Eastern offers a wide array of innovative, affordable programs designed to equip students for successful careers in data science, data analytics, artificial intelligence, business analytics, and more. Wondering which program is right for you? Browse this helpful chart to compare degrees and certificates. 

ProgramCostCreditsDeliveryProgram FocusIdeal ForTechnical DepthCareer OptionsPrerequisite Knowledge
MS in Data Analytics$9,90030 Credits100% OnlineGenerating actionable insights from existing dataProfessionals who want to make better decisions using dashboards, reports, and KPIsModerate depth, with focus on using the existing tools availableData analyst, business analyst, operations analyst, data visualization specialistNone
MS in Data Science$9,90030 Credits100% OnlinePreparation and analysis of data using statistical and machine learning methods to find patterns and make predictions.Learners who want to build predictive models and love to codeMathematically rigorous, focusing on statistics and advanced programmingData scientist, machine learning engineer, machine learning analystNone
MS in Applied AI$9,90030 Credits100% OnlineApplying AI tools to real-world business and technical problems using cloud AI, automation, and language models.Builders eager to use cutting-edge AI tools in real-world applicationsHighly technical, but focused on implementation and application mostlyAI architect, cloud AI developer, AI analyst, automation specialist, data engineerIntermediate Python programming including Pandas, Calculus I
MS in AI Business Strategy$9,90030 Credits100% OnlineEquipping business leaders to strategically identify and manage opportunities to apply AI to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation.Non-technical professionals interested in AI strategy and application.Focused on translating AI into business value with the option to extend moderate-level technical understanding.Director of AI Strategy, Chief Innovation Officer, AI Business Strategy Consultant, Operations ManagerNone
MBA with AI Business Strategy Concentration$13,86042 Credits (Includes 12 Credits of AI)100% OnlineOptional concentration for the MBA in Organizational Management focusing on driving business improvement with AI.Emerging and experienced leaders who want to add AI acumen into their MBA education.Centered on the business value and process of AI initiatives in advancing business goals.Managers, consultants, directors across all levels and disciplines of businessNone
MBA with Business Analytics Concentration$12,87039 Credits (Includes 12 Credits of Analytics)100% OnlineOptional concentration for the MBA in Organizational Management focusing on the analytical skills necessary for the data-driven world.Leaders who want to understand the data available to them and apply to solving business problems.Practical Practitioner focus, moderately technical.Managers, consultants, analyst, executiveNone
Dual MS in Data Science/MBA$19,80060 Credits (Includes 30 Credits of Data Science)100% OnlineCombining high-level organizational management skills with advanced technical data science expertise to turn data into strategy.Data-driven professionals interested in efficient learning and leading.Mathematically rigorous, focusing on statistics and advanced programming.Chief Data Officer, Operations Manager, Data Manager, AnalystNone
Cert in Data Science$3,96012 Credits100% OnlineFoundational technical proficiency and data literacy with industry standard tools.Professionals looking for proficiency, or to test the water in graduate studies.Moderate depth in choice applications.Data analyst, business analyst, marketing analyst, data managerNone
Cert in Data Analytics$3,96012 Credits100% OnlineIntroducing and reinforcing concepts of statistics, R, Tableau, and SQL.Professionals looking for proficiency, or to test the water in graduate studies.Moderate depth in choice applications.Data analyst, business analyst, statistician, business intelligence analyst.None
CAGS in Data Science$3,96012 Credits100% OnlineFlexible options based on the area of interest - Areas include R, SQL, Python, and Cloud Analytics.Professionals with a current Master's Degree looking to deepen their expertise in the field.Technically Rigorous with focus on deepening the knowledge base.Data scientist, machine learning engineer, Data Engineer.Master's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Applied AI, or related field.