MSBA in Business Analytics

If you have earned a bachelor’s degree, please upload a copy of your certificate of degree/provisional certificate of degree/diploma.

The most recent unofficial transcripts must include applicant's name, institution name, and a transcript legend, grade scale, or grade criteria. GPA calculation is administered by the Graduate College (WES report is not needed).

Choose two references from academic and/or professional sources. Once you enter their information and institution/company email address into the online application, they will be notified to submit a letter of reference on your behalf. All letters of reference should be signed and dated by the recommender.

Short Personal Statements 1 & 2: Please describe pivotal experiences, opportunities, and/or challenges (including any financial or access barriers) that have influenced your educational and professional development. (250 words max) Provide an example in which you contributed to or engaged with a community of students or colleagues with different perspectives, abilities, and experiences to achieve a positive outcome. (250 words max)

Your professional résumé should include educational background and work/internship experience (include start and end date). You may also include professional certificates/associations and community services. 2 pages maximum.

Academic Statement of Purpose: Please write a statement that answers the following questions. Limit your total response to 500 words. How has your academic and professional background, including any professional training, prepared you for graduate study? How will our program help you achieve your intellectual and professional goals? What are your academic interests, and why do you wish to pursue graduate studies in this specific program?

TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo

There is a video component in the application which will present 3 randomly assigned questions for you to briefly answer in 3 minutes, and allow you to speak directly to the admissions committee via a recorded response. This video component is required for your application. If you run into technical issues, please contact grad@business.illinois.edu. If the application materials and video essay don’t provide enough information for an admission decision, the admissions committee may conduct a small number of invitation-only interviews. Admission decisions may be made with or without an interview.