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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.

Sample complementary courses:

➔ Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning ➔ Enterprise Analytics Using Cloud Computing

➔ Social Media Analytics ➔ Text Analytics

➔ Healthcare Analytics ➔ Epidemiology Analytics

➔ Pricing Analytics ➔ Revenue Management

And more ➝

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.”

Professor Shoeb Hosain

Program Director, MMA

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.


Student consulting positions include:

➔ Analytics Strategist ➔ Quantitative Modeler ➔ Technical Architect ➔ User-experience Designer

Learn more ➝