When Jaisauna Houser wanted to take her career to the next level, she didn’t have to leave her hometown to do it. Working in corporate strategy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she saw how important data-driven decision-making had become, and she knew she needed advanced skills to stay ahead.
That’s why she chose Penn State World Campus to earn her Master of Data Analytics – Business Analytics Option online.
“My career has become very data-driven, and I knew with the help of this master’s, I could be ahead of the curve,” Houser said.
Flexibility that fits your life
Studying online gave her the flexibility to keep working full-time while earning a respected Penn State degree.
“I was able to complete assignments in my office during breaks and access the resources I needed at the click of a button,” she said. “I would not have been able to obtain this degree traveling back to Penn State for classes.”
Turning knowledge into impact
Her investment paid off. Before graduation, Houser secured a major role in a project at her company doing exactly what she set out to do: turning data into insights that drive business growth.
“Companies will be looking for individuals that can help them provide data-driven insights and, most importantly, make decisions that improve the business,” she said. “Data alone is not impactful. But with the help of someone with my expertise, it can become a powerful tool!”
For Houser, earning her Penn State degree online meant advancing her career while staying close to family.
“It’s been a blessing to do all this while staying very close to home,” she said.
Her advice to you?
“Going back to school prepares you beyond knowledge. You grow significantly as you realize you’re capable of so much more. When you graduate, you’ll be a different person — more evolved and determined to change your life or advance your career.”
Ready to advance your career without leaving home?
Explore the online master’s in data analytics and see how Penn State World Campus can help you achieve your goals.
