Master of Science in Data Analytics and Strategic Business Intelligence

The College of Management (COM) at LIU Post offers a new, 30-credit, specialized Master of Science in Data Analytics and Strategic Business Intelligence program (MDA) with a blend of data science, IT, and business courses to prepare students for the demand in industries for data-literate managers and data scientists with solid business knowledge and analytical skills. The MDA program is designed for recent graduates or working professionals in their early or mid-career phases. The ideal student should have basic quantitative and IT knowledge and skills through prior coursework or working experience, and be highly motivated to learn how to deal with data as a strategic asset and apply IT and analytic methods to make data-driven business decisions. The program is a STEM Designated Degree Program, which allows international students eligible to apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after their initial post-completion OPT.

A current resume up to two pages A personal statement that addresses the applicant’s reason for pursuing the MDA degree and career aspirations A bachelor’s degree in any major with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (applicants in their senior year of the undergraduate program may apply but acceptance will be made contingent upon submission of the final transcript and receipt of the bachelor’s degree) Official transcript of undergraduate and any graduate studies Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s academic and/or professional achievement and potential, and ability to complete a quantitative graduate program GMAT or GRE score is currently not required, however, admission preference will be given to those who submit those scores Applicants with at least two years of full-time work experience or another graduate degree with substantial quantitative training will also be given preference over those who do not submit GMAT or GRE scores