| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-07-01 |
| 2025-01-01 | 2024-10-01 |
Program Overview
The Master's in Big Data Analytics at Bay Atlantic University offers a comprehensive curriculum with 21 core and 15 elective credits, covering essential concepts like data mining, statistics, and business intelligence. The program equips students with skills for organizing, analyzing, and communicating big data, preparing them for careers in data analytics, database administration, data modeling, and more. With access to career preparation resources, student housing, and convenient location in Washington, D.C., the program offers a well-rounded academic and professional experience.
Program Outline
MS in Big Data Analytics - Bay Atlantic University
Degree Overview:
The Master of Science in Big Data Analytics degree is earned by completing 36 credit hours (12 courses of 3 credit hours). The program consists of 21 core credits and 15 elective credits.
Minimum Requirements for Graduation:
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 out of 4.0
- Total Required Credits: 36
- Maximum Time Frame (MTF) for completion: 54 credits
- Transferable Credits: Up to 50% of credits earned at accredited institutions
Program Outcomes:
Organize, manipulate, and summarize data in various formats. Transfer (and transform) data from different platforms into usable contexts. Communicate and summarize results of data analysis in written, oral and visual form. Select the appropriate methods and tools for data analysis in specific organizational contexts.
Outline:
Core Requirements (21 Credits):
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre Requisite | Credit | |---|---|---|---| | BGDA 501 | Introduction to Big Data | | 3 | | BGDA 510 | Data Mining | CMPS 514 | 3 | | BGDA 511 | Big Data Analytics | CMPS 514 | 3 | | BGDA 522 | Applied Statistics | | 3 | | BGDA 555 | Business Intelligence | BGDA 522 | 3 | | CAPS 623 | Internship | All Cores | 3 | | CMPS 514 | Management Information Systems | | 3 |
Electives (15 Credits):
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre Requisite | Credit | |---|---|---|---| | BGDA 513 | Artificial Intelligence | BGDA 511 | 3 | | BGDA 521 | Technology Management | | 3 | | BGDA 550 | Big Data and Hadoop Environment | BGDA 511 | 3 | | BGDA 552 | Big Data Analytics and Cloud Computing | BGDA 511 | 3 | | CMPS 515 | Network Security & Cryptography | CMPS 514 | 3 | | CMPS 517 | Computer Forensics | CMPS 514 | 3 | | CMPS 524 | Computer Networks and Mobile Communications | CMPS 514 | 3 | | CMPS 530 | Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition | BDGA 522 or CMPS 516 | 3 | | CMPS 564 | Information Security Management | CMPS 515 | 3 | | MKTG 615 | Marketing Analytics | BGDA 555 | 3 |
Careers:
The program prepares students for job positions such as:
- Data Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Database Developer
- Data Modeler
- Data Scientist
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Database Manager
- Data Warehouse Manager
- Data Architect
- Big Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
Other:
- Bay Atlantic University offers various career preparation and personal development opportunities, including writing, speaking, and academic workshops, diverse clubs, and frequent social events.
- Students have the opportunity to live in the Island Condos student housing complex in Brookland, Washington, D.C., and have access to a school shuttle bus and WMATA U-Pass card for transportation.
Overview:
- Bay Atlantic University (BAU) was founded in 2014 as a private, non-profit institution.
- BAU has two campuses: the main campus in Washington, D.C., and an online (distance education) system.
- BAU offers undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree programs in various fields, including business, political science, information technology, and English as a Second Language (ESL).
- BAU has been recognized for its academic excellence, including being ranked as the #1 School for Study Abroad by Intelligent.com.
Top Reasons to Study at BAU:
- BAU has a strong reputation for academic excellence.
- BAU is ranked as the #1 University for Study Abroad by Intelligent.com.
- BAU offers a variety of specialized facilities, including a library, a writing center, and a cybersecurity lab.
- BAU has strong industry connections, which can help students find jobs after graduation.
Student Life:
- BAU offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including student clubs and organizations, sports teams, and cultural events.
- BAU has a strong commitment to student support services, including academic advising, counseling, and career development.
- BAU's campus facilities include a library, a cyber security lab, and a student union.
Academics:
- BAU offers a variety of academic resources, including a library, a writing center, and a math lab.
- BAU has a faculty of experienced and dedicated professors who are committed to teaching.
- BAU uses a variety of teaching methodologies, including lectures, discussions, and hands-on learning.
- BAU offers a variety of academic support services, including tutoring and academic advising.
- BAU has a number of unique academic programs and initiatives, including a study abroad program and a cooperative education program.
Services:
- BAU offers a variety of services to support students, including counseling, health, housing, library resources, technology support, and career development.
- BAU's counseling program provides individual and group counseling, as well as crisis intervention services.
- BAU's housing office helps students find on-campus and off-campus housing.
- BAU's library provides access to a variety of resources, including books, journals, and databases.
- BAU's technology support center provides students with access to computers, software, and technical support.
- BAU's career development center helps students find jobs and internships, and provides resume and interview preparation services.
Entry Requirements:
- Students must meet the following minimum requirements to qualify for a graduate degree:
- Minimum Passing Grade Per Course: B-
- CGPA: 3.00
- Total Required Credits: 36
- Students enrolled in the graduate program must maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 to qualify for the graduate degree, to remain in good standing, and to graduate.
- The Maximum Time Frame (MTF) for completion of the graduate program is 54 credits.
- A graduate student may transfer up to 50% of credits earned at accredited institutions.
