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MDA Data Analytics at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

Penn State Great Valley offers two graduate programs that cultivate the skills to collect, classify, analyze, and model data: the Master of Data Analytics (MDAAN) and the Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDAAN). Both programs are STEM designated. The Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDAAN) degree is a research-oriented graduate degree program focused on applying predictive and prescriptive analytics to problems across domains. The program will provide students the skills necessary to frame problems in analytical terms amenable to data analysis;

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Courses include Applied Statistics, Foundations of Predictive Analytics, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Visualization.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Master of DATA ANALYTICS (M.D.A.) Admission to the Master of Data Analytics (MDAAN) program will be based on baccalaureate academic records, applicable work experience, and two letters of recommendation from previous professors or supervisors who can attest to the applicant’s academic potential. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as science, engineering, or business may apply. Students from other disciplines will be considered based on prior course work and/or standardized test scores. Applications must include a statement of professional goals, a curriculum vitae or resume, and two letters of recommendation.

Duration: 30 credits

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