We take a collaborative approach to admissions, working with you to understand your experience, career goals, and how the MS in Business Analytics fits into your next step. Our applicants are early- and mid-career professionals who want to enter the analytics field or build the skills needed to work with data, AI, and modern business tools.
We look for professionals who are ready to engage seriously with the work and contribute to a collaborative learning environment. To be eligible to apply, you must have:
GMAT/GRE not required.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as files are completed. We encourage early submission, especially for scholarship consideration and to secure your place.
Begin your application online and upload materials as you go. You can save your progress, return at any time, and track your application status in the portal.
Upload a current resume that outlines your professional experience and responsibilities.
You’ll answer an essay question describing evidence of your quantitative ability through past coursework in math and/or statistics. You’ll also describe how you have applied these skills in current or previous professional roles (500 words).
You may either download the PDF version of your essay question and submit your completed response, or upload your own document directly through the application portal.
Official transcripts are required from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
Transcripts should be sent directly from the institution, either electronically or by mail.
Transcripts for AP, PSEO or study abroad transfer credits are not required. Applicants with international transcripts can find additional requirements below.
In addition to the application requirements described above, international student applicants must meet the following requirements.
All international applicants must meet one of the English proficiency requirements listed in the document below before qualifying for an I-20/DS-2019 (required for the F-1 visa) or being allowed to register for classes.
Proof of English Proficiency Requirements - Opus College of Business
Applicants must hold the equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. If your degree was earned outside the United States, a transcript evaluation is required. You may choose one of the following options:
St. Thomas Institutional Portal offers a discounted rate for digital submissions and a typical turnaround of three days.
External Evaluation Services
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and World Education Services (WES) are independent transcript evaluation services that St. Thomas accepts for international transcript evaluation. If you choose to have ECE or WES do your evaluation, you will receive a copy of the evaluation. To use ECE or WES, visit either site and choose the “Start Your Evaluation” option. For ECE, you will choose "Course-by-Course" evaluation and for WES, you will choose "Course-by-Course ICAP" evaluation.After you submit your application, it will be reviewed by our admissions team. Selected applicants are invited to a virtual interview. This is a chance to talk through your experience and goals, and to ask any questions you have about the program.
Connect with our team to talk through your goals, your experience, and whether the St. Thomas MS in Business Analytics is the right next step for you.