have access to invaluable networking and professional opportunities. Whether you're interested in large corporations, government agencies, or the nonprofit world, DC offers a wealth of possibilities for your career.
*Black = Black or African American; Hispanic = Hispanic/American or Latino; AIAN = American Indian or Alaska Native; NHPI = Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.
Eman joins us from Egypt and has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Cairo University! Why did Eman choose Kogod? Many reasons! First, our MS in Analytics program covers all areas she needed to be an exceptional data scientist. Secondly, Kogod has the reputation for having professors who have both technical and research skills. But don't take our word for it! Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Eman to learn more about her reasons and her experience at Kogod.
Asavari joins us from Pune and has a dual bachelor's degree in electronics engineering and chemistry from BITS Pilani India Institution. Why did Asavari choose Kogod? Four reasons, the rigorous curriculum that develops analytical skills, world-renowned professors, the location, and a diverse network. But don't take our word for it! Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Asavari to learn more about her reasons and her experience at Kogod.
Candy joins us from Costa Rica and has a bachelor's degree in mathematical finance from Seton Hall University. Why did Candy choose the MS in analytics program at Kogod? Three reasons: the location, our faculty, and their research work. But don't take our word for it! Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Candy to learn more about her reasons and her experience at Kogod.
Isabelle joins us from Austinburg, OH, and has a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in modern Arabic culture and language from Concordia University (Montreal, QC). Why did Isabelle choose the MS in analytics program at Kogod? Three reasons: the prestigious reputation of the school, the unique opportunity to work outside the classroom right in Washington DC, and the courses for the analytics program. But don't take our word for it! Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Isabella to learn more about her reasons and her experience at Kogod.
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Praneeth joins us from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh, and has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Raipur.
Why did Praneeth choose the MS in analytics program at Kogod? Two reasons: a supportive community and the location, not just because of the business resources but the lovely DC weather too, in Praneeth's opinion. But don't take our word for it! Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Praneeth to learn more about his reasons and experience at Kogod.
Our graduates have found professional success in a wide range of industries, that span the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Six months after graduation, 93 percent of our students report they are either fully employed, in graduate school, or both.
Graduates of the program can work as:
- Intelligence analysts
- Financial analysts
- Marketing analysts
- Business analytics consultants
- Entrepreneurs
- Supply chain managers
Recent employers include:
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Cisco
- Deloitte
- Department of Defense
- The Rare Genomics Institute
- National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
- EJF Capital
- Gartner
- Geico