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 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 is 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.

Application Deadlines

Full-Time MSBA

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

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

IMPORTANT: Full-time MSBA Program Orientation is required for all incoming students and is tentatively scheduled for June 3-7, 2019. Additional required boot camps for essential skills are tentatively scheduled for May 29-31, 2019.