Admission to the M.S. in Business Analytics is based on academic and professional background, as well as potential for a successful career in analytics. Each applicant is evaluated on the basis of these criteria and in relation to the current applicant group. We admit students from all academic backgrounds who have a strong interest in analytics and data science.
All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission.
The undergraduate degree must be the equivalent to a four-year degree in the United States. Three-year undergraduate programs must be followed by a master's degree in order to be eligible.
English competency test scores are required, with minimum scores of 250 on the computer version of the TOEFL and 100 on the internet-based test, or a minimum of 7 on the IELTS. Waivers will be considered as detailed below for students who completed their undergraduate degree at an institution where the primary method of instruction was in English.
Two Letters of Recommendation
We only require the unofficial score on your application. The application summary will state your scores are not received, your application will still be reviewed with the unofficial scores entered.
GMAT waivers are provided to MSU graduates with a cumulative GPA over 3.25. However, if you have minimal work/internship experience and/or your GPA is close to that mark, you may wish to take the exam, as a strong score can support your application.
Transcript- You may upload unofficial transcripts to the application portal. Upon admission to the program, please provide one set of official transcripts of all academic work completed in colleges or universities other than MSU.
A completed four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution.
A working knowledge of personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, networking, and database management systems.
Exposure to programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, and HTML, as well as exposure to statistics and/or using statistical software packages.
Strong scores on the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Exam). Michigan State University graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher may waive this requirement. Other students may request a GRE/GMAT waiver by emailing your resume and unofficial transcript to
[email protected].
A general understanding of and desire to learn about data science/business analytics as a career and field.
This program does NOT require full time work experience to apply.