MS in Applied Data Science for Business Degree

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED DATA SCIENCE FOR BUSINESS DEGREE OVERVIEW

Boost your career by building in-demand business skills with our online graduate degree program in applied data science for business.

As data and technology pervade every sphere of business, companies seek professionals who can bridge the gap between deep technical knowledge and business functions. A recent search of “business analytics” jobs in Indeed.com yielded over 50,000 job listings with over 300 in the Portland Metro region. Business leaders today also need the skills to guide an organization through digital transformation and the knowledge to create customer and stakeholder value sustainably and ethically.

Sam Grider '22, Senior Data & Reporting Analyst, Intel Finance

Effective leaders go beyond the technical, placing value on human-centered ideas. The curriculum includes content on integrating different perspectives, securing stakeholder buy-in, understanding technology trends, leveraging data storytelling, and building change management processes.

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Full Time: 12 Months | Part Time: 24 Months | 45 Credits | Fall Start | Online

ELEVATE YOUR LEADERSHIP

Our program is meticulously crafted to empower you as a leader in digital transformation, seamlessly blending business acumen with data science skills. Engage in experiential learning and interactive coursework alongside industry partners, honing your management and strategy expertise. You'll be well-equipped to harness new and emerging technologies to address contemporary challenges. Surrounded by a diverse cohort of cross-industry professionals, you'll advocate for ethical digital transformation and applied data science, contributing to a more equitable and sustainable future.

DRIVEN BY YOUR SUCCESS

The demand for leaders in digital transformation is on the rise across various sectors, including manufacturing, technology, insurance, banking, and financial services. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates an 11% increase in national occupational growth for this skill set over the next decade. Future-proof your career by gaining exposure to crucial tools and skills such as R, Python, Tableau and Power BI, and immerse yourself in hands-on coursework covering novel business models, organizational change, statistical analysis, data mining, visualization, and more. Choose from certificate specializations in business intelligence and analytics, health and clinical informatics, HR analytics, or enterprise analytics, and graduate with two impactful credentials.

INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

Informed by leaders from ESCO Group, The Standard, Autodesk, Daimler, Pacific Source, Amazon AWS, Nike, and others, our cutting-edge curriculum reflects real-world insights. Interface with regional domain experts, tackle authentic problems through case studies and guest speakers, and benefit from the expertise of our faculty, who bring deep industry experience and research into the classroom. Your connections won't be confined to your LinkedIn page; you'll become part of a coalition of leaders dedicated to turning the digital transformation of tomorrow into a reality today.