Are you comparing graduate school programs to determine which one would best help you obtain data science & machine learning skills? Are your data science interests more applied rather than theoretical? Would you like to learn these skills within the context of solving business problems? If so, then you should consider Wake Forest’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program!
FEATURED GUEST:
Name: Dr. Chris Smith
Email: csmith@wfu.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-smith-phd-2289391a/
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EPISODE LINKS:
Wake Forest's MSBA: https://business.wfu.edu/masters-in-business-analytics/
Wake Forest's Online MSBA: https://online.business.wfu.edu/programs/online-masters-business-analytics
Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revisionist-history/id1119389968
PODCAST INFO:
Host: Ted Hallum
Website: https://vetsindatascience.com/thedatacanteen
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-data-canteen/id1551751086
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNx9aLFRy1h9P22hd8ZPyw
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-data-canteen
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VETERANS IN DATA SCIENCE & MACHINE LEARNING:
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OUTLINE:
00:00:07 - Introduction
00:01:07 - How Wake Forest's MSBA was conceived
00:02:41 - Why Wake Forest's MSBA is a good fit for veterans
00:05:28 - Chris' background and personal data science journey
00:10:49 - Math phobia
00:12:59 - Prerequisite requirements for Wake Forest's MSBA
00:19:59 - A thorough introduction to Wake Forest's MSBA curriculum
00:41:14 - Wake Forest's various delivery models for the MSBA
00:47:23 - Character traits of successful MSBA students at Wake Forest
00:54:26 - Typical career outcomes for Wake Forest's MSBA grads
01:06:35 - Chris' tips on preparing to enter Wake Forest's MSBA
01:11:37 - Chris' favorite data-related podcast
01:13:00 - The best ways to contact Chris