Master of Science in Social Data Analytics and Research
The Master of Science in Social Data Analytics and Research builds on faculty expertise in criminology, economics, geospatial information sciences, political science, public and nonprofit management, public policy, political economy and sociology to equip individuals with multi-disciplinary skills in social data production, collection and analysis for which there is increasing career demand by government, nonprofit and private sector organizations, and by doctoral programs and other advanced research institutions.
Graduates in the program acquire proficiency in:
- Social science research design and evaluation, including quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- Quantitative and qualitative data discovery and analysis methods, including understanding and analyzing large data sets.
- Harnessing capabilities to help government, nonprofit and private sector organizations as they address pressing societal issues on both local and global scales.
- Interpreting core theories and philosophical dimensions of social science practice, and promoting ethical use of social science methodologies.
- Justifying the importance of applied social science in helping to shape public policy and action.
- Building successful career paths in diverse fields that rely upon social data analytics and research.
Intakes
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates seek varied positions, including: data analyst/scientist, data mining specialist, database manager, statistician, program evaluation analyst, decision support analyst, research analyst, opinion polling statistician, community intelligence expert and information resource analyst.
PSW Opportunity
- 12 to 36 months (OPT duration depends on the major studied).
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- The MS in Social Data Analytics and Research invites applications from students with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited higher education institution.
- GPA: In general, entering students should have earned a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0-point scale.
- A verbal score of 150 and a quantitative score of 150 on the GRE.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
43121 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: N/A