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Learn about the intersection of creativity, technology and psychology in Brandeis University’s MS in User-Centered Design program. Unlike similar programs and certificates focusing primarily on UI design, our program explores human-computer interaction to understand what customers need and want in an optimized customer experience. 

Our program is great for career changers and those wishing to advance their design and strategy careers. Customize your online degree with one of three tracks – Design, Strategy, or Research and Analytics – to align your skills with your long-term career goals. Tracks are optional, giving you the flexibility to create your focus by choosing from more than a dozen in-depth elective courses. Learn from industry professionals in interactive, small classes.

A full-time option allows you to complete the program in just one year, or you can take courses at your own pace and graduate in two and a half years. When you finish the program, you’ll have a professional portfolio to showcase your mastery of user-centered design, ready to land your next opportunity. Our graduates work in almost all industries, including healthcare, insurance, education, technology and more.

Brandeis International Business School’s Online Master of Science in Business Analytics program prepares you for a career in the growing field of data analytics.

Our part-time, STEM-oriented program will equip you with the in-demand knowledge and skills required to design, build and leverage data-driven business projects across top industries — including finance, marketing, health care and sports management. In just 19 months, you’ll be ready to transform your career by harnessing the power of data.

Our immersive curriculum is designed to advance your career and is taught by expert faculty. Industry-standard computational programming languages, packages and frameworks include R, RStudio, Python, scikit-learn, Jupyter Notebooks, SQL, ggplot, Tableau, PyTorch and Keras.

You’ll graduate prepared to pursue in-demand analytics careers. Data is driving the future of business. Professionals who understand how to leverage business analytics are positioned to fill vital organizational roles. Pursue impactful opportunities in a growing field with a master’s degree from Brandeis International Business School.

Big money is big business. Brandeis University offers a Master of Science in Digital Innovation for FinTech degree. This online finance master’s degree allows you to explore technological solutions within the context of financial startups and corporations.The fully online format allows for convenient and accessible learning to take place.

As new technologies solve previously unsolvable business problems, capital markets will rely on digital innovation more and more. The curriculum will teach you how to analyze and implement strong return of investment of financial technology solutions. Graduates will be able to design state-of-the-art solutions to guide the human element in financial decisions.

Learn how to combine digital marketing expertise with knowledge of marketing campaigns and user-centered design in Brandeis University’s online MS in Digital Marketing and Design program. We are a unique program that covers digital marketing and in-depth design principles, so you’ll master both the technical and creative elements of building effective marketing campaigns.

Learn in small classes where connections are encouraged. You’ll gain experience building strategies, running campaigns and managing budgets with the guidance of expert faculty. Coursework focuses on key areas like SEO, digital strategy, multichannel marketing campaigns and conversion rate optimization (CRO). Dive deeper into your preferred focus with elective courses. You’ll learn modern-day marketing techniques to succeed in an evolving marketplace.

Graduate in two and a half years prepared for leadership roles in marketing, communications and media. Those who complete the program hold titles including brand strategy account manager, content marketing manager, director of marketing, social media manager and digital marketing specialist.

Brandeis University’s MS in Project and Program Management prepares you to advance in project management roles in any industry. You’ll learn from experienced project managers who are active in their field, studying the latest project delivery techniques and practical elements of program management in our online program. Courses can be counted as professional development units for the PMP exam. 

Study the latest tools and techniques for the successful delivery of a project. You’ll gain technical skills such as cost and risk management, aligning projects with strategic objectives, and leadership skills like team building, conflict resolution, and effective communication. Our program focuses on people skills and management, so you’ll be prepared to work cross-functionally in diverse industries. Learn in small classes where connections are encouraged. 

Graduate in two and a half years prepared to advance into leadership roles in growing industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, information services and finance with the experience needed to take the PMP exam. Choose our full-time option to graduate in just one year.

Although we think of ourselves as driven by logic, people actually learn and remember things through stories. To this end, Brandeis University offers an online Master of Science in Strategic Analytics degree. This online master’s degree in business analytics allows you to transform raw data into stories that shape organizational direction and provide meaningful change.

The curriculum blends art and science and teaches useful technical skills relating to data transformation and analysis. Coursework covers subjects such as statistics, business intelligence, data governance, and data visualization. Graduates will be able to identify patterns, communicate trends, and articulate the data into meaningful metrics.

The master’s in Information Security Leadership from Brandeis University helps students build essential leadership skills and technical abilities to manage cybersecurity and risk prevention programs. Graduates will be prepared to evaluate current security operations and develop strategies for creating sustainable operational security.

This Information Security master’s degree online program is led by cybersecurity professionals from a range of industries, including military, finance, retail, education, and healthcare. Information Security professionals can help protect their business from cyber security risks and threats. Students interested in leadership positions will learn communication skills for C-Suite and board meetings, budget and financial impact analysis, and qualitative and quantitative risk metrics. 

Course topics covered in this program include:

• Foundations of information security
• Information security management
• Principles of computer incident response and investigation
• Principles of risk management in information security
• Information security and compliance
• Leading security in complex organizations

Earn an online degree that highlights your commitment to professional growth in a booming field. Brandeis University’s Master of Software Engineering equips you with the practical knowledge needed to excel and lead in the software engineering field. Learn from faculty members who are experienced professionals. 

This part-time program can be completed in two and a half years. Small classes foster connections with your peers and instructors in an interactive online environment. You’ll graduate with a deep understanding of the full stack development process. Our courses cover design, development, cutting-edge technology and the maintenance of software systems. 

Focus your education with diverse electives, including database management, web development, cloud computing, agile software development, design patterns and more, or choose our cybersecurity concentration, where you’ll learn cloud and network security, identity management and access control, and secure development technologies. Our graduates work in the field as cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders and senior members of software engineering teams.

The online Master of Science in Health and Medical Informatics addresses the growing need for professionals who can improve health care delivery systems through information technology. Health informatics are tools that help organizations manage their data effectively: helping predict, collect, store, and manage data. Healthcare informatics professionals play a critical role in managing and using information to improve patient care and operational efficiency. 

You gain training in telemedicine and telehealth systems and learn how to transform raw data into actionable information. Coursework includes subjects such as electronic health records, information systems security, clinical business issues, and data analytics. Graduates will be able to implement, evaluate, and manage IT processes to improve patient care and administrative efficiency.

Gain an analytics credential to take your healthcare career to the next level. Brandeis University’s online master’s-level healthcare analytics certificate is a stackable credential that can be applied to various Brandeis master’s programs, including our MS in Bioinformatics, or be applied immediately in your current role. In the certificate program, which can be completed in just one year, you’ll learn the skills to improve healthcare decision-making, drive change and improve patient outcomes. 

Taught by faculty who are active industry professionals, our small, flexible online classes foster connections with your peers. Courses provide the tools to speak fluently about data analytics in a healthcare setting. After completing a mini capstone project, you’ll be uniquely prepared to advance in your career and apply the skills you’ve learned in your work. No programming experience is required to enroll. 

This Healthcare Analytics Master’s Certificate from Brandeis provides in-depth training about specific healthcare analytics topics and applications that can be leveraged to advance to a senior position and used to improve your effectiveness in your job.

The online Graduate Certificate in Cheminformatics focuses on a pivotal field within bioinformatics that is driving advances in healthcare and scientific discovery. Coursework equips students with Python, Pymol, and Knime skills for effective cheminformatics and data analysis tasks.

This part-time program, completed in 11 months, consists of four courses totaling 12 credits. Students gain a deep understanding of disease intervention through molecular medicines and the ability to train and validate machine learning models for cheminformatics-based drug discovery. Upon completion, graduates of biotechnology graduate programs such as this one can apply their credits toward an MS in Bioinformatics, expand their careers into cheminformatics, or pivot to roles in drug discovery research informatics. 

This online Graduate Certificate in Drug Discovery Informatics empowers students with essential bioinformatics skills, placing them at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation. This program provides scripting proficiency in Python and R, deepens understanding of disease intervention through molecular medicines, and explores informatics’ pivotal role in drug discovery and development. 

Graduates can apply their course credits to an MS in Bioinformatics, enabling them to expand their career responsibilities and integrate bioinformatics data and analysis into drug discovery and development. This program equips students with a comprehensive skill set, including target identification, lead optimization, DMPK profiling, safety assessment, biomarker development, clinical trials, and commercial assessment, essential for success in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

This online Graduate Certificate in Genomics explores a field at the forefront of bioinformatics, which is reshaping healthcare and advancing personalized medicine. The program equips students with skills in biological sequence analysis using Python, R, and bioinformatics data sources.

Graduates can apply course credits to an MS in Bioinformatics, allowing them to expand their careers by integrating bioinformatics data and analysis into genomics. This program offers personalized attention and comprehensive training in NGS data analysis, enabling students to contribute to drug discovery and gain rewarding roles in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

Brandeis University’s MS in Bioinformatics prepares you for an impactful career in the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and biomedical research. Blending programming skills with real-world knowledge from expert faculty, our rigorous online program prepares you to decipher biological data to draw conclusions that make a difference. 

Our 100% online courses are designed and taught by biotech professionals who are experts in the field. You’ll graduate prepared to store and analyze large volumes of biological data and provide insights into complex biological systems. Our in-depth program also ensures that you feel confident presenting concepts to multidisciplinary teams. Learn in small classes where connections are encouraged. 

No programming experience is required to apply. The program can be completed on a part-time or fast-track basis. Choose our fast-track option to earn your degree in 15 months or take classes on your schedule to complete in two and a half years. Students pursue roles as bioinformatics analysts, biochemists, clinical laboratory technicians, research associates and more.