Academy for Applied Analytics and Technology

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The mission of the Academy of Applied Analytics and Technology (A 3T) is to help advance Seton Hall University's cross-disciplinary curriculum, scholarship, and services in various emerging areas, such as data analytics and technology. However disruptive the new technologies of AI, machine learning, block chain, and big data, A3T envisions a nimble response to these ongoing disruptions. It sees these disruptions bringing new teaching and research opportunities for faculty development and student learning. It intends to center on these opportunities through a blend of analytics and technology from wherever the demands emanate. Accordingly, A3T sees a cross¬ disciplinary creation of new programs and new research, leading to skill sets that meet cmTent, emerging, and future market demands.

This Academy draws upon faculty from the College of Arts & Sciences, the Stillman School of Business, the School of Health and Medical Sciences and more to broaden the learning experiences and career prospects for students in applied analytics, big data, financial technology, and related fields. It will enrich the offerings of our Business Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Financial Technology, and other academic programs. It also facilitates creative cross-disciplinary projects that apply analytics and technology to solve pressing real-world problems and topics, including supply-chain management, machine learning, technology ethics, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance), cybersecurity, finance, disruptive technology, and more.

Primary Objectives Include

  • Proposals for new graduate and undergraduate programs, including:
    • MS in Financial Technology and Analytics
    • Undergraduate Concentration in Applied Analytics
    • Undergraduate Concentration in Supply Chain Technology
  • Creation and curation of more courses in applied analytics and technology across the curricula, including:
    • Cross-disciplinary collaborative capstone courses, which involve teams of students working together on projects
  • Supporting the development, execution, publications, and external grant applications of related scholarly projects. Examples of projects include:
    • Analyzing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Financial Performance of Supply Network
    • Machine Learning, Biomechanics, and Baseball Pitching
    • Searching for High-Performing ESG-Equity Mutual Funds: An MPT Perspective
    • On the Tracking Effectiveness of Cryptocurrency Funds
    • Anomaly Vulnerability Risk Score: Anomaly Detection through OSINT Data and Flag High-risk Entities
  • Proposal for Center for Applied Analytics and Technology that would cultivate corporate partners, apply for grants, run research seminars, provide training workshops, create innovation incubator and coordinate cross-disciplinary curricula
  • Partnerships with the NJ Big Data Alliance, IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Kean University Data Analytics Center, and many large corporations.
  • Consulting services available: contact Dr. Renu Ramnarayanan, at [email protected].

News and Updates 

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Big Data in FinTech Comes to Seton Hall

On Tuesday May 9, Seton Hall University will host the 10th Annual New Jersey Big Data Alliance (NJBDA) Symposium, the state’s "premier conference for big data and advanced computing."