PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Master of Professional Studies in Analytics

Portland, ME

Full-Time, Part-Time

12-18 Months

$48.2K

Generous Scholarships Available

The Master of Professional Studies in Analytics provides students with the knowledge and competencies integral to the role of an analyst. These include statistics, mathematics, analytics systems technology, business intelligence, advanced analytics, business process/management, business analytics agility, communicating with data, and leadership/data governance, policy, and ethics.

The program prepares students by applying the principles, tools, and methods of analytics to a project within a sponsoring organization. Students successfully assist with the extraction, development, delivery, translation, and implementation of data analysis for tactical and/or strategic decision-making in organizations.

All Roux Institute programs provide content relevant to the urgent and emerging needs of industry in Maine and the rapidly evolving regional, national, and global economy. Opportunities for experiential learning will be concentrated in Portland, the state of Maine, and the Northeast region. Students are encouraged to pursue co-ops and special virtual Experiential Network projects with the institute’s founding corporate partners, a group of leading employers in Maine.

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Faculty and staff heard and understood my interests at the intersection of health, policy, and data. They opened doors for me academically and professionally.

Abby Bridgers

Master’s of Professional Studies in Analytics

Program Objectives

Build portfolios of real-world projects demonstrating competency with key technologies, visualization and communication techniques, and the ability to translate information into recommended actions.
Gain a core analytical skill set upon which to layer more specialized technical skill sets or industry-specific applications.
Develop a relationship to industry leaders and peers so that you may leverage your Northeastern education long after your formal education ends.
Choose from a host of flexible programming options—all of which share an industry-defined core curriculum and a credit-bearing experiential requirement.
Anticipate and contribute to the future direction of data analytics.

Career Outlook

$104,371

The average data analyst salary in Maine (source)

Tuition & Admission

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2022-2023 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.

$48.2K

Tuition

Admission Requirements

Online application
Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): Identify your educational goals and expectations of the program. Please be aware that Northeastern University’s academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose.
Professional resumé
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts reflecting completion or near-completion of bachelor’s degree; official transcripts required at the time of admission

Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer
English language proficiency proof. Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
Official associate or bachelor’s degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores

Admission Dates

Application deadline for international applicants: February 5, 2024

Application deadline for domestic applicants: March 25, 2024

Application deadline for international applicants: May 6, 2024

Application deadline for domestic applicants: June 24, 2024

Scholarships & Aid

Generous Scholarships

The Roux Institute is currently offering generous scholarships to meet the financial needs of all students through its Alfond Scholars Initiative. Each award is determined by an individual assessment. And Northeastern alumni receive a Double Husky Scholarship —a tuition discount of 25 percent.

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Corporate Tuition Benefits

Many employers subsidize education for their employees. Speak with yours about any tuition benefits your company may offer.

Special Military Scholarships

For military veterans and servicemembers, a limited number of donor-funded scholarships are available even after all other aid has been awarded to help with commuting costs, childcare, and other costs of living.

Learn more about military scholarships

Federal Aid

You can apply for federal aid grants and loans through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

Learn about the FAFSA

Curriculum

Please view the Course Catalog for information regarding the program curriculum.

Student Story

Roux Analytics Graduate Uses Data to Tell Stories that Shape Maine Policy

The idea of being a “statistic” often gets a bad rap. But for Abby Bridgers, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In her mind, statistics can transform into a language of empathy and change, where data can tell powerful, human stories.

Read Abby's Story

Student Story

Roux Analytics Grad Envisioned Her Ideal Job. Then She Created It.

When Courtney Bloniasz began her Master’s of Professional Studies in Analytics at the Roux Institute, she envision her ideal job – one that combined mission-based work with the storytelling capabilities of data analytics. The problem was, a job like that didn’t exist in her current organization.

Bloniasz’s solution? She created it.

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