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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1448_633cac-4f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1448_633cac-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1448_633cac-4f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1448_633cac-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1448_633cac-4f\">Masters in Data Analytics (Big Data Systems)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa87939bd8a7a061c8992b23ea711e44 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1448_8117ea-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1448_8117ea-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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This program emphasizes a deep understanding of data infrastructure, distributed systems, database management, and cloud computing to prepare students for the demands of big data environments. With a foundation in computer science, software engineering, and machine learning, the curriculum balances theory with practical applications tailored for large-scale data handling and processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students in the Big Data Systems program will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects in partnership with local companies and specialized research groups, such as the Insights Lab, Do iT Lab, and the Smart Systems Research Group. These collaborations provide students with valuable experience in big data projects, enhancing job prospects and networking opportunities within the industry. 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href=\"https:\/\/coursecompanion.gv.psu.edu\/?page_id=3547\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3547\">Design &amp; Implementation of Analytic Systems<\/a> (3 credit capstone)<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1448_dc00fc-a6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Electives<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1448_c3b819-7f, 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