By Gregory Piatetsky, @kdnuggets, Jul 31, 2014.

With hard-to-find "Data Scientist" proclaimed the sexiest profession of the 21st century, data science education is a hot topic, and among the most popular on KDnuggets.

KDnuggets has a large directory of different education options under www.kdnuggets.com/education/ and we will be updating and posting different sections throughout the month of August.

If you see some additions or missing programs, please comment below.

Here is the first part -

Online Analytics, Data Mining, and Data Science Degree Programs

• Berkeley Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS), small class sizes, but high tuition
• CUNY SPS Online MS in Data Analytics, an affordable, accessible program prepares graduates to make sense of real-world phenomena and everyday activities by mining and visualizing data.
• DePaul MS in Predictive Analytics, addresses the growing demand of data scientists that have the right blend of technical and analytical skills to meet the challenge of big data analytics.
• Elmhurst College part-time MS in Data Science.
• Georgia Southern University online MS in Computer Science, with a concentration in Data Mining and Data Warehousing.
• Harrisburg University Online MS in Analytics, the 12 course program is designed for working professionals who need to balance the demands of work, home, and study.
• Indiana University Online Data Science Program, leads to a Certificate in Data Science.
• Lewis University MS in Data Science online, 36 credit hour offers two concentrations: Data Science for Computer Scientists and Data Science for Life Scientists.
• Northwestern University Online Master of Science in Predictive Analytics, prepares students to meet the growing demand for data-driven leadership and problem solving.
• Oxford Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Data and Systems Analysis, a 9-months course.
• SJU: Saint Joseph's University Online MS Degree in Business Intelligence & Analytics, taught with participation of SJU School of Business; graduates also receive Business Intelligence Certificate from SAS.
• SNHU Online BS in Data Analytics combines facets of business, information technology and mathematics with data mining, simulation and optimization.
• SNHU Online MS in Data Analytics, this 36-credits program prepares students to be a strategic asset to any enterprise.
• UMUC: University of Maryland University College Online MS Degree in Data Analytics.

 


See also

• Online Analytics, Data Mining, and Data Science Certificates
• Online Courses and resources in Analytics, Data Mining, and Data Science and related topics
• Certificates in Analytics, Data Mining, and Data Science
• Analytics, Data Mining Education: USA/Canada
• Analytics, Data Mining Education: Europe

 


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