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Data Analytics and AI concentration

The Data Analytics and AI concentration is a good fit for MSIS students who want to build on existing strengths in mathematics, statistics, and programming.

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Build skills and knowledge in business data analytics and AI

After you complete the MSIS Core, you’ll add depth and breadth to your information systems master’s degree with the Data Analytics and AI concentration. This concentration imparts in-demand skills that are highly sought after in a dynamic job market.

The Data Analytics and AI track equips you with advanced data analytics and AI skills to drive data-driven decision-making and innovation. You will gain a deep understanding of how to harness the power of data and artificial intelligence to solve complex business problems, optimize processes, and uncover new opportunities. With a focus on real-world applications, you will develop the technical expertise and strategic mindset needed to lead in today’s data-driven economy.

Gain new and foundational technical skills to meet the needs of potential employers

Business Data Mining

Enterprise Data Management

Big Data Technologies

Artificial Intelligence Solutions

Enterprise Process Intelligence

Career opportunities in data analytics and AI

Companies are seeking students from artificial intelligence graduate programs to take on a variety of new roles within organizations. Potential roles for MSIS graduates include:

  • AI and data consultant
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Business intelligence architect
  • Business intelligence developer
  • Data scientist
  • Enterprise analytics director
  • Market research analyst
  • Visual business analytics specialist

As an MSIS student, you'll have opportunities to meet with potential employers in a variety of settings, including case competitions, projects, and internships.

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Faculty Member

Areas of Expertise

MSIS Involvement & Teaching

Hillol Bala

Hillol Bala

Digitalization in organizations and society, including healthcare contexts; IT-enabled organizational change; IT use, adaptation, and impacts; enterprise systems implementation

MSIS Core – Enterprise Platforms; Jumpstart – Systems Modeling & Design; Co-Director, Institute for Digital Enterprise

Alan Dennis

Alan Dennis

Collaboration technologies, priming nonconscious cognition, data communications, the internet

MSIS Core – IT Architecture; Jumpstart – IT Infrastructure; Past President, Association of Information Systems

Jay Newquist

Jay Newquist

SOA/BPM, RFID, Open Source

MSIS Core – Software Product Development

Siddharta Sharma

Siddhartha Sharma

Strategies and implications of digital platforms

Business Analytics Concepts and Management

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