Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Massachusetts Lowell offers a range of programs for students.

Programs

• By Location: Programs are available on campus and online.
• By Program Level:
  • Associate's and Bachelor's degrees
  • Master's degrees
  • Doctoral and Post Master's Certificates
• Professional Training: Non-credit training is available in areas such as AI, Plastics, Project Management, and more.
• By Subject: Programs are available in subjects including:
  • Business, Finance, and Economics
  • Criminal Justice and Security Studies
  • Cybersecurity
  • Education
  • Engineering/Engineering Technology
  • English and Liberal Arts
  • Health Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology

Course Description

The course "Statistics for Predictive Analytics" introduces statistical methods and techniques for predictive analytics. The main focus of this course is on regression, a powerful and widely used predictive method. Topics covered include:

• Simple linear regression
• Multiple regression
• Variable selection
• Model diagnostics
• Systems of regression equations
• Classification techniques using statistical methods such as linear discriminant function and logistic regression

Prerequisites, Notes, and Instructor

• Prerequisites: POMS.6010 or MSBA or MSA or MSF
• Core Codes: LOW COST
• Credits: 3
• Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Nichalin Summerfield

When Offered and Tuition

• Online Course
• 2025 Fall: September 3 to October 26
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1965
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• M.S. in Accounting Analytics
• Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
• M.S. in Business Analytics
• MBA
• M.S. in Accounting
• M.S. in Engineering Management
• M.S. in Finance

Academic Policies

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules, locations, tuition, and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.