About Us
About Us
Charlotte’s School of Data Science leads the Carolinas as the first institution of its kind. More than 850 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees across programs in Data Science, Data Science and Business Analytics, and Health Informatics and Analytics. In Fall 2025, the School will welcome its inaugural cohort of PhD candidates and launch a new Bachelor of Science in Sports Analytics.
Graduate Pathways
Our program provides two academic paths: a Graduate Certificate and a Master’s degree. The Graduate Certificate can be completed in just 11 months, while the Master’s degree can be achieved in 18 months. The certificate option is designed to offer a focused introduction, equipping students with essential skills in Health Informatics and Analytics. Both programs are flexible, with courses during the evening or day to cater to the needs of both full-time and part-time students.
Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Analytics (15 Credit Hours)
The traditional Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Analytics (HIA) is delivered in an in-person format, designed for both full and part-time students. Courses are offered in the evening to allow access for working professionals. Interested candidates can apply to start in the fall or spring semester. Up to 15 credit hours earned in the certificate can be applied towards the Master’s degree.
Master’s Degree in Health Informatics and Analytics (36 Credit Hours)
The MS in Health Informatics and Analytics incorporates and builds off the same core curriculum as the HIA Graduate Certificate program. Upon entering into the HIA program, students choose in consultation with the Program Director one of the two concentrations, the Health Services Outcomes (HSO) Concentration or the Data Science (DS) Concentration, based on their prior training and experience. The HSO Concentration is most suitable for students with a health-related background, while the DS Concentration assumes more background in computing and statistics.
Transfer Credits
Up to six hours of external graduate credit may be transferred to satisfy the requirements for the MS in Health Informatics and Analytics. Requirements for transfer credit:
- Coursework must be approved by the program faculty.
- Only courses in which the student earned a grade of a B or higher will be accepted.
- Graduate credits applied to a previous degree cannot be transferred.
Once a student has been admitted to the program, they can request that their transcripts be reviewed.