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Who Should Apply?

Baylor's mission of cultivating skilled, highly educated and ethical business analysts starts with a passion for pursuing excellence. The Admissions Committee looks for this excellence when reviewing all application materials including prior academic performance, work experience, references, and test score, if required.

New Degree in 2023

The creation of Baylor's MSBA was approved in 2022 by the Graduate School and Board of Regents. The inaugural class for the new MSBA will begin in the summer of 2023. Applications for 2023 are now being accepted.

How To Apply?

  1. Review the Application Requirements section below
  2. Once you access the Application, make the following selections:
    Application Type = 2023 Business School Application
    Program of Interest = Business Analytics- MSBA
  3. Start your application

Application Requirements

Detailed instructions are provided within the application. You will have the opportunity to save your application and return later if you choose not to complete all of the items below at the same time.

Resume

A current resume is required, specifically describing those activities, honors, or awards that you believe would contribute to your success in the MSBA program.

Essay

Please explain why you wish to pursue graduate studies in business analytics, and why you wish to do this at Baylor.

Letters of Recommendation

In the application, you will provide the name and email address for three references, who will be sent an email message with a link directing him or her to a web page to submit the recommendation.

Transcripts

A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in the United States, or proof of equivalent training at a foreign university, is required.

  • Transcripts are required only from degree-granting institutions for bachelor's degrees and higher. The transcript from your graduating institution must show proof of degree. Transcripts for transfer credits are not required.
  • Baylor students and graduates need to request a Baylor transcript from the Registrar's Office: Request Baylor Transcripts.

NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the evaluation process. If your application is approved, official transcripts will be required to complete your admission to the MSBA program.

See delivery instructions for official transcripts.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for the MSBA degree program.

GMAT/GRE

  • The GMAT or GRE is required for applications to the MSBA program.
  • GMAT/GRE waivers requests are available for those who have four or more years of post-graduate work experience. If you plan to request a waiver, please see instructions in the Test Score section of your application.
  • Unofficial copies of the test scores are acceptable for the application evaluation process.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for admission include:

  • Introduction to Python Programming
  • Minimum 3 hours of statistics or QBA

Information for International Applicants

Hankamer School of Business

Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation
1621 S 3rd St.
Waco, TX 76706

One Bear Place #98001
Waco, TX 76798

(254) 710-3411
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