Master of Data Analytics at Pennsylvania State University

Penn State Great Valley offers two graduate programs that cultivate the skills to collect, classify, analyze, and model data: the Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics (MPS-DAAN) and the Master of Science in Data Analytics (MS-DAAN). Both programs are STEM designated.

The M.S. in Data Analytics (M.S.-DAAN) degree is a research-oriented graduate degree program focused on applying predictive and prescriptive analytics to problems across domains. The program will provide students the skills necessary to frame problems in analytical terms amenable to data analysis; identify the datasets necessary to address the problem; the techniques appropriate to reveal the insight sought, and present that insight to stakeholders.

The M.P.S. in Data Analytics (M.P.S.-DAAN) degree is an interdisciplinary master's program that provides students the skills required to collect, classify, analyze, and model data at large and ultra-large scales and across domains using statistics, computer science, machine learning, and software engineering.

The M.P.S. curriculum is delivered both in residence at the School of Graduate Professional Studies (Great Valley) and online through the Penn State World Campus.

1. COMMUNICATE Graduates will be able to effectively communicate technical knowledge, including ideas, data analysis, findings, or decision justification in written formats in a manner appropriate to the audience.
2. APPLY Graduates will be able to analyze large data sets to support data-driven decision making.
3. KNOW Graduates will demonstrate understanding of machine learning and statistical analysis techniques.
4. THINK Graduates will be able to discriminate between descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics and the techniques used in each.
5. KNOW Graduates will demonstrate their understanding of technologies used to develop, optimize, and deploy large-scale databases.
6. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to practice the professional standards of engineering and professional behavior.