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Admission
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What You’ll Learn
Solve Problems Analytically
Solve organizational problems using analytics to provide positive alternatives.
Use the Right Tools
Learn to select and use appropriate analytics tools.
Consider the Ethics
Apply ethical considerations to the analysis and presentation of your
findings.
Communicate Clearly
Build your communication skills to collaborate with
stakeholders.
Report Effectively
Represent data and information accurately through effective reporting
and visual analytics.
Use Multiple Data Sources
Develop models using both structured and unstructured data from
multiple sources.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Help Tell the Data Story
Understand and transform data to develop business solutions, while
providing insights and communicating results to the
organization.
Expand Your Current IT Skills
Work with tools including SAS®, R, Python, and
Tableau to enhance skills in data mining, statistics, modeling,
forecasting, and more.
Cutting-Edge Experience
Capella’s virtual internship helps you to develop the skills to be a
strategic partner, a data analyst, and a dynamic leader.
Gain the skills you need to take these certification exams: SAS Base Programmer and Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9, SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS 9 and SAS Certified Predictive Modeler Using SAS Enterprise Miner 13. You can even earn vouchers for free exams.
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.
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
Active-duty military service members, their spouses, and veterans
could be eligible for a discount.
Employer & Association Discounts
Many employers and organizations partner with Capella to offer
tuition discounts. Talk to an enrollment counselor to learn
more.
Scholarships for New Students
Capella scholarships, available for qualifying students, aren’t need-based and never have to be repaid.
Our master’s in analytics program was developed in collaboration with
SAS®, the leader in analytics. SAS collaborates with colleges and
universities around the world to launch degree and certificate
programs to foster the current and next generation of analytics
talent.
Accredited & Respected
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.
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.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ANLT5050 | Concepts of Data Mining |
| ANLT5060 | Applied Forecasting |
| ANLT5070 | Text Mining |
| ANLT5080 | Advanced Analytics and Modeling |
| ANLT5100 | Visual Analytics |
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 folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Financial Aid Counselors
First they listen. Then they act—for you. Running the numbers,
exploring ways to save, and making the financing of your education
simpler.
Coaches
From enrollment to graduation, coaches help you stay on track. They
know your program, answer questions, and cheer you on.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Relevant Blog Posts
Data Analytics in Action
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Students Win First Place at Data Analytics Competition
Two students took the plunge into the prestigious MinneMUDAC data analytics competition and came out on top.
A Deep Dive into Data Analytics
A breakdown of common questions related to analytics, career opportunities, and “soft” skills you need to be successful in the field.
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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