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Anyone familiar with the Masters of Analytics program at LSU?
Posted on 3/11/14 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 3/11/14 at 5:17 pm
Is it any good? In glancing through the courses, it doesn't seem like much coursework in R is taught, which seems like a major focus of most other analytics programs, for better or worse. I figured there must be at least a couple people on here in the program or who know someone that is...just wanted to get some opinions.
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Posted on 3/11/14 at 5:18 pm to zacata88
What kind of job are you going to get with this?
Posted on 3/11/14 at 5:25 pm to zacata88
Looking at the course list, it doesn't seem like enough courses from EXST dept. Being a recent grad of the MAPStat program at LSU, I can tell you that the onus is on YOU to learn the programming languages that are necessary in today's workplace.
Also be cognizant that while you may be specialized in a certain language you need to branch out as some places of work may not necessarily have the hardware chops or licenses to run exactly what you know best.
Also be cognizant that while you may be specialized in a certain language you need to branch out as some places of work may not necessarily have the hardware chops or licenses to run exactly what you know best.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 5:25 pm to Traffic Circle
actuary
Posted on 3/11/14 at 5:28 pm to zacata88
From the website:
I don't know anything about the program but I do know some people that have come out of LSU and they are familiar with R. Maybe they learn it on their own but I doubt it.
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Students use SAS, SQL, R, SPSS, Tableau, and other tools
I don't know anything about the program but I do know some people that have come out of LSU and they are familiar with R. Maybe they learn it on their own but I doubt it.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 5:32 pm to Winkface
Yeah, my bad, I guess I was just thinking how the coursework seems really geared towards SAS and SQL, whereas most programs seem centered around R. Again, not saying that I have a particular preference for one or the other, as my programming experience is limited.
Seems like I remember a guy a while bag championing the program, but I could have imagined that. I don't read the board all too often.
Seems like I remember a guy a while bag championing the program, but I could have imagined that. I don't read the board all too often.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 5:37 pm to zacata88
quote:In my experience, this is how it should be but I'm biased. Of course, it depends what business you go into. It's definitely better to know some of both.
coursework seems really geared towards SAS and SQL
Posted on 3/11/14 at 6:51 pm to zacata88
I'm currently a student. Most of the class has jobs lined up for graduation. Most making well over $70k.
R is very easy to learn on your own if you understand the statistical underpinnings of what you are trying to do. One advantage of SAS is the certification exams. You can tell an employer "I have these certifications" and they have a reasonable idea of your competencies. It's harder to prove what you know in R without actually coding for an employer.
Here's a link to the Analytics Student Society Facebook page. Send them a message and they'll put you in touch with some current students who may be willing to disclose more details in a less public forum. LINK
R is very easy to learn on your own if you understand the statistical underpinnings of what you are trying to do. One advantage of SAS is the certification exams. You can tell an employer "I have these certifications" and they have a reasonable idea of your competencies. It's harder to prove what you know in R without actually coding for an employer.
Here's a link to the Analytics Student Society Facebook page. Send them a message and they'll put you in touch with some current students who may be willing to disclose more details in a less public forum. LINK
This post was edited on 3/11/14 at 6:56 pm
Posted on 3/11/14 at 7:24 pm to tigercross
Thanks for the info tigercross, this is great. Are there any particular qualifications or experiences that you would say would help in gaining admission to the program? I won't be applying until the next go-around (2015-16), but it'd give me something to think about. I'll also check out that link.
On a side note, are most of the jobs lined up in the BR area, or throughout the state/region?
On a side note, are most of the jobs lined up in the BR area, or throughout the state/region?
This post was edited on 3/11/14 at 7:25 pm
Posted on 3/11/14 at 7:39 pm to zacata88
It's more computer programming/code writing than anything, but I guess that's what analytics is nowadays. I know a guy who went through it and is about four months unemployed, but he is looking for the job he really wants. I'm sure it will help if you want to be an actuary
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