Dr. Ed Hassler has been named director for the MS in Applied Data Analytics program in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University.
Hassler, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems, joined App State’s faculty in 2016.
He brings to his new role leadership experience as the chief data officer for the university’s Center for Analytic Research and Education and previous service as a master instructor for the U.S. Air Force. Hassler’s background spans academia, military service, and industry.
“Dr. Hassler will be an integral part of the Advanced Studies in Business team, overseeing curriculum development, faculty coordination, student support, and strategic planning for the program,” said Dr. Jason Xiong, associate dean for advanced studies in business.
Hassler’s research interests include data analytics, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. He holds master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Alabama, an MBA from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree from DeVry University.
Hassler can be reached by email, hassleree@appstate.edu.
About App State's Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics Program
Organizations increasingly rely upon structured and unstructured large-scale data for operational and strategic decision-making. App State's Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics degree provides students with not only the technical skills to work with data but also to apply these skills within the business context. The program develops business professionals who understand and use data analytics concepts, techniques, and tools to promote effective organizational problem-solving. Learn more at business.appstate.edu/analytics.
About the Walker College of Business
The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University delivers transformational educational experiences that prepare and inspire students to be ethical, innovative, and engaged business leaders who positively impact our community locally and globally. The college emphasizes international experiences, sustainable business practices, entrepreneurial programs, and real-world applications with industry. Enrolling 4,219 undergraduates in 11 majors, as well as 271 graduate students in three master's programs, the Walker College's full-time undergraduate enrollment is the highest in the UNC System. Appalachian is consistently named one of "The Best Business Schools" by The Princeton Review and is accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier global accrediting body for schools of business. Learn more at https://business.appstate.edu.
Ed Hassler
Ed Hassler