About the course

The MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program provides a strong foundation in data analytics by bringing together a diverse body of knowledge from consumer behavior, risk management, operations research, optimization, information systems, computer science, applied statistics, and decision theory for the purpose of data-driven business decision making in both public and private sectors. Students who graduate from this 45-credit program will have the deep quantitative capabilities and technical expertise to create business and social value by extracting useful insights and applying them in a variety of career settings. The Business Analytics MS can be completed in one year of full-time study, or in two years part-time. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (October), 2024	Minneapolis
Summer (June), 2025	Minneapolis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

　　Other requirements to be completed before admission:

　　- Demonstrated proficiency in computer programming is required. The following programming languages satisfy the requirement: Python, R, C, C++, C#, VB, Java, Pascal, and Fortran.

　　- Applicants must have completed at least one semester college-level Calculus course with a grade of C or better (or grade equivalent).

　　- Work experience is not required, but preferred.

　　Three letters of recommendations need to be submitted through the online application.

　　- A personal statement of career goals, and objectives for pursuing a Business Analytics M.S. degree.

　　Typically competitive score is 105 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL. We require a minimum 21 in writing section and a minimum 19 in reading section of the TOEFL score. To be considered for admission, we require a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with no section lower than 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2024

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