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I'm currently in the Master of Science in Analytics program at gatech, so if anyone has any questions feel free to ask. My experience so far has been excellent

I'm currently in the Master of Science in Analytics program at gatech, so if anyone has any questions feel free to ask. My experience so far has been excellent. I just started my second semester, and I can say that the curriculum covers exactly what I wanted to learn with the exception of one class. The program is extremely practical, it's only one year and is focused on getting the students jobs. The professors are great, and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to get into the field.

rememberlenny 10y ago
Can you share some of your syllabus content? I'm interested in the program and would like to know if the content is stuff I'm already familiar with.
rememberlenny 10y ago
Can you share some of your syllabus content? I'm interested in the program and would like to know if the content is stuff I'm already familiar with.
codezero 10y ago
How much statistics is involved? I'm asking because I have a friend who is interested in math and statistics but wants to go to grad school for something a bit more practical, while still having some challenge in terms of statistics.
- almostkorean 10y ago
  I'd say it's very statistics heavy, but it depends on the individual. They offer three different tracks: computational, business, and analytical tools. If you pick the analytical tools track your classes will be more stats heavy. Most of the core classes (like machine learning) are more math based. In machine learning, it's done from a mathematical/theoretical approach. Another example is regression analysis, where you learn the math before doing the practical work in R. I have a weak math/stats background but a strong software background, which also aligns with my interests so I'm doing the computational track. As I mentioned before, most of the core curriculum is math heavy so I'm learning that aspect, but I'm also getting a ton of practical experience in machine learning and big data work.
  - codezero 10y ago
    Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. Hopefully after completing the program you still enjoyed it :)
  - neom 10y ago
    I'm curious to learn more about the business track, do you know where I might be able to read more about what is covered? Thank you.
    - almostkorean 10y ago
      Yep! Check out this link: http://www.analytics.gatech.edu/curriculum/business-analytics-track http://www.analytics.gatech.edu/curriculum/business-analytic...
  - sf_rob 10y ago
    >"A third track, Business Analytics, will be eventually be added as an additional option." (https://pe.gatech.edu/online-masters-degrees/analytics/program-information https://pe.gatech.edu/online-masters-degrees/analytics/progr...) Looks like the business track isn't offered in the online program (yet), which is weird because it looks like all the requirements are offered online.
fad92 10y ago
What classes have you taken so far and what did you learn - very interested in this program.
- almostkorean 10y ago
  In my first semester I took: - CS7450: Information Visualization. Basically learned how to create useful data visualizations. Loved this class - CSE 6242: Data and Visual Analytics. This class is interesting because you learn a very wide breadth of tools. We learned visualization (D3), big data processing (hadoop), and analytic tools (random forests for example). This was my favorite class so far - ISYE 6414: Regression Analysis. The theoretical math parts of this class were really hard for me, but learning how to do practical regression analysis in R was super valuable to me. - ISYE 6644: Simulation. Loved the professor for this class (Dr. Goldsman) but the material didn't seem very useful to me. Knowing the general approach of simulation for modeling is useful, but we went pretty deep into the math that I don't think will be useful in the long run - ISYE 8803: Intro to Analytics. This was the most practical class I took and was taught by the head of the program. You basically learn all of the analytical models for the first 2/3s of the class, then in the last third you look at case studies and how to apply them. Hopefully there's enough detail in there for you, let me know if you have any other questions
  - fad92 10y ago
    This is great thank you. I am applying for the OMSCS currently but this seems to be a better fit for me as I am looking for a combination of math and practical experience with modeling.
  - robocaptain 10y ago
    Wow, Dr. Goldsman. Glad to hear he is still an amazing professor - was one of my favorites as well. Thanks for all of these comments, great to have some inside knowledge on this program.
stoddler 10y ago
What the factors for an application to be granted, can anyone get in?
- almostkorean 10y ago
  Not sure I can speak to this question since I'm not affiliated with admissions at all, but I can tell you the makeup of my cohort. Most (I'm guessing 75%, possibly higher) have some work experience. Most have either strong math background or strong software background but there are exceptions. Lots of former engineers of all kinds, chemical, mechanical, software, etc.
ssanders82 10y ago
I'm currently in my second semester in the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program at UGA, I'm curious did you consider at it as well?
- almostkorean 10y ago
  I did not look at that program, if I remember right I applied to UC Berkeley, Northwestern, Columbia, GaTech, and VaTech

rememberlenny 10y ago

Can you share some of your syllabus content? I'm interested in the program and would like to know if the content is stuff I'm already familiar with.

rememberlenny 10y ago

Can you share some of your syllabus content? I'm interested in the program and would like to know if the content is stuff I'm already familiar with.

codezero 10y ago

How much statistics is involved? I'm asking because I have a friend who is interested in math and statistics but wants to go to grad school for something a bit more practical, while still having some challenge in terms of statistics.

almostkorean 10y ago
I'd say it's very statistics heavy, but it depends on the individual. They offer three different tracks: computational, business, and analytical tools. If you pick the analytical tools track your classes will be more stats heavy. Most of the core classes (like machine learning) are more math based. In machine learning, it's done from a mathematical/theoretical approach. Another example is regression analysis, where you learn the math before doing the practical work in R. I have a weak math/stats background but a strong software background, which also aligns with my interests so I'm doing the computational track. As I mentioned before, most of the core curriculum is math heavy so I'm learning that aspect, but I'm also getting a ton of practical experience in machine learning and big data work.
- codezero 10y ago
  Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. Hopefully after completing the program you still enjoyed it :)
- neom 10y ago
  I'm curious to learn more about the business track, do you know where I might be able to read more about what is covered? Thank you.
  - almostkorean 10y ago
    Yep! Check out this link: http://www.analytics.gatech.edu/curriculum/business-analytics-track http://www.analytics.gatech.edu/curriculum/business-analytic...
- sf_rob 10y ago
  >"A third track, Business Analytics, will be eventually be added as an additional option." (https://pe.gatech.edu/online-masters-degrees/analytics/program-information https://pe.gatech.edu/online-masters-degrees/analytics/progr...) Looks like the business track isn't offered in the online program (yet), which is weird because it looks like all the requirements are offered online.

fad92 10y ago

What classes have you taken so far and what did you learn - very interested in this program.

almostkorean 10y ago
In my first semester I took: - CS7450: Information Visualization. Basically learned how to create useful data visualizations. Loved this class - CSE 6242: Data and Visual Analytics. This class is interesting because you learn a very wide breadth of tools. We learned visualization (D3), big data processing (hadoop), and analytic tools (random forests for example). This was my favorite class so far - ISYE 6414: Regression Analysis. The theoretical math parts of this class were really hard for me, but learning how to do practical regression analysis in R was super valuable to me. - ISYE 6644: Simulation. Loved the professor for this class (Dr. Goldsman) but the material didn't seem very useful to me. Knowing the general approach of simulation for modeling is useful, but we went pretty deep into the math that I don't think will be useful in the long run - ISYE 8803: Intro to Analytics. This was the most practical class I took and was taught by the head of the program. You basically learn all of the analytical models for the first 2/3s of the class, then in the last third you look at case studies and how to apply them. Hopefully there's enough detail in there for you, let me know if you have any other questions
- fad92 10y ago
  This is great thank you. I am applying for the OMSCS currently but this seems to be a better fit for me as I am looking for a combination of math and practical experience with modeling.
- robocaptain 10y ago
  Wow, Dr. Goldsman. Glad to hear he is still an amazing professor - was one of my favorites as well. Thanks for all of these comments, great to have some inside knowledge on this program.

stoddler 10y ago

What the factors for an application to be granted, can anyone get in?

almostkorean 10y ago
Not sure I can speak to this question since I'm not affiliated with admissions at all, but I can tell you the makeup of my cohort. Most (I'm guessing 75%, possibly higher) have some work experience. Most have either strong math background or strong software background but there are exceptions. Lots of former engineers of all kinds, chemical, mechanical, software, etc.

ssanders82 10y ago

I'm currently in my second semester in the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program at UGA, I'm curious did you consider at it as well?

almostkorean 10y ago
I did not look at that program, if I remember right I applied to UC Berkeley, Northwestern, Columbia, GaTech, and VaTech