Admissions
Who Should Apply?
The MS in Business Analytics is a rigorous, fast-paced graduate program for analytical thinkers with an interest in business. Qualified applicants should demonstrate a capacity for intense academic study, a propensity for mathematics and programming, and a basic understanding of business fundamentals.
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 competency in computer programming in at least one of the following computer programming languages is required: Python, R, C, C++, C#, VB, Java, PHP, 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 is required.
- Work experience is not required, but strongly preferred.
Application Deadlines
| Round | Submission Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 |
November 1, 2020 |
December 31, 2020 |
| Round 2 |
January 3, 2021 |
March 15, 2021 |
| Round 3 |
February 3, 2021 - Final deadline for international applicants |
April 15, 2021 |
| Round 4 |
March 15, 2021 - Final deadline for domestic applicants |
April 30, 2021 |
IMPORTANT: The MSBA Program Orientation is required for all incoming students. Orientation for Summer 2021 will be held in June 2021.
Scholarships
The Carlson School is offering $400,000 in merit-based scholarships for qualified students to join the MSBA program in June 2021.
Contact MS Business Analytics
- Email: msba@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-625-5555