The MS in Advanced Data Analytics provides students the foundational academic and practical preparation necessary to meet the growing demand for analytics professionals in business, industry, and government. The concentration in geospatial intelligence provides domain knowledge and experience applying geospatial data analytics to strategic decision making and location intelligence. The concentration is ideally suited for students who wish apply geospatial intelligence techniques in business and government careers.  

Admission requirements

Students seeking a Master of Science with a major in advanced data analytics must satisfy the admission requirements of the Toulouse Graduate School. In addition to the Toulouse Graduate School requirements, applicants must submit the following:

1. minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative or last 60 hours);
2. a resume or curriculum vitae;
3. a written statement of purpose (500-700 words); and
4. 2 letters of recommendation.

Degree requirements

The student earning the MS with a major in advanced data analytics must meet the following requirements:

1. completion of background courses in statistics, analytics or decision science as necessary;
2. completion of at least 30 semester hours of graduate work beyond assigned background courses;
3. a GPA of at least a 3.0 on all core program courses taken at UNT after admission to graduate school;
4. a GPA of at least a 3.0 on all courses taken for graduate credit applied toward the degree plan; and
5. a grade of at least a B in the capstone experience.