While the MS in advanced data analytics provides students with the academic and practical preparation necessary to meet a growing analytics need in industry, the management concentration is designed for those who want to receive data analytics knowledge, but have a more managerial role. This degree has two options: hybrid or completely online as an accelerated online program.
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:
- minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative or last 60 hours);
- a resume or curriculum vitae;
- a written statement of purpose (500-700 words); and
- 2 letters of recommendation.
Degree requirements
The student earning the MS with a major in advanced data analytics must meet the following requirements:
- completion of background courses in statistics, analytics or decision science as necessary;
- completion of at least 30 semester hours of graduate work beyond assigned background courses;
- a GPA of at least a 3.0 on all core program courses taken at UNT after admission to graduate school;
- a GPA of at least a 3.0 on all courses taken for graduate credit applied toward the degree plan; and
- a grade of at least a B in the capstone experience.
