Master of Professional Studies in Analytics

Program Format
On-Ground|Hybrid|Online|
Application Deadlines
Fall 2025 (Beginning September 16, 2025)

Domestic or Permanent Resident August 19, 2025
International In-Country: August 19, 2025
International Out-of-Country: May 1, 2025

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out and submit an inquiry here.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STUDY PERMITS

We recommend students looking to apply for a Study Permit apply 3-4 months minimum in advance of the program start date.

Learn more about Study Permit application on the OGS website.
Credits Required for Graduation
45 total quarter hours required. This degree is extremely flexible so the length is unique to the individual learner. On average, students complete this program in 15 to 24 months.

Program Description and Accreditation

The Master of Professional Studies in Analytics helps to meet the increasing demand from employers by teaching the competencies that define an analyst’s ability to demonstrate the application of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions through behaviour that is directly related to performance goals: statistics/mathematics, analytics systems technology, business intelligence, advanced analytics, business process/ management, business analytics agility, communicating with data, and leadership/data governance, policy, and ethics.

The Master of Professional Studies in Analytics program prepares students by applying the principles, tools, and methods of analytics to a project within a sponsoring organization to successfully assist with the extraction, development, delivery, and/or translation/implementation of data analysis for tactical and/or strategic decision making in organizations.

You’ll have the unique opportunity to

  • Graduate with a portfolio of work samples that demonstrate your range and depth of skill
  • Be part of a larger network of analytics professionals
  • Online, interactive program allows for flexibility for working professionals
  • This is a STEM-designated graduate degree

Tuition

Domestic: $33.3K CAD

International: $52.4K CAD

The domestic tuition price is inclusive of a scholarship of up to 25% for all domestic students beginning their graduate studies in the 2026 academic year. Domestic Canadian students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher from their previous institutions are eligible to receive up to 50%. This scholarship is not transferable to alternative programs of study, terms or campuses outside of Toronto, ON.

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025–2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Find detailed information on tuition and fees from Student Financial Services.

Admissions Requirements

  • Online application
  • Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): identify your educational goals and expectations of the program; please be aware that Northeastern University’s academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose
  • Professional resumé
  • Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission
  • Two letters of recommendation: from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer
  • English language proficiency proof: students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
    • Official associate or bachelor’s degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
    • TOEFL, IELTS, or NU Global Exam scores.

    Accreditation Information – Ontario:

    This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities for the period from March 6, 2020 to June 28, 2026. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).

Program Objectives

Build portfolios of real-world projects demonstrating competency with key technologies, visualization and communication techniques, and the ability to translate information into recommended actions.

  • Gain a core analytical skill set upon which to layer more specialized technical skill sets or industry-specific applications.
  • Develop a relationship to industry leaders and peers so that you may leverage your Northeastern education long after your formal education ends.
  • Choose from a host of flexible programming options—all of which share an industry-defined core curriculum and a credit-bearing experiential requirement.
  • Anticipate and contribute to the future direction of data analytics.

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