Master of Professional Studies in Analytics – Toronto

Analytics is the integration of the major theories, tools, and approaches to identify and successfully communicate data-driven insights for informed decision making in the digital age. Analysts articulate and effectively defend the significance and implications of the work in data analytics in terms of challenges and trends in a local, national, or global context.

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Enrollment
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry Terms
Fall, Winter
Completion Time
12-18 months
Meets Study Permit Requirements
Yes
Program Type
Online

Overview

The Master of Professional Studies in Analytics trains you to discover, interpret, and effectively communicate data to help organizations make informed decisions. Focused on skills you can readily apply on the job, our program will build your knowledge of statistics and mathematics, analytics systems technology, business intelligence, business process management, analytics agility, data leadership and governance, and policy and ethics. You'll have the opportunity to work with a sponsoring organization to expand your professional network and get hands-on experience in everything from data extraction to the translation and implementation of data analysis. In the process, you’ll explore the implications of analytics on a local, national, and global scale, learn to defend ideas with data, and build a portfolio to showcase your skills.

This program is based in Toronto, Canada.


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Unique Features

  • Graduate with a portfolio of work samples that demonstrate your range and depth of skill
  • Be part of a larger network of analytics professionals
  • Online, interactive program allows for flexibility for working professionals
  • This is a STEM-designated graduate degree

Program Objectives

Build portfolios of real-world projects demonstrating competency with key technologies, visualization and communication techniques, and the ability to translate information into recommended actions.

  • Gain a core analytical skillset upon which to layer more specialized technical skillsets or industry-specific applications.
  • Develop a relationship to industry leaders and peers so that you may leverage your Northeastern education long after your formal education ends.
  • Choose from a host of flexible programming options—all of which share an industry-defined core curriculum and a credit-bearing experiential requirement.
  • Anticipate and contribute to the future direction of data analytics.

For International Students

This program is eligible for a Canadian Study Permit and Post Grad Work Permit (PGWP). For more information on studying in Canada—including how to apply for a Study Permit—please visit our Office of Global Services’ Canadian Campuses page.

Accreditation

This institution has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this degree program for a five-year term starting March 6, 2020. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).

Career Prospects

$103,500

Average Salary, Data Scientist

$95,290

Average Salary, Management Analyst

Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace.

Get Set With a Custom Course Plan

Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.

Concentrations

Follow Our Leaders

"It is critical to leverage data and technology, embed them in the comprehension of what the organizational questions are, anchor that in the human ability to recognize opportunities and barriers, and provide actionable solutions. The MPS in Analytics educates you to use Analytics expertly and ethically." - Uwe Hohgrawe, Faculty Director of the Analytics & Enterprise Intelligence Domain

Professors consistently took deep dives into their areas of expertise and made sure to tie it back to real-world examples. That allowed me to bring new ideas to the workplace that were directly applicable to the problems we were facing.

Rick Kielty - Master of Professional Studies in Analytics

Cost and Tuition

$42.9K

Tuition in CAD

Application Deadlines

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.

Did you know?

Below is a look at where our analytics alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • Dell EMC
    • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    • ADP
    • Staples
    • Interactive Data
  • What They Do

    • Information Technology
    • Operations
    • Program and Project Management
    • Business Development
    • Entrepreneurship
  • What They're Skilled At

    • Business Analysis
    • Leadership
    • Requirements Analysis
    • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
    • Project Management

 

Learn more about Northeastern alumni on Linkedin.

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