The Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) at LSU is an exciting degree offered by the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems (SDEIS). It is designed to prepare students to use data-driven methods to contribute to organizational effectiveness and guide decisions. The STEM-designated program curriculum emphasizes the use of business analytics, business intelligence, and information technology to solve problems, reduce costs, increase revenues, streamline processes, and improve decision-making. Students learn specialized skills and knowledge drawn from the fields of computer science, statistics, operations research, and quality management to achieve results through a mixture of classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and team-based projects.