Master's in Applied Intelligence
Career Outlook

12 Nov 12-1pm ET
Applied Intelligence—Virtual Sample Class  

The continuous advancement of technology has created a ripe opportunity for the field of applied intelligence. As functions such as business intelligence, predictive modeling, and data mining become more and more critical for organizations, employers are seeking professionals with a mastery of data skills—those who are able to not only interpret data, but also apply it in meaningful ways.

And this trend is far from fleeting. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for information security analysts is projected to grow 18 percent from 2014–2024, while employment for operations research analysts is projected to grow 30 percent over the same period—much faster than the average growth rate for all occupations.

The Master’s in Applied Intelligence arms you with the increasingly sought-after skills and expertise you need to think strategically, derive meaningful insights from data, and inform organizational policies and action plans.

What comes after a master's degree? Explore Careers in Applied Intelligence.

Median advertised salary for information security analysts $ 109,400 Where do people in this field work? Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 % Public administration 1 5 % Manufacturing 1 3 % Finance and insurance 1 3 % Information 9 % 1 8 % Projected job growth for information security analysts, 2014–2024 30 % Projected job growth for operations research analysts, 2014–2024 Intelligence Analyst Intelligence Specialist Strategic Intelligence Director Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead Information Security Analyst Competitive Intelligence Manager Top titles within the intelligence analyst occupation:

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Lightcast