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The Data Analytics & Visualization credential equips learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively analyze, interpret, and communicate data through impactful visualizations. This credential combines data analytics, statistical methods, and design principles, preparing you to transform complex data into clear, compelling visual stories across various industries.
Through four carefully curated courses, students will explore the theory and history of data visualization, develop proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods, and be exposed to industry-standard tools and software like Excel, Tableau, R, and Adobe Illustrator. The program emphasizes the creation of ethical and accessible visualizations that not only communicate information clearly but also resonate with audiences of all people and perspectives.
Complete your M.P.S. in Data and Visualization in just 15 months with an accelerated, 100% online format. With no set class times, you learn when and where it works for you. Throughout the program, you’ll collaborate with peers and faculty, enabling you to succeed in the online learning environment.
At MICA, you belong to a welcoming and supportive community that fuels innovation and professional growth. Our M.P.S. programs equip creatives with the skills, connections, and resources needed to thrive in evolving industries. Industry-leading faculty provide ongoing support through office hours and constructive feedback, ensuring you stay engaged throughout the program.
Learn and apply the latest software tools, best practices, and innovative methodologies in data analytics and visualization. Build both the practical skills and confidence as you apply the program to your current role and future career.
Learn by doing and engaging in hands-on coursework, case studies, and real-world projects designed to help you immediately apply data visualization and storytelling techniques in your current work. Engaging multimedia course content enhances your learning experience, making it easier to grasp concepts and apply them effectively.
Access our comprehensive career development services, develop powerful career advancement strategies, benefit from optional professional skills-based workshops, and learn from professionals with hands-on experience to ensure you advance in your UX career.
Throughout the program, you’ll create a professional portfolio, culminating in a final capstone project. Applying data visualization techniques to real-world projects builds in-demand skills and prepares you for future career goals.
In almost every industry or sector, data is the foundation of sound decisions. But one must know how to analyze and communicate the data to utilize it. These courses teach the skills, best practices, and software tools needed to analyze and communicate data effectively. They show how to influence actions, strategies, and solutions through data storytelling.
The Data Analytics & Visualization credential consists of four comprehensive courses:
To ensure student success in the program, students will complete an asynchronous orientation course in Canvas as a means to introduce them to the navigation of MICA’s administrative tools as well as inform them of academic services available through MICA. The content and assignments in the orientation course are designed to be an introduction to the program as well as a resource throughout the students’ time at MICA.
Core Skills: Exploring types of visualizations, contextualizing data visualization in the past and present
Core Skills: Excel, Tableau, R, Descriptive statistics, Data cleaning, Data visualization in R
Core Skills:
Core Skills: R and RMarkdown, Perform more complex data manipulations required to generate visualizations.
Core Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Gestalt laws & Universal principles of design
This course teaches you how to create impactful information visualizations that will produce results. You will be introduced to the best practices in organizing space, using type and color based on well established guidance.
