MS in Data Analytics Engineering - Vancouver

The Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering offers students an opportunity to train for industry jobs or to acquire rigorous analytical skills and research experience to prepare for a doctoral program in health, security, and sustainability at Northeastern University.

Vancouver, BC

Location

Full-Time
Part-Time

Commitment

2 Years

Duration of Program

Fall, Spring

Entry Terms

Yes

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Overview

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering offers the Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering in order to meet the current and projected demand for a workforce trained in analytics. While the core courses for this program are offered by the College of Engineering, elective courses can be chosen from diverse disciplines spread across various colleges at Northeastern. The program is designed to enable graduating students to address the growing need for professionals who are trained in advanced data analytics and can transform large streams of data into understandable and actionable information for the purpose of making decisions. The key sectors that require analytics professionals include healthcare, smart manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, national security, defense, banking, finance, marketing, and human resources.

This degree program seeks to prepare students for a comprehensive list of tasks including collecting, storing, processing and analyzing data, reporting statistics and patterns, drawing conclusions and insights, and making actionable recommendations.

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Unique Features

Core courses for this program are offered by the College of Engineering, while elective courses can be chosen from diverse disciplines spread across various colleges at Northeastern
Program designed to enable graduating students to address the growing need for professionals who are trained in advanced data analytics

Program Objectives

The MS in Data Analytics Engineering is designed to help students acquire knowledge and skills to:

Discover opportunities to improve systems, processes, and enterprises through data analytics
Apply optimization, statistical, and machine-learning methods to solve complex problems involving large data from multiple sources
Collect and store data from a variety of sources, including Internet of Things (IoT), an integrated network of devices and sensors, customer touch points, processes, social media, and people
Work with technology teams to design and build large and complex SQL databases
Use tools and methods for data mining, big-data algorithms, and data visualization to generate reports for analysis and decision-making
Create integrated views of data collected from multiple sources of an enterprise
Understand and explain results of data analytics to decision makers
Design and develop analytics projects
The research project/thesis course is a requirement for students taking the Data Analytics Engineering program in Vancouver

Career Outlook

Vancouver, British Columbia (BC) and Canada nationally has seen a substantial increase in demand for professionals with advanced analytics competencies that are at the core of the MS DAE program, including roles for data engineers, data scientists, and big data specialists. In recent years, BC has seen explosive growth in demand for digitally skilled talent, with some of the world’s largest employers rapidly hiring for data engineering, data science, big data and advanced analytics roles.

As one of the top cities for fastest growth of tech talent in North America, Vancouver has over 100,000 people working in tech, and 10,000+ companies and growing, including Microsoft, Amazon, SAP, Salesforce, Apple, Electronic Arts, Hootsuite, Slack, and more.

A recent ICTC report highlights data scientists and data analysts as two of the 15 top digital jobs that will be most needed in Canada. (Digital Talent Outlook 2023, Information and Communications Technology Council [ICTC])

Program Accredidation

This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective November 29, 2021, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

For International Students

This program is eligible for a Canadian Study Permit and Post Grad Work Permit (PGWP). For more information on studying in Canada—including how to apply for a Study Permit—please visit our Office of Global Services’ Canadian Campuses page.

Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$35.8K

Domestic fee (in CAD)

International Students Tuition rate for International (Non-Canadian Resident) : $46,464 CAD

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

Completed online application form
Application fee
Two letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all institutions attended
- The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2023-2024 or 2024-2025 academic years
Statement of purpose
Resumé
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants

Are you an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the College of Engineering admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed as quickly as possible; however it may not be possible to have a decision rendered in time for the applicant to begin taking classes for the desired term if admitted.

Applications submitted by the referenced dates will receive full consideration for the referenced term. Applications received after the referenced dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Fall Admissions Deadlines

Spring Admissions Deadlines


International student deadline outside Canada	June 1
International student deadline inside Canada	July 1
Domestic student deadline:	August 1


Domestic (Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents)	December 1
International Inside Canada	August 15
International Out of Country	August 15

Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.

For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

Experiential Learning

Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges. The cooperative education program, also known as co-op, is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers a co-op program for graduate students. Through this program, students gain up to eight months of professional experience employed in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum, giving them a competitive edge upon graduation. The College of Engineering has over 2,000 co-op employer partners globally. Our dedicated team of co-op coordinators prepare students for the co-op experience through resume building, developing interview skills, and guiding professional development.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll be connected to students at our 13 campuses, as well as 300,000-plus alumni and more than 3,500 employer partners around the world. Our global university system provides you with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally and serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.