The Master of Science in Data Analytics and Visualization (DAV) program addresses the growing need for analysts, researchers, developers, designers, mapmakers, usability experts, and other data professionals. Drawing on the School of Information’s strengths in Information Science and Human–Computer Interaction, the program prepares students for work across the full lifecycle of data.

The DAV curriculum prepares well-rounded data professionals who are able to:

• ask sophisticated research questions and analyze data appropriately
• communicate information effectively using visual and narrative means
• effectively use tools such as Python, R, D3, Tableau, and GIS applications
• design intuitive, meaningful, and engaging experiences of data
• discuss critical and ethical implications of data

The DAV program consists of 36 credits (12 three-credit classes): 6 required courses and 6 electives (including at least 1 course from another department at Pratt), which must be completed with a B average or higher. The program is designed to be completed in two years (3 courses per semester) or three years (2 courses per semester). Summer courses may reduce this time. Please note that international students must be enrolled full-time (3 courses, 9 credits per semester).