North Carolina State University, Master of Science in Analytics

The Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) is a novel, integrated curriculum spanning three semesters over 10 months. Classes were developed specifically for the degree and are taught exclusively to students in the program. Students complete the entire curriculum as a cohort group working in teams. The curriculum has a proven track record in producing superior student outcomes.Its program content and structure is innovative, practical and relevant. The MSA is a single integrated course of study taught exclusively to the students and is designed to produce a well-rounded analytics professional. The curriculum is a carefully calibrated and continually updated mix of applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, and business disciplines. The MSA is a cohort-based learning experience structured around teamwork, with personalized coaching to improve team performance.MSA students also learn by tackling genuine analytics problems with data provided by industry and government sponsors, and using leading tools such as SAS. It has a practical orientation and it does not dwell on theory and is not intended to be a prelude to doctoral study. The MSA is officially designated as a STEM degree.The Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) prepares students for the challenging task of deriving insights from vast quantities of structured and unstructured data. At the core of the MSA curriculum is the Practicum: a team-based learning experience that gives students the opportunity to conduct real-world analytics projects using data from sponsoring organizations.Graduates of MSA are employed in positions as analysts, data scientists, consultants, as well as managerial and executive level positions. Employers range from new ventures to multinationals, across all sectors of the economy.