J. Mack Robinson College of Business
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Georgia residents: $39,000
Non-Georgia residents: $45,000
Nonrefundable seat deposit: $250
Tuition is subject to change. Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics students may be required to complete prerequisite courses for an additional fee.
Where can I take classes?
Buckhead Center (200 Tower Place)
Application Deadlines View Admissions Requirements
The Robinson College of Business reviews applications on a rolling basis. The deadlines below are intended to serve as benchmarks. Due to our rolling admissions process, we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Applicants can expect to receive a decision within six weeks of the Office of Graduate Admissions receiving all required materials.
Students can enter the program in the fall.
Lindsay Fortner, program recruiter
lfortner@gsu.edu
404-413-7148
Attend virtual office hours with one of our recruiters to get your questions answered.
Robinson’s M.S. in Data Science and Analytics will empower you with the ability to make sense of huge amounts of unstructured data, draw actionable insights, and solve organizations’ problems. The program is nationally ranked. The program is STEM-designated, meaning you’ll graduate with not only business acumen but also skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. The coursework is rigorous, but don’t be intimidated; we offer three- to four-week math and programming foundation classes for students who need to get up-to-speed.
You will become comfortable with machine learning, deep learning, Python, and big data, and have the option to attend boot camps covering topics like SAS, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure. Robinson houses social media intelligence and legal analytics labs, as well as its own big data infrastructure cluster, where students complete hands-on assignments. Speaking of immersive learning, students access our partner companies’ proprietary data in order to solve complex, real-world issues as part of projects we call Insight Sprints. Our students accumulate relevant, impressive experience before they even graduate.
This concentration features a multi-disciplinary curriculum that draws on insights from computer science, statistics, and business management. You will learn the statistical and computational methods for collecting, storing, and processing data; identifying patterns in large data sets; predicting and interpreting the findings; and making data-driven decisions.
Earn a Dual Degree
If you are pursuing the Data Science in Business concentration, you also can pursue a dual degree by completing just one more semester of coursework. Developing additional skills will make you especially attractive to employers, and enable you to tap into more than one job market. Areas of study include actuarial science, marketing, quantitative risk analysis, law, and business administration (MBA).
EXPLORE YOUR DUAL DEGREE OPTIONS
Legal analytics is a rapidly growing field. This concentration will prepare to use text mining, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to detect patterns, predict outcomes, and derive insights related to regulation, compliance, litigation, and transactional law.
Application Requirements
Learn more about the application process and what you will need to apply.
The M.S. in Data Science and Analytics program comprises three semesters in a lock-step, cohort format. However, working professionals can complete the program on a part-time basis, extend the length of the program and take courses in the summer. Full-time students also have the option of completing the program in 12 months by taking their electives in the summer.
Besides the eight required and three elective courses, students will participate in boot camps covering topics such as linear algebra, R programming, data visualization, Tableau, advanced R, big data programming and SAS.
Students will also complete Insight Sprints throughout the program.
These students will take all required courses for the M.S. in Data Science and Analytics program as well as the elective course MSA 8200 – Predictive Analytics.
Students who pursue the Citizen Data Scientist Pathway within the Data Science and Business Concentration will substitute:
These students will take all required courses for the M.S. in Data Science and Analytics program as well as the elective course MSA 8350 – Legal Analytics.
Below is the course sequence for Full- and Part-Time Students. Visit the catalog for more information on required courses and available electives.
Pre-requisite Requirements
Academic knowledge of Calculus I, II and III (Multivariate), Linear Algebra and Basic Programming are required. Applicants who need a math/programming refresher or lack a demonstrated knowledge of advanced calculus, linear algebra and basic programming knowledge may be required to take the courses below in the summer prior to starting the program. If required, applicants will be notified in their admission decision letter.
Visit the catalog for information on available electives.
Visit the catalog for information on available electives.
Georgia residents: $39,000
Non-Georgia residents: $45,000
Nonrefundable seat deposit: $250
Tuition is subject to change.
Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics students may be required to complete prerequisite courses for an additional fee. Students will be informed if this is the case by the admissions committee.
Contact Graduate Student Financial Services
We are here to help you understand the cost of your program, the payment schedule and financing opportunities.
rcbfinancialaid@gsu.edu
404-413-7086
Robinson Scholarships
Robinson offers several scholarships through the Office of the Dean as well as the individual academic departments.
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Georgia State offers a robust searchable database containing scholarships offered through the university as well as external websites.
Graduate research assistantships are available to offset program costs.
You will be paired with a Graduate Student Experience professional who stays on top of the extracurricular programming that will enhance your academic journey and propel your career. Activities include boot camps on topics that are relevant to your field, professional workshops, networking events, recruiting fairs, and meet-and-greets intended to create camaraderie with your peers.
The mission of the M.S. in Data Science and Analytics program is to educate students on how to acquire, organize, and model data sets in order to formulate the questions that guide decision-making in corporate and non-corporate settings.
Grace Bendinger is senior manager of clinical services and operations at Emory Healthcare. In her field, creativity and innovation have become just as important as science and technology.
Through the Innovation Studio, Bendinger built the prototype for an app that connects the components of the healthcare system. Currently, those components are fragmented and complex: making an appointment, negotiating with insurance, filling a prescription. Bendinger’s app removes those silos. The platform also helps users navigate a new diagnosis with a checklist of prioritized steps.
Bendinger is more tech savvy than the average nurse but felt apprehensive about developing an app. The class is designed to snowball concepts week by week, and makes it possible for people of all backgrounds to achieve technical competence.
Our 2020 graduates reported a 82.4% average salary increase, enabling them to pay back their investment in graduate school within 1.6 years. More than 99 percent of them either secured employment or pursued further education within 3 months of graduation.
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Lindsay Fortner, program recruiter
404-413-7148
lfortner@gsu.edu
35 Broad St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
