Northeastern’s Master of Professional Studies in Analytics is a graduate degree program focused on training students to discover, interpret, and effectively communicate data to help organizations make informed decisions.  

With a STEM designated curriculum focused on skills you can directly apply on the job, this master’s program seeks to create leaders with a deep mechanical understanding of working with data - including collection, modeling and structuring.   

Through on-trend educational experiences you will explore the implications of analytics on a local, national, and global scale – with an option to choose from multiple concentration tracks to further focus your studies. 

 This master’s program also includes experiential learning opportunities, where you can work with a sponsoring organization to get hands-on experience and build a portfolio to showcase your skills. 

Guided by expert faculty, learn to defend ideas with data in everything from data extraction to the translation and implementation of data analysis - all while expanding your professional network. 

Program Objectives 

• Gain a core analytical skillset upon which to layer more specialized technical skillsets or industry-specific applications. 

• Complete an industry-defined core curriculum and a credit-bearing experiential requirement. 

• Anticipate and contribute to the future direction of data analytics. 

Unique Features 

• Graduate with a portfolio of professional samples that showcase range and depth of skill 

• Access to a global network of alumni who are analytics professionals 

• Courses available online and at eight campus locations for maximum flexibility 

• This is a STEM-designated graduate degree 

Note on Semester Conversion:  Beginning fall 2026, this program will shift from a quarter-based academic calendar to a semester format. View the program conversion guide for curriculum details or visit our FAQ page for more information.

If you enter this program before fall 2026, your academic advisor will work with you to ensure a smooth transition. This change will not impact your academic progress, path to graduation, or tuition costs.

Accreditations: This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister effective September 1, 2025, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the Minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions). The term “university” is used under the written consent of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills effective May 9, 2024, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the Minister.