Overview
As demand for data analysts in the current job market continues to rise, the Master of Science in Data Analytics at Kansas State University was developed by a partnership between the Kansas State University College of Business and six departments across the K-State campus, including computer science, economics, geography, mathematics, statistics and industrial manufacturing systems engineering.
The degree offers two tracks, with a data science track and an applied analytics track, each focusing on different aspects of data analytics. The data science track focuses on techniques, methods and algorithms, while the applied analytics track is more practical in applying methods toward business problems and communication with stakeholders.
Career
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Market research analyst
- Analytics/Management consultant
- Operations analyst
- HR analyst
- Product analyst
- Social media analyst
- Sports analyst
- Healthcare data analyst
- Predictive analyst
- Quantitative analyst
- Data scientist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Topics in Computer Science
- Big Data Analytics
- Information Technology Strategy and Application
- Business Analytics and Data Mining
- Social Media Analytics and Web Mining
- Applied Marketing Analytics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed, International
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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More details
- National Students: Applications are accepted year around
Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data View 59 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3 (required)
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission is denied to applicants holding bachelor's degrees with a significant amount of credit for work that was not supervised by a faculty member of an accredited college or university or evaluated in units that identify the academic content. A limited amount of credit for experience, when awarded as an acceptable part of a bachelor's degree for internships, fieldwork, or the like, is not a cause for denial but must be clearly identified as graded work.Applicants to graduate degree programs pay a non-refundable application fee of:
- $50 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and
- $75 for international applicants
Tuition Fee
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International
12518 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12518 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
6099 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6099 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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