Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the general Graduate School requirements for admission to Master’s Degree programs. Applications must include all of the Master’s Degree application submissions. In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the following are the minimum admissions requirements for study toward the M.S. in Data Science and Business Analytics:

• Earned undergraduate degree in any scientific, engineering or business discipline or a closely related field
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above
• Acceptable scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the GRE or GMAT
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose outlining the goals for pursuing a graduate education
• Minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (Internet based), or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 is required from any applicant whose native language is not English

In addition, 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.

Degree Requirements

Thirty-three graduate credit hours are required for the DSBA PSM. Of the 33 graduate credit hours, 24 credit hours are required core courses (inclusive of 3 hours for the internship), and 9 credit hours of electives. A minimum of 24 credit hours contributing to the M.S. in Data Science and Business Analytics must be from courses numbered 6000 or higher. A maximum of 6 hours of graduate credit may be transferred. Students may apply all of the credits earned in the Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics  toward the M.S. in Data Science and Business Analytics with the approval of the DSBA Program Director. All students take the following courses: