Master of Science in Analytics | LSU Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems

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The program culminates with a practicum project where teams of students work with organizations to solve real-world analytics problems. </p> <p>The MSA curriculum emphasizes using advanced data management tools, applied statistics, and operations research techniques. Students use SAS, SQL, R, SPSS, Tableau, and other tools to analyze extensive real-world data sets to increase return on investment, improve customer retention, reduce fraud, and improve decision-making. </p> <p> </p> <h2>Your Career Path</h2> <p class="lead">Data analytics is instrumental to the success of all mainstream business functions. As a result, analytics professionals are in high demand.</p> <p>LSU MSA graduates are well-prepared for employment and enjoy careers in various industry sectors, including consulting, healthcare, insurance, oil and gas, and telecommunications. Employers who hire our graduates include:</p> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4"> <ul> <li>Accenture</li> <li>Amazon</li> <li>Bank of America</li> <li>Blue Cross Blue Shield</li> <li>CenturyLink</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <ul> <li>Chevron</li> <li>Disney</li> <li>DeepWater Horizons</li> <li>Dow</li> <li>Exxon</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <ul> <li>FedEx</li> <li>General Motors</li> <li>IBM</li> <li>Microsoft</li> <li>SAS</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <blockquote class="text-container"> <div class="copy-container"> <p class="h3"> Obtaining the Master of Science in Analytics degree substantially transformed my career trajectory. The project-based practicum assignments were pivotal and prepared me to tackle real-world challenges confidently. Since graduation, I've progressed to a senior data analyst role at a major entertainment company where I leverage my data science skills to drive decisions in a fast-paced corporate environment. LSU鈥檚 Analytics program was the foundation for my career advancement. </p><cite class="credit"> <p><strong>John Edward Schwartzenburg ('19)</strong><br>Senior Decision Science Product Consultant, The Walt Disney Company</p> </cite></div> </blockquote> <p> </p> <section aria-label="Statistics" class="stats light"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4"> <div class="wrap"> <h2>#13</h2> <p>Best Master's of Business Analytics Programs</p> <p class="footnote">- TFE Times - 2024 </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <div class="wrap"> <h2>13% </h2> <p>Job growth projected for computer and IT occupations</p> <p class="footnote">- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2030) </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <div class="wrap"> <h2>$97,430</h2> <p>Median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations</p> <p class="footnote">- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021) </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <p> </p> <div class="apply-now-wrap apply-now-wrap_tiger"> <section aria-label="Apply now" class="apply-now"><a href="https://online.lsu.edu/online-degree-programs/graduate/master-science-analytics/" class="apply-now-button" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="apply-now-apply">Online</span><span class="apply-now-now">MSA Program</span></a></section> </div> <p> </p> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4;padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;"> <h2>Contact Us</h2> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4"> <p class="lead">SDEIS Main Office</p> <p>2200 Business Education Complex<br>225-578-2515<br><a href="mailto:sdeis@lsu.edu">sdeis@lsu.edu</a></p> <p><a href="/business/sdeis/index.php">SDEIS Home</a></p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <p class="lead">MSA Program Contact </p> <p>David Whitchurch<br>Graduate Advisor - MSA Program<br><a href="mailto:dwhitc1@lsu.edu">dwhitc1@lsu.edu</a> </p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <p><a class="btn btn-purple btn-block" title="visit the lsu graduate school website" href="https://lsu.edu/graduateschool/admissions/apply.php">PINKIE GORDON LANE GRADUATE SCHOOL</a></p> <p><a class="btn btn-purple btn-block" title="learn more about the city of Baton Rouge" href="/business/about/baton-rouge.php">Discover Baton Rouge</a></p> <p><a class="btn btn-purple btn-block" title="learn more about the Business Education Complex" href="/business/about/bec.php">Explore the BEC</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div><button data-target="#0" class="cd-top">Top</button> <footer class="footer"> <div class="row footer-main"><div class="footer-info"><a href="/"><img src="/_resources_fierce/svgs/lsu-logo.svg" class="footer-logo" alt="Louisiana State University"></a><address class="footer-address"> Louisiana State University<br> Baton Rouge, LA 70803 </address> </div><div class="footer-campus"> <nav class="footer-nav" aria-label="Campus links"> <ul> <li><a href="/a-z/index.php">A-Z Directory</a></li> <li><a href="/hrm/careers/index.php">Careers at LSU</a></li> <li><a href="https://map.lsu.edu/">Campus Map</a></li> <li><a href="https://lsu.edu/staysafe/index.php">Campus Safety</a></li> <li><a href="https://lsu.edu/employeehub/index.php">Employee Hub</a></li> </ul> </nav> </div><div class="footer-campus"> <nav class="footer-nav" aria-label="Campus links"> <ul> <li><a href="https://lsu.edu/registrar/academics/academic-calendars/index.php">Academic Calendar</a></li> <li><a href="https://calendar.lsu.edu/">Event Calendar</a></li> <li><a href="https://lsu.edu/catalogs/">General Catalog</a></li> <li><a href="/academicaffairs/cxc/geaux-communicate.php">Geaux Communicate QEP</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lib.lsu.edu/">LSU Libraries</a></li> </ul> </nav> </div> <div class="footer-contact"> <nav class="footer-nav" aria-label="Contact links"> <ul> <li><strong>E. 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