Master of Applied Business Analytics Degree Requirements
The Path to Advancement in Business Analytics Begins Here
The Carlson School of Management gives you a simple, supportive path to a Master of Applied Business Analytics degree. You'll complete a user-friendly online application, and our admissions team can assist you every step of the way. There is no GPA requirement for applicants, and students who earned a 3.0 during their undergraduate studies do not need to submit GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment scores.
Admissions At-a-Glance
The Carlson School offers two start dates each year for the online Master of Applied Business Analytics. As a result, you can begin the part-time program when it works for your schedule and finish in as few as four semesters.
Master of Applied Business Analytics Admission Prerequisites
Here are the educational requirements to meet before you apply to the online Master of Applied Business Analytics program. Work experience is recommended but not required.
Bachelor's Degree
Admission to the Master of Applied Business Analytics program requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or a comparable degree from an officially recognized college or university outside the U.S.
Competencies
You can fulfill the quantitative and programming requirements through the successful completion of previous college-level quantitative coursework or accepted online Coursera quantitative courses. Professional quantitative and programming experience can also be used to meet the programming competency requirement for admission into the program. Please review the detailed program requirements or email carlsongradinfo@umn.edu to connect with an admissions advisor to learn more.
Full Requirements
Visit the Requirements and Deadlines page for more information.
Additional Admissions Information
Review the following details to learn how and when the Carlson School notifies students about admissions decisions.
Decisions
All applicants will receive an admissions decision via the application portal, with additional information provided by email and in the application portal.
Application Updates by Email
You will receive application update emails from gradappinfo@umn.edu and mbaandms@umn.edu. Please add these email addresses to your contact list so messages do not go to your spam folder.
Admissions Decision Release
You will receive an admission decision within 10 business days of the admissions committee receiving a completed and submitted application to the online Master of Applied Business Analytics program. A completed and submitted application requires all materials to have been received by the admissions committee, such as your transcripts, resume, personal statement, and recommendations. You will receive a communication from the admissions committee when your application has been received and marked complete.
Deadlines that occur on a holiday or weekend will be extended through the next business day. Please reach out to getstarted@umn.edu if you have questions about how to begin the online Master of Applied Business Analytics on your preferred timeline.
Admissions At-a-Glance
The Carlson School offers two start dates each year for the online Master of Applied Business Analytics. As a result, you can begin the part-time program when it works for your schedule and finish in as few as four semesters.
Master of Applied Business Analytics Admission Prerequisites
Here are the educational requirements to meet before you apply to the online Master of Applied Business Analytics program. Work experience is recommended but not required.
Bachelor's Degree
Admission to the Master of Applied Business Analytics program requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or a comparable degree from an officially recognized college or university outside the U.S.
Competencies
You can fulfill the quantitative and programming requirements through the successful completion of previous college-level quantitative coursework or accepted online Coursera quantitative courses. Professional quantitative and programming experience can also be used to meet the programming competency requirement for admission into the program. Please review the detailed program requirements or email carlsongradinfo@umn.edu to connect with an admissions advisor to learn more.
Full Requirements
Visit the Requirements and Deadlines page for more information.
Additional Admissions Information
Review the following details to learn how and when the Carlson School notifies students about admissions decisions.
Decisions
All applicants will receive an admissions decision via the application portal, with additional information provided by email and in the application portal.
Application Updates by Email
You will receive application update emails from gradappinfo@umn.edu and mbaandms@umn.edu. Please add these email addresses to your contact list so messages do not go to your spam folder.
Admissions Decision Release
You will receive an admission decision within 10 business days of the admissions committee receiving a completed and submitted application to the online Master of Applied Business Analytics program. A completed and submitted application requires all materials to have been received by the admissions committee, such as your transcripts, resume, personal statement, and recommendations. You will receive a communication from the admissions committee when your application has been received and marked complete.
Deadlines that occur on a holiday or weekend will be extended through the next business day. Please reach out to getstarted@umn.edu if you have questions about how to begin the online Master of Applied Business Analytics on your preferred timeline.
Traits of Successful Applied Business Analytics Students
The Carlson School designed the online Master of Applied Business Analytics for professionals ready for new possibilities in an in-demand field. You'll learn cutting-edge data analytics and business intelligence tools in a community with other working professionals who share your aspirations and desire a flexible experience. Teamwork skills are important, as the faculty members prepare you to collaborate with coworkers after advancing into business analytics positions.
This program demands strong technical abilities and a capacity for learning data analytics, causal inference, and prescriptive analytics. Solid problem-solving skills are essential, as graduates are expected to analyze business challenges and harness data analysis tools to glean insights to enhance organizational strategies.
Military-Affiliated Students
The Carlson School is proud to support the education goals of U.S. military service members and veterans. Here, you can capitalize on opportunities to make it more cost-effective to earn your Master of Applied Business Analytics degree online:
- Application fee waivers are available for active-duty service members
- Access scholarships for military-affiliated students
- Leverage military benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
International Students
At the Carlson School, you'll become part of a welcoming, inclusive community while seeking your Master of Applied Business Analytics online. In addition to meeting the basic admission requirements, students who completed their previous education in a country where English is not an official language must demonstrate English language proficiency. Be sure to review the language proficiency requirements when you apply.
Note that this is a STEM-designated program. Online Master of Applied Business Analytics students cannot be issued an F-1 or J-1 visa.