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.

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.

Short Personal Statements 1 & 2 (250 words max each): 1) Please describe any experiences and/or challenges that may have shaped your intellectual and personal development.

The Graduate College and the academic program require 3 essays/answers below to be submitted within your application: Academic Statement of Purpose (300-500 words total): Please write a statement that answers the following questions: 1) How has your academic and professional background, including any professional training, prepared you for graduate study?

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.