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Human Development and Family Science BSFCS/Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics MS(Applied Consumer Analytics)(non-thesis)

The concentration in Applied Consumer Analytics will provide students with the analytical skills needed to transform data into practical information for use in organizational and policy decisions. Consumer and policy analysts are in demand by private, public, and non-profit organizations. The M.S. Non-Thesis in Applied Consumer Analytics will prepare a student to:

- convert complex data and findings into understandable tables, graphs, and written reports using the latest software
- gather data about consumers, policies, and market conditions using the empirical research process
- analyze data through mathematical models
- inform consumer policy and evaluate the impact of policies on consumer welfare

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Admission to Program

In order to take Applied Consumer Analytics graduate courses prior to applying to the graduate program, students who meet the following eligibility requirements should submit documentation thereof to the FHCE Graduate Coordinator:

- Current standing as an undergraduate Human Development and Family Science major
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
- On track to have completed at least 60 total credits by the end of the semester for which they seek admission to the dual degree pathway

Curriculum

Graduate-level courses that may be used to satisfy undergraduate and graduate program requirements.

FHCE 6000 Consumer Analytics: Evidence-Based Strategy (3)
FHCE 7050 Consumer Analytics: Evidence-Based Innovation (3)
FHCE 7150 Applied Consumer Policy Analytics (3)
FHCE 7270 Data for Consumer Analytics (3)

Additional requirements that are unique to this Double Dawgs program:

GRSC 7001 - Any Gradfirst Class (1 credit hour)
Statistical Methods Course (3)
Allied Support Course (3)
Allied Support Course (3)
FHCE 7960 (3)
Allied Support Course (3)
Statistical Methods Course (3)

Admission to Graduate Program

- 3.0 or higher undergraduate GPA (including any graduate courses used to satisfy graduate and undergraduate requirements)
- 2 letters of recommendation for domestic applicants, 3 letters of recommendation for international applicants
- Statement of Purpose

Program Advisor

  • Name: Jessica Mangum
  • Email: FHCEGRAD@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-0426
  • Address: 21E Dawson Hall
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Undergraduate Major Information

  • Major: Human Development and Family Science B.S.F.C.S.
  • Department/College: Human Development and Family Science

Advising Contact

  • Name: Julie Patterson
  • Email: jpatt@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-4896
  • Address: 110B Dawson Hall

Additional Advising Contact

  • Name: Ryan Burke
  • Email: rb@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-7266
  • Address: Dawson Hall

Graduate Major Information

  • Major: Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics M.S.
  • Department/College: Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics

Advising Contact

  • Name: Jessica Mangum
  • Email: FHCEGRAD@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-0426
  • Address: 210E Dawson Hall