Career shift

​Hey everyone, ​I’m seriously considering a career shift into data analytics and looking for some unfiltered thoughts from people already in the field. ​For some context, my background is entirely outside of tech/analytics (currently working in administration and operations). I am looking at diving straight into a Master’s program in Big Data Analytics. ​Here is my main dilemma and where I'm stressing out: I currently have zero knowledge of any analytics tools, programming languages, or statistical software. I have a year to figure things out as the next intake for the program is September 202