Pittsburgh,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Information Science - Big Data Analytics in Philadelphia United States | University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
44,504
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Big Data Analytics specialization equips MSIS graduates with comprehensive expertise in technologies crucial for managing massive datasets. The curriculum focuses on building and sustaining infrastructure capable of effectively storing, readily accessing, and transmitting vast quantities of data across networks. Yet, the sheer scale and variety of data present significant hurdles for storage, retrieval, analysis, and practical application. With organizations increasingly working with petabytes of information in diverse formats across various systems, there's growing demand for professionals skilled in designing, implementing, and managing sophisticated information systems that handle multi-terabyte datasets.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for graduate study must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better. Identify and seek the recommendations of two individuals (e.g., professors, employers, information professionals) who are in a position to evaluate your academic performance or your potential as an information professional.
Transcripts-Only scanned copies of official transcripts will be accepted and processed at the application stage. You are required to submit a recent score (within five years of the date of application) on the Graduate Record Examination as part of your admission credentials.
Department of Informatics and Networked Systems: minimum 80 (Band 6.5 in IELTS)
Transcripts-Only scanned copies of official transcripts will be accepted and processed at the application stage. You are required to submit a recent score (within five years of the date of application) on the Graduate Record Examination as part of your admission credentials.
Department of Informatics and Networked Systems: minimum 80 (Band 6.5 in IELTS)
Tuition
USD
44,504