Data Analytics
Learn to use big data to help companies make better and faster decisions and operate more efficiently. The data analytics master’s degree at Canisius University offers real-world learning opportunities, strong industry connections and flexible course delivery options to fit your schedule. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to work as a data specialist across a range of industries and organizations.
Career Opportunities for Data Analytics Master’s Degree Graduates
Data specialists are in high demand because they help businesses to plan better and work more efficiently.
Master’s in Data Analytics Program Highlights
- Real-world learning opportunities through projects and internships
- Network building with our strong industry connections including our Advisory Council, comprised of leading data specialists in the region
- Part-time option with evening courses designed for working professionals
- Experienced faculty comprised of scholars, big data researchers and industry professionals
- Data Analytics students can take Sport Data Analytics courses as electives and earn the Graduate Sport Data Analytics Certificate alongside their MS degree.
- Data Olympiad event for using real-world cases to build resumes and present research to professionals in the field.
- No background in STEM in required
- Ability to tailor program to fit your goals and interests
Program qualifies for the STEM OPT extension, enabling international students to work for an additional 24 months post-graduation in the U.S. in the data analytics field
Flexible Options for Every Schedule
We understand that our students have diverse needs and schedules. That's why we offer exceptional flexibility, especially designed for those who need to balance work, family, and studies. We offer part-time and full-time flexible programs. Students can take the program fully online if needed, however international students are required to take 6 credits per semester on campus.
Please contact graduate admissions for scheduling questions.
Data Analytics Potential Job Titles
Industries
- Banking, financial services, & insurance
- Marketing, media & entertainment
- Healthcare
- Telecommunications
- Retail
- and more!
Careers
- Data analysts & Business analysts
- Sports Analyst
- Performance Data Specialist
- Quantitative analysts
- Team Analytics Consultant
- Data specialist
- Data engineer
- IT systems analyst
- Data analytics consultant
The Data Masters Challenge Olympiad : Build Your Résumé in Real-World Settings
Put your data science skills to the ultimate test in our annual 48-hour intercollegiate analytics sprint, designed to mirror real-world industry challenges and connect you with top employers.
Real-World Application: Apply Python, R, and machine learning to solve actual business problems in a fast-paced, expertise-based team setting.
Industry Validation: Present your models and dashboards to a grading jury of senior professionals from top US and Canadian analytics firms.
Proven Outcomes: Leverage a portfolio-building experience that has helped recent students land highly competitive roles at IBM and the London Stock Exchange Group.
A Winning Tradition: Join a data science program whose students dominated the competition, claiming both 1st and 2nd place in the 2025 Olympiad.
Explore our Sport Data Analytics Certificate
Passionate about sport and data? Data Analytics students can take Sport Data Analytics courses as electives and earn the Graduate Sport Data Analytics Certificate alongside their MS degree.
Professional sports teams, leagues, and technology companies are investing heavily in data-driven performance. Sport Data Analytics is one of the fastest-growing specializations in the field.
Why The Sport Data Analytics Certificate at Canisius?
- Speed to Completion: You can complete all 12 credits in as little as two semesters
- Fully Online Program: You'll have the flexibility to balance school and personal life.
- Booming Job Market: Did you know the sports analytics industry has a projected annual growth rate of over 30%?
Potential Job Titles
Sports Analyst, Performance Data Specialist, Team Analytics Consultant, Sports Technology Developer
Canisius Data Programs at a Glance
We offer three data-focused graduate programs: Cybersecurity MS, Data analytics MS or advanced certificate, and Business analytics MS. See which one fits your interests and goals.
Find the Data Program That’s Right for You
Choose Cybersecurity if:
- You want to focus on engineering, programming and developing business and organization networks.
- You want the most technical of our data programs.
Chooses data analytics if:
- You want to focus on advanced data analysis to synthesize insights and build skills applicable across a range of industries and organizations.
- You want the most scientific of our data programs.
Choose business analytics if:
You want to focus on using data to identify trends, inform narratives and generate solutions and drive business decisions.
You want the most commercial of our data programs.
STEM Designation- International Students
Certain F-1 Students who receive science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degrees can apply for a 24-month post-completion OPT extension. This program qualifies as a STEM designated program. Speak with your admissions counselor to learn more.
Canisius Center for Analytics and Data Ecosystems
The Master of Science in Data Analytics program is a part of the Canisius Center for Analytics and Data Ecosystems (CCADE). As a premier resource for interdisciplinary data analytics education in Western New York, CCADE provides students with access to cutting-edge resources and industry expertise, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.