College of Science
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
The Master of Data Analytics (MData) degree is a professional masters degree that integrates coursework in four departments (Mathematics and Statistics, Management Information Systems, Economics and Finance, and Computer Science) to give graduates a broad but focused collection of tools for the management and analysis of data, particularly Big Data.
The Statistics emphasis of the MData program requires at least 30 credits total, including 12 credits with either a STAT or DSAI prefix. At least 15 of the 30 credits must be from courses at the 6000-level or above. The degree allows for a “stackable credential” approach, where two post-baccalaureate certificates can be combined to complete most of the requirements. Course substitutions may be approved on an individual basis.
General Graduate Program Requirements
Degree Verification
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a similarly recognized international university is required for admission to and completion of a graduate program.
Overall Graduate GPA at least 3.0 and no grades of C- or lower
Graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA for degree-program courses. Grades of C- or lower will not be accepted for a graduate degree.
Course Number Acceptability
The Program of Study for a master’s degree or a doctoral degree, if the student has a master’s degree, must include at least 15 semester credits at the level of 6000 or above.
Credits in the following areas are not acceptable in a degree program: foreign languages (unless included in an approved Program of Study), continuing graduate advisement, individual home study, military science, and courses numbered below 5000.
Matriculation Start Semester
A master’s degree must be completed within six years of entering the degree program. Additional time may be requested by the student’s committee and submitted to the Vice Provost of Graduate Studies for review.
Coursework Validity
Coursework over eight years old at the time of degree completion may not be used for a graduate degree unless it is revalidated.
USU Residency Requirement
At least 24-semester credits for a master’s degree must be from a committee-approved and a School of Graduate Studies-approved Program of Study from Utah State University.
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