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The Graduate Certificate in Communication with Data, an online digital media communications degree, is available from Northwestern University for those interested in working with data.  With this interdisciplinary program students learn how to translate information and data into visual forms, narratives, and interfaces so they are more meaningful.  You will also improve your skills in teamwork and strategy while gaining a foundation in the field.  Courses will teach you to combine analytical and creative skills in this online data science degree, so you are able to create innovative solutions to complex problems and to communicate data both accurately and effectively.  Graduates will be prepared to work with data analysts in cross-functional or leadership roles, translating data into images and stories the executives and customers of businesses can understand.  

The credits earned in this certificate can be applied toward Northwestern’s MS in Information Design and Strategy program.

The Master of Science in Information Design & Strategy is an online digital media communications degree from Northwestern University.  Digital output is becoming an integral part of business strategy, which is increasing the need for professionals who are able to understand information management, design, and technology.  By completing this interdisciplinary program, you will learn to translate information and data into meaningful visual forms, narratives, and interfaces.  Offering a deep and holistic understanding of digital media, the curriculum provides a strong theoretical framework with a focus on the fundamental concepts that make this degree applicable in numerous diverse fields. 

Students can choose electives from the following areas in this online data science degree:

• Data science and analytics
• Learning design
• Content strategy
• Interdisciplinary studies

The online Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration develops students’ administrative and analytical competence to enable them to rise in the field and drive change at the local, national, and international levels, while being grounded in the perspective that policy challenges are fluid, interconnected, and global.  Students learn to design public policies and programs while evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency; to communicate relevant policy or program information; and to manage public resources to achieve organizational goals.  Graduates are prepared to lead public organizations to implement policy decisions with respect and understanding for the broader institutional, societal, economic, and political environment and to apply a standard of ethics to policy and administrative context.

Prepare to take on the competitive sports field with a Master of Arts in Sports Administration degree. This online program features courses grounded in real-world applications, taught by teachers with years of professional sports experience. Students will benefit from their industry insights and practical knowledge.

Throughout the program, students will also have access to sports professionals ranging from team executives to marketing specialists to sponsorship coordinators. Courses cover professional, collegiate, and amateur sports scenarios. A wide selection of elective courses allows students to focus on the areas that interest them the most.

Optional specializations are available in the following areas:

• Sports Analytics
• College Sports Management

The Graduate Certificate in Analytics & Modeling from Northwestern University is an online data science degree.  If you are interested in helping companies and organizations use their data to their greatest advantage, then this certificate can help you begin.  Focusing on foundational skills and knowledge in data science and analytics, this program will teach you how to help businesses use data to meet strategic goals, improve outcomes, and gain a deeper understanding of their operations.  Courses offer a variety of techniques that test real-world predictions about data.  Graduates will be prepared to use algorithms for predictive modeling and analytics while developing models for marketing, finance, and other business applications.

The Graduate Certificate in Analytics Management from Northwestern University is an online business analytics degree.  If you are interested in helping businesses get the most out of their data, this certificate will help you get started.  The curriculum focuses on the foundational skills and knowledge needed to evaluate and manage data.  While improving leadership and business skills, you will also learn how to help address future business needs, identify business opportunities, and translate data into a language that business management understands.  Graduates will be prepared to work in any industry to help businesses and organizations use data to:

• Develop statistically sound and robust analytic solutions
• Formulate and manage plans to address business issues
• Understand company operations

This is a stackable online data science degree, allowing students to apply credits toward Northwestern’s MS in Data Science program.

The Graduate Certificate in Data Engineering is an online data science degree from Northwestern University for those interested in working with data science and analytics.  With the huge amounts of data that companies and organizations use today, the need for professionals who are able to work with this data so that it is easier to understand and use are in demand.  This online computer engineering degree will provide the foundational skills and knowledge needed to understand computer systems and solve problems dealing with data collection, security, and organization.  Courses teach students to utilize system-wide problem-solving skills, choose hardware systems, and build software systems to implement models to scale within information infrastructures.  Graduates are able to organize and manage large quantities of data so it can be used to meet strategic goals, improve outcomes, and help businesses better understand operations.  

This online data science degree is best suited for those with strong undergraduate backgrounds in data science, computer science, mathematics, engineering, and information systems programs.  Credits earned in this certificate can be applied towards Northwestern’s MS in Data Science program.

The Master of Science in Data Science is a continual of the Master of Science in Predictive Analysis program. Courses are designed to help students in the technical studies field dealing with data science and statistics. Professionals gain expertise in dat analysis, mathematics, programming, computer science, and business management.

The online MS in Information Systems degree program is designed to train students in information systems methodologies, with an emphasis on design, implementation, and evaluation of software applications and theoretical models. Several areas of specialization are offered:

• Database and Internet Technologies
• Information Systems Security
• Project Management
• Information Systems Management
• Medical Informatics
• Information Systems
• Analytics and Business Intelligence

Advance your career while helping communities with this online public health degree.  Moving beyond your local community, this program prepares leaders capable of handling emerging global issues.  The multidisciplinary curriculum emphasizes both theory and practical application.  All students engage in at least four weeks of non-clinical work in a health delivery setting, which may include rotations abroad, working remotely on projects abroad, or working in your own community on “glocal” projects.  

Designed for clinicians, researchers, epidemiologists, policy analysts, and others who make a meaningful difference in healthcare access and outcomes, this online public health degree teaches students how to:

• Improve healthcare outcomes and systems
• Work effectively in challenging healthcare settings
• Navigate global regulatory issues
• Evaluate results

Advance your career in healthcare with this online master’s in health informatics.  Combining healthcare with data science, this interdisciplinary program is designed for those with either a clinical background or for those with quantitative and technical experience.  Build on your current knowledge in a curriculum that is designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to retrieve, interpret, and act on data to improve the quality and delivery of patient care.  Courses, taught by leaders with practical real-world experience, provide hands-on, leading-edge experiences.  

The flexibility offered by this online health informatics degree allows students to successfully balance their educations with their current careers and personal obligations.

The online Master of Science in Health Informatics prepares students for emerging opportunities and roles across the health care enterprise in an area where health care and information technology converge.  Students prepare to leverage technology tools and data for more efficient, patient-centered health care services delivery and improved population health, while developing essential skills such as organizational change leadership and project management.  

There are three program specializations available:  

• Clinical Informatics 
• Health Technology Informatics 
• Health Administration Informatics

The Family Institute at Northwestern brings you this CACREP-accredited, online MA in Counseling. With a flexible curriculum that aligns with your goals, you’ll gain the skills and expand your knowledge to become a self-reflective, mental health practitioner. In fact, Northwestern offers two curricula in this online MA: Standard Program or Bridge to Counseling. In the Standard Program there are accelerated, traditional or part-time tracks for those with related experience or undergraduate degrees. The Bridge to Counseling option exists for those without related undergraduate study.Regardless of which track you follow, the online curriculum aligns with that taught on campus, where you’ll collaborate with others in your cohort. Examples of classes taught include:

• Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy
• Cultural Diversity in Counseling
• Theory & Technique of Substance Abuse

The Family Institute at Northwestern offers a CACREP-accredited online MA in Counseling with a Child and Adolescent emphasis. With this degree, you can build upon your existing knowledge base and professional experience to broaden your expertise. You’ll be prepared to help young people face their struggles and overcome mental health issues. Specialized coursework is likely to include:

• Human Growth and Development
• Child and Adolescent
• Assessment of Counseling (Adult/Child)