Admissions

Who Should Apply?

Recent graduates and early-career professionals with analytical backgrounds are eligible for the program. Ideal candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Undergraduate degree in economics, mathematics, engineering, business, computer science, statistics, or related field is preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer programming in at least one of the following computer programming languages is required: Python, R, C, C++, C#, VB, Java, Pascal, or Fortran. Academic transcripts, certificates from online courses, or work experience may be cited to meet this requirement. 
• At least one-semester college level calculus course with a grade "C" or better required.
• Work experience is not required, but strongly preferred.

Note: International students who require F-1 visa are not eligible for the Part-Time MSBA program. 

Detailed Application Requirements
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Application Deadlines

• Full-Time MSBA 

  The full-time program begins only in June (Summer) term.

  • Round 1: November 1
  • Round 2: January 1
  • Round 3: February 1 - Final deadline for international applicants
  • Round 4: March 15 - Domestic applicants only

• Part-Time MSBA

  The part-time program begins only in Fall term.

  • Round 1: December 1
  • Round 2: February 1
  • Round 3: April 1
  • Round 4: June 1
  • Round 5: July 15                                 *Applications submitted past July 15th will be considered on a space-available basis.

UPDATE: We will start accepting applications for full-time MS in Business Analytics for Summer 2019 from September 15, 2018.

IMPORTANT: Full-time MSBA Program Orientation is required for all incoming students and it is tentatively scheduled for June 3-7, 2019. In addition, we are planning required boot camps few days prior to the Orientation, tentatively scheduled for May 29-31, 2019. 

New Scholarships Available for 2018

The Carlson School is offering $400,000 in merit-based scholarships for qualified students to join the full-time MSBA program in June 2018.

Eligibility Qualifications