COURSE CURRICULUM

The Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s with a concentration in Applied Analytics at the University of North Texas is designed for students who want to combine quantitative analysis, data-driven decision-making, and interdisciplinary problem-solving to build highly versatile careers in analytics and strategic research. The program emphasizes the practical application of advanced analytical techniques rather than purely theoretical study, helping students learn how to efficiently collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate complex data across industries and organizational settings. Guided by faculty members from Business, Economics, Mathematics, and other related departments, students create a customized graduate plan that integrates Business Analytics (Decision Science), Economics, and an additional supporting field such as Educational Psychology, Mathematics, Merchandising, Engineering Systems, Engineering Management, or Political Science. This flexibility allows students to tailor the degree toward specific career interests while developing expertise that crosses traditional academic boundaries. Students pursuing the Master of Arts option must demonstrate knowledge of at least one foreign language or an approved equivalent, while the Master of Science option does not require foreign language proficiency. The program requires a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours and can be completed in person at UNT’s Denton or Frisco campuses or fully online, offering accessibility for both traditional students and working professionals. UNT’s online Interdisciplinary Studies master’s program is ranked among the Top 25 Programs in the Nation by MyDegreeGuide.com. Students strengthen valuable workforce skills including teamwork, professional communication, synthesis of information, interdisciplinary collaboration, independent research, and the ability to function effectively across organizational silos. Career opportunities for graduates are broad and include roles such as data analyst, operations research analyst, predictive analyst, statistician, quantitative marketing specialist, research analyst, and modeling analyst. Graduates may work in industries such as banking, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, retail, e-commerce, sports consulting, energy, higher education, and government agencies including organizations like the FBI and CIA. Because analytics professionals are increasingly critical to strategic planning and organizational success, graduates often experience strong job demand, competitive salaries, high visibility within organizations, and significant career mobility across sectors of the global economy.