Early-Career Accelerated track
Support your career goals with foundational skills, focused electives and applied projects.
Who this track is for
The Early-Career Accelerated track is designed for recent graduates who want a focused experience that will augment their credentials with a master’s degree in a high-demand field. Students typically aim to:
- Develop expertise in a specific area through one specialization
- Gain applied experience rapidly through a required Practicum
- Enter the workforce with targeted skills ready for immediate impact
Structure and requirements
This 40-credit track balances core learning with elective coursework in one of four in-demand specializations. Key elements include:
Core courses
Four foundational courses in information management
Specializations
Option to select one specialization; additional specializations possible with added credits
Applied experiences
A required Practicum internship, faculty-directed research project or sponsored project that demonstrates applied skills and readiness for professional roles
Typical pathway through the program
Coursework is sequenced with core courses first, followed by specialization and applied experiences, culminating in the Practicum. The track offers flexible full- and part-time options to support your preferred pace and can be completed in as little as one year of full-time study.
Career direction and outcomes
Graduates of the Early-Career Accelerated track are prepared for early- to mid-level roles requiring focused expertise, including:
- AI/machine learning researcher
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
- Information architect
- Management consultant
- Product manager
- Project manager
- Solutions engineer
Specializations
Students may complete one specialization: Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Data Science or Program/Product Management & Consulting or combine elective classes across specialization areas based on interests and goals.
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