MS in Business Analytics

You will need to submit a transcript from each college or university where you have completed coursework before your application will be considered complete and reviewed by the admissions committee.

You must submit essay responses to the questions detailed below (approximately 2 pages maximum). Please answer each prompt separately. You may copy/paste each prompt into your document. The admissions committee will review both the content of your responses and your ability to communicate clearly in writing. 1) What attracts you to business analytics as a field? Why is an MSBA program the next logical step for you in your career, and why are you interested in the Carlson MSBA program specifically? 2) Please list all the computer programming languages and other relevant data analytics tools or methods you’ve learned and used in your academics, internships, work experience (as documented on the resume/CV), and/or otherwise. Rather than using a narrative essay, we suggest a bulleted list with details about where/how you have applied each will help the committee understand the depth of your expertise. Examples: C/C++: In my undergraduate studies, I took Data Structures and an introductory programming course. I also used C for [project or task] in my Summer 2022 internship at [company]. Python: I completed a 28-hour Coursera certificate last year and have since used it at [company] for [purpose]. SQL: I learned SQL at [company] and use it daily for [purpose].

Two recommendations are required. Recommendations can come from professional and academic recommenders, though we suggest at least one recommendation come from a supervisor if you have professional experience.

Prepare a current resume that includes a detailed education and employment history in no more than 3 pages. Resume guidelines: List both employer(s) and official position(s) held. Specify both month and year for dates of employment in each role. Detail job responsibilities and accomplishments in approximately 3-5 bullet points. Include details of any programming languages, technical software, and/or analytical methods used in each. You may include a separate section for academic projects with significant quantitative and/or technical components. Do not worry about exceeding 1 page.

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Think of this video essay as if you were answering an interview question with a member of our admissions committee. Two minutes (120 seconds) will be provided to prepare an answer and two minutes (120 seconds) to record an answer. Recording will automatically stop after two minutes.