The Tepper School of Business’ online MS in Business Analytics provides students with robust coursework in machine learning and other advanced analytics skills in a business context, ensuring that students graduate knowing how to efficiently, effectively and creatively apply their analytics expertise to business challenges. This is a fast-paced, rigorous program — applicants should be willing to put in the effort required to become highly proficient problem-solvers.

If you have any questions or concerns about the application deadline, please contact an admissions counselor.

The admissions committee reviews completed applications during rounds prior to the start date.

For the upcoming Fall 2023 cohort, the relevant dates are:

If you have any questions/concerns about the application deadline, please contact an admissions counselor.

Once complete, your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and the admission decision will be sent to you on the Decision Notification date associated with the Round in which you applied.

Interviews will be conducted by invitation from the Admissions Committee.

We encourage students to submit their applications well before the deadline if possible.

Students are required to hold a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. They should be able to understand technical concepts and be competent in the following areas:

Though our standards are high and our admissions process is competitive, it is also holistic. We consider all aspects of an applicant’s background and experience.

The online MSBA admits international applicants who reside within, or outside of, the domestic United States. Please note that we are unable to admit students who are residents of U.S. sanctioned countries.

Please note that classes will be taught on a U.S. Eastern Time schedule and students must be available to attend, regardless of location.

English language proficiency tests may apply for non-native speakers. See requirements below.

MSBA candidates must submit these materials:

All candidates are required to upload legible, scanned copies of their unofficial transcripts and degree certificates. All unofficial transcripts submitted for admissions consideration should include the following:

If submitted transcripts are missing any of the required information, candidates will be contacted to send missing items, which will delay the application process.

Upon acceptance into the program, candidates will be required to submit official transcripts to the Tepper Admissions Office from each degree-granting college or university attended, at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope or via an e-Script system directly from the institution. Mailing instructions will be provided upon admission.

MSBA candidates must request that official GMAT or GRE scores be sent directly from the testing agency to the Tepper School of Business. The GRE Program Code for Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business is 4883. The GMAT Program Codes are: MS in Business Analytics: 69H-XH-43.

Applicants who can demonstrate evidence of advanced mathematical ability through previous coursework are eligible to submit an application for consideration without submitting a GMAT/GRE test score. Please follow the instructions for applying with a waiver.

Length and formatting requirements: 12-point standard font, double-spaced

Candidates who want the admissions committee to consider information that they feel is inadequately covered elsewhere in the application are welcome to submit an optional essay in addition to the required essay. This may include additional personal or professional information, unexplained resume gaps, context for a re-applicant, etc. Requirements: 350-word maximum, 12-point font, double-spaced

Starting in the Fall 2023 application cycle, all applicants must submit a video essay.

In the video essay, we ask you to answer the following question: What are your post-MSBA career goals?

We know your objectives are an important component of your decision to earn a graduate degree in business analytics. We take them seriously as well. That’s why we would like you to describe your long-term professional plans and how you envision an MSBA from Tepper supporting your goals.

This video adds more dimension to your application. It can also give us a sense of what opportunities interest you, so that we can better connect you with career resources if you join us as a student.

Consider the following while crafting your response:

The Tepper School prefers that both letters come from individuals who know the applicant in a professional capacity, but we will accept one academic recommendation combined with one professional recommendation.

After candidates submit their completed application, the admissions committee invites all qualified applicants to interview with a select group of Tepper School staff members. Interviews take place via Web conferencing software and last about 30 minutes. The qualified applicants receive a link, enabling them to schedule this interview.

In addition to meeting all other MSBA admissions requirements, MSBA candidates are required to take a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test if they attended an undergraduate institution, earning a bachelor’s degree where the sole language of instruction was not English. TOEFL scores are valid for five years, IELTS scores are valid for two years, and Duolingo English Test scores are valid for two years. Score reports must be valid at the time of application submission.

Candidates are eligible for a TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo exam waiver if the unofficial transcripts state that the sole language of instruction at the degree-earned institution was English. If this information is not included in the candidate’s academic documents, candidates can upload an official letter from the University Registrar indicating English was the mode of instruction for the entirety of the degree.

Candidates must request that the official score be sent from the testing agency directly to the Tepper School of Business. Please use the following codes when requesting the official score:

Applicants who earned their graduate degree from an institution where the sole language of instruction was not English, are not required to submit TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores, but we recommend that they take an English language proficiency exam.

To safeguard the integrity of the admissions process, Carnegie Mellon University routinely uses a third-party company to verify credentials for all admitted candidates. Details are provided upon admission.

To learn more about the Tepper School’s online Master of Science in Business Analytics, fill out the fields below to download a free brochure. If you have additional questions, please call 888-876-8959 or 412-238-1101 to speak with an admissions counselor.