As the importance of data continues to rise, the need for professionals who can structure and interpret it will be important. You can utilize your experience and develop expertise with a Doctor of Computer Science degree in Big Data Analytics from Colorado Technical University. In this program, you can study tools, like XML and Hadoop, and techniques, like AI and data visualization, to analyze huge amounts of distributed, unstructured data in order to produce meaningful insights.

Program Overview

Effective February 2019, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Denver South campus.

The Doctor of Computer Science with a concentration in Big Data Analytics (DCS-BDA) program includes a combination of core and elective courses, as well as doctoral symposium and research-related courses. The research element will culminate in a dissertation.

The DCS-BDA program is designed to aid leaders, data analysts, and data scientists in the development and use of tools and techniques to analyze large amounts of distributed, unstructured data in order to produce meaningful insight and automation for their respective organizations.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.