Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Business Analytics

Next Term Application Deadline

04.15.2025

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33-41 credit hours

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following requirements for admission to the online Master of Science in Business Analytics program. Admission to the online Master of Science in Business Analytics program at UC is selective, and applicants must meet academic, professional, communication, and leadership requirements.

Prerequisites:
Applicants must have an undergraduate bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution
Three semesters, or four quarters, of college-level calculus through multivariate calculus. One course in linear algebra or matrix methods
A fundamental knowledge of computing with the ability or willingness to learn procedural programming languages like R, Python, SAS, or Matlab.
GMAT or GRE Scores ( Can be exempted for experienced professionals)

MS Business Applicants who are asked to move past the first round the application process will be asked to complete a virtual interview proctored by Kira Talent. You will be notified via email when selected for this round. You will have two weeks to complete this interview.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application Two Letters of Recommendation Goal Statement Essay Resume GMAT or GRE Scores (May be exempted for experienced professionals)International Students Requirements Transcripts

Goal Statement Essay

Please be prepared to answer the following questions:

Describe a situation in your life in which you have failed to achieve a goal. What did you learn from this experience? (400 words max)

You just entered the elevator with a member of the Applicant Review Committee for the MS in Business Analytics. You can only speak to this person for a very short time on the elevator. What would you say to this individual so that they would look favorably upon your application? (250 words max)

Application

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Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation. At least one should be a professional contact, and the other can be academic.

Please note that the name and email address of each recommender is required.

Current Resume or CV

Must provide a current resume or CV.

GMAT or GRE Scores

Applicants may seek a waiver to submitting a GMAT or GRE score. The criteria are as follows

A completed graduate degree in a relevant field
Have numerous years of relevant work experience (generally 4+ years) with demonstrated advancement
Have a recent undergraduate business degree from a domestic AACSB-accredited institution with a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher

Please note that any submitted test scores will be considered regardless of waiver eligibility.

Applicants seeking a GMAT/GRE waiver should request consideration before submitting a test score.

International Students

An official TOEFL/IELTS is required for all international applicants.

International applicants must also submit foreign transcripts for evaluation to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES; www.naces.org).

Students requiring F1 visa sponsorships should apply to the on-campus program to take advantage of those benefits.

If you have questions, feel free to speak with an enrollment services advisor

FAQs

What is the career outlook for the Master’s in Business Analytics
Your master’s in business analytics prepares you to lead business decisions in a number of roles with titles such as:
- Data Scientist
- Optimization Analyst
- Consultant
- Decision Scientist
- Project Manager
- Market Research Analyst
According to business.uc.edu/career-services, our latest graduate class had an average starting salary of $106,000.
What type of hands on experience will I get from the classes for my MS in BA?

Students work on real-world projects and learn skills in data visualization, statistical modeling, data mining, optimization, and simulation in order to proficiently analyze large datasets and to generate actionable insights.
Can I take a full-time course load in MS BANA?

Students wishing to enroll as full time student for the Master’s in Business Analytics program need to refer to our on-campus program during this time.