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Data analysis is one of the fastest emerging professions
in Canada. With the Master of Data Analytics, you’ll graduate ready to step
into a high-demand career as a big data professional.
Career highlights
The MDA program provides core training in the data
science lifecycle and opens the doors to a diverse range of career
opportunities.
Finance, Business Intelligence, Technology and Innovation, Healthcare
Specializations
Three program streams allow you to tailor your learning
to suit your career ambitions and gain deeper problem-solving experience.
Marketing Analytics: Solve marketing-related problems in customer relationship
management, product and pricing management, campaign performance and more.
Operations Analytics: Use analytics to improve quality and optimize processes
in manufacturing, supply chain management, project management, tourism
operations, and health care delivery.
General Analytics: Apply analytics to multi-disciplinary problems in
government, non-profits, research, consulting and many other fields.
Career outlooks
As businesses increasingly turn to machine learning to
analyze vast amounts of data, the demand for skilled data analysts who can work
with these algorithms is growing.
According to Canada’s Job Bank, there will be a shortage
of data analysts across Canada through 2029 – especially in Ontario. This
is a global trend, as the US Bureau of Labour statistics predict the rise of
Data Science will create roughly 11.5 million job openings by 2026 and a report
by IBM estimated that by 2025, there will be more than 2.7 million job
postings for data analysts and data scientists in the US alone.
Data analysis is one of the fastest emerging professions
in Canada. With the Master of Data Analytics, you’ll graduate ready to step
into a high-demand career as a big data professional.
Career highlights
The MDA program provides core training in the data
science lifecycle and opens the doors to a diverse range of career
opportunities.
Finance, Business Intelligence, Technology and Innovation, Healthcare
Specializations
Three program streams allow you to tailor your learning
to suit your career ambitions and gain deeper problem-solving experience.
Marketing Analytics: Solve marketing-related problems in customer relationship
management, product and pricing management, campaign performance and more.
Operations Analytics: Use analytics to improve quality and optimize processes
in manufacturing, supply chain management, project management, tourism
operations, and health care delivery.
General Analytics: Apply analytics to multi-disciplinary problems in
government, non-profits, research, consulting and many other fields.
Career outlooks
As businesses increasingly turn to machine learning to
analyze vast amounts of data, the demand for skilled data analysts who can work
with these algorithms is growing.
According to Canada’s Job Bank, there will be a shortage
of data analysts across Canada through 2029 – especially in Ontario. This
is a global trend, as the US Bureau of Labour statistics predict the rise of
Data Science will create roughly 11.5 million job openings by 2026 and a report
by IBM estimated that by 2025, there will be more than 2.7 million job
postings for data analysts and data scientists in the US alone.
Applicants must meet the following minimum conditions for admission:
Bachelor’s Degree – Completion of a four-year honours degree standard with CGPA of 3.0 (on 4.33 scale) or better
Completed at least two undergraduate courses in statistics or quantitative methods
18 Months
Jan
Apr
Domestic
24,000 CAD
International
48,000 CAD
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
Do I need a mathematics background for this program?
Students entering the MDA program should have a background in business management, math or computer information systems and have completed at least two undergraduate courses in statistics or quantitative methods. Email our Student Recruitment Advisors at [email protected] for more information.
Are there specializations in this program?
Yes! You can tailor the program to suit your desired career outcomes through one of three learning tracks: Marketing Analytics, Operations Analytics, or General Analytics.
Will I gain practical experience?
There are several opportunities for you to gain practical experience through this program, including internships, work-integrated learning opportunities and capstone research projects. Attend one of our graduate program webinars to learn more directly from faculty members. Visit our events page to find the date for our next webinar.
Do I need to take the GRE?
We do not use standardized testing as part of the admission process for our graduate degrees. We look at your academic record from your undergraduate studies during the application process. See our admissions page for more information about our requirements.
We do not use standardized testing as part of the admission process for our graduate degrees. We look at your academic record from your undergraduate studies during the application process. See our admissions page for more information about our requirements.
We do not use standardized testing as part of the admission process for our graduate degrees. We look at your academic record from your undergraduate studies during the application process. See our admissions page for more information about our requirements.
Master of Data Analytics
Main campus, Niagara Falls,, Canada
18 monthsProgramme duration
48,000 CADTuition Fee/year
Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Decode your future
Data analysis is one of the fastest emerging professions in Canada. With the Master of Data Analytics, you’ll graduate ready to step into a high-demand career as a big data professional.
Career highlights
The MDA program provides core training in the data science lifecycle and opens the doors to a diverse range of career opportunities.
Finance, Business Intelligence, Technology and Innovation, Healthcare
Specializations
Three program streams allow you to tailor your learning to suit your career ambitions and gain deeper problem-solving experience.
Marketing Analytics: Solve marketing-related problems in customer relationship management, product and pricing management, campaign performance and more.
Operations Analytics: Use analytics to improve quality and optimize processes in manufacturing, supply chain management, project management, tourism operations, and health care delivery.
General Analytics: Apply analytics to multi-disciplinary problems in government, non-profits, research, consulting and many other fields.
Career outlooks
As businesses increasingly turn to machine learning to analyze vast amounts of data, the demand for skilled data analysts who can work with these algorithms is growing.
According to Canada’s Job Bank, there will be a shortage of data analysts across Canada through 2029 – especially in Ontario. This is a global trend, as the US Bureau of Labour statistics predict the rise of Data Science will create roughly 11.5 million job openings by 2026 and a report by IBM estimated that by 2025, there will be more than 2.7 million job postings for data analysts and data scientists in the US alone.
Career path and salary
*Source, Talent.com
Programme overview
Main Subject
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Decode your future
Data analysis is one of the fastest emerging professions in Canada. With the Master of Data Analytics, you’ll graduate ready to step into a high-demand career as a big data professional.
Career highlights
The MDA program provides core training in the data science lifecycle and opens the doors to a diverse range of career opportunities.
Finance, Business Intelligence, Technology and Innovation, Healthcare
Specializations
Three program streams allow you to tailor your learning to suit your career ambitions and gain deeper problem-solving experience.
Marketing Analytics: Solve marketing-related problems in customer relationship management, product and pricing management, campaign performance and more.
Operations Analytics: Use analytics to improve quality and optimize processes in manufacturing, supply chain management, project management, tourism operations, and health care delivery.
General Analytics: Apply analytics to multi-disciplinary problems in government, non-profits, research, consulting and many other fields.
Career outlooks
As businesses increasingly turn to machine learning to analyze vast amounts of data, the demand for skilled data analysts who can work with these algorithms is growing.
According to Canada’s Job Bank, there will be a shortage of data analysts across Canada through 2029 – especially in Ontario. This is a global trend, as the US Bureau of Labour statistics predict the rise of Data Science will create roughly 11.5 million job openings by 2026 and a report by IBM estimated that by 2025, there will be more than 2.7 million job postings for data analysts and data scientists in the US alone.
Career path and salary
*Source, Talent.com
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum conditions for admission:
Domestic
International
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