M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics Admissions

Admission Requirements

• Apply Texas application.

  If you have problems accessing the application, please contact the College of Graduate Studies and Research at 325-942-2169 or graduate.studies@angelo.edu.

• Transcripts from baccalaureate degree awarding university or college

  Upload unofficial transcripts, with the exception of Angelo State University transcripts, for application evaluation purposes using the Graduate Studies Documents for Submission form.

  Please do not send official transcript(s) until you have received a notice of acceptance from Angelo State University. Unless an unofficial transcript is not on hand, please request one. 

  Official university transcripts should be sent through a secure electronic method (examples: Credential Solutions, Parchment, etc.) to graduate.studies@angelo.edu or by mail to:

  College of Graduate Studies and Research
  ASU Station #11025
  San Angelo, Texas 76909-1025

• Résumé

Please submit the resume using the Graduate Studies Documents for Submission form.

Prerequisites

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Overall/Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better or a GPA of 2.5 or better with at least three years of meaningful experience.
• GMAT (score a 500 or higher on the GMAT or an equivalent on the GRE) 

Applicants may submit unofficial test scores using the Graduate Studies Documents for Submission form.

Note: Official scores will be required, if admitted.

The Norris-Vincent College of Business will evaluate applicants individually who do not meet the overall/cumulative GPA of 3.20 or better. The evaluation will include:

• Work experience
• Academic background
• Other relevant factors

Applicants may be required to take leveling courses or modules.

Students are welcome to apply for admission regardless of their undergraduate major.

Foundation Requirements

Those students who hold an undergraduate business degree should be prepared to start the M.S.-BDSA curriculum without any foundation courses. For those who do not hold an undergraduate business degree, one or more of the following foundation requirements may be required:

• Business Math and Statistics
• Excel for MBA Students

Each of these foundation requirements can be met by successfully completing the appropriate IVY online modules. The self-paced IVY modules can be found on the Ivy Software website. Once each module has been completed with a minimum grade of 80, a completion certificate should be submitted to the M.S.-BDSA director.

Some of these foundation requirements may be waived by the M.S.-BDSA director for those students who can demonstrate successful prior course work in these areas. The foundation requirements for each student are determined on a case-by-case basis. Students will complete all the necessary foundation requirements before they will be permitted to enroll in an M.S.-BDSA course.

Application Deadlines

These deadlines are for applications only. Financial Aid and Scholarships may have their own deadlines.

You are strongly encouraged to register for the first and second eight-week sessions simultaneously before the first eight-week session begins.

8-Week Program Deadlines:

• Spring A: Dec 15
• Spring B: Applications will open on Jan 22
• Spring B: Mar 4
• Summer: May 20
• Fall A: Aug 1
• Fall B: Applications will open on Aug 30
• Fall B: Oct 1
• International Student Spring: Nov 1
• International Student Fall: Jun 10