MASTER’S IN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND DATA ANALYTICS DEGREE

Saint Mary's online master's in business intelligence and data analytics degree requires the following:

• An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
• A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale
• The language proficiency to succeed in graduate-level classes

If your overall GPA is below 2.75, you may receive provisional status in the program at the discretion of the MBA program director.

No prerequisite coursework is required for the online MS BIDA program.

GMAT and GRE scores not required. 

You can transfer a maximum of six credits you've earned before admittance to Saint Mary's.

Transfer credits are subject to graduate school and program criteria, as well as the recommendation of the program director and approval by the dean.

Also note that work experience is not accepted as credit for this program.

Students with transcripts from universities located outside of the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada (except for the Quebec Province) are required to take and pass English proficiency testing.

Saint Mary's accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 72, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0, the Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 74 percent, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 51, or the International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP) with a minimum score of 4.0.

• $25 non-refundable application fee: Note that Saint Mary's alumni, students seeking readmission, veterans, and active military personnel are exempt from this application fee.
• A written statement: Describe your personal background, training, career goals, and experience. Tell us why you're seeking admission to the MS BIDA program, what your personal and professional strengths are, and any other personal information you wish to share.
• Two references: Please provide the names of two people (including title, organization, email, phone number) who can serve as professional references, if needed, during the application review process. The best references are those who know you in a professional capacity, such as current or former supervisors.
• An up-to-date résumé: Include both your educational and professional experience.
• Official transcripts: An official transcript issued to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant's completed degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits must be sent separately and directly from your institution. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepts official transcripts electronically from previously attended institutions.

  Transcripts should be sent to oladmissions@smumn.edu or mailed to:
  Transcript Processing Center
  Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
  851 Trafalgar Court, Suite 420
  Maitland, FL 32751

Upcoming application deadlines for Saint Mary's online MS BIDA program:

• April 17, 2023
• August 14, 2023

Upcoming start dates for Saint Mary's online MS BIDA program:

• May 1, 2023
• August 28, 2023