ANALYTICS: DISCOVERY INFORMATICS & DATA SCIENCES

Educating the Next Generation of Science and Technology Leaders

Science Meets Business

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Where Science Meets Business

Our program combines the science curriculum from a traditional science master’s degree with a specialized set of business courses.

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Career Coaching & Networking Events

Join us for regular networking events and executive coaching for career placement and advancement.

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The Skills You Need

Gain important data science skills such as Python, R, SAS, Weka, and Hadoop, in addition to business intelligence skills that will set you apart in the job market.

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Convenient Scheduling Options

Take advantage of our online options for distance learners, as well as on-campus options, with evening classes designed for working professionals. Study part time or full time.

Supreet’s Story

“I was researching for different programs, the masters programs and the MBA’s, and I wanted to do both. I had to choose one of them, and I came across this program and then the curriculum was so unique…”

Program Overview

Application deadlines: Fall: June 1 | Spring: November 15 | Summer: March 1
Degree completion: Full-Time or Flexible Part-Time
Delivery: Fully Online, In-Person, Hybrid
Tuition: $900 per online or in-state credit, additional fees may apply

Is MBS program right for you?

The Master of Business & Science (MBS) degree combines advanced, STEM-based courses with applied business courses, experiential learning, and extensive networking opportunities thanks to our longstanding academic-industry partnerships. Our programs are flexible and customizable to fit students’ individual career goals, and can be taken either part-time or full-time. We are a part of the Professional Science Master's (PSM) network, which comprises nearly 350 programs at more than 150 academic institutions in 35 states and four countries.

Career Pathways

You can pursue several career paths with a specialization in Discovery Informatics and Data Sciences:

Business Intelligence Developer
Business Intelligence Designer
Data Scientist
Data Engineer
Data Visualization Manager
Data Analytics Specialist

Analytics: Discovery Informatics and Data Sciences Courses

Core courses include:

Fundamentals of Analytics
Database and Data Warehousing
Intro to Cloud Computing and Big Data
Regression Analysis
Advanced Analytics and Practicum

Different specialty pathways, such as Health Informatics, Finance Analytics, Technical Analytics, Business Intelligence and Analytics, and AI Analytics are available.

Business Courses

Principles of Communication and Professional Development
Principles of Accounting and Finance for Science and Technology
Market Assessment and Analysis for Business and Science
Ethics in Science and Technology Management
Science and Technology Management Capstone
Project Management
Supply Chain
Intellectual Property
Business Intelligence with Visual Analytics

Executive Coaching

Our certified executive coaches work with all MBS students to help them personalize their education and succeed in their career goals.

Benefit to you as a student:

Build self-awareness and help you identify opportunities for personal and professional growth
One-on-one coaching from one of our seasoned, ICF Professional Certified Coaches to listen, explore and help you explore opportunities for success
Create your own Individual Development Plan (IDP) that defines goals, tracks progress, and allows for continual redesign

Externships and Internships

Our curriculum is designed around experiential opportunities. As an MBS student, you will be working on real-world problems with real-world data through our internship and externship programs. These opportunities help our students gain practical technical skills, apply leadership lessons, and engage in networking opportunities.

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98% employment for MBS Alumni (2023)

#1 Data Science Grad Program in NJ

#12 in the country for Online Data Science Master's Programs

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