Suffolk University

What you'll study

Coursework covers modeling approaches for storing data, data management techniques, and use of Structured Query Language (SQL). Students work with software such as Excel, Tableau, Hadoop, Hive, Pig, Spark, and SAP Business Warehouse and engage in business-oriented, practical exercises and projects.

Entry requirements

Applicants submit a completed application and $50 application fee (fee waiver available for attendees of a graduate admission event), a resume, unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work (official transcripts and proof of degree conferral required before first class if admitted), and a goal statement. The program has published application deadlines for fall and spring terms, with earlier dates for international applicants and later rolling deadlines for domestic applicants.

Career prospects

Graduates gain skills to support roles that require designing databases, managing data pipelines, preparing structured datasets for analysts, and applying big data tools in business contexts. The practical, tool-focused curriculum prepares learners to contribute to analytics, reporting, and data infrastructure efforts within organizations.

Scholarships & funding angle

Federal student loan aid may be available for this program (Suffolk code: 002218). Suffolk also offers discounts and institutional scholarships and participates in programs such as Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions Partner Scholarship and Suffolk Alumni Scholarships; students can consult Student Financial Services for graduate loan and financing options.