MS in Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA)

Data is the new global currency. Learn to lead the exchange.

90% of CCI Data Science graduates are working in their field — at Wells Fargo, Truist, Bank of America, TIAA, and companies across Charlotte and beyond.

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Data science is no longer a specialty. It’s the engine behind decisions at every major organization in Charlotte — how banks assess credit risk, how hospital systems allocate resources, how energy companies predict maintenance failures. The people who can turn raw data into insight and insight into action are in demand everywhere.

CCI’s MS in Data Science gives you the technical depth to do that work — machine learning, statistical modeling, data engineering, visualization — plus the professional connections to get started doing it before you graduate.

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Who This Is For

  • Business and financial analysts who work with data every day and are ready to go deeper
  • Healthcare data professionals who want formal training in machine learning and statistical modeling
  • Professionals in any field who see data science as their next move and want a rigorous credential to prove it
  • Graduates in math, statistics, biology, or business who want to apply quantitative skills in industry

What Our Graduates Are Doing

90% employed in field$78.5K estimated current earnings$120.1K
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Where our graduates work

Wells Fargo  ·  Truist Financial  ·  Bank of America  ·  TIAA  ·  Ally  ·  Lowe’s  ·  The Hartford  ·  Trane Technologies  ·  Honeywell  ·  JPMorgan Chase

What our graduates do
Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Software Engineer, Business Analyst / Project Manager.

Classes Built Around Your Career

Evening Classes

Every MS IT course is offered after 4:00 PM on the UNC Charlotte main campus.

Uptown Campus Option

Courses available at the Dubois Center — accessible for downtown professionals without the campus commute.

Work while you Learn

Designed for full-time professionals, you can continue to work at your current job and get your degree. No career interruption required.

No CS Degree? This Program Was Built for You.

The MS in DSBA has a path for you. Strong quantitative background but limited coding experience? The bridging pathway may be your entry point. Talk to an advisor.

Career Paths

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Analytics Manager
  • Quantitative Analyst

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