Become The Data Engineer Leading Strategy
Big data is everywhere, but do you have the skills to harness and build the systems behind it? USF’s M.S. in Data Intelligence prepares you not only to analyze complex information and make data-driven decisions, but also to design, manage, and optimize the data architectures that power today’s organizations.
Built for engineers, problem-solvers, strategists, and tech innovators, this 30-credit-hour program equips you with high-demand skills across data engineering, data analytics, cloud technologies, AI, and machine learning, so that you graduate with some of the most important skills used in business, healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, and beyond.
Choose online or in-person learning and get the same expert USF faculty, industry connections, and hands-on experience in either format. Finish in as little as one year full-time, or two to three years part-time.
Get ready to thrive in data engineering, analytics engineering, and other data-driven careers.
Specialized Program Tracks
Our Master of Science in Data Intelligence offers the flexibility to tailor your degree through specialized program tracks. Whether you want to strengthen your expertise in decision-making, explore the technical frontiers of artificial intelligence and machine learning, or build a customized path with electives that align with your career goals, you’ll find a track designed to match your ambitions.
Careers in Data Intelligence
With data intelligence reshaping every sector, this program prepares you for roles like data engineer, analytics engineer, business intelligence developer, data scientist, and cloud data architect. You’ll build in-demand skills in Python, SQL, data modeling, ETL pipelines, cloud platforms, and big-data tools like Spark and Kafka. Graduates make an impact across logistics, finance, healthcare, energy, and cybersecurity by optimizing operations, reducing risk, improving outcomes, and enabling smarter, automated data systems.
Affordable Tuition
The USF Online MS in Data Intelligence program offers one of the most cost-effective tuition rates in the nation. At just $650 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students, our program ensures high-quality education is widely accessible. Join us to advance your career in data intelligence without the burden of excessive tuition costs. Learn more about total costs and financial aid for the Master of Science in Data Intelligence.
Should You Study In-Person or Online?
The Master of Science in Data Intelligence provides engineers, scientists and professionals with the data synthesis, modeling and computational skills necessary to extract intelligence and knowledge from data and utilize them in business decision making. This program is offered fully online/primarily distance learning (PD) and in person, as well as part-time and full-time. The classes offered in PD mode may require students to be on campus for instructor proctored quizzes/exams and group activities. However, students away from campus may use proctoring services (upon USF approval) available at their location minimizing their need to appear in-person.
Student Spotlights
Meet the graduates behind the data. Our Student Spotlights highlight the journeys, achievements, and career impact of students who have completed the M.S. in Data Intelligence program. From mastering data engineering and analytics to applying AI and cloud technologies in real-world environments, these stories showcase how USF students turn knowledge into innovation and launch successful data-driven careers across industries.
Online Success Coach
Interested in the Master in Science in Data Intelligence? Connect with our Online Success Coach, Alexandria Lindsay, who can answer your questions and help you determine if this program is the right fit for your career path.
