$24,982 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Big Data Analytics
- Big Data Analytics will train researchers with a statistics background to analyze massive, structured or unstructured data to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations and other useful information that can be used to make better decisions.
- The program will provide a strong foundation in the major methodologies associated with Big Data Analytics such as predictive analytics, data mining, text analytics and statistical analysis with an interdisciplinary component that combines the strength of statistics and computer science. It will focus on statistical computing, statistical data mining and their application to business, social, and health problems complemented with ongoing industrial collaborations. The scope of this program is specialized to prepare data scientists and data analysts who will work with very large data sets using both conventional and newly developed statistical methods.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $21492 | $21492 | $21492 | $21492 |
| Health Insurance | $3320 | $3320 | $3320 | $3320 |
| Books and supply | $70 | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| International differential fee | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Total Fees | $24982 | $24982 | $24982 | $24982 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 89 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
- n addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
- A personal statement identifying the area of research interest and a description of the applicant’s academic and professional experiences.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in statistics, data analytics or a related field from a regionally accredited institution or recognized foreign institution.
- The student should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all bachelor’s level work completed.
- A competitive score on the combined quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or a competitive GMAT score taken within the last five years prior to admission to the program.
- A current curriculum vitae.