2020-2021 Bulletin
2020-2021 Bulletin > The School of Business > Graduate programs > Applied Data Science for Business (M.S.)
The School of Business offers seven programs leading to master’s degrees. The School also participates in the System Science Doctoral Program.
The online Master of Science in Applied Data Science for Business (MSADSB) focuses on the needs of business leaders to understand digital transformation and the importance of data science across functional areas. In addition to the core curriculum, students must complete at least 1 approved certificate plus additional credits from any of the other approved certificates or electives to complete a minimum of 45 credits. The core curriculum imparts the business fundamentals of accounting and strategy; the critical business implications of digital transformation and the organizational change that it will necessitate; the regulatory, ethical, and cybersecurity imperatives governing digital transformation; and an introduction to technical skills.
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ISQA 521 Data Visualization is required in core if no data visualization course in chosen certificate.
Actg 511 could substitute for GSCM 512.
Mgmt 511 could substitute for GSCM 520.
If ISQA 521 Data Visualization is not taken in the core, then a minimum of 23 credits must be taken from at least 1 approved certificate, with the balance of credits taken from any of the other certificates or elective courses approved by the Academic Director.
If ISQA 521 Data Visualization is taken in the core, then a minimum of 21 credits must be taken from at least 1 approved certificate, with the balance of credits taken from any of the other certificates or elective courses approved by the Academic Director.
The following graduate certificates approved for the Master's program are:
Total Credit Hours: 45