Data Analytics Engineering, MS at George Mason University

Programme overview

The MS in Data Analytics Engineering is a multidisciplinary degree program in the College of Engineering and Computing, and is designed to provide students with an understanding of the technologies and methodologies necessary for data-driven decision-making. Students study topics such as data mining, information technology, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, optimization, risk analysis, and data visualization. It is aimed at students who wish to become data scientists and analysts in finance, marketing, operations, business/government intelligence and other information intensive groups generating and consuming large amounts of data.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 30 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Foundations of Data Processing; Principles of Data Management and Mining 1; Data Analytics Project; Introduction to Analytics and Modeling; Applied Statistics and Visualization for Analytics 2; Introduction to IT Problem Solving Using Computer Programming.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited program with an earned GPA of 3.00 or better in their 60 highest-level credits. Applicants are expected to have completed a degree in engineering, business, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or information technology, with demonstrated foundational competence in calculus, statistics, and computer programming. Applicants without that formal academic preparation but with clear evidence of strong and extensive work experience in data or analytics, may also be considered on a case by case basis. DAEN 500 Data Analytics Fundamentals may be required for domestic students without a basic foundation in Data Analytics. There may be additional admission requirements based on a chosen concentration. Application Requirements and Deadlines are available from https://cec.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/a

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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