MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Applicants must meet the general Graduate School requirements for admission to Master's Degree programs. Applications must include all of the materials listed by the Graduate School as typical for Master's Degree application submissions. In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, an earned baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body in any scientific, engineering, or business discipline or a closely related field is required. Applicants who do not meet a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) require GRE or GMAT scores.

In addition, prior to matriculation, the program requires:

A current working knowledge of at least one higher-level (procedural) language, and a familiarity with computer applications
A minimal background in mathematics is also required, including two semesters of calculus and one semester of statistics
Individuals who have worked at a high professional level in the computer industry or business may be able to substitute work experience for specific subject area admission requirements. Individuals without a business degree or business experience are required to complete an online business fundamentals course prior to enrolling in the program.

For non-native English language speakers: official and satisfactory scores on the English language proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required. A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admissions consideration.