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Across the past six MSA classes (2017-2022), approximately 40% of students joined the program directly following completion of their undergraduate degrees. Alex Pirsos, a current student, and (Virginia) Clare Burns ‘17 are two such individuals; Alex studied marketing at Elon University and Clare earned a bachelor’s in public health from Continue reading Ten Minutes with Clare Burns ’17
The Institute’s admissions team regularly receives inquiries from prospective students along the lines of: “I’m interested in the MSA program, but I’m a ________ major. Do I even have a chance of being admitted?” One can fill in that blank with any number of disciplines — physics, philosophy, food science Continue reading Diverse Disciplines: Sneha Bhalodia '17
Many of NC State’s Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) students indicate that they learned about the Institute through a friend or family referral. Indeed, some have seen the stresses and successes of the MSA up close as a roommate, sibling, partner, or spouse completed the program. Occasionally, partners and Continue reading MSA Friends & Family: Chris and Erin St. Jeor
Rose Nyameke MSA ‘17 entered the MS in Analytics program at NC State after completing studies in neurobiology at Harvard and working in academic technology. While in college, she did an internship at Microsoft, where she discovered the appeal of using data science as a tool to solve complex problems. Continue reading Alumni in Action: Rose Nyameke MSA '17