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MS in Business Analytics (MSBA)

The exponential growth of big data in recent years has led to an increasing need for highly qualified data scientists. The Data Science Institute at Saint Peter’s University is training the next generation of data scientists to meet this demand with its innovative Master of Science in Data Science program.

About The Programme

Saint Peter’s data science program provides a supportive learning environment to prepare you for success as a skilled data scientist. We offer small class sizes, fast-adaptation to workspace needs, industry expert instructors, the opportunity to work with AI applications hands-on, and a fully online, self-paced, shorter term (11 weeks). With our comprehensive data science courses.

Course Details

Required Core Courses

Required Core Courses	Course Name	Pre-reqs	Credits
DS-510	Introduction to Data Science	None	3
DS-520	Data Analysis and Decision Modeling	None	3
DS-530	Big Data and Data Mangement	None	3
DS-542	Python in Data Science	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-600	Data Mining	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-620	Data Visualization w/ Tableau	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-630	Machine Learning	DS-510, DS-520, DS 530, DS 542	3
DS-650	Data Law, Ethics & Bus Intel	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-670	Capstone: Big Data and Data Science	DS-620, DS-630	3
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Electives – Take 3 of the following	Course Name	Pre-reqs	Credits
DS-540	Statistical Programming		3
DS-600	Data Mining	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-605	Financial Computing and Analytics	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-610	Big Data Analtics	DS-510, DS-520, DS-530	3
DS-621	Data Analytics with PowerBI	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-640	Predictive Anal & Financ Model	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-684	Cloud Computing	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-687	Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-688	Natural Language Processing	DS-510, DS-520, DS-530, DS-542	3
DS-690	Data Science and Health	DS-510, DS-520	3
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Total Credits			36

Master’s in Data Science w/ Artificial Intelligence Track

Courses	Course Name	Pre-reqs	Credits
DS-620	Data Visualization	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-640	Predictive Analytics & Financial Modeling	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-687	Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-688	Natural Language Processing	DS-510, DS-520, DS 530, DS 542	3
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Master`s in Data Science w/Healthcare Track

Courses	Course Name	Pre-reqs	Credits
HL-520	Legal & Ethical Issues in Healthcare		3
DS-690	Data Science and Health	DS-510, DS-520	3
HL-530	Cultural Diversity & Disparities in Healthcare	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-691	Healthcare CAHIMS Certification Prep Course	DS-510, DS-520	3
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