Master Data Science in Just One Year
Launch yourself into an elite data science career in just twelve months, minimizing your time away from the workforce and returning with an unparalleled skillset.
If you have three years of relevant professional experience or more, the BIDA: 12-Month pathway provides the same degree as our standard Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (BIDA) pathway, but in an accelerated format. Students complete the BIDA: 12-Month pathway full-time from August to August.
The Heinz College BIDA programs will provide you with depth in the emerging field of analytics, forging skills that you can use to change the way companies do business. Our comprehensive curriculum includes advanced analytics coursework in machine learning, structured and unstructured data analytics, and predictive modeling. When combined with core technology coursework and experiential learning, BIDA will arm you with the expertise to become an influencer at any organization.
Due to the experience level of BIDA: 12-Month candidates, an internship is not required.
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duration: 1 year / 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer)
For detailed curriculum information, please visit the MISM Student Handbook.
Below is one possible schedule for Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (12-Month pathway). Actual schedules will vary depending on pathway, concentrations, and electives.
Class titles in bold are core courses. Heinz College offers a mix of full-semester (14 weeks) and half-semester courses (7 weeks) for core and elective courses.
*Half-semester courses
Compare all four MISM options at a glance
The MISM program is offered in four distinct modalities—16-Month, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (BIDA), BIDA 12-Month, and MISM 12-Month. Compare all four and choose the path to power your goals.
