MS in Business Analytics & Information Management

You must also upload a certified official copy of your diploma/degree certificate in the original language of instruction and a certified official English translation. A Provisional Certificate does not meet this requirement.

Your academic transcripts must be official, and Social Security numbers must be marked out. Transcripts not written in English must be submitted with a certified English translation.

Two online recommendations are required in order for your application to be reviewed. No paper recommendations will be accepted. We prefer that recommenders be faculty or instructors who are able to render an opinion on the basis of close, current and sustained observation. We strongly urge that one recommendation is from your direct supervisor. Recommendations from friends, family members, acquaintances and other sources unable to evaluate professional or academic qualifications for study are not acceptable. No more than two recommendations are needed.

Required of all applicants: 1) Describe how your background and life experiences contribute to your ability to be both persistent and resourceful in graduate school. 2) Describe how your life experiences have prepared you to contribute to an academic community where scholars with diverse research interests, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences are supported, respected, and valued. 3) Optional: Please address concerns that you may have that your academic record does not reflect your true capabilities and discuss mitigating factors that have affected your academic record. Reviewers will be interested in understanding your accomplishments relative to your opportunities.

Update your resume. Your graduate school resume is different than your job search resume. Highlight specific skills (especially quantitative skills), leadership experiences, and community involvement. Showcase steps you have taken forward, big and small, in your academic and professional development

What are your professional plans and career goals? How will attending graduate school assist you in reaching those goals? Describe your research, scholarly, or creative interests. What topics are of particular interest to you? Reviewers know that interests change over time but try to be as specific as possible. Discuss how your experiences, skills, and abilities have prepared you for graduate study. Relevant topics may include coursework, work and research experiences, internships, presentations, exhibits, publications, and community service. If you describe a research or scholarly experience, include information on the topic, research mentor, your role, and outcomes. Describe how your skills, preparation, and interests are a match for the program to which you are applying. Identify faculty who share your research and scholarly interests. Reviewers will want to know that you have researched the program, faculty, and key focus areas.

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