Master of Science
Data Analytics

The online application form is available through UTSA’s Graduate School website, and it may be saved and updated until you are ready to pay the application fee and submit.

In addition to the application requirements below, applicants must also meet university-wide graduate admission requirements.

Application Requirements

• Completed application form: Includes loading all required documents, paying your application fee and clicking on the “Submit” button.
• Current resume: Include employment or other related experience.
• Letters of reference: Students can submit a request for letters of recommendation through the online application. The application system will send their recommenders a rating form and a section for them to upload their letter.
• Personal statement: Approximately 1-2 pages, there are no specific format requirements but your letter should identify why you are interested in this program at UTSA.
• Requirement for standardized tests: GRE/GMAT are waived for Summer and Fall 2020 admission.
• Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with application materials. If your application is successful, official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended by the end of your first semester. Transcripts must be received in a completely sealed envelope, or emailed directly from the issuing institution to be considered official.
  • Electronic official transcript submissions: graduate.documents@utsa.edu
  • Mailing address for official transcripts:
    • The University of Texas at San Antonio
      Attn: The Graduate School
      One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249
  • Required foreign credential evaluation: All applicants including non-U.S. citizens (International), U.S. Citizens, and permanent residents who have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions are required to submit official transcripts along with a mandatory evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America. An approved evaluation requires a detailed course-by-course evaluation. Summaries will not be accepted.
• International applicant TOEFL/IELTS test scores: Until further notice, any applicants with a TOEFL/IELTS score on hand should submit their result (regardless of date) as part of the application. Applicants without TOEFL/IELTS scores, will complete alternate evaluations to demonstrate English proficiency following admission.
• Applicant Evaluation: Applicants will be evaluated for success in the program based on demonstrable academic preparation and/or experience with respect to mathematics, statistics and information technology. Coursework in calculus, differential equations, stochastic processes, statistics and data mining are not required, but show foundational mathematical preparation and are preferred in some combination.

Information systems/technology courses, computer science courses, and/or professional experience related to databases, networks, distributed and cloud infrastructures, and programming are not required, but show foundational information technology preparation and are preferred in some combination.

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