MS in Analytics
from insights to impact
Harness the power of data and AI to solve complex business problems and elevate your career with Kogod’s MS in Analytics. This program not only equips you with an in-demand skill set but also opens doors to specialized and lucrative roles through Kogod's extensive alumni network.
Our STEM-designated program synchronizes management skills with technical expertise, educating leaders proficient in business and cutting-edge technologies.
Earn your degree—and advance your career—on your own terms. Full-time students graduate in a year, part-time students in 2+ years.
Master prompt engineering and programming—essential AI concepts and tools—and gain experience with R, Python, and AI/ML Models.
Our Online MS in Analytics program was ranked no. 13 in the US by Fortune Magazine in 2024!
Fine-tune your Analytics degree and focus your electives on sustainability, marketing, finance, forensic accounting, or data science. Or, work with an advisor to build your own specialization!
Leverage the benefits of our deliberately small class sizes, designed to foster enduring bonds with your peers and professors.
Why get an MS in Analytics at Kogod?
Hands-On AI Integration
Dive deep into analytics with real-world AI applications. Master programming languages such as R, Python, SQL, and Tableau, and culminate your learning in a capstone project that tackles actual analytics challenges in collaboration with local organizations.
Business-Centric
The program is housed in DC's first accredited business school, and it shows. Our curriculum takes students through the full lifecycle of business analytics by providing essential knowledge in technology, strategy, operations, supply chain, finance, accounting, and marketing.
Washington, DC Location
Positioned in the heart of Washington, DC, the program leverages its location and strong industry partnerships to connect students with unparalleled networking and professional opportunities in global Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, international organizations, and NGOs.
Functional Specializations
Gain in-depth knowledge in a particular area and graduate with a skill set that sets you apart. Choose from sustainability, marketing, forensic accounting, finance, or data science. You can also work with your advisor to create your own specialization.
Professional Certificates
Gain an edge in this competitive job market by completing one of our professional graduate certificates. Enhance your degree with a certificate in forensic accounting or any of our other five graduate certificate options.
Expert Faculty
Our faculty are renowned experts in their field and key players in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, government, and global organizations. As mentors, they are invested in the professional and academic success of our students.
Artificial intelligence is here to stay, and business students need to be prepared to utilize applications for generative AI on day one of their future jobs.
At its core, the analytics degree is a business-oriented education where courses are balanced between business and statistical analysis. For someone from a business background who had been exploring technical skills, it was a perfect match."
Rui Huang
MS in Analytics '20
Business Intelligence Analyst at Hopper
Comprehensive Core
The MS in analytics program consists of 33 credit hours. The courses in core competencies and analytics foundations provide a well-rounded understanding of the field. You'll learn evidence-based data gathering, data modeling, and quantitative analysis, as well as how to implement these tools to provide businesses with competitive advantages. Students gain skills to work in business intelligence, financial analysis, marketing, and consulting.
Practical Expertise
To further your expertise, you'll either choose a functional specialization or a functional background. These concentrations allow you to elevate your skills in some of the most critical aspects of analytics.
The highlight of our curriculum is the Capstone Practicum, which gives you the chance to apply high-level analytical skills to real-world data. When you graduate, you'll leave with the practical know-how to take on that next step in your career.
STEM-Designated Program
STEM-designated programs equip students with technological expertise and leadership skills vital to the US economy. The designation also allows international students to apply for a 24-month extension of their Optional Practical Training.
Capstone Practicum
Gain real-world experience by solving an analytics problem for a local organization. Past clients include DC United, Special Olympics, Eastbanc Technologies, and Earth Networks.
A Partner of the US AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC)
Kogod is one of more than 200 leading AI stakeholders to help advance the development and deployment of safe, trustworthy AI under the new US Government Safety Institute.
Kogod School of Business welcomes the leader of water technology company Xylem “at the perfect intersection” of the school’s priorities of sustainability, AI, and analytics.
*Black = Black or African American; Hispanic = Hispanic/American or Latino; AIAN = American Indian or Alaska Native; NHPI = Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.
Kogod has a profound purpose of making its students masters in real-world experience."
Komi Koffi
MS in Analytics Alum '21
Elina comes to Kogod from Thessaloniki, Greece. For her undergraduate degree, she attended Rhodes College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business with a finance specialization and minored in Russian. Elina was inspired to come to Kogod by another analytics student ambassador, Isabelle Wilms, who discussed the support and resources she received from the school and its faculty. Elina has a passion for finance and hopes to combine it with her analytics education for future career opportunities. Schedule a one-on-one with Elina today to learn more about her experience as a Kogod analytics student!
Sarthak is from India, and earned his BA Honors in political science from the University of Delhi. His career goal is to become a major figure in sports analytics with a particular focus on soccer. He was drawn to Kogod’s location in DC and the personalized attention that students receive from day one; he says that “the AU community is so strong and supportive that I can think of over a dozen people who had a positive impact on my admissions process and my academic experience.” To talk with Sarthak about his time at Kogod, schedule a one-on-one chat with him!
Nhi joins Kogod from Vietnam, and earned her undergraduate degree in English teacher language education from VNU University of Languages and International Studies. With her MS in accounting degree, she hopes to become a mentor in the analytics industry. Nhi was very impressed by the support she received throughout her entire admissions journey and that she continues to receive from Kogod’s staff and faculty. “Kogod is a school that’s always on the go. There are always things happening for students, and the faculty and staff constantly support students in making sure they can grab chances that come up,” she says. Schedule a chat with Nhi today to learn more about her experience as a Kogod student!
Ulemu joins the Kogod community from Blantyre, Malawi, and holds both a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Finance from Rhodes University. She hopes to leverage her expertise to work in international development and to facilitate socio-economic advancement in her community and on a global scale. Why did Ulemu decide to continue her education at Kogod? She cites Kogod’s specialized programs that aligned with her career goals, as well as the school’s reputation around the world. “The school’s strong standing, acknowledged both nationally and internationally, assured me of the quality education and valuable experiences I would gain during my academic journey,” she says. Want to learn more about Ulemu’s time at Kogod? Schedule a one-on-one with her today!
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Our graduates have found professional success in a wide range of industries, that span the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Six months after graduation, 93 percent of our students report they are either fully employed, in graduate school, or both.
Graduates of the program can work as:
- Intelligence analysts
- Financial analysts
- Marketing analysts
- Business analytics consultants
- Entrepreneurs
- Supply chain managers
Recent employers include:
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Cisco
- Deloitte
- Department of Defense
- The Rare Genomics Institute
- National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
- EJF Capital
- Gartner
- Geico
The experience of the professors from the analytics space was just really attractive to me.”
Kensey Johnson
Senior Paid Marketing Lead, Amazon
Virtu first became interested in data science when she studied computational science in undergrad. She liked that the field played to her technical strengths in statistics and programming, while also maintaining creative freedom through problem-solving and storytelling.
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