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** This concentration is effective for Fall 2023 and will be included in the 2023-2024 graduate bulletin** 

2023-2024 Graduate Bulletin
Appalachian State University

Applied Data Analytics - Cybersecurity Concentration, MS

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Program Code: MS_304G
CIP Code: 11.0802


Program of Study for the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics

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Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete
application to the Graduate School; official general GMAT or GRE exam scores; evidence of knowledge in
statistics, financial accounting, economics, corporate finance, marketing, and organizational behavior
through course work, work experience or completion of the accelerated prerequisite program before
taking graduate course work in those subjects.


To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School.
Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.


Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam (GMAT or GRE) requirement may be waived
for applicants who:

  • Have five or more years of full-time, professional work or military experience; OR
  • Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.6 or higher; OR
  • Hold verified membership in Beta Gamma Sigma.

The GMAT waiver is only available to candidates who have not taken the GMAT within the past five years.
Location: On Campus and Online. Online cohorts follow a part-time extended format.


Additional Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility Information

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Standardized exam (GRE, GMAT, MAT) waiver eligibility for graduate degree programs at Appalachian
State varies by program, but requires that applicants hold a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of
3.0 or higher in their last earned bachelor’s degree or 3.3 or higher in an earned graduate degree. No
exam waiver is automatic but will require review and approval by the program and by the Graduate School
upon submission of a complete application. An approved waiver request does not guarantee acceptance
into the program. A denied waiver request does not mean that a candidate is denied admission to the
program, only that a standardized exam score is needed to more fully evaluate the application. More
complete information about standardized exam waivers can be found in the Admissions Requirements
section of this Bulletin.


Accelerated Master’s Program

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This program offers an Accelerated Master’s option for undergraduate students currently enrolled at
Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics

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Total Required (Minimum 36 Hours)
Required Coursework (27 Hours), Core Courses (24 hours)

  • CIS 5450 - Project Management and Visualization (3)
  • CIS 5630 - Data Management (3)
  • CIS 5845 - Unstructured Data Analytics (3)
  • CIS 5685 - Programming for Business Analytics (3)

OR

  • CS 5245 - Data Programming (3)

Take any two of the following three courses:

  • ECO 5720- Applied Econometrics (3) (DL)
  • ECO 5740 - Forecasting and Time Series Models (3) (DL)
  • PSY 5050 - Advanced Quantiatiive Methods (3)
  • MBA 5200 - Problem Analysis and Quantitative Methods (3)

OR

  • PSY5030 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology (3)
  • MBA5660- Web Analytics, Data Privacy and Security (3)
  • MBA 5820- Executive Skills (0)

Thesis or Non-Thesis Option (3)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

  • MBA  5999- Thesis (1-6) (3 hours)
  • CIS 5860 - Applied Analytics Project (1-6) (3 hours)

 

Concentration Requirements (9 Hours)

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Choose 9 hours from the list below; one other elective may be chosen with approval of the program
director.

  • CIS 5620 – IS Strategy, Policy, and Governance (3)
  • CIS 5760 – Global Blockchain for Business (3)
  • FIN 5850 – FinTech / InsureTech (3)
  • MBA 5260 - Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Systems (3)

Other Requirements for the MS in Applied Data Analytics

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  • Thesis: Optional
  • Proficiency: Not required
  • Candidacy: Required
  • Comprehensive: Not required
  • Product of Learning: Not required

Note on Candidacy

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Students must demonstrate knowledge and exposure to international business and culture before
completion of the degree program, through approved activities such as short term study abroad,
completion of a course with an international theme, international internship, practicum with an
international theme, or other activities as approved by the program director.