MS Applied AI and Data Analytics at West Virginia University

Programme overview

This program is designed to provide students with the ability to perform data analytics in order to enhance business decision making and increase organizational value. The Applied AI and Data Analytics degree provides students with a set of tools applicable in every business and industry. For this reason the program is attractive to both recent graduates in entry-level positions and experienced professionals.

Faculty: John Chambers College of Business and Economics | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Overview of Business Data Analytics and Applied AI, Big Data Technologies for Business, Data Management, Business Statistical Methods 1, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business, Requirements Analysis and Design of Machine Learning and AI Based Systems, Decision Sciences and Analytics. Programme/major requirements total 30 credit hours.

Career pathways

For this reason the program is attractive to both recent graduates in entry-level positions and experienced professionals. Applied AI and Data Analytics graduates will understand emerging technology trends in the job market and be well-positioned, by way of their strong technology and analytical and quantitative skills, for career and lifelong success.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Admissions Committee is made up of faculty teaching in the M.S. in Applied AI and Data Analytics Program. The committee members are looking for individuals who have an interest and demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and analytical domains and reviews applications holistically admitting students based on strength of their admissions application and potential to succeed in this program. To apply, applicants must submit: 1) a completed application - https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply/first-time-graduate-applicant 2) application fee 3) up-to-date academic transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate institutions - a minimum of 2.75 is required Students can have an undergraduate degree in any field, but the Admissions Committee looks for undergraduate records in quantitative, analytical, and/or programming coursework. Successful students come from many academic backgrounds. 4) an up-to-date resume showing prior work experience Work or additional experience in the following areas – business intelligence, business analytics, data mining, data warehousing, database management, computer science, programming, web development, web analytics, risk management and related fields – are considered favorably. International Applicants are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. Visit English Language Proficiency Requirements | Graduate Admissions | West Virginia University for specific information. The Admissions Committee reviews applications on a...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee (waivers for WVU and WVU Medicine employees, active military and veterans, AmeriCorps and Peace Corps members); minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher. International graduate applicants also pay the non-refundable $75 fee.

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