Program Overview
The Master in Data Analytics at University of Houston Downtown is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master in Data Analytics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 13,702 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Houston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master in Data Analytics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Time Series Analysis
- Applied Regression Analysis
- Multivariate Analysis and Nonparametic Statistics
- Project Management
- Data Mining
- Database Management Systems
- Predictive Analytics
- Big Data Analytics
- Mathematical Statistics
- Managerial Decision Making
- Decision Modeling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A completed Apply Texas application form which will include a 1000-word essay that addresses why you want to study data analytics
- Bachelor degree conferred by a regionally accredited institution.
- Official University transcript(s) from which the applicant earned Bachelor\'s degree and any advanced degree (if applicable).\xc2\xa0
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores for applicants with a GPA below 3.0 in their last 60 hours of college coursework.
- Resume documenting any work experience that emphasizes personal and professional accomplishments.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Test of English as a Foreign Language score
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,702 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,702 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Houston Downtown directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Houston Downtown
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months