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Master of Science in Applied Analytics
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M.S. in Applied Analytics
Applied Means…
- Breaking through in the Boardroom
- Uncovering Insights that Drive Action
- Cultivating Skills that Sustain Relevance
Digital transformation and data-driven strategies are the hallmarks of every industry today. Whether one looks at operations, marketing, customer interactions, or staff management, data is front and center in driving innovation, growth and change. With the emergence of digital platforms where customers and employees interact, vast amounts of data are generated and available to companies—yet the application of this data toward building models to enhance efficiency and competitive advantage remains a daunting challenge—creating a near insatiable demand for breakthrough talent in data analytics. That’s why you need to learn differently.
The data analytics revolution in our world requires skilled professionals who excel in both data discovery and boardroom review—dynamic thinkers and communicators who can translate data into insights, and insights into transformative business models that will integrate across the enterprise and beyond. The Master of Science in Applied Analytics at Boston College will help you lead on this new frontier, with cutting edge analytics coursework like Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Visualization plus soft skills like communications, storytelling and stakeholder management. The program prepares students to shape industry today and well into the future.
The M.S. degree can also be completed as a dual degree with Woods College’s M.S. in Applied Economics.
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Curriculum
These courses establish the necessary background for further study in the field. Students who have taken comparable courses in their undergraduate program can waive these courses and take electives instead. We also envision developing assessments that would allow students to waive these courses.
These courses allow students to develop the competencies necessary to be able to conduct analytical work and apply it in the real world. Core courses bring students to the necessary proficiency level and enable them to either further hone their analytic skills or to further focus on the application of the tools in different settings. All students must take the core courses, including the project course.
Applied Analytics Project
All students will benefit from the Applied Analytics Project, where they would obtain end-to-end experience in building an analytical solution to a business or policy problem.
Choose at least three electives:
Students will use electives to customize their learning to fit their objectives. Some electives within the program focus on more advanced topics, both in Mathematics and Analytics, geared toward the students that want to explore the material on a more theoretical level and/or better prepare for further graduate study. Other electives will be designed to help students practice their skills in the context of business areas such as product management or communication. For example, students, especially those who matriculate with a background that allows them to waive Foundational Courses, can also take electives in another graduate program in a domain of their interest such as healthcare, HR, Cyber Security, etc. This would provide them with exposure to an area of interest where they can explore how their skills would be used in the given industry.
Diving Deeper
“The BC MSAA is a world-class program spanning the breadth and depth needed for practitioners and leaders in today’s marketplace—from hands-on skills development to responsible and ethical governance. Boston College’s and the Woods College’s reputation will make this a marquee, sought-after program.”