Program of Study for the Dual Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics and Master of Public Administration

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GMAT or GRE exam scores, unless waived.

Additional MS in Applied Data Analytics Requirements: Evidence of knowledge in statistics, economics, and domain specific knowledge for the concentration through course work, work experience or completion of the accelerated prerequisite program before taking graduate course work in those subjects.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam (GMAT or GRE) requirement may be waived for applicants who:

• Have five or more years of full-time, professional work or military experience; OR
• Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher in a degree earned from Appalachian State; OR
• Have completed a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at Appalachian State University with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
• Hold verified membership in Beta Gamma Sigma.

Accelerated Admissions Option: This program offers an accelerated admission option for undergraduate students currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Location: On Campus

Additional Information about Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility

Any standardized exam waiver for a graduate degree program at Appalachian State requires that applicants hold a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in their last earned degree (undergraduate or graduate; some programs have established higher GPA requirements). No exam waiver is automatic but will require review and approval by the Graduate School upon submission of a complete application. An approved waiver request does not guarantee acceptance into the program. A denied waiver request does not mean that a candidate is denied admission to the program, only that a standardized exam score is needed to more fully evaluate the application. Standardized test scores may be required for scholarship consideration.

Course Requirements for the Dual Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics and Master of Public Administration

Total Required (Minimum 60 Hours)

MS in Applied Data Analytics Required Coures (24 Hours)

• CIS 5450 - Project Management and Visualization (3)
• CIS 5630 - Data Management (3)

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• CIS 5685 - Programming for Business Analytics (3)

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• C S 5245 - Data Programming (3)

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• CIS 5845 - Unstructured Data Analytics (3)
• ECO 5720 - Applied Econometrics (3)
• ECO 5740 - Forecasting and Time Series Models (3)
• MBA 5200 - Problem Analysis and Quantitative Methods (3)
• MBA 5660 - Web Analytics, Data Privacy and Security (3)
• MBA 5820 - Executive Skills (0)

MPA Required Courses (27 Hours)

• P A 5000 - Research Methods (3)
• P A 5060 - Seminar in Public Administration (3)
• P A 5180 - Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation (3)
• P A 5260 - Organization Theory and Behavior (3)
• P A 5360 - Public Personnel Administration (3)
• P A 5460 - Budgeting and Fiscal Administration (3)
• P A 5558 - Capstone Research (1)
• P A 5559 - Capstone in Public Administration (2)

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• P A 5900 - Internship in Public Administration (3-6) (6 Hours)

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• P A 5010 - Field-Based Research (3) and an MPA Elective (3 Hours)

Elective Courses (9 hours)

Students are required to work with both program advisors each semester to determine appropriate program of study and course scheduling.

MS in Applied Data Analytics Differential Tuition

Students enrolled in the dual degree will pay an additional tuition amount above the regular tuition assessed for graduate students on those courses that satisfy the requirements of the MS in Applied Data Analytics degree. For more information about differential tuition, please refer to http://studentaccounts.appstate.edu/tuition-and-fees

Other Requirements for the Dual MS in Applied Data Analytics and MPA

• Thesis: Optional (Elective) for Applied Data Analytics
• Proficiency: Not Required for Applied Data Analytics. Public Administration students must demonstrate a proficiency in reading a foreign language or quantitative analysis as a research tool as determined by the program.
• Candidacy: Required for Applied Data Analytics. Not required for Public Administration.
• Comprehensive: Not required for Applied Data Analytics. Public Administration students must successfully complete a capstone experience (PA 5558 plus PA 5559) to fulfill the requirement for a comprehensive examination.
• Product of Learning: Not required.