Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Business Analytics

Next Term Application Deadline

07.01.2025

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33-41 credit hours

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08.25.2025

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Admission Requirements

Any student with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, regardless of field of study, is eligible to apply for admission to a Lindner graduate program. Applicants should have at least a B grade average (3.0 GPA or equivalent) in relevant undergraduate coursework, or otherwise show evidence of promise satisfactory to the admitting department.

Applications are reviewed in a holistic manner, with careful consideration given to all aspects of the application portfolio. Below are the requirements for admission to the online Master of Science in Business Analytics program.

Prerequisites:

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution
Two semesters (or three quarters) of college-level calculus
One course in linear algebra or matrix methods
A basic knowledge of computer programing is not required for admission, but must be acquired before starting the program. Examples include C, C++, Java, Python, R, Ruby, SAS or Visual Basic.

Applicants who are selected to move forward will be notified and will receive a request for a virtual interview, proctored by Kira Talent. The interview must take place within two weeks after notification.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application Letters of Recommendation Goal Statement Resume Test Scores (optional, not required)International Student Requirements Transcripts

Goal Statement

Please be prepared to answer the following questions (in essay form):

Describe a situation in which you failed to achieve a goal. What did you learn from the experience? (400 words max)
You just entered the elevator with a member of the Applicant Review Committee. You only have a few minutes – what would you say to this individual so that they might look favorably upon your application? (250 words max)

Application

Complete and submit admission application.

Letters of Recommendation

Please provide two (2) letters of recommendation. At least one should be a professional contact, the other can be academic.

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

Current Resume or CV

Provide a copy of your current resume or CV.

Tests Scores (Optional)

The Lindner College of Business is now test-optional for all graduate programs. This means applicants can submit standardized and/or GMAT/GRE scores if they would like them to be considered as part of their application; but they are not required.

All test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the following address:

Graduate Admissions

University of Cincinnati

PO Box 210091

Cincinnati, OH 45221-0091

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, please contact 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.