Applied Data Analytics - Supply Chain Analytics Concentration, MS

Program Code: MS_304B
CIP Code: 11.0802

Program of Study for the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics

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; 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 completed a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at Appalachian State University with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
Have a cumulative undergraduate degree of 3.5 or higher; OR
Hold verified membership in Beta Gamma Sigma.

Location: On Campus

Additional Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility Information

Standardized exam (GRE, GMAT, MAT) waiver eligibility for graduate degree programs at Appalachian State varies by program. No exam waiver is automatic and 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. More complete information about standardized exam waivers can be found in the Admissions Requirements section of this Bulletin .

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s option for undergraduate students currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics

Total Required (Minimum 36 Hours)

Required Courses (27 Hours)

Core Courses (24 Hours)

Thesis or Non-Thesis Option (3 Hours)

MBA 5999 - Thesis (1-6) (3 Hours)
CIS 5860 - Applied Analytics Project (1-6) (3 Hours)

Concentration Requirements (9 Hours)

MBA 5220 - Operations and Supply Chain Management (3)

Choose Two from the List Below (6 Hours)

Other electives may be chosen with approval of the program director.

MBA 5020 - International Experience (3) (Focus of experience - Supply Chain/Analytics)
MBA 5250 - Strategic Sourcing and Logistics Management (3)
MBA 5680 - Six Sigma, Lean and Quality Management (3)
MBA 5870 - Analytical Models for Supply Chain Management (3) [DL]

Other Requirements for the MS in Applied Data Analytics

Thesis: Optional
Proficiency: Not required
Candidacy: Required
- Students must demonstrate knowledge and ability in technology, statistical methods, business case analysis and professional presentation skills through a program level final project reviewed presentation.
Comprehensive: Not required
Product of Learning: Not required