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

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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