By: The Capella University Editorial Team with Dr. Travis Cronan, Assistant Program Director, School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration at Capella University
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Ongoing technology advancements continue to enable the collection of massive amounts of data, and companies rely on analysts to interpret this data to help drive business decisions.
If you’re interested in a career in data analysis, a Master of Science in Analytics degree from Capella University may help get you there. But if you don’t have a strong analytics background, Capella offers an MS in Information Technology (MS IT) with a specialization in Analytics that provides both analytics topics and a foundation in information technology.
Dr. Travis Cronan, Assistant Program Director at Capella’s School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration, shares more about IT analytics.
Analytics skills are increasingly essential for IT professionals as organizations rely on data and AI to guide decisions, improve operations and drive innovation. Building these skills will help IT professionals move beyond managing technology to using data to uncover insights, solve complex business problems and create measurable value for their organizations.
The MS in Information Technology, Analytics is designed for professionals who want to build analytics expertise within a broader IT foundation. It can be a strong fit for those looking to apply data and analytics to solve technology and business challenges.
The MS in Analytics is designed for professionals who want a more focused analytics education, with deeper study in areas such as statistical analysis, data mining, forecasting, visualization and advanced modeling. It can be a strong fit for those looking to develop specialized analytics skills and expand their impact in data-driven roles.
The MS in Information Technology, Analytics can be ideal for professionals who want analytics expertise supported by a technology foundation. It can help students prepare to pursue opportunities such as data analyst, analytics consultant, IT analyst, or analytics manager across a variety of industries.
The MS in Analytics can be ideal for professionals who want deeper specialization in analytics methods and tools. It can help students prepare to pursue opportunities in advanced analytics, predictive analytics, data modeling and roles that apply data science techniques to complex business and organizational problems.
Graduates with analytics skills can pursue opportunities across industries where organizations use data to solve problems, improve performance and support decision-making. Depending on their experience and career goals, graduates can apply skills in statistics, data visualization, predictive modeling and advanced analytics.
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These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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