Overview
The science of analyzing data to make actionable data-driven business decisions and gain competitive advantage has received widespread attention among business and government enterprises in the last few years. Variously referred to as Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or Data Science, this is an emerging field that uniquely combines mathematical and statistical modeling, data visualization and information systems. The primary driving force behind the significant increase in the use of data analytics has been the extensive digitization of intra- and inter-organizational processes that generate massive amounts of data. This discipline has experienced an explosive growth during the past few years.
Learning Outcomes
In a survey by KPMG, 99% of surveyed executives indicated that the skills for managing and analyzing big data sets to derive actionable insights is important for developing sound business strategy. This requires employees with advanced knowledge of data management technologies to manage big data sets and apply appropriate analytical techniques to analyze these data sets. The proposed program will provide students with integrated knowledge of information technology and data analysis methods to effectively manage and analyze data to support data-driven decision-making.
The curriculum of the M.S. major in Data Analytics and Information Systems at Texas State University will provide students with the technical skills required for the DSA jobs. This includes both information systems and data analytics skills such as data management, structured query language, R and Python programming, descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics, machine learning, statistical computing, big data analysis, and data visualization.
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Courses included:
- Information Technology in the Digital Economy.
- Database Management Systems.
- Business Telecommunications.
- Computing for Data Analytics.
Agile Project Management For Business Professionals
- Information Security Policies and Compliance
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Informatics & Information Sciences Business Information Systems Data Science & Big Data View 440 other Masters in Informatics & Information Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
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General requirements
- completed online application
- $55 nonrefundable application fee or
- $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
- a competitive GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
- official GMAT or GRE (general test only) with a competitive score
- responses to specific essay questions and a personal statement
- resume/CV detailing work experience, extracurricular and community activities, and honors and achievements
- three letters of recommendation
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Funding
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