Description
The Master of Science in Data Analytics & Business Computing at New York University is designed to equip pre-experience students with a robust analytical foundation for thriving careers in business analytics. The program emphasizes a data-driven approach to solving business challenges in the era of big data. With a curriculum covering business, data science, and management science, students gain expertise in areas like statistics, data visualization, optimization, and more. The program benefits from the industry experience of faculty and professionals, offering a comprehensive learning experience.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program can pursue roles such as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Scientist, Financial Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Operations Analyst, and more. The skills acquired in this program are highly sought after in various industries, providing diverse career opportunities globally.
Requirement
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a CGPA of > 2.50/4.00 or 3.0-3.5/5.00.
- Submit a copy of your International Passport Bio-Data Page.
- Provide your WAEC Certificate or equivalent.
- Submit your Undergraduate Certificate and Transcript (ND & HND).
- English Proficiency: TOEFL (60 IBT) or IELTS (5.5) (Optional).
- Include a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Provide two reference letters.
- Submit a Statement of Purpose in English detailing your reasons for choosing the program.
Structure
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering business, data science, and management science. Students will engage in courses focusing on statistics, econometrics, data mining, data visualization, optimization, stochastic modeling, and simulation. Practical skills in programming using languages like Python and R are also developed. The program emphasizes the application of data analytics and data-driven decision-making skills across various functional areas of an organization, including Finance, Marketing, and Operations.