Elms College announces the launch of its Master’s Degree in Data Analytics & AI, a dynamic new graduate program designed to prepare students for careers in rapidly growing fields such as data science, business analytics, and artificial intelligence. The program will begin in Fall 2026 and will be fully online, allowing working professionals to pursue their advanced degree with flexibility and convenience.
In today’s increasingly data-driven world, the ability to analyze data and leverage AI tools is essential across industries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 34% growth in jobs for data scientists and a 20% growth in computer and information research scientists’ jobs over the next decade. Elms College’s Master’s in Data Analytics & AI equips students with the technical expertise and real-world skills to excel across fields such as healthcare, technology, and business.
Program Highlights:
- Flexibility: Fully online 8-week courses to allow students flexibility while working.
- Interdisciplinary approach: Courses span business, statistics, and computer information technology.
- Can be completed in one year: Students can complete the program in 1 year by taking 2 courses at a time.
Career Impact:
Graduates of the program will be prepared for in-demand roles, including data analyst, business analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineer, and AI engineer, among others. These positions are critical to today’s workforce.
Dr. Joyce Hampton, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Elms College, said, “Our new Master’s in Data Analytics & AI embodies Elms College’s commitment to prepare working professionals to lead with both technical excellence and ethical purpose in fields that are reshaping our economy and society.”
Who Should Apply:
The program is ideal for recent graduates and professionals from various academic and professional backgrounds, including computer science, data science, biotechnology, business, healthcare, and other related fields.
Admissions & Enrollment:
Applications for Fall 2026 are now being accepted. Prospective students can learn more at Elms.edu and apply through the Elms College Graduate Admissions Office.
About Elms College
Elms College is a co-educational Catholic college offering a liberal arts curriculum that prepares students holistically for a purposeful life in a diverse and interconnected world. Founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Elms College has a tradition of educating reflective, principled, and creative learners, who are rooted in faith, educated in mind, compassionate in heart, responsive to civic and social obligations, and capable of adjusting to change without compromising principle. Visit elms.edu for more information.