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THE GLOBAL TECH EXPERIENCE

Data Analytics Track

Whether you're conducting research or drafting up a proposal, knowing how to effectively analyze data is a game changer for a wide variety of careers.

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Boost your resume by tackling real-world projects from global companies.

Earn credits and credentials that will jumpstart your future.

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Course codes for The Global Tech Experience:

MSU Credits

UGS 350: Special Topics in Global Technology IUGS 351: Special Topics in Global Technology II

Summer Program Dates

May 13 to August  15, 2024

The cost of the MSU Global Tech Experience is 6 credits of standard tuition plus a special program fee of $1,800. Upon course start, the total cost of the program is billed to your student account just like any other course. Students pursuing a degree at MSU may be eligible to receive financial aid to pay for these courses.

Fall Program Dates

August 26 to Dec 8, 2024

3 Credits: Intro to Data Analytics

3 Credits: Data Visualization with Tableau

Utilize Excel to compile and review real-world datasets.

Use Tableau to become a data storyteller.

Analyze data from real-world case studies from Netflix, Spotify and more.

Design visualizations in Tableau that showcase data sets in an easily understandable way.

Receive an Excel Specialist certification and badge for your LinkedIn.

Receive a Tableau Specialist certification and badge for your LinkedIn.

Intercultural Competency Skills

Earn Badges Upon Completion

Intercultural Skills Badge
Excel Specialist Badge
Tableau Specialist Badge

Build your emotional intelligence skillset.

Develop listening skills that manage bias.

Receive an Intercultural Skills Badge for LinkedIn.

Brand Project Spotlight

You'll dive headfirst into a compelling Data Analysis project with Intel's Sustainability team:

  • Apply professional data analysis and visualization techniques in a real-world context.
  • Navigate intricate sustainability-related business problems.
  • Craft insightful, data-driven recommendations.

Sports
Analyst

Journalist

Business

Strategist

Social Media
Specialist

Healthcare

Consultant

Financial Analyst

Data skills are formore than juststatistics majors.

Work with professionals
committed 
to your success.

HEAD OF LIVE EXPERIENCE

HEAD OF DATA ANALYTICS

Dr. Robert Alvarez

Dr. Lauren Crider

Data scientist at Intel and NASA and former professor at Santa Clara University, Robert will be your expert guide into the world of data analytics. He’s devoted his professional life to studying and using data to champion holistic changes in a wide array of fields.

Doctor of Mathematics who conducted research at MIT and passionate educator, Lauren currently works as an analyst and product data scientist at a rad startup. She inspires students of all backgrounds to love working with data - even if they don’t love math as much as she does.

You’ll be supported every step of the way.

Teaching Team

Your teaching team is here to support and mentor you through your experience. Attend Drop-In Hours with the team to ask questions and connect with them.

Community

Connect and network with your peers across other universities, ask questions and share some of your projects progress.

HelpHub

Our super-powered chatbot Bodhi has solved 80% of participants' questions in past terms—but get real human help when needed.

Add projects like these to your portfolio.

Check out past projects created by alumni of the Data Analytics Track.

Get real-world experience this summer.

“The Global Tech Experience has been an amazing program. I got my current position because of my time in the Data Analytics Track. Working with Tableau was a really cool way to bring the creative world and data world together.”

Mackenzie R.

B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies
Alumna of the Data Analytics Track

Frequently Asked Questions

The program is offered through Michigan State University.

Contact the MSU Global Tech Experience Team at (517)-300-2237

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The MSU Global Tech Experience is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in developing online experiences that empower universities to prepare students for high-growth careers in the digital economy.