CIP Code: 26.0908

CIP Code: 11.0802

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 Kinesiology and Applied Data Analytics

Total Required (Minimum 54 Credits)

MS in Kinesiology Required Courses (18 Credits)

• KIN 5000 - Introduction to Research Principles and Design (3)
• KIN 5592 - Data Analysis in Kinesiology (3)

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• KIN 5593 - Biomechanical Laboratory Assessment (3)

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• KIN 5590 - Physiological Assessment in Clinical Populations (3)

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• KIN 5624 - Physiology of Exercise (3)
• KIN 5652 - Practical Concepts of Strength and Conditioning (3)
• KIN 5710 - Biomechanics (3)

MS in Applied Data Analytics Required Courses (18 Credits)

• CIS 5450 - Project Management and Visualization (3)
• CIS 5685 - Programming for Business Analytics (3)
• CIS 5860 - Applied Analytics Project (1-6) (3)
• MBA 5660 - Web Analytics, Data Privacy and Security (3)
• MBA 5820 - Executive Skills (0)

• Take any two of the following three courses (6 Credits):

• ECO 5720 - Applied Econometrics (3) [DL]
• ECO 5740 - Forecasting and Time Series Models (3) [DL]
• PSY 5050 - Advanced Quantitative Methods (3)

Shared Required Courses (15 Credits)

• CIS 5630 - Data Management (3)
• CIS 5845 - Unstructured Data Analytics (3)
• KIN 5999 - Thesis (2-6) (6)
• MBA 5200 - Applied AI and Quantitative Methods in Business (3)

Shared Elective Courses (3 Credits)

Other electives may be considered as substitutions in consultation with the MS in Exercise Science and MS in Applied Data Analytics directors.

• A_T 5830 - Risk Reduction Strategies in Sport & Activity (3)
• HCM 5210 - Foundations of the U.S. Health Care System (3)
• HCM 5700 - Health Care Informatics (3)
• HCM 5720 - Data Analytics in Health Care (3)
• KIN 5600 - Analysis of Sports Performance (3)
• KIN 5651 - Theoretical Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3)
• MBA 5020 - International Experience (3) (Focus of experience - Analytics)

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• [whichever not taken to meet required course]

• KIN 5593 - Biomechanical Laboratory Assessment (3)

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• KIN 5590 - Physiological Assessment in Clinical Populations (3)

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 Kinesiology and Applied Data Analytics

Thesis: Required
Proficiency: Not Required
Candidacy: Required
Comprehensive: Required for MS in Kinesiology. Not required for the MS in Applied Data Analytics.
Product of Learning: Not required