Statement of Intent | Data Science & Analytics | SUNY Buffalo State University

What do I include in my statement of intent?

What is your background and how did it lead you to where you are today?
Can include education, hobbies, jobs, life experiences, ect.
What are your academic and professional goals and how will this program help you achieve them?
Why are you interested in data science/ what lead you to be interested in data science?
Why are you interested in the DSA program at Buffalo State? Can include why this program, school, and/or location. Should also include why you are interested in a Professional Science Masters (PSM) program, required business course and internship (see below).
Why are you a good fit / how will you improve the DSA program at Buffalo State.
Any other pertinent information that you think we should know when evaluating your application.
- For example: explanation for incomplete or poor grade.