ANN: New Online Master of Science in Data Mining at CCSU

CCSU Launches Online Master of Science in Data Mining

Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) announces the launching of an online Master of Science program in Data Mining, the first such program to be offered online.

Data mining is the search for interesting patterns and trends in large databases using statistical methods. The MIT Technology Review chose data mining as one of ten emerging technologies that will change the world. Data mining expertise is the most sought after among information technology professionals, according to the 1999 Information Week National Salary Survey. In a 2001 KDNuggets survey, 27% of data mining professionals earned more than $100,000 (US) annually.

All courses in the data mining MS program are offered online. This means that class is as close as your computer, whether you live in Beijing, New York, Singapore, or Canton. Further, all courses are asynchronous, meaning that students can work when they want to work, whether at 3:00 in the afternoon, or 3:00 in the morning.

The 33-credit program, which can be completed in two years, consists of courses in data mining, artificial intelligence, statistical analysis, and computer science. The MS in data mining is fully licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education.

The program stresses the solution of real-world problems, using applications and case studies, while gaining a deep appreciation of the underlying models. These applications include customer relationship management, credit-card fraud, and profit/cost optimization. Students will apply methodologies such as decision trees, market basket analysis, neural networks, association rules, and cluster detection. Students will gain strong exposure to state-of-the-art software such as the Clementine data mining suite from SPSS.

Courses available online, starting in January, include Introduction to Data Mining, Data Mining Methods, Linear Models, Foundations of Computer Science, Database Concepts, and Mathematical Statistics II. Some prerequisite courses are also offered online. To register for these courses, proceed to OnlineCSU at http://onlinecsu.ctstateu.edu/.

For more information about the data mining program, including how to apply, please visit www.ccsu.edu/datamining, or contact Program Director Daniel T. Larose, Ph.D. at larosed_at_ccsu.edu or 860-832-2862. Received on Fri Dec 21 2001 - 17:21:41 CET