Master of Science in Data Analytics and Policy
Online
MSc
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* 6 weeks before semester starts
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Key Summary
This cutting-edge program empowers students to tackle meaningful policy challenges using analytics. Students graduate with the expertise to be data-driven decision-makers and policy leaders in both the public and private sector.
The Johns Hopkins online MS in Data Analytics and Policy prepares students to tackle meaningful policy challenges using cutting-edge analytics.
Gain Practical Skills & Expand Your Knowledge
Students graduate from the program with the ability to develop actionable insights from diverse sets of data, as well as the communication skills needed to share their knowledge with decision-makers and the public. Examples of core and elective courses include:
- Data Visualization
- Programming and Data Management
- Data Mining and Predictive Analytics
- Data Science for Public Policy
- Text as Data
- Civic Technology and Smart Cities
Learn on Your Terms
This 100% online data analytics and policy program offers a flexible schedule with start dates in the fall, spring, or summer. Attend full- or part-time and complete your degree in about two years. If you’re in the D.C. area, you’ll also have the option to join us onsite for a few electives.
Learn about scholarship options at Johns Hopkins University’s Advanced Academic Programs on our website.
This Master of Science degree is composed of six required core courses and six elective courses for at least 36 credits. Within the required core courses is the culminating experience of a capstone course. In addition, you can choose to pursue one of the four optional areas of concentration, including:
- Statistical Analysis
- Geospatial Analysis
- Political Behavior and Policy Analysis
- Public Management
- Johns Hopkins University ranked #16 in the 2026 Times Higher Education world university rankings.
- Johns Hopkins University ranked #7 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report national rankings.
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- Data Scientists
- Business Intelligence Analysts
- Survey Researchers
- Social Science Research Assistants
- Statisticians
- Management Analysts
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