CIP Code: 11.0802

CIP Code: 44.0401

Program of Study for Dual Degrees

Students interested in pursuing this dual degree option must meet the admission requirements of both programs. Use the Program Code links above to access each program’s specific admission requirements.

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

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

Total Required (Minimum 60 Credits)

MS in Applied Data Analytics Required Courses (24 Credits)

• 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)
• MBA 5200 - Applied AI and Quantitative Methods in Business (3)
• MBA 5660 - Web Analytics, Data Privacy and Security (3)
• MBA 5820 - Executive Skills (0)

MPA Required Courses (27 Credits)

• P_A 5000 - Research Methods (3)
• P_A 5060 - Seminar in Public Administration (3)
• P_A 5180 - Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation (3) [CL]
• 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)

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• P_A 5010 - Field-Based Research (3) and an MPA Elective (3)

Elective Courses (9 Credits)

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

Differential Tuition

Students enrolled in this dual degree will pay an additional tuition amount above the regular graduate tuition rate for some or all courses taken. 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.