The Institute invites interested organizations to submit a proposal to sponsor a practicum team project for the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2016. Since 2007, our students have conducted a wide variety of projects—nearly 90 in all—from virtually every industry sector, as well as state and federal government agencies. Sponsors identify challenging business problems and share data for their team to analyze. The 8-month project is conducted confidentially and without a sponsorship fee. The proposal submission period is open through July 1. Continue reading “Become a Practicum Sponsor”
Month: May 2015
MSA Applications Top 1,000
Applications to the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) degree program increased for the ninth consecutive year—surpassing the 1,000 mark for the first time—for admission to the Class of 2016. That’s quadruple the number of applicants from just 36 months ago when the Institute increased enrollment to 80 students. This year the Institute Continue reading “MSA Applications Top 1,000”
2015 Director’s Prize
Congratulations to Natali Ojeda Meneses and Justin Feerhusen, who share this year’s Director’s Prize as the top graduates in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2015. Ojeda and Feerhusen earned the prize in recognition by their peers of their exemplary performance throughout the 10-month program. Announcing the winners at commencement, the Institute’s director, Dr. Michael Rappa, said “Natali and Justin proved themselves to be consummate team players, consistently garnering high praise from their peers. They represent everything we value in Continue reading “2015 Director’s Prize”
2015 Commencement Exercises
The Institute held its 8th annual commencement exercises today for candidates in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2015. Diplomas were conferred to eighty-six degree candidates on a beautiful sunny morning at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. Presiding over the graduation ceremony was the Institute’s director, Dr. Michael Rappa. He was joined by members of the faculty, staff and five-hundred invited Continue reading “2015 Commencement Exercises”