Informatics and Analytics, M.S.
The Master of Science in Informatics and Analytics develops leaders and problem-solvers who possess the knowledge and skill to thrive in the data science industry.
The program includes six interdisciplinary courses that establish a strong foundation in data science principles. In addition to the core program, students specialize in a concentration of interest.
The hallmark of the UNC Greensboro program is a unique capstone experience that links knowledge-with-practice and equips graduate students with key skills for professional success.
For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see the Guide to Graduate Admissions.
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants must submit a statement of purpose that outlines their career goals, how the M.S. in Informatics and Analytics will advance their career goals, and how their background has prepared them to enter the program.
Degree Program Requirements
Required: 30 credit hours
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Foundational Core (18 credits) | ||
| IAF 601 | Introduction to Data Analytics-Methods and Approaches | 3 |
| IAF 602 | Statistical Methods for Data Analytics | 3 |
| IAF 603 | Preparing Data for Analytics | 3 |
| IAF 604 | Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| IAF 605 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| IAF 606 | Solving Problems with Data Analytics | 3 |
| Disciplinary Concentration (12 credits) | ||
| Select 12 credits in one of the concentrations | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Advanced Data Analytics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (6 credits) | ||
| IAA 621 | Statistical Computing | 3 |
| IAA 622 | Complex Data Analysis | 3 |
| Elective Course (3 credits) | ||
| Select one course (3 credits) from the following: | 3 | |
| Categorical Data Analysis | ||
IAA 624 | Multivariate Analysis | |
IAA 625 | Survey Sampling | |
| Required Capstone (3 credits) | ||
| IAA 689 | Capstone Project in Advanced Data Analysis | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Bioinformatics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 credits) | ||
| IAB 620 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 3 |
| IAB 621 | Bioinformatics | 3 |
| IAB 622 | Advanced Bioinformatics | 3 |
| IAB 689 | Capstone Project in Bioinformatics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Computational Analytics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (9 credits) | ||
| IAC 620 | Algorithm Analysis and Design | 3 |
| IAC 621 | Data Science | 3 |
| IAC 622 | Big Data and Machine Learning | 3 |
| Required Capstone (3 credits) | ||
| IAC 689 | Capstone Project in Computational Analytics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Cultural Analytics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 credits) | ||
| IAL 620 | Text Mining and Natural Language Processing | 3 |
| IAL 621 | Content Analysis for Social Network Data | 3 |
| IAL 622 | The Internet of Things and Wearable Analytics | 3 |
| IAL 689 | Capstone Project in Cultural Analytics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Geospatial Analytics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course (3 credits) | ||
| IAG 620 | Understanding Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| Elective Courses (6 credits) | ||
| Select two courses (6 credits) from the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced Cartography | ||
| GIS Applications in Urban Planning | ||
| Advanced Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Advanced Remote Sensing-Imaging | ||
| Spatial Analysis | ||
| GIS Programming and Design Application | ||
| Required Capstone (3 credits) | ||
| IAG 689 | Capstone Project in Geospatial Analytics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Health Informatics Concentration (courses pending approval)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 credits) | ||
| IAH 620 | Fundamentals of Health Informatics | 3 |
| IAH 621 | Survey of the U.S. Healthcare System | 3 |
| IAH 622 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Health Informatics | 3 |
| IAH 689 | Capstone Project in Applied Health Informatics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Sports Analytics Concentration (courses pending approval)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 credits) | ||
| IAS 620 | Fundamentals of Sports Analytics | 3 |
| IAS 621 | Sports Performance Analytics | 3 |
| IAS 622 | Sports Management Analytics | 3 |
| IAS 689 | Capstone Project in Applied Sports Analytics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |