Fall 2026 Deadlines

Spring 2027 Deadlines

To complete your application, submit the following via the online application portal, Slate.

• GRE Subject:

  Not required

• GRE General:

  Not required

• Official Transcripts: Required. All applicants may upload unofficial transcripts for application submission. An international transcript evaluation (WES, ECE, or SpanTran) is also required for degrees from non-U.S. institutions for application submission. Official transcripts & evaluations are required for enrolling students prior to the start of their first semester classes 

• Letters of Recommendations: (3) Required. At least one recommendation letter should be provided from a professional supervisor/manager if the applicant is currently employed.

• Personal Statement: In 1500 words or less, describe your motivation for pursuing the Online Master’s in Business Analytics, articulate your short and long term career goals and how this program will help you achieve them, and discuss how your background has prepared you to pursue an advanced degree. Additionally, share why you feel Brown is the right fit for your goals and what you will contribute to our community of learners. 

• Resume/CV: Required. 

  Applicants are required to have at least two years of full-time professional employment experience. This program is ideally suited for currently employed, working-professionals.

• Additional Materials: $100 Application Fee. 

  *Apply by the Early Decision Deadline and we’ll waive your $100 application fee. 

   

  Additional Requirements:

  INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

  Language Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS if applicable)

  Transcript Evaluation (if applicable)

   

  TOEFL/IELTS:

  All international applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. See here for exceptions.

  The TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and the IELTS Indicator exam are accepted. The online master’s in business analytics program recommends a minimum score of 577 (pBT) or 90 (iBT). The corresponding minimum IELTS score is 7.

  Students from mainland China may submit the TOEFL ITP Plus exam.

   

  TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION:

An international transcript evaluation (WES, ECE, or SpanTran) is required for degrees from non-U.S. institutions. International transcript evaluations are required for application submission. 

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Early-career professionals with at least 2 years of professional work experience.
• At least one semester of foundational college-level statistics is required; additionally, knowledge of linear algebra is preferred. A grade of B or better is recommended.
• Prior experience in programming languages is preferred, but not required. Experience with open-source languages such as Python, or with data management and analysis systems such as SPSS is recommended. 

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS:

International students are eligible to apply for this program.

Please visit the Student Financial Services Office page for up-to-date tuition & fee rates.

Merit-Based Scholarship

The online master’s in business analytics offers limited merit-based scholarships covering up to 50% of tuition costs. All applicants will be reviewed for eligibility and no additional application is required.

Most students are self-supported through a combination of scholarships, loans, outside funding and/or assistantships. Please visit the Graduate Student Funding and Support page for more information.