Master's in Predictive Analytics Online

“Big Data.” You can find the term everywhere in the media tied to growth and innovation across the public and private sectors in nearly every major industry. But what does “Big Data” really mean? More importantly, how can organizations benefit from employing those with an Analytics Master's Degree? With new data acquisition technologies come vast new sources of data that can be analyzed to enhance organizational effectiveness, customer service, returns on investment, and a myriad of other business goals.

The Master of Science in Predictive Analytics (MSPA) program, established in 2011, is a fully online part-time graduate program, one of the first to offer dedicated training in data science. Fully accredited graduate-level analytics courses cover business management and communications, information technology, and modeling. Small class sizes promote extensive online interaction among students and our elite faculty, who possess extensive education and business experience. Our Master's in Analytics students gain critical skills for succeeding in today's data-intensive world, including business case study, data analysis, and making recommendations to management. They learn how to utilize database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and analytics software built upon R, Python, and SAS. They learn how to make trustworthy predictions using traditional statistics and machine learning methods. With a wide range of elective courses to choose from, students can customize their studies across a variety of data science disciplines, including marketing analytics, risk analytics, text analytics, and web and network data science. Special topic electives are offered each term, providing additional study opportunities, including decision analytics, financial market models and time series forecasting, sports analytics, geographical information systems, operations management, mathematical programming, simulation methods and analytics for total quality management. All courses are available in an asynchronous online format, with recorded lectures and tutorials. Find out more about online learning at SPS.

MS in Predictive Analytics Program Goals

Articulate analytics as a core strategy
Transform data into actionable insights
Develop statistically sound and robust analytic solutions
Demonstrate leadership
Formulate and manage plans to address business issues
Evaluate constraints on the use of data
Assess data structure and data lifecycle

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Learn more about Northwestern's Predictive Analytics program from faculty member Phil Goldfeder and program director Thomas Miller.

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Data Analytics Masters Programs at Northwestern

Northwestern University offers two master’s degree programs in analytics that prepare students to meet the growing demand for data-driven leadership and problem solving.

Master of Science in Predictive Analytics (Northwestern University School of Professional Studies)
Online, part-time program
Builds expertise in advanced analytics, data mining, database management, financial analysis, predictive modeling, quantitative reasoning and web analytics, as well as advanced communication and leadership

Master of Science in Analytics (McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science)
15-month, full-time, on-campus program
Integrates data science, information technology and business applications into three areas: predictive (forecasting), descriptive (business intelligence and data mining) and prescriptive (optimization and simulation)

Curriculum Requirements

Students are required to complete 12 courses to earn the degree. The curriculum covers eight core courses, two elective courses, a leadership or project management course, and a capstone (498) or thesis (590) project. Review curriculum details and elective choices while you consider applying to this program. Current students should refer to curriculum requirements in place at time of entry into the program.

Core Courses:

PREDICT 400-DL Math for Modelers
PREDICT 401-DL Statistical Analysis
PREDICT 402-DL Intro to Predictive Analytics
PREDICT 410-DL Regression and Multi Analysis
PREDICT 411-DL Generalized Linear Models
PREDICT 413-DL Time Series and Forecasting
PREDICT 420-DL Database Systems and Data Prep
PREDICT 422-DL Practical Machine Learning
PREDICT 475-DL Project Management
PREDICT 480-DL Business Leadership
PREDICT 498-DL Capstone Project
PREDICT 590-DL Thesis Research

Elective Courses:

PREDICT 450-DL Marketing Analytics
PREDICT 451-DL Risk Analytics
PREDICT 452-DL Web and Network Data Science
PREDICT 453-DL Text Analytics
PREDICT 454-DL Advanced Modeling Techniques
PREDICT 455-DL Data Visualization
PREDICT 456-DL Sports Performance Analytics
PREDICT 457-DL Sports Management Analytics
PREDICT 460-DL Decision Analytics
PREDICT 470-DL Analytics Entrepreneurship
PREDICT 472-DL Analytics Consulting
PREDICT 490-DL Special Topics
PREDICT 490-DL Special Topics
PREDICT 491-DL Special Topics

Undergraduate Majors	Graduate	Professional Development Certificates
Biological Sciences	Creative Writing	Business Analytics for Practitioners Online
Communication Studies	Global Health Online	Business Analytics for Decision Makers
Communication Systems	Health Informatics Online	SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Preparation
Economics	Information Design and Strategy Online	SHRM Essentials for HR Management
English Major in Writing	Information Systems On-campus, Online	Coding Boot Camp
Humanities	Liberal Studies	Fostering Innovation in Biotechnology
Information Systems	Literature	Certified Financial Planner On-campus, Online
Mathematics	Predictive Analytics Online	Dalton Review® for CFP® Exam
Organization Behavior	Public Policy and Administration On-campus, Online	Certified Treasury Professional
Organization Behavior: Business Leadership	Regulatory Compliance	BRIDGE School of Management (India)
Psychology	Sports Administration On-campus, Online	Divorce Mediation Training Program
Radio/Television/Film		Mediation Skills Training Program
Social Sciences		Museum Studies Online
		Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations
		Agile Project Management
		Project Management On-campus, Online
		Leadership
		Certificate in Jewish Leadership

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