Admission Requirements
Academic programs in data science have become commonplace, but few of them present the latest tools and analytical techniques from the practical perspective demanded in the business world. The Stevens master's in Business Intelligence & Analytics will show you how to apply analytics while teaching you to think critically about conclusions, ensuring your recommendations to corporate stakeholders hit the mark.
Application deadlines
For full-time students, applications to the Business Intelligence & Analytics program are accepted in three distinct cycles. To be considered for admission, all materials must be submitted by the deadline.
Application cycle | Application deadline | Application decision | Acceptance deadline |
Priority | Oct. 15 | Dec. 1 | Jan. 15 |
Standard | Jan. 15 | March 1 | Included in admission offer |
Final | April 15 | May 1 | June 1 |
Part-time applications to this program are accepted on a rolling basis.
Admission criteria
Admission to this program is highly selective. To be considered, your application must include the following.
Academic Transcripts
Your application must include official transcripts from all universities you have attended. These records must show your name, the name of the university attended, enrollment dates, coursework completed, and grades assigned.
Required Coursework
Given the highly technical nature of this degree, students are required to have completed one semester of calculus and one semester of basic probability, hypothesis testing and estimation prior to starting the program. Stevens offers noncredit courses for students needing to satisfy this requirement.
Professional Resume
You must include a résumé with your application that highlights:
Academic record
Work and internship experience
Leadership abilities
Interviews
Stevens often invites master's candidates to interview prior to making an admissions decision. If you are selected for an interview after submitting your application, you will receive instructions via email.
GMAT/GRE scores
All candidates to this program are required to submit GMAT or GRE scores with their application; part-time online students with work experience may be eligible to waive this requirement. Admission to the Business Intelligence & Analytics program is extremely competitive, and only students with excellent test scores will be considered. However, it's important to keep in mind that your test scores are only one feature of your application, and will be considered along with your other credentials. Please use the following reporting codes to submit test scores to Stevens:
GRE: 2819
GMAT: 638LX12
International students also must include TOEFL or IELTS scores along with their applications.
Letters of Recommendation
Your application must include two letters of recommendation. The strongest applications will include one letter from a current supervisor, and one from a former supervisor or previous employer who can speak to your leadership potential and discuss your professional performance.