Bowling Green , Kentucky , United States
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Overview
Today, corporations have come to realize that the collection and storage of large amounts of business operations data has become increasingly easy and inexpensive.
However, having the ability to analyze, make sense of the data, and use it as a predictive tool is what gives a corporation a competitive edge. Data/Business analysts are professionals who have the analytical and technical expertise to make sense of the data. The MS in Analytics at Bowling Green State University is designed to position students for a successful career in analytics.
Positions Filled by MSA Graduates
- Business Process Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Quality Analyst
- Data Reporting Analyst
- Principal Data Scientist
- Product Analyst
- Information Specialist
- Senior Client Insights Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Programming Analyst
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Curriculum Overview
- Descriptive analytics are covered in MSA 5470, 5600, and 6440. Predictive analytics is included in MSA 5020, 5160, 6440, and 6450. The focus of MSA 6010 is on prescriptive analytics.
- Other courses cover areas that are essential to successful analytics implementations and applications including database management (MSA 5400), business intelligence (MSA 5600) and big data analytics (MSA 6500). The focus of these courses is on applications and hands-on experience.
- The curriculum also includes a non-technical soft skills course, MSA 6600 Project Management, which is critical to ensuring that MSA graduates have the necessary management skills to be a successful business leader.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
33 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Applied Mathematics Statistics View 301 other Masters in Statistics 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. 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. Required
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. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated 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. 80
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
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application.
- Scanned copies of official or unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended.
- Minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 grading scale is strongly recommended.
- Official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
- Statement of Purpose evaluating your preparation for graduate study in analytics and describing how the MSA program aligns with your professional objectives.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who have an understanding of your academic and/or professional accomplishments.
- Current resume outlining educational background, leadership activities, community service, work experience, and any awards or honors.
- Payment of application fee ($45 domestic applicants, $75 international applicants).
Tuition Fee
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International
18678 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9339 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
18678 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9339 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
10688 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5344 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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