MS, Learning Analytics
at University of Pennsylvania

Learning Analytics uses educational data and modern algorithms to develop learning technologies that enhance student outcomes, support teachers and school leaders, and help identify and address gaps. Successful use of learning analytics depends on understanding both algorithms and learning, including the social context that surrounds learning and the use of learning analytics.This program can be completed within 16 months by following the recommended schedule (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall), or students can enroll part-time and complete the program within two years. The program consists of coursework and a capstone project where students will develop projects with real-world relevance and of a quality that can be submitted as a demo or short papers to international conferences. The program is fully online (no in-person component) and will have a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous activities, with multiple sections/time slots for synchronous activities to accommodate students around the world.