Master of Science in Data Ana ytic: CURRICULUM Momesf > Maste of Science in Data Anais ftps nm binghamton edu/acasemisp (tse binghamton esuscademisforgtamsiist-analycstcuriclum Pim) gramsdataanabics »Currutm Curriculum The curriculum for Binghamton University's Master of Sclence in Data Analytics program combines core courses, practicums with real-world projects and electives from multiple fields of interest. The highly quantitative nature of the 30-eredit curriculum, whic (es about 10 menths to complete, qualifies the program as a STEM degree. Plan of study (On-campus students can complete the program in about 10 months, with classes beginning during the fall semester and ending with the completion of surnmer term | View Binghamton University’s academic calendar here (/acadernics/academic.calendar htm). Students will be assigned a faculty academic advisor, and will be required to meet with their advisor each semester to review progress in courses, field placement and career goals. Fall ‘Students will complete DATA 500 during the first two weeks of the fall semester, while the other three courses will startin Week Three, DATA S00 - Introduction to Data Analytics - The course provides an overall introduction to the field of Data Analytics, Since date analytics invalves concepts in analytic methods, programming tools, data retrieval and management, and applications in various domains, the course will provide concepts in these areas along with assignments that wil allow students to learn how to make data-driven decisions, Ethical issues that shape data science activity (such as security, privacy, governance) in human contexts will also be covered, Credits: 3 Levels: Graduate DATA 501 - Predictiveinferentl Analytics - Data-driven decision-making abilities have become increasingly important to professionals and practitioners. This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of multiple linear regression analysis, model diagnostics, model selection, logistic regression, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and related topics, Levels: Graduate DATA S02- Machine Learning & Data Mining - The challenge in analytics is to distil large amounts of data into usefUl information that has relevance for managerial decisions. Machine learning and data mining techniques provide solutions to this big data challenge, To illustrate, some recent applications of machine learning fraudulent credit card transactions, and (i) prediction of diseases in the medical diagnosis field, Students will earn how to apply these methods to solve real world problems. credits: 3 Levels: Graduase and data mining include () models to predict consumer preferences, li models to det DATA 504- Database & Lrg Data Repostries - The focus of this course is on understanding information systems and infrastructure used in Data Analytics, The course will provide an introduction to elements of database design and database query languages. Students will also gain technical understanding of and hands-on experience with the information technology infrastructure required for data analytics. The frst part of the course focuses on traditional é models), relational database design techniques, database query languages. Students will be exposed to the basics in query processing, bases and structured data. It covers association between data elements and data models (including entity-relationship and relational transaction management, and concurrency control. The second part of the course covers non-felational databases and big data infrastructure. Students compare and contrast as well 3s have hands-on experience with various non-relational databases including document, graph, and column databases. Students will also be exposed to Hadoop environment and basic services available in this environment, distributed fle systems, storage, and processing. Levels: GraduateWinter DATA S804 - Communicating & Visualizing Data - ‘This course covers personal presentation skills as well as how to present and communicate with data, Spring DATA 503: Applied Optimization and Decision Analytics - Analytical models are key to understanding data, gaining insights into systems, generating predictions, and making decisions. Three major parts of analytical madeling are descriptive analytics (describe what happened), predictive analytics (predict what will happen) and prescriptive analytics (prescribe what should happen). In this course, we will discuss some modeling techniques for predictive and prescriptive analytics. This course introduces the students to the art of mathematical modeling of business and social systems for making practical data-driven decisions. The methods covered include deterministic and stochastic optimization techniques, and simulation ‘modeling techniques to discover and analyze the risk and uncertainty. ‘DATA 510: Analytics Practicum - ‘This course teaches data analytics within a problem-solving framework. In doing so, students are provided a unique opportunity to apply the analytical tools and concepts taught in the program in a practical manner, Students will work on lve projects from various organizations. Each project will have three to five students assembled as a team. Each project involves a single “client” organization, which may be a profit, non-profit or governmental organization. Each client provides its assigned study team with a project of current interest and an executive dedicated to working with the team. A faculty advisor Is assigned to each team. Several faculty advisors might participate, depending on the expertise needed. Students schedule their own time, dovetaling with client schedules and that oftheir faculty advisor. Students (in consultation with the client and faculy adviso:) will be responsible for project scope, understanding the issues and analytic needs, identiying appropriate analytical methods, analyzing the data, drawing conclusions, making recommendations for decision-making, writing a report and presenting conclusions/recommendations to the cients and to the advisor/instructor. Elective - See more info on electives below. Elective - See more info on electives below. Summer Term I DATA S11: Analytics Practicum IL - ‘This course teaches data analytics within a problem-solving framework, n doing so, students are provided a unique opportunity to apply ‘he analytical tools and concepts taught in the program in a practical manner. Students will work on live projects from various organizations. Each project will have three to five students assembled as a team. Each project involves a single “client” organization, which may be a profit, non-profit or governmental organization. Each client provides its assigned study team with a project of current interest and an executive dedicated to working with the team. A faculty advisor is assigned to each team. Several faculty advisors might participate, depending on the expertise needed. Students schedule their own time, dovetaling with client schedules and that oftheir faculty advisor.fe client and faculty advisor) will be responsible for project scope, understanding the issues and analytic Students (in consultation with t needs, identifying appropriate analytical methods, analyzing the data, drawing conclusions, making recommendations for decision-making, “writing a report and presenting conclusions/recommendations to the clients and to the advisor/instructor. Coursework ‘The program involves six core courses, two practicums and electives, Core courses ‘The core courses ensure students have a confident grasp on the most relevant and important topics and concepts in data analytics, including regression, machine learning and data mining, modeling, databases and large data repositories. Practicums ‘The two practicums involve team-based data analytics projects in collaboration with real-world organizations, This ensures that students understand the material through the framework of problem-solving, allowing them to put their knowledge and skils to the test through hands- on projects. Learn more about orojects at ths link (/academics/programs/data-analvtics/prajects/index him). Electives Electives are rooted in today’s most pressing data analysis topics. Our students help drive the direction of the curriculum. As the program progresses, students work together to decide which electives will be taught, choosing from a number of options. Part-time students ‘The MS Data Analytics program offers a course sequence for parttime students that can be completed in two years. This allows flexibility to students who want to continue working fulltime jabs while pursuing thelr degree. Because the program is held in-person on the Binghamton campus, part-time students are required to attend in-person. Please note that most MS Data Analytics courses take place during the daytime, so students will need to have permission from their employer to allow time-off for courses and course-related activities such as group meetings. Part-time course sequence Yeart 1 Fall: DATA S00, DATA S01 = Winter: DATA 580A 1 Spring: DATA 503, Elective 1 Year2 1 Fall: DATA 502, DATA $04 Spring: Practicum 1, Elective 2 = Summer: Practicum 2 To learn more about our parttime option, email msda@binghamton.edu (mailtormsda@bingharnton.edu).