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In our increasingly complex digital society, we generate data in great supply. Now, we need to know how to collect it, manage it and leverage it effectively and ethically. The University of Central Missouri’s AACSB-accredited Big Data Analytics and Information Technology master’s degree program prepares you to do just that.

In big data analytics courses, programming classes and others, learn from expert faculty who are leaders in fields such as:

Artificial intelligence

Big data engineering

Cloud computing

Deep learning

Predictive analytics

They not only teach the technical skills you need to perform the work itself but also instruct you on project management and business intelligence. This ensures you know how to put your skills to use in a business context.

UCM’s affordable Big Data and Information Technology MS

If you want to advance your career by deepening your knowledge base, you’ll benefit from UCM’s high-value degrees. Between the low cost of tuition and the high salary prospects for big data analytics jobs, information technology jobs and opportunities in other related fields, you can get a big return on your educational investment.

The Big Data Analytics and Information Technology master’s degree is offered on both UCM campuses in Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit for flexible options in completing the graduate program.

What you will study

All big data analytics courses at the University of Central Missouri are designed to ensure you learn the latest tools and trends in this ever-changing field.

In fact, our advisory board — composed of top IT leaders in the Kansas City area — reviews all Big Data Analytics and Information Technology MS program courses to provide feedback on which topics would benefit graduate students in the program most. This ensures you learn skills that help you advance your career and build your expertise.

Get ready for big data analytics jobs, advancement in the IT industry and technology leadership. You’ll master topics in deep learning and AI, cloud computing, big data engineering, data visualization, programming, predictive analytics and data mining among others.

Big data analytics courses you may take include:

Applications Development Using Java

Big Data Architecture

Business Application of Machine and Deep Learning

Business Intelligence and Analytics

Data Resource Management

Project Management

What can you do with a Big Data and Information Technology master’s degree from UCM?

Find success seeking information technology jobs, data analytics jobs and other roles in the field as a graduate of UCM’s Big Data and IT master’s program. You can also leverage your new expertise and experience to qualify for promotions at your current place of employment.

Past graduates of UCM’s Big Data and Information Technology MS program work as big data engineers, AI specialists, business intelligence analysts and other roles at leading organizations.

You can also continue learning in a Ph.D. program and work toward teaching the next generation of students about this exciting field of study.