Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Business Analytics

Next Term Application Deadline

April 20, 2023

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33-41 credit hours

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May 08, 2023

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following requirements for admission to the Master of Science in Business Analytics UC online program. Admission is selective and based on a combination of factors including academic and professional achievement, strong communication skills and a proven record of effective leadership.

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)

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

Statement of purpose essay explaining in less than 500 words how the University of Cincinnati online’s Master of Science in Business Analytics will further your career goals.

Application

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The application fee has been waived for Spring 2023

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
Completion of at least 6 graduate credits at UC in a relevant field with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
7 or more years of relevant work experience with demonstrated advancement

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).

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 salary.com the salary range for a graduate with their Master’s in Business Analytics is $123,000 to $130,000.
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.
What does a recent entering class profile look like for a MS in BA?

MS Business Analytics class of 2019:
Total students: 108
Total applications received: 505
Number of semesters: Two to three
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.53
Average GMAT score: 675
Average GRE score: 319
Average first year salary: $92,423 (2018-2019)
Employed within three months of graduation: 96% (2018-2019)
Average TOEFL score: 106
PhDs: 3
Female students: 35%
Average age: 26
Average years of work experience: 4
International students: 84%, including students from China, India, Pakistan, and Morocco.