
MS in Applied Information Technology - Data Analytics and Intelligence Methods Concentration
Fairfax, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Introduction
Learn a rich array of methods for analyzing data and converting it into actionable intelligence for business decisions. Masonโs expert faculty will immerse you in courses focusing on statistical methods, data mining, and other concepts at the intersection of IT and data analytics.
Online Courses Designed with IT Employers in Mind
Mason developed the MS in Applied Information Technology with guidance from leading employers in our community. As a result, youโll experience an online IT education that instills expertise sought by organizations across the public and private sectors. Youโll learn about emerging areas of information science and technology, gaining skills for deploying ethical, secure solutions to global IT challenges. And if youโre a Mason Engineering alumnus, you can select our Fast Track option to graduate faster.
The core and concentration courses include:
Fundamentals of Computing Platforms
Get an overview of the OS and networking elements of information systems, examining the issues relating to mobile devices, cloud networks, and other platforms.
Cloud Computing Security
Survey the security and privacy risks found in cloud computing while learning best practices for securing these systems.
Big Data Essentials
Explore emerging concepts and technologies used in big data analytics, along with methods for applying them in real-world environments.
Interpretable Machine Learning
Prepare to implement and evaluate the major machine learning models and learn how prediction models work.