Personalized attention. Professional growth. Community impact.
Data-informed decision-making is in demand throughout health care, social services, business, politics, manufacturing, real estate, finance, insurance, and sports.
In as little as one year, learn how to apply the latest methods and technologies to gather, report, and analyze essential data to impact your job immediately.
Learn analytical techniques to source appropriate data, understand what it does/does not measure, shape it into an appropriate form, build applicable predictive or explanatory models, and communicate the insight to multiple audiences, such as customers, employees, owners, communities, and beyond, providing insight and improving decision-making.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Spring Semester: January 1
Fall Semester: August 1
Project-Oriented Learning
Through projects sourced from the surrounding community, you will have the opportunity to apply concepts and further develop critical technical skills.
Students are motivated not only by the authenticity of the projects, but the real value of improving the communities in which we live. Recent partners include local school districts, the Mechdyne Corporation, VGM Insurance, the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, and others.
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You don’t have to work at a large company or be a mathematician or statistician to analyze and leverage data for insights. Our program will position you and your employees to effectively handle complex data and capably implement various models to discern and take advantage of trends and opportunities.
Relevant to All Careers
No math expertise is needed. In fact during your final semester you will complete your capstone course, tailored to career goal or your current job.
Quick Highlights
- Fully online classes (synchronous)
- 30 credits / 1 or 2-year completion
- Analytics proficiency is in demand in all industries
- Projects sourced from community partners

Admission Criteria & Eligibility
Students are eligible for this degree regardless of their undergraduate major. Programming knowledge or experience is not required, but familiarity with statistics is beneficial.
Application Checklist
Requirements, Outcomes & Schedule
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Schedule a personalized visit or a video chat to learn more about the curriculum, internships, outcomes, enrollment process, and more.
Get in Touch
Megan Henderson
Graduate Admission
megan.henderson@loras.edu
563.588.7140
Financial Aid
Advanced degrees are worth the investment. We have options to help you make your educational goal a reality, and financial aid helps open doors for your future.
Tuition & Fees
Understand the costs before applying. Review tuition, fees, and living expenses to create a realistic budget. Financial planning is key for advanced degree success.
Straight Talk from a Duhawk
The analytics program provides a full foundational understanding of business analytics while also running the gamut of executive-level business skills and proficiencies.
— John Unsen, VP of Systems, VGM Insurance Services
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Meet Your Professors

Robert Keller PhD, MBA
Professor of Mathematics and Analytics

Heleana Theixos Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Andrew P. Studdert Chair of Business Ethics & Crisis Leadership