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MMA
Curriculum
The MMA curriculum strikes a balance between advanced statistics, technology, and business strategy to give students a broad range of practical skills and perspectives.
The 3 pillars of the MMA
Advanced Statistics
Machine Learning Resampling Methods Optimization
Technology
Coding with R/Python/SQL Cloud Infrastructure Technology Stack
Business Strategy
Consulting Discovery Solution Development Data Visualization
MMA Program Structure
Length
1 year
1.5 years
Summer
Core
Core
Fall
Core
Core
Winter
Electives
Electives
Summer
12BUSA 649
/Electives
Internships*
Fall
Electives
MMA Program Phases
2021
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ( TERM 2-4)
TERM 1 Foundation
2 months
TERM 2 Technical Core
3 months
TERM 3 Industry Application
4 months
TERM 4 Transition to Market
3 months
Build your statistical problem-solving acumen in the core TERM 1-2
Enhance your base by learning the latest technologies and how you can scale your skills TERM 3-4
Follow your
passion for
analytics
In the final two terms of the MMA, explore a wide variety of management analytics application topics through complementary classes. While the core module teaches the fundamentals, the complementary module presents an opportunity to build on that foundation and explore particular areas of interest.
Analytics Consulting: translate theory into practice with a real client project
“Experiential Learning underpins the critical link between theory and practice, and is a cornerstone of our program.”
The required Analytics Consulting module forms the experiential core of the MMA program. Work alongside experienced industry professionals to solve a data and analytics problem their company is facing in an effort to boost the client’s top or bottom lines.
You will be assigned to an actual client and a role that leverages your particular background and strengths to produce results on behalf of the client.