Walker College of Business

Program Concentrations

1. Health care analytics
2. Marketing analytics
3. Supply chain analytics
4. Sustainability analytics
5. Interdisciplinary analytics
6. Cybersecurity analytics

Graduates of the program will have an integrated knowledge of business and analytics concepts, approaches and tools. Students will utilize established research centers and relationships with companies to capitalize upon opportunities to work with the business community, allowing them to learn firsthand how to apply knowledge gained through the curriculum in a real-world setting. 

• MS in Applied Data Analytics consists of 36 credit hours, 27 core hours and 9 hours of electives. 
• An accelerated prerequisite program will make it possible for the program to be open to all undergraduate majors who want to apply. Students may complete the program in one year by attending full-time, or in two years by attending part-time. 
• Students may choose a concentration in health care analytics, marketing analytics, supply chain analytics, sustainability analytics or cybersecurity analytics. Students wishing to pursue a more general approach to the degree may choose an interdisciplinary track. 
• Students will benefit from a dedicated academic advising and a career services office to assist students with programs of study, and professional, leadership and career development opportunities. 
• Graduates have a blend of business knowledge, analytics skills, and the ability to participate effectively as a business professional. 

Scholarship opportunities are available to assist students with costs associated with the MS in Applied Data Analytics at Appalachian State University, such as tuition, books, software, conference presentations, international travel, etc. Selection criteria include academic standing and financial need.

Assistantships are paid employment. All full-time, on-campus degree-seeking students are eligible for assistantships within their home departments and in other offices on campus. 

Attention International Students:  As part of the Walker College of Business graduate programs' strategic initiative to increase international enrollment, international students who enroll in our program will receive a scholarship of up to $250 in their first semester.  These funds are meant to defray the additional application costs for international students.  Save and submit your receipts for expenses, including the application fee, transcript evaluation fee, IELTS or TOEFL exam fee, and GRE or GMAT fee, and be granted a scholarship for the actual amount spent, up to $250.  This scholarship will be paid in the month after the term start date.