Your Gateway to a High-Impact Career in Analytics
Whether you are looking to specialize in Data Analytics Engineering, Health Data Analytics, or Business Analytics, our 100% online approach allows you to build a strong analytics foundation before choosing the path that best aligns with your career goals.
Data Analytics EngineeringDesigned for technical professionals seeking expertise in data engineering, predictive modeling, and machine learning.
Health Data Analytics Ideal for those looking to apply data-driven decision-making in healthcare, medical research, and patient care optimization. 
Business Analytics Tailored for professionals aiming to leverage data insights in business strategy, finance, and operations.
Northeastern Analytics Hub by the Numbers
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High-Impact Pathways
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$3,500
Savings Through the Stack-Track Pathway (18% Savings)
Health Data Analytics by the Numbers
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100%
Online
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18+
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32
Credits
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$24k
$750 Per Credit Hour
Business Analytics by the Numbers
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18+
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$24k
$750 Per Credit Hour
Not Ready for a Full Master's Degree?
The Analytics Stack Track offers a flexible and affordable path to earning an online master’s degree in analytics. You start by completing the Online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering, which covers the core coursework for three master’s programs:
- Business Analytics
- Data Analytics Engineering
- Health Data Analytics
Once you finish the certificate, you can seamlessly apply the credits toward one of these master’s degrees. At just $328 per credit for the certificate, this option significantly reduces the overall cost of your graduate education.
Discover the Learning Solution That Builds the Talent You Need
Experiential Digital Global Education (EDGE) empowers global learners through experiential, lifelong learning pathways that enhance careers and personal growth. It drives Northeastern's growth and digital strategy by providing learning design services to its schools and colleges and partnering with academic and corporate organizations to connect education with jobs.
“The Fast App performance-based admissions (PBA) process let me jump right in and start my degree. I did not have to waste time on application materials. I could use that time instead to start my classes right away and apply that knowledge to my work.”
Subhasish Bhaumik
PBA student
What Is Performance-Based Admissions?
In a world where practical skills and expertise are in high demand, graduate education is a valuable step for professionals looking to elevate their careers. At Northeastern, our Performance-Based Admissions (PBA) focuses on evaluating students' current academic potential rather than relying solely on past credentials.
Our fresh approach to graduate education removes obstacles that can get in the way of conventional admissions processes. Instead, PBA places the focus on each applicant's practical experience and provides an inclusive, flexible pathway for professionals looking to advance their careers.
3 Benefits of Performance-Based Admissions
- Removes barriers
- Fosters diversity
- Emphasizes merit and readiness
Explore Our Online Master of Science in Health Data Analytics
Northeastern’s Online MS in Health Data Analytics helps you apply data-driven decision-making to enhance healthcare delivery, research, and patient care. The program bridges clinical practice and data strategy, focusing on predictive modeling, data analysis, and clinical intelligence, preparing you for roles like:
- Healthcare data analyst
- Clinical intelligence manager
- Healthcare operations director
Transform Healthcare Through Data-Driven Decisions
Take the next step in your healthcare career with the online Master of Science in Health Data Analytics, offered online by Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University. Designed for professionals pursuing managerial or analytics roles, the program teaches you to turn complex healthcare data into clear, actionable insights.
Led by faculty with real-world expertise, the program blends training in R, SAS, and Python with a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape. With a flexible online format, personalized support, and optional networking events, you’ll graduate ready to lead with data and make a lasting impact on healthcare systems.
Northeastern Analytics Hub by the Numbers
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3
High-Impact Pathways
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100%
Online
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$3,500
Savings Through the Stack-Track Pathway (18% Savings)
Health Data Analytics by the Numbers
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100%
Online
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18+
Months
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32
Credits
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$24k
$750 Per Credit Hour
Business Analytics by the Numbers
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100%
Online
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18+
Months
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$24k
$750 Per Credit Hour
Explore Our Online MS in Health Data Analytics
About the Program
The Master of Science in Health Data Analytics prepares professionals to move beyond direct care and shape the systems that support it. The program trains students to use data strategically – guiding decisions, improving operations, and strengthening healthcare delivery at every level.
Unique Features
- Strong Analytics Core – Gain expertise in data acquisition, mining, statistics, and visualization, along with hands-on experience using industry-standard tools like R, SAS, and Python.
- Healthcare-Specific Focus – Learn to navigate the complexities of healthcare data, including payer, provider, and regulatory needs, as well as the evolving business of healthcare.
- Flexible, Fully Online Format – Designed for working professionals, the asynchronous structure allows students to balance their studies with career and personal commitments.
- Career-Ready Skills – Graduates are prepared to extract insights, communicate findings to nontechnical stakeholders, and drive data-informed decisions that improve patient outcomes and healthcare systems.
Advance into High-Demand Roles in Healthcare
The MS in Health Data Analytics prepares you for office-based or remote roles that transform healthcare strategy, delivery, and outcomes. Graduates pursue careers – such as healthcare data analyst, clinical informatics specialist, health informatics consultant, or population health analyst – using data-driven insights to improve patient care and organizational performance.
Health Informatics vs. Healthcare Analytics
When exploring careers in health data, it’s important to distinguish between Health Informatics and Healthcare Analytics.
Health Informatics:
Focuses on creating and managing systems, such as electronic health records that collect, store, and secure data, ensuring accurate information supports care delivery.
Healthcare Analytics:
Uses the data captured by those systems to uncover insights. Through the analysis of historical and real-time information, analytics guides decisions that improve quality, increase efficiency, and strengthen patient outcomes.
Health Data Analytics and AI
AI is transforming healthcare, but it takes skilled professionals to turn data into better outcomes. The Master of Science in Health Data Analytics equips you to harness AI-driven tools and advanced analytics to improve care delivery, research, and system performance. By combining clinical insight with technological innovation, graduates are prepared to guide data-informed decisions that shape the future of healthcare.
Not Ready for a Full Master's Degree?
The Analytics Stack Track offers a flexible and affordable path to earning an online master’s degree in analytics. You start by completing the Online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering, which covers the core coursework for three master’s programs:
- Business Analytics
- Data Analytics Engineering
- Health Data Analytics
Once you finish the certificate, you can seamlessly apply the credits toward one of these master’s degrees. At just $328 per credit for the certificate, this option significantly reduces the overall cost of your graduate education.
Discover the Learning Solution That Builds the Talent You Need
Experiential Digital Global Education (EDGE) empowers global learners through experiential, lifelong learning pathways that enhance careers and personal growth. It drives Northeastern's growth and digital strategy by providing learning design services to its schools and colleges and partnering with academic and corporate organizations to connect education with jobs.
“The Fast App performance-based admissions (PBA) process let me jump right in and start my degree. I did not have to waste time on application materials. I could use that time instead to start my classes right away and apply that knowledge to my work.”
Subhasish Bhaumik
PBA student
What Is Performance-Based Admissions?
In a world where practical skills and expertise are in high demand, graduate education is a valuable step for professionals looking to elevate their careers. At Northeastern, our Performance-Based Admissions (PBA) focuses on evaluating students' current academic potential rather than relying solely on past credentials.
Our fresh approach to graduate education removes obstacles that can get in the way of conventional admissions processes. Instead, PBA places the focus on each applicant's practical experience and provides an inclusive, flexible pathway for professionals looking to advance their careers.
3 Benefits of Performance-Based Admissions
- Removes barriers
- Fosters diversity
- Emphasizes merit and readiness
Explore Our Online Master of Science in Business Analytics
Our MSBA is a flexible, 100% online program that blends advanced analytics and real-world business applications to help you turn data into action. Designed in collaboration with industry leaders, this graduate program prepares you for roles like business intelligence analyst, analytics consultant, or marketing analytics manager – so you can drive meaningful impact from day one.
Harness Big Data. Lead with Confidence.
The online Master of Science in Business Analytics prepares you to transform complex data into strategic insights that drive better business decisions. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on analytics, data visualization, and information management, you'll gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and techniques.
Designed for working professionals, the program offers flexible online learning, career-focused support, and a timeline that allows completion in as little as 18 months. You'll connect with a community of peers and faculty who share your passion for leveraging analytics to create business impact.
With career resilience at its core, the program equips you to navigate a workplace shaped by AI and emerging technologies – and you may be able to apply your 30 credits toward Northeastern's Online MBA for future advancement.
Northeastern Analytics Hub by the Numbers
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3
High-Impact Pathways
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100%
Online
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$3,500
Savings Through the Stack-Track Pathway (18% Savings)
Health Data Analytics by the Numbers
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100%
Online
-
18+
Months
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32
Credits
-
$24k
$750 Per Credit Hour
Business Analytics by the Numbers
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100%
Online
-
18+
Months
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$24k
$750 Per Credit Hour
Discover Our Online MS in Business Analytics
About the Program
The Master of Science in Business Analytics builds the skills to turn data into strategic insights that drive performance. With a strong analytics core and business-focused coursework, graduates are prepared to make smarter decisions in a tech-driven marketplace.
With emphasis on quantitative analysis, data visualization, and information management, students gain the skills to lead with innovation. The program also instills a focus on responsible, ethical decision-making in workplaces shaped by AI and emerging technologies.
Unique Features
- Strong Analytics Core: Gain expertise in data acquisition, mining, statistics, and visualization, along with hands-on experience using industry-standard tools like R, SAS, and Python.
- Business-Focused Approach: Learn to apply data analytics to real-world business challenges, optimizing decision-making, improving efficiency, and driving innovation across industries.
- Flexible, Fully Online Format: Designed for working professionals, the asynchronous structure allows students to balance their studies with career and personal commitments.
- Career-Ready Skills: Graduates are prepared to extract insights, communicate data-driven recommendations to business stakeholders, and lead with innovation in workplaces shaped by AI and emerging technologies.
Turn Data into Business Impact
Our graduates thrive in today’s tech-driven marketplace by transforming data into insights that optimize performance and guide strategy. You’ll gain the tools to not only interpret data but also apply it in ways that drive growth, efficiency, and smarter decision-making across industries.
Career opportunities span a wide range of fields, with roles such as statistician, business intelligence analyst, data warehousing specialist, and survey researcher. Each path offers the chance to shape business outcomes from behind the scenes while positioning yourself as a leader in the evolving world of analytics.
Business Analytics and AI
AI is transforming business, but it takes skilled professionals to turn data into strategy. The Master of Science in Business Analytics equips you with the skills to integrate AI tools effectively into business strategy, ensuring you can interpret, guide, and apply AI-driven insights. By combining human judgment with advanced technology, graduates are prepared to lead organizations in making smarter, faster, and more impactful decisions in a tech-driven marketplace.
Not Ready for a Full Master's Degree?
The Analytics Stack Track offers a flexible and affordable path to earning an online master’s degree in analytics. You start by completing the Online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering, which covers the core coursework for three master’s programs:
- Business Analytics
- Data Analytics Engineering
- Health Data Analytics
Once you finish the certificate, you can seamlessly apply the credits toward one of these master’s degrees. At just $328 per credit for the certificate, this option significantly reduces the overall cost of your graduate education.
Discover the Learning Solution That Builds the Talent You Need
Experiential Digital Global Education (EDGE) empowers global learners through experiential, lifelong learning pathways that enhance careers and personal growth. It drives Northeastern's growth and digital strategy by providing learning design services to its schools and colleges and partnering with academic and corporate organizations to connect education with jobs.
“The Fast App performance-based admissions (PBA) process let me jump right in and start my degree. I did not have to waste time on application materials. I could use that time instead to start my classes right away and apply that knowledge to my work.”
Subhasish Bhaumik
PBA student
What Is Performance-Based Admissions?
In a world where practical skills and expertise are in high demand, graduate education is a valuable step for professionals looking to elevate their careers. At Northeastern, our Performance-Based Admissions (PBA) focuses on evaluating students' current academic potential rather than relying solely on past credentials.
Our fresh approach to graduate education removes obstacles that can get in the way of conventional admissions processes. Instead, PBA places the focus on each applicant's practical experience and provides an inclusive, flexible pathway for professionals looking to advance their careers.
3 Benefits of Performance-Based Admissions
- Removes barriers
- Fosters diversity
- Emphasizes merit and readiness
Apply to Northeastern University Today!
Gain the skills you need to lead in analytics with a graduate analytics degree from Northeastern University. Submit your Fast App now and enjoy these benefits:
- No GPA, test scores, interviews, or references required for admission.
- Submit your Fast App in under one minute to gain automatic admission to the Performance-Based Admissions pathway courses and enroll within 72 hours.
- No application fee; simply provide an enrollment deposit when you are ready to join.
Have Questions?
If you have questions about our programs, need help with the admissions process, or want to know more about Northeastern University, we would love to hear from you. Call or email anytime.