Thread: Spring 2015 | MS | CS | GRE:316 | TOEFL:107|UG:8.7/10|Work Exp: 2.5

Hi All,

Can you please evaluate my profile and offer any suggestions. Thanks!

Michigan State University, MS in BA offered by Eli Broad B-school- moderate
Syracuse University - Certificate for Advanced Study in Data Science program- moderate
University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign - MS in Statistics with Analytics concentration- ambi
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago - MS in Data Science Program- safe
University of Connecticut - MS in Business Analytics- good chance
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Professional Science Masters Program- ambi
University of California, Berkeley - MIDS program- dream
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - ambi

Thanks Daniel for evaluating my profile!

I've drilled down a little and finalized these universities. Can you please let me know if this selection if fine or should I add one more safe university. Also can you please suggest one if possible.

Michigan State University, MS in BA offered by Eli Broad B-school
Syracuse University - Certificate for Advanced Study in Data Science program
University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign - MS in Statistics with Analytics concentration
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago - MS in Data Science Program
University of Connecticut - MS in Business Analytics
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Professional Science Masters Program

Hi Vinay,

I am applying for MS in Business Analytics Spring 2015 as well. Have shortlisted some universities that can be helpful (I am not sure of the rankings).

University of Michigan, Dearborn - MS in Business Analytics
Bentley University- MS in Business Analytics
Benedictine University - MS in Business Analytics
Michigan State University - MS in Business Analytics
Daniels college of business, Denver, Colorado - MS in Business Analytics
Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas-MS in Business Analytics
Lewis University - MS in Business Analytics

Originally Posted by km123

Hi Vinay,

I am applying for MS in Business Analytics Spring 2015 as well. Have shortlisted some universities that can be helpful (I am not sure of the rankings).

University of Michigan, Dearborn - MS in Business Analytics
Bentley University- MS in Business Analytics
Benedictine University - MS in Business Analytics
Michigan State University - MS in Business Analytics
Daniels college of business, Denver, Colorado - MS in Business Analytics
Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas-MS in Business Analytics
Lewis University - MS in Business Analytics

UM- Dearborn - very good curriculum but not in STEM ( u are warned)
MSU - Good uni but bad curriculum
Daniels college (university of denver) -- RONDIKULUS costly ... 63k for whole course
UTD- awesome university, awesome curriculum but not in STEM ( u are warned)


i dunno about others uni's u listed.
whats ur GRE?/

Originally Posted by kingnoob

UM- Dearborn - very good curriculum but not in STEM ( u are warned)
MSU - Good uni but bad curriculum
Daniels college (university of denver) -- RONDIKULUS costly ... 63k for whole course
UTD- awesome university, awesome curriculum but not in STEM ( u are warned)


i dunno about others uni's u listed.
whats ur GRE?/

Hi Kingnoob,

R u sure STEM matters so much? Even in case of a student graduating under a STEM program, you need to work for a company that is e-Verified. So, you are in the same boat as a person who is not eligible for STEM if your company is not e-verified. Still, it might be preferable to keep your options open.

My GRE is 311, TOEFL 109, have done my B.E. & MBA and have 3+ years of industry experience. I have been looking for MIS programs with concentrations in business analytics or a pure MS in BA. These are the ones i have shortlisted so far. Would really appreciate if you can help me sort it out further.

Bentley University - MS in Marketing Analytics
NYU - MS in Integrated Marketing Communication (good curriculum but its not stern so not too sure of the rankings)
Bowie State University - MS in MIS (3 different concentrations to choose from)
University of Texas Arlington - MS in infomation systems and operations management ( BA electives available)
Florida International University - MS in IS (safe)
George Washington University - MS in Information Systems Technology
NYU Stern - MS in Information Systems (dream)
Rutgers, New Jersey - Masters of Business and Science ( Analytics Concentration)
Univeristy of Connecticut - MS in BA and PM

I checked Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute mentioned in the above post, but it doesn't have a spring intake. Pls suggest some more good programs with BA concentration.

Originally Posted by km123

Hi Kingnoob,


Bentley University - MS in Marketing Analytics
NYU - MS in Integrated Marketing Communication (good curriculum but its not stern so not too sure of the rankings)
Bowie State University - MS in MIS (3 different concentrations to choose from)
University of Texas Arlington - MS in infomation systems and operations management ( BA electives available)
Florida International University - MS in IS (safe)
George Washington University - MS in Information Systems Technology
NYU Stern - MS in Information Systems (dream)
Rutgers, New Jersey - Masters of Business and Science ( Analytics Concentration)
Univeristy of Connecticut - MS in BA and PM

We are in same boat.
I am too BE + MBA with almost 4 years of exp.

But I not looking for MS in MIS as there is a lot of difference between MS in BA and MS in MIS.
For one MS in BA deals with real data from companies (mostly IBM) whereas MS in MIS courses have no such privilege.
Second MS in MIS may have BA concentration but that doesnt completes actual BA course as no choices of electives is given. (when i say elective i mean elective like financial analytics, Marketing and so on.) most good universities have that.
not to say packages in MS in MIS is lot less compared to MS in BA. and why MS in BA with real data exp. are job ready.
Plus we will have VISA issues (read on to know why)


but than its your choice ( Cos MS in BA doesnt have financial aid) (a very few have)

For me its MS in BA (or stats) and nothing else really.

As far as stem is concerned .. As you can see that its been a long time since i did my engineering. All of my friends (close friend circle of 8) went to USA for MS immediately after engineering and now in their opinion STEM is must cos u never know how the job market turns. being in STEM course really puts us in safe position. (many consultants can help u in internship if can find a job and ur course is in STEM)


For spring intake there are a few good universities only
Uconn (last date 30th sept.), also economical, respected and known to and is in Connecticut - Lots of jobs
MSU
University of Denver - costly.

there are others but its important that we get into a good Uni cos with our profile we may face problems in VISA. (no BOWIE - heard for the first time. not ranked by forbes - how did u find it)
Lets face it that Visa is gonna be a trouble for us cos we will be resuming education after a long time and we already have a masters. MS in MIS is not completely related to what we have studied but all is forgiven if University is good.

i can see that u have chosen Marketing analytics so i am assuming ur MBA is in marketing. But i am sure that u know that marketing analytics jobs are really low paying.cough glassdoor cough (best for us, yeah mine MBA is in Marketing, to behave like we are going to do marketing analytics in SOPs and VISA than switch to financial analytics when in course.) for that we have to start studying financial basics from now on.

bentley Uni is good and with good curriculum and course is under STEM but private universities are costly with no or little funding. (bentley is 40k approx in tuition for MS IN BA)

I dont have much information about MS in MIS courses so i cant really comment about all other courses.
BUt frankly in my opinion u should look at MS in BA only.

Regards
Noob of NOOBS
Kingnoob


PS i am taking liberty to add u as a friend cos i think we may end up together in Uconn ( they are lenient in admissions)

Thx for the input, really helpful. How do u look for STEM accreditation apart from checking individual CIP program codes? Also, i looked for UTD - MS in BA it is a STEM program.