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Analytics Symposium – February 2nd

Posted on January 23, 2017June 17, 2018 by admin

Registration is now open for the Digital Analytics Association (DAA) Raleigh Symposium, which will be hosted at the Institute for Advanced Analytics on February 2nd from 12:30–6:00pm. The symposium program includes Casey Carey (Director, Google Analytics Marketing at Google), Adam Greco (Senior Partner at Analytics Demystified), Brooks Bell (Founder and CEO at Brooks Bell), Sig Mejdal (Director of Decision Sciences at Houston Astros), Amy Sample (Sr. Director, Digital Analytics at Public Broadcasting Service), and Charlotte Whitmore (Founder at AnalyticsPros). The registration fee is $75 for DAA members and $125 for non-members.

Apply Now for the Class of 2018

Posted on January 17, 2017June 17, 2018 by admin

The Institute welcomes applicants for the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2018, our 11th student cohort, which will begin studies in June. The MSA is the nation’s longest running full-fledged master’s degree program in data science with an unparalleled track record for producing highly sought-after graduates. Applications are now being reviewed and the process will continue on a rolling basis, so apply early. Continue reading “Apply Now for the Class of 2018” →

New Wing Opens

Posted on January 2, 2017June 17, 2018 by admin

Along with the New Year comes the addition of a new wing to the Institute’s facilities in the Alliance Building. The opening of the 3,000 square foot expansion to the 2nd floor gives the Institute a new main entrance to welcome visitors. The added space allows for several offices and team rooms, Continue reading “New Wing Opens” →

Celebrate the Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2016April 16, 2019 by admin

Students in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2017 celebrated the holidays with a mixture of good fun and community service. Students worked to bring together a wonderful collection of toys and other gifts for infants and children at WakeMed Hospital. A big THANK YOU! to all of our students and the Institute’s community of family and friends who participated in the charitable drive. Continue reading “Celebrate the Holidays!” →

International Applicants

Posted on December 8, 2016April 16, 2019 by admin

The Institute welcomes applicants from around the world to apply for admission to the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA). Applications from non-U.S. citizens residing outside the U.S. should be submitted as early as possible to ensure sufficient review time for admission and visa clearance prior to the program start date in June. Continue reading “International Applicants” →

Recruitment Season Opens

Posted on December 1, 2016April 16, 2019 by admin

If you’re an employer looking to hire a talented analytics professional in the next 120 days, please let the Institute connect you with one of our 119 candidates in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2017. The Class Resume Book is now available and free to prospective employers. Please contact us to receive your copy. Continue reading “Recruitment Season Opens” →

The MSA Program is ‘In-Tents’

Posted on November 30, 2016November 30, 2016 by admin

From Data Column, the MSA Student Blog, David Jordan writes: “As the title suggests, the MSA program is intense. There are projects, homeworks, and real-world practicum projects. Every aspect of the program is focused on “developing the world’s best data professionals,” as Dr. Rappa likes to say. However, this article isn’t about the program being intense, but rather it is about taking a break from the intensity, embarking on a journey, and ending up in tents.” Read more

Students Organize Food Drive

Posted on November 23, 2016April 16, 2019 by admin

This year’s Thanksgiving food drive organized by the MSA Class of 2017 contributed generously to our neighbors at the Centennial Middle School. Students donated 30 grocery bags filled with food to help celebrate the holiday for 30 families in need. Many thanks to all of our students and to Grace Heyne and DT Oliver for leading the effort. Continue reading “Students Organize Food Drive” →

Applying to Class of 2018

Posted on November 7, 2016April 16, 2019 by admin

The Institute welcomes applicants for the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2018, our 11th student cohort, which will begin studies next summer (June 2017). The MSA is the nation’s longest running full-fledged master’s degree program in data science with an unparalleled track record for producing highly sought-after graduates. Applications are now being reviewed and the process will continue on a rolling basis, so it’s beneficial to apply early. Continue reading “Applying to Class of 2018” →

Practicum Team Kick-offs

Posted on October 15, 2016April 16, 2019 by admin

Twenty-four teams of Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) students spread out across the country the past few weeks to kick-off practicum projects with their sponsors. From Boston to Orlando to Dallas, Texas, teams traveled to meet with executives to review business objectives and to familiarize themselves with the sponsor organization and industry. The MSA Class of 2017 brings the total number of practicum projects to 130 with over 100 sponsors since the Institute’s inception in 2007. The projects cover a wide spectrum of problem areas and industries. Continue reading “Practicum Team Kick-offs” →

Student Profile Book

Posted on October 4, 2016June 17, 2018 by admin

Now available, the Student Profile Book highlights 118 candidates enrolled in the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2017. The Institute invites you to learn more about our students. Prospective employers: please email us to receive a complimentary copy of Profile Book and the Resume Book when it becomes available December 1st, or call April Wilson, head of career services, at (919) 513-2979.

Institute Hosts Meet-up – Oct. 20

Posted on October 1, 2016April 16, 2019 by admin

The Institute is delighted to announce the kick-off meeting for the new Raleigh Chapter of the Digital Analytics Association (DAA) the evening of October 20th. Hortonworks solutions engineer Dan Zaratsian (MSA Class of 2011) will be our guest speaker. Dan’s talk is entitled “Creating a Connected Digital Analytics Platform for Streaming Analytics Continue reading “Institute Hosts Meet-up – Oct. 20” →

Debating Big Data

Posted on September 22, 2016April 16, 2019 by admin

The Institute’s director, Dr. Michael Rappa, spoke to a large group of students and faculty today at Hofstra University, site of the upcoming first Presidential Debate in Hempstead, New York. In anticipation of the historic event Hofstra is hosting a series of discussions on hot topics including the transformational impact of Big Data analytics Continue reading “Debating Big Data” →

Practicum Sponsors Announced

Posted on September 15, 2016April 16, 2019 by admin

The Institute is delighted to announce the sponsors of the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2017 practicum team projects. This year 24 student teams are tasked with projects from 21 sponsoring organizations and an international consortium of art museums. Notable projects include the Institute’s first project with UNOS—the Continue reading “Practicum Sponsors Announced” →

The University of Tampa Sykes College of Business

B-School Keynote Address

Posted on August 23, 2016April 16, 2019 by admin

The University of Tampa Sykes College of Business kicked-off the academic year at the gulf coast resort town of Clearwater Beach, Florida, today with the Institute’s director Dr. Michael Rappa as the invited keynote speaker for its fall semester faculty retreat. In his presentation titled Graduate Business Education in the 21st Century, Dr. Rappa Continue reading “B-School Keynote Address” →