Master of Science [M.S] [Analytics] From Louisiana State University

The Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) at Louisiana State University is designed to prepare students to use data-driven methods to contribute to organizational effectiveness and guide decisions.

Students will complete 36 hours of intensive coursework over a twelve month period. The MSA curriculum integrates relevant topics from statistics, operations research, information technology, and communication. The program uses a cohort–based learning model that emphasizes teamwork and presentation skills using state-of-the-art visualization techniques. Specific curricular requirements are listed below:

• A total of at least 36 hours of credit at the graduate level.
• At least 21 hours of the graduate credit must be at the 7000 level or above, excluding thesis hours.
• Six hours of thesis/project work (two three-hour sections of ISDS 7990 taken consecutively in the fall and spring semesters).
• A passing grade on the final examination.