Master of Science in Business Analytics

1. Analytical Skills: Program graduates will be able to use strong quantitative and analytical skills through the integration of business analysis, data management, and diagnostic problem-solving skills in order to support management decision-making.
2. Communication Skills: Program graduates will be able to clearly, efficiently, and effectively communicate business-related information by applying both oral and written methods.
3. Ethical Data Management: Program graduates will be able to apply ethical reasoning for supporting individual and corporate data security and privacy decisions.
4. Team Management & Leadership: Program graduates will be able to apply team management skills as both an effective team member and leader.

Cost Per Credit: $655
Term Registration Fee: $30

Estimated Total Program Cost (30 credits): $19,650 

As a graduate student, you may qualify for federal student aid and other need-based scholarships. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more at UMass Lowell Graduate Aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain eligible non-citizens. Please visit Financial Aid if you have questions about your eligibility.

• Application:
  • Summer '25-Spring '26
  • Summer'26- Spring '27
• Application Fee: $75
• Statement of Purpose: Outline goals, experience and achievements (max 2 pages)
• Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) for master's, three (3) for doctoral applicants.
• Transcripts: You may apply with unofficial transcripts, but if accepted, official transcripts are required. 
• Test Scores: UMass Lowell’s school code is 3911. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) applicants. It is accepted, but not required, for master's applicants.
• Resume

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International Applicants

Transcripts must show degree completion and include a credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member, such as:

• Center for Educational Documentation (CED)
• Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
• World Education Services (WES)

English proficiency is required. If English is not your country’s national language, please submit one of the following scores:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 100+ (Master of Business Administration is 90+)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7.0+
• Duolingo: 135+
• ASC English: Level 6+
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): 72+