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MS in Analytics Program Highlights
IT Analytics Expertise
Work with tools including SAS®, R, Python, and Tableau to enhance skills in data mining, statistics, modeling, forecasting, and more.
Ways to Influence with Data
Develop an understanding of transforming data for business solutions, while also building soft skills that can help you offer insights and communicate results to your organization.
SAS® Collaboration
Our collaboration with SAS®, the leader in analytics software, allows you to gain skills that employers value; you’ll have access to a full enterprise suite of SAS® software.
SAS® Certifications
Gain the skills you need to take certification exams, including SAS® Base Programmer, Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS® 9, and SAS® Certified Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS® 9—and earn vouchers to take them for free.
Cutting-Edge Experience
With Capella’s virtual internship, you have the opportunity to grow as a strategic partner, data analyst, and dynamic leader.
Scholarships Available
Eligible students can save on tuition with a $3,000 scholarship. Learn more about available scholarships.
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment Counselors
These experts will set you up for success. They’ll help you find the right degree and program, and answer all your questions about Capella.
Financial Aid Counselors
Our team knows how to run the numbers and help find ways to save on costs.
Advisors
Advisors know the details of your program. Got questions about courses? Instructors? Resources? Advisors have answers.
Faculty
Our courses are taught by distinguished faculty members who hold top credentials and have hands-on expertise in their fields. They know what you need to know today.
Cost & Learning Format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and
it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees).
Your price may be higher or lower depending on your
specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer
credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you
would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits
and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Accredited & Recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
10% Military Discount
If you're an active-duty military service member, spouse, or veteran, discounts may be available.
Employer & Association Discounts
Many employers and organizations partner with Capella to offer tuition discounts. An enrollment counselor can tell you more.
Scholarship for New Students
Smart financing starts with a scholarship for eligible students that can lower your tuition. Enroll in a qualified program, apply for the scholarship, and meet the requirements.
MS in Analytics Sample Courses
The online master’s in analytics degree helps you develop skills in data sources, statistics, data mining, applied analytics and modeling, leadership, reporting, and forecasting, in order to solve problems within a variety of industry domains.
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ANLT5050 | Concepts of Data Mining |
| ANLT5060 | Applied Forecasting |
| ANLT5070 | Text Mining |
| ANLT5080 | Advanced Analytics and Modeling |
| ANLT5100 | Visual Analytics |
What You’ll Learn
The right education can change everything. Discover your path to leading with an online analytics degree.
- Solve organizational problems using analytics to provide positive alternatives.
- Learn to select and use appropriate analytics tools.
- Apply ethical considerations to the analysis and presentation of your findings.
- Build your communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders.
- Represent data and information accurately through effective reporting and visual analytics.
- Develop models using both structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
"I was surprised at how much support I received from my professors, classmates, and academic coach. Capella was referred to me by a former employer, and it was the best decision I could have made during a rough time of job insecurity and financial distress."
Capricia M.*
MS in Analytics
MS in Analytics Career Insights
A Deep Dive into Data Analytics
Common questions related to data analytics, career opportunities, and recommended soft skills in the field.
5 Essential Blogs for Data Professionals
Data professionals don’t have to look far to find knowledgeable
industry resources and content. Here are five blogs for analytics
news.
5 Skills Needed to Work in Big Data
Want to grow your career in data analytics? Turn your attention to demonstrating these five skills.
Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our online master’s in analytics degree.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
- Systems analyst
- Business intelligence developer
- Consultant
- Business systems analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Financial analyst
- ETL developer
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Corporation
- Consulting firm
- Land-based or online college or university
- Community college
- Government—local, state, federal
- Military
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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