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Master of Science in Data Analytics

Unlock the Power of Data.

Butler’s online Master’s in Data Analytics program equips students with the necessary analytical skills to generate data-driven insights for improved decision-making in their organizations. The program offers students with the skills they need to excel in today’s data-centric world. Students will learn from industry professionals, gain proficiency in data interpretation, ethics, and visualization, and develop critical thinking skills through a flexible online format that covers machine learning, data mining, and predictive modeling.

Program Details

Requirements

Requirements

The admissions requirements for the Master’s in Data Analytics program encompass a comprehensive evaluation of candidates’ qualifications and experiences.

Curriculum

Curriculum

The MS in Data Analytics program consists of two foundational skills courses, five core courses, and four concentration courses. All programs feature a flexible online model where students take one seven-week course at a time.

Concentration

Concentrations

Currently there is one concentration offered as part of the Master’s in Data Analytics program: Business Analytics.

Accreditation

Accreditation

Butler University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Program Highlights

Butler’s online Master’s in Data Analytics program empowers students with the analytical skills required to create and deploy data-based actionable insights to improve decision-making in their organization. The online data analytics degree program offers a concentration in Business Analytics. No matter which path you choose, Butler’s approach to analytics will give you the knowledge and skills you need to excel in today’s data-centric world.

Learn from industry professionals with extensive knowledge of data principles.

Interpret data and offer meaningful, ethically-minded insights and visually compelling results.

Hone your critical thinking while mastering big data through a cross-functional learning approach.

Study machine learning, data mining, and predictive modeling while advancing your career with a flexible online format.

What initially caught my eye was that it was a program for working adults that builds from the ground up. However, when I got to talk to some of the professors involved in the creation of the program, their passion for the field and for the students made Butler my first choice.

Julia B, ’23
Data Engineer
TriHealth
Julia Brooks, 2023 Data Analytics Graduate

Careers in Data Analytics

Earning an MS in Data Analytics may position you for opportunities in the following career paths.
General Manager

General & Operations Manager

  • Medium Income (US): $101,275
  • Medium Income (Indianapolis Metro): $108,530

Source: Lightcast (2023)

Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst

  • Medium Income (US): $120,370
  • Medium Income (Indianapolis Metro): $100,651

Source: Lightcast (2023)

Database Administrator

Database Administrator

  • Medium Income (US): $101,504
  • Medium Income (Indianapolis Metro): $84,998

Source: Lightcast (2023)

Database Architect

Database Architect

  • Medium Income (US): $134,701
  • Medium Income (Indianapolis Metro): $110,192

Source: Lightcast (2023)

Systems Analyst

Computer Systems Analyst

  • Medium Income (US): $103,792
  • Medium Income (Indianapolis Metro): $96,295

Source: Lightcast (2023)

Statisticians

Statisticians

  • Medium Income (US): $104,104
  • Medium Income (Indianapolis Metro): $93,404

Source: Lightcast (2023)

Management Analyst

Management Analyst

  • Medium Income (US): $99,424
  • Medium Income (Indianapolis Metro): $89,212

Source: Lightcast (2023)

Research Analyst

Operations Research Analyst

  • Medium Income (US): $83,637
  • Medium Income (Indianapolis Metro): $79,965

Source: Lightcast (2023)

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

  • Medium Income (US): $108,014
  • Medium Income (Indianapolis Metro): $82,102

Source: Lightcast (2023)

Survey Researcher

Survey Researcher

  • Medium Income (US): $60,965
  • Medium Income (Indianapolis Metro): $69,694

Source: Lightcast (2023)

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