Master’s Degree For Tomorrow’s Data Scientists

Improve Lives Through Data with UNC Charlotte’s Master’s Use Data to Drive Better Health with UNC Charlotte’s Master’s in Health Informatics and Analytics

Healthcare isn’t just evolving—it’s transforming. From electronic health records to wearable tech and real-time patient monitoring, data is now at the heart of every major breakthrough in medicine. At UNC Charlotte, the Master’s in Health Informatics and Analytics (HIA) prepares you to lead that transformation.

Our program is built for changemakers—those who want to use data to solve urgent healthcare challenges, improve patient care, and build smarter, more efficient health systems. Designed in collaboration with clinical leaders, informatics experts, and health organizations, this program is rooted in real-world relevance and focused on impact.

Unlike traditional health programs, the HIA master’s integrates technical skills like data management, machine learning, and predictive modeling with critical healthcare knowledge, including clinical systems, population health, and health data governance. You’ll learn how to not only crunch the numbers—but how to understand them in a way that drives better health outcomes.

A key feature of the program is our industry-based practicum, where you’ll work alongside professionals in hospitals, research institutions, and healthcare companies to apply what you’ve learned to real data, real patients, and real systems. It’s more than a project—it’s a chance to contribute directly to the health and wellbeing of communities.

Whether you’re looking to advance in clinical work, transition into healthcare analytics, or lead technology initiatives in the public or private health sectors, this program will give you the foundation and the forward momentum.

You’ll graduate with the skills to clean, interpret, and visualize health data—but more importantly, the ability to ask the right questions and deliver insights that save time, resources, and lives.

Transform Data into Insight—and Insight into Action—at UNC Charlotte’s School of Data Science

In a world overflowing with data, organizations are looking for leaders who can do more than just analyze numbers—they need professionals who can translate data into strategy. That’s exactly what UNC Charlotte’s M.S. in Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA) program is designed to deliver.

As the region’s first graduate-level program in this dynamic field, the DSBA program combines the best of business and data science to create future-ready professionals. Developed alongside leading local, regional, and global employers, the curriculum is deeply interdisciplinary and intensely practical—equipping students with both the technical and business skills today’s data-centric roles demand.

From machine learning and predictive modeling to data visualization and storytelling, students gain hands-on experience working with real-world data challenges. Unlike traditional programs, DSBA replaces a typical thesis with a high-impact industry practicum, giving students the opportunity to solve actual problems for real organizations—adding serious weight to their resumes before they even graduate.

Whether your passion lies in finance, marketing, healthcare, retail, or tech, the DSBA program prepares you to tackle complex business questions using advanced analytics and data science techniques. You’ll graduate not only as a data expert but as a strategic thinker—someone who can bridge the gap between insight and action.

Located in the heart of Charlotte’s thriving business and tech ecosystem, UNC Charlotte provides access to a robust network of employers, mentors, and career opportunities.

Jumpstart your future today—and become the data-driven decision-maker every business needs.