MA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Applied Analytics

This program offers students a high degree of flexibility in designing a program of study that cuts across disciplinary boundaries. Applicants to the master’s program can pursue one of two approaches - either a self-styled plan or a recognized concentration. Under a self-styled plan, students design a program to address a particular intellectual interest or study a multidisciplinary issue that combines existing courses from any graduate area of the university. A recognized concentration approach involves more structure in the courses taken built around a defined interdisciplinary theme. For either approach, the degree awarded upon completion of the program is a Master of Arts or Master of Science with a major in interdisciplinary studies. The applied analytics concentration in the interdisciplinary studies master's program could include courses from, but not limited to, offerings in the College of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences. Students will formulate a degree plan that reflects their academic and career goals. Courses for credit must be approved by the program coordinator before students register each semester. Both thesis and non-thesis options are available for completion of the degree.