Program Contact: Guido Lang 203-582-6555
The Dual-Degree BS/MS and BA/MS in Applied AI and Business Analytics (4+1) programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful data-driven leaders capable of storing, managing, analyzing and presenting data effectively to stimulate better business decisions. The curriculum takes 5 years and students graduate with both a bachelor’s degree and their Master of Science.
The Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics program explores the practical qualitative and quantitative skills that serve as the foundation for informed decision-making. In-demand skills such as artificial intelligence, data management, text and data mining, visualization and predictive modeling are at the core of the Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics program. Through a partnership with SAS, graduates of the Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics program will be issued a Badge in Business Analytics using SAS.
Dual-Degree BS/Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics or BA/Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics (4+1) Program of Study
Students are admitted to the graduate portion of the program upon completion of their undergraduate program. The Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics requires a total of 33 credits, as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 21 | |
| Statistical Foundations for Applied AI And Business Analytics | ||
| Predictive Business Analytics | ||
| Data Management | ||
| Data Mining for Competitive Advantage | ||
| Python Programming for Data Analysis | ||
| Data Visualization for Managers | ||
| Generative AI Applications in Business | ||
| Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics Electives (choose 4 electives) | 12 | |
| Text Analytics | ||
| Business Data Analytics with R | ||
| Optimization | ||
| Design and Analysis of Business Information Systems | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology | ||
| Applied Business Analytics W Advance Exc | ||
| AI and Analytics in Healthcare | ||
| Business Data Analytics | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
This program is designed for outstanding students who have a quantitative background as well as interest and passion for working with data. Admission requires a cumulative GPA of 3.00. Interested students must apply for admission to the Dual-Degree BS/Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics (4+1) program during the fall of their senior year.
Meeting the minimum standards as listed above does not guarantee admission to the program. Students are not admitted officially into the Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics program until they graduate with their BS and meet all other requirements. Once admitted, students begin full-time study in the Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics.