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MS in Data Analytics
The MS in Data Analytics program commences with a rigorous 7-month online curriculum, delivered by Touro University, offering an academically enriching and flexible learning environment. Upon completion of the online phase, students will engage in an intensive 9-month on-campus residency at Touro University in the United States.Pathway: 7 months
On-campus: 9 months
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Pathway Start DateMay 31, 2025
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Abroad IntakeJan' 2026
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- Pathway Start Date May 31, 2025
- Abroad Intake Jan' 2026
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What Is This Course About?
About the program
The Data Analytics program integrates statistics, analytical thinking, quantitative methods, data modeling, and mining to create visualizations and business intelligence models that enable leaders to predict and assess best practices. The curriculum includes an embedded internship, offering students valuable hands-on career experience. Students benefit from a strong network of successful alumni, including those in leadership positions at Google, Amazon, PwC, Microsoft, IBM, and more. As a STEM-designated program, it offers two specialized tracks:
- Technology Track: Focuses on developing skills to build and use databases, including SQL, and proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python and R. Students learn data engineering techniques and how to design information systems.
- Business Track: Emphasizes the application of data and business intelligence tools to make informed, data-driven business and financial decisions. Students gain expertise in data visualization techniques and business/financial instruments for optimizing business outcomes.
About Touro University
- Located in the heart of New York City, Touro University benefits from its location in one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world.
- Touro University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in 2015, an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- Touro University will have 3 intakes for students coming through this route. The intakes of the year will be in January, June, and September intake. Though the application process for Touro University will start during the online program, you will be able to go to Touro University in the nearest intake from completion of your Touro University online program.
University Ranking
- U.S. News & World Report 2025: 171 in National Universities
- Ranked #5 Best Value School in NYC and #119 Best Value School in the USA by US News and World Report 2025
Career Opportunity
- Data Scientist: USD 101,000 Annually
- Data Visualization Specialist: USD 75,872 Annually
- Analytics Specialist: USD 80,000 Annually
- Data Engineer: USD 92,934 Annually
- Data Analyst: USD 93,402 Annually

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MS in Data Analytics Term 1
Eligibility:
- Applicant must hold an Undergraduate degree in B.Engg/ B.Tech/ B.Sc IT/ BCA or B.Com Computer Applications with a minimum of 65 % marks. The maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 10.
- In case of a 3-Year degree, the awarding institution should be accredited by NAAC with A / A+ / A++ in the last four years.
- English Proficiency Requirements are TOEFL of >=85 overall with sectional score on speaking no less than 20 and other sections no less than 18 or IELTS Academic >= 6.5 overall with no sectional score less than 6.0 or Duolingo -115 overall with no sectional score less than 100 or PTE
- 61 overall with no sectional score below 55.
Pre-Requisite Courses
5 credits
- Introduction to Computers (1 credits)
- Statistics (1 credits)
- Data Analytics (1 credits)
- Introduction to Programming (1 credits)
- Introduction to Database (1 credits)

MS in Data Analytics Term 1
9 credits
- Statistics for Data Analytics (3 credits)
- Principles of Data Analytics (3 credits)
- AI Principles and Practice (3 credits)

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Eligibility:
- The applicants must successfully complete the MS in Data Analytics Term I (14 Credits) with a minimum score of B or 3.0 GPA in each course.
Concentration 1: Technology / Database*
(21 credits)
Core Courses (12 credits)
- Foundations of Project Management
- Project Scope Management
- Project Risk Management*
- Project Scheduling and Cost Planning
- Project Quality Management

Concentration 1: Technology / Database*
(21 credits)
Electives (Choose any 2) (6 credits)
- Data Warehousing and Data Mining (3 credits)
- R for Data Analytics (3 credits)
- Python for Data Analytics (3 credits)
- Principles and Applications of Data Security (3 credits)
- Data Modeling, Analysis and Visualization - Alteryx (3 credits)

Concentration 1: Technology / Database*
(21 credits)
Thesis Course (Choose any 1) (3 credits)
- Data Analytics Internship (3 credits)
- Advanced Research in Data Analytics (3 credits)

Concentration 2: Business*
(21 credits)
Core Courses (6 credits)
- Data Analytics: History and Comparison of Software Tools (3 credits)
- Fundamentals of Visual Data Analytics (3 credits)

Concentration 2: Business*
(21 credits)
Electives (Choose any 4) (12 credits)
- Information Technology for Effective Management (3 credits)
- Quantitative Analysis (3 credits)
- Digital Marketing Analytics (3 credits)
- Data driven decision making (3 credits)
- Revenue Management and Pricing Analytics (3 credits)
- Six Sigma: The DMAIC system (3 credits)
- Financial Risk Modelling (3 credits)

Concentration 2: Business*
(21 credits)
Thesis Course (Choose any 1) (3 credits)
- Data Analytics Internship (3 credits)
- Advanced Research in Data Analytics (3 credits)

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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the scope of the MS in Data Analytics?
2. What should I expect from an MS in Data Analytics?
3. Which topics are going to be covered as part of the online coursework?
4. What type of learning experience should I expect from the online coursework?
5. Is any certification granted at the end of the program?
6. Can I sign up only for a few specific modules if I am interested in it?
7. Will I be supported for IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or other English language exams during this program?
1. Where is Touro University located?
Located in the heart of New York City, Touro University benefits from its location in one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world. The university's building is charged with a distinct air of professionalism and includes all of the amenities for a comfortable and conducive learning environment: high-speed wireless internet, multimedia classrooms, a fully-equipped computer lab, Bloomberg terminals, student lounges, and a staffed Career Resource Center.
Located in the heart of New York City, Touro University benefits from its location in one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world. The university's building is charged with a distinct air of professionalism and includes all of the amenities for a comfortable and conducive learning environment: high-speed wireless internet, multimedia classrooms, a fully-equipped computer lab, Bloomberg terminals, student lounges, and a staffed Career Resource Center.
2. Is Touro University Accredited?
Touro University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in 2015, an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Touro University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in 2015, an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
3. When will I go to Touro University, US?
Touro University will have 3 intakes for students coming through this route. The intakes of the year will be in January, June, and September intake. Though the application process for Touro University will start during the online program, you will be able to go to Touro University in the nearest intake from completion of your Touro University online program.
Touro University will have 3 intakes for students coming through this route. The intakes of the year will be in January, June, and September intake. Though the application process for Touro University will start during the online program, you will be able to go to Touro University in the nearest intake from completion of your Touro University online program.
4. When will I get an Offer Letter from Touro University?
upGrad will apply for you at Touro University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in the offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in the offer letter from Touro University, you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission to Touro University. If needed, upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of the start of the batch to accelerate this process.
upGrad will apply for you at Touro University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in the offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in the offer letter from Touro University, you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission to Touro University. If needed, upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of the start of the batch to accelerate this process.
5. What is the Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility?
An I-20 is issued by a Designated School Official (DSO) from the International Student Office at Touro University after you have been admitted to Touro University and you have demonstrated that you or your sponsor have sufficient financial resources for you to be an eligible student in the US at Touro University.
An I-20 is issued by a Designated School Official (DSO) from the International Student Office at Touro University after you have been admitted to Touro University and you have demonstrated that you or your sponsor have sufficient financial resources for you to be an eligible student in the US at Touro University.
6. What is it like to study in New York City?
New York City has hundreds of diverse neighborhoods to explore for food and art lovers, thousands of companies and organizations for networking and enrichment, and unlimited options for entertainment. NYC is so big and diverse that students can choose to seek out a specific culture or spend a day avoiding their home culture (even the Americans can do this).Yet, despite being the biggest city in America, it is also the easiest to get around. New York City’s subway system boasts 27 subway lines and 472 stations, and the overall public transportation system covers everywhere including Northern New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester County, and Southwestern Connecticut (Together, with NYC, this total area is known as the Greater New York City Area.
New York City has hundreds of diverse neighborhoods to explore for food and art lovers, thousands of companies and organizations for networking and enrichment, and unlimited options for entertainment. NYC is so big and diverse that students can choose to seek out a specific culture or spend a day avoiding their home culture (even the Americans can do this).Yet, despite being the biggest city in America, it is also the easiest to get around. New York City’s subway system boasts 27 subway lines and 472 stations, and the overall public transportation system covers everywhere including Northern New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester County, and Southwestern Connecticut (Together, with NYC, this total area is known as the Greater New York City Area.
1. How do I know if the program is right for me?
- Those with a strong academic foundation, offering a valuable edge in the MS in Data Analytics program.
- Individuals aspiring to excel in roles such as Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Business Intelligence, Database Administrator, AI & machine learning engineer, etc.
- Touro's MS in Data Analytics program through the Technology/Database or Business concentration, this program is designed to provide hands-on experience, empowering learners to make data-informed decisions that drive organizational success.
- Those with a strong academic foundation, offering a valuable edge in the MS in Data Analytics program.
- Individuals aspiring to excel in roles such as Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Business Intelligence, Database Administrator, AI & machine learning engineer, etc.
- Touro's MS in Data Analytics program through the Technology/Database or Business concentration, this program is designed to provide hands-on experience, empowering learners to make data-informed decisions that drive organizational success.
2. Is there any minimum educational qualification required to take this program?
- Student must hold an Undergraduate degree in B.Engg/ B.Tech/ B.Sc IT/ BCA or B.Com Computer Applications with a minimum of 65 % marks. The maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 10.
- In case of a 3-Year degree, the awarding institution should be accredited by NAAC with A / A+ / A++ in the last four years.
- English Proficiency Requirements are TOEFL of >=85 overall with sectional score on speaking no less than 20 and other sections no less than 18 or IELTS Academic >= 6.5 overall with no sectional score less than 6.0 or Duolingo -115 overall with no sectional score less than 100 or PTE - 61 overall with no sectional score below 55.
- The applicants must successfully complete the MS in Data Analytics Term I (14 Credits) with Touro University with a minimum score of B or 3.0 GPA in each course.
- Student must hold an Undergraduate degree in B.Engg/ B.Tech/ B.Sc IT/ BCA or B.Com Computer Applications with a minimum of 65 % marks. The maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 10.
- In case of a 3-Year degree, the awarding institution should be accredited by NAAC with A / A+ / A++ in the last four years.
- English Proficiency Requirements are TOEFL of >=85 overall with sectional score on speaking no less than 20 and other sections no less than 18 or IELTS Academic >= 6.5 overall with no sectional score less than 6.0 or Duolingo -115 overall with no sectional score less than 100 or PTE - 61 overall with no sectional score below 55.
- The applicants must successfully complete the MS in Data Analytics Term I (14 Credits) with Touro University with a minimum score of B or 3.0 GPA in each course.
3. Is work experience required for this course?
4. What is the list of documents that are required to make an application to the Touro University, USA for a final offer letter?
- Scanned copies of Passport (Name & Address Page)
- Scanned copy of the Class 10th & 12th marksheet
- Scanned copy of the Graduation all mark sheets and Transcript
- Scanned copy of the Graduation Degree Certificate
- One Page Personal Essay
- Two letters of recommendation (Academic/Professional)
- Latest Resume
- Digital Photograph
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Proof of English Proficiency as per the criteria mentioned above in the document (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo)
- Scanned copies of Passport (Name & Address Page)
- Scanned copy of the Class 10th & 12th marksheet
- Scanned copy of the Graduation all mark sheets and Transcript
- Scanned copy of the Graduation Degree Certificate
- One Page Personal Essay
- Two letters of recommendation (Academic/Professional)
- Latest Resume
- Digital Photograph
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Proof of English Proficiency as per the criteria mentioned above in the document (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo)
5. What is the selection process for this program?
- Step 1 - Application and Document SubmissionApply on upGrad.com and submit your documents.
- Step 2 - Shortlisting basis overall performanceOur admissions committee will review your profile. Upon qualifying, an offer letter will be sent to you.
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Step 3 - Enrollment for Access to Prep ContentMake a quick block payment of INR 25,000 to reserve your seat and receive immediate access to the prep content and begin your upGrad journey. Complete balance payment with assistance from our loan partners where required.
- Step 1 - Application and Document SubmissionApply on upGrad.com and submit your documents.
- Step 2 - Shortlisting basis overall performanceOur admissions committee will review your profile. Upon qualifying, an offer letter will be sent to you.
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Step 3 - Enrollment for Access to Prep ContentMake a quick block payment of INR 25,000 to reserve your seat and receive immediate access to the prep content and begin your upGrad journey. Complete balance payment with assistance from our loan partners where required.
1. Will upGrad help me in writing Academic and Visa SOP?
2. How much are living expenses for a year in the US?
3. Can I do a part-time job while studying in the US?
1. What is the time commitment expected for the program?
2. How will my doubts/questions be addressed in an online program?
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No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)
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7. Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?
8. Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?
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EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000
Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000
1. Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?
- Students must pay an applicable Caution Amount for the enrollment to the Program. This Caution Amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student.
- Once the student has made a partial or full payment of Program fee, such student can claim a refund for this amount at any time before the cohort commencement date by raising a refund request through ‘My applications’ page on our website (www.upgrad.com), stating the specific reason for the refund. The refund shall be subject to a deduction of INR. 20,000/- towards processing fee. If less than INR. 20,000/- have been paid in total, students shall not be eligible for any refund in such a case.
- Students shall not be eligible for a refund (under any circumstances) if the refund request is raised post-program/Batch Start Date. In such a case, the student will continue to pay the EMI of his loan (if applicable), as the loan cannot be canceled. This is also applicable to students who could not complete their payment and could not get enrolled in their opted cohort. However, the student can request a Pre-Program deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
- Student shall not be eligible for refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limited to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application.
- In case of a valid refund request post obtaining the loan from a third party credit facility provider, we would like to clarify that the responsibility of canceling the loan will lie with the student as upGrad is not privy to such arrangements between the student and the third party credit facility provider.
- If students do not provide documents as per the timeline mentioned in the offer letter, they will be deferred to the next batch but they will not be eligible for any refunds.
- You shall not be eligible for refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limiting to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application.
- If a student, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch. However, if a student is deferring from his assigned cohort batch mentioned in the offer letter, the student will not be eligible for any refund post the deferral.
- However, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
- The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 50% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the student now asks for a refund, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
- The fee applicable to the deferred student will be as per prevailing fee for the batch student as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).
Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
- If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
- A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
- The student will be required to pay deferral fees of 10% of the total course amount fee + Taxes if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
- The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
- Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- The student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request will expire, and the student will continue as part of the current cohort.
- If the student completes the deferral payment, the student’s login will be disabled, the student will leave the deferred cohort and the student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. For clarification, the grades of the graded assignments will be carried forward, whether the student had submitted these grading during the initial stage.
- The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.
- The first deferral request to any program offered by IIIT Bangalore (pre-program commencement or post-program commencement) shall be free for one time.
- The Executive Post Graduate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 3 years from the initial batch start date.
- The Advanced Certificate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 2 years from the initial batch start date.
- The Professional Advanced Certificate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 2 years from the initial batch start date.
- Students must pay an applicable Caution Amount for the enrollment to the Program. This Caution Amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student.
- Once the student has made a partial or full payment of Program fee, such student can claim a refund for this amount at any time before the cohort commencement date by raising a refund request through ‘My applications’ page on our website (www.upgrad.com), stating the specific reason for the refund. The refund shall be subject to a deduction of INR. 20,000/- towards processing fee. If less than INR. 20,000/- have been paid in total, students shall not be eligible for any refund in such a case.
- Students shall not be eligible for a refund (under any circumstances) if the refund request is raised post-program/Batch Start Date. In such a case, the student will continue to pay the EMI of his loan (if applicable), as the loan cannot be canceled. This is also applicable to students who could not complete their payment and could not get enrolled in their opted cohort. However, the student can request a Pre-Program deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
- Student shall not be eligible for refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limited to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application.
- In case of a valid refund request post obtaining the loan from a third party credit facility provider, we would like to clarify that the responsibility of canceling the loan will lie with the student as upGrad is not privy to such arrangements between the student and the third party credit facility provider.
- If students do not provide documents as per the timeline mentioned in the offer letter, they will be deferred to the next batch but they will not be eligible for any refunds.
- You shall not be eligible for refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limiting to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application.
- If a student, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch. However, if a student is deferring from his assigned cohort batch mentioned in the offer letter, the student will not be eligible for any refund post the deferral.
- However, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
- The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 50% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the student now asks for a refund, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
- The fee applicable to the deferred student will be as per prevailing fee for the batch student as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).
Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
- If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
- A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
- The student will be required to pay deferral fees of 10% of the total course amount fee + Taxes if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
- The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
- Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- The student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request will expire, and the student will continue as part of the current cohort.
- If the student completes the deferral payment, the student’s login will be disabled, the student will leave the deferred cohort and the student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. For clarification, the grades of the graded assignments will be carried forward, whether the student had submitted these grading during the initial stage.
- The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.
- The first deferral request to any program offered by IIIT Bangalore (pre-program commencement or post-program commencement) shall be free for one time.
- The Executive Post Graduate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 3 years from the initial batch start date.
- The Advanced Certificate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 2 years from the initial batch start date.
- The Professional Advanced Certificate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 2 years from the initial batch start date.
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