Business and Data Analytics, M.S.

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Business and Data Analytics prepares students for important roles in business. Data analysts transform data into insights that enhance decision making is a key challenge for businesses of every size and in all industries. Job growth is expected at 25% in the decade ending 2029, putting Business and Data Analytics professionals in high demand.

Program Contacts:

For Face-to-Face program for international students, please contact

Sha Li (for assistance with this application and the admission process)
Email: sha.li@csusb.edu

Dr. Essia Hamouda (for curriculum and job outlook information)
Phone: 909-537-4418
Email: essia.hamouda@csusb.edu
Location: JB 525

Master of Science in Business Data Analytics | International Education | CSUSB

For a fully online program, please contact

Maggie Garcia (for assistance with this application and the admission process)
Email: Margaret.Garcia@csusb.edu

Dr. Essia Hamouda (for curriculum and job outlook information)
Phone: 909-537-4418
Email: essia.hamouda@csusb.edu
Location: JB 525

Business and Data Analytics Department Page | Business and Data Analytics Bulletin Page

Application Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Personal Statement
• English Proficiency for International Students
• Resume
• Business Aptitude Requirement
• Two Letters of Recommendation with official letterhead and signature at the bottom of the letters

* For international students, the application deadlines may differ. To confirm the correct deadline, please check the International Education website. If the deadline listed above is earlier than the one on the website, please follow the deadline provided here.

Application Details:

In addition to the general requirements of the university, specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:

• Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above using the entire degree or the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units of coursework, which may include post-baccalaureate work. Students with significant GMAT/GRE scores and/or professional experience may be permitted to join with a GPA less than 3.0 at the discretion of the program coordinator.
• Unofficial Transcripts: Upload unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. CSUSB students are not required to submit any CSUSB transcripts. However, if your transcript is not in English, you must also send a certified literal English translation of the transcripts along with the official original-language transcripts with proof of degree.
• Personal Statement: Academic motivation and personal qualifications demonstrated through submission of a 200- to 250-word statement of reasons for wishing to pursue the Master of Science in Business and Data Analytics at California State University, San Bernardino, and personal qualifications that will contribute to the successful completion of the program.
• English Proficiency for International Students: An applicant whose education has been in a language other than English must submit proof of English ability. They can satisfy this requirement in several ways:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL (iBT 79/80 or PBT 550) taken within the past two years.
  • IELTS exam score of 6.5 taken within the past two years, or
  • Complete level 4 of CSUSB’s Intensive English Program (IEP).
• Resume: Submission of a current resume. Ensure this document includes the months each position began and ended.
• Business Aptitude Requirement: Applicants for Master of Science in Business and Data Analytics must meet ONE of the following Business Aptitude requirements:
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited undergraduate program
  • Minimum two years of post-undergraduate professional and/or managerial experience or industry-relevant certifications.
  • Proof of completion of an accredited graduate degree (e.g. J.D., Ph.D., M.D.) from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the graduate program.
  • Submission of an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
    • GMAT score of 470 (minimum 10% on GMAT Verbal Ability and Quantitative Ability percentile rankings) or a minimum GRE score of 298 (minimum 10% on GRE Verbal Ability and Quantitative Ability percentile rankings).
• Conditionally Classified Status: Students who meet all entrance requirements may be admitted to the program in a conditionally classified status.