University of Arizona

• ResumeRequired

  'A resume,' in the list of admissions requirements. Checklist: 'Update your professional resume (make sure it reflects your technical skills and any professional certificates you hold).'

• Purpose of Graduate Study (statement of purpose, 1-2 pages)Required

  'A purpose of graduate study document' in the list of admissions requirements. Checklist: 'Create your Purpose of Graduate Study essay. The personal statement should state your goals and career objectives of gaining this degree. Note: This document should be a minimum of one page, no more than two pages in length.'

• Official transcripts from each institution attended (unofficial accepted for initial evaluation)Required

  'Official transcripts ** from each from each university, college or community college attended'. '**We will accept unofficial versions of your school documents for initial evaluation purposes only; this does not eliminate the need for official school documents to be submitted.' International documents need a copy of the grading scale or transcript key, and an official transcript and diploma in the original language with an officially verified English translation.

• Three letters of reference3 letters

  three recommenders (preferably professional associates)

  'Three letters of reference,' in the list of admissions requirements. Checklist: 'Names, titles, and emails of three recommenders (preferably professional associates)'; 'fill out the three recommendation forms in the application. This will send the recommendation request to your references for completion.' Applications are complete only when 'reference responses are received'.

• GMAT or GRE required or GRE or GMAT requiredRequired — waiver possible

  GMAT or GRE required (no minimum score): Requirements list: 'GRE/GMAT'. FAQ: 'Yes, the GMAT/GRE is required.' Checklist: 'The test must have been taken within the last five years of intended term of enrollment. (No minimum score requirement)'; 'GMAT – Eller College of Management, MSMIS'.

  GRE or GMAT required (no minimum score): Requirements list: 'GRE/GMAT'. FAQ: 'Yes, the GMAT/GRE is required.' Checklist: 'The test must have been taken within the last five years of intended term of enrollment. (No minimum score requirement)'; 'GRE – use school code 4832'.

  Waiver / exemption: 'Take the GRE or GMAT, unless you are an Eller College of Management undergraduate.'

• Duolingo English Test (not accepted by the Graduate College)If your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted

  'The Graduate College does not accept Duolingo scores for demonstration of English Proficiency.' The program page names only TOEFL/IELTS.

• IELTS or TOEFL iBTIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired

  IELTS (minimum 7, no subject area below 6): 'IELTS: Minimum test composite score of 7 (no subject area below 6)'. Results must have been taken within the last two years of the intended term of enrollment.

  TOEFL iBT (minimum 79, or 4.0 on the 1-6 scale): 'TOEFL: For tests taken prior to January 21, 2026: Minimum score of 79 iBT or Home Edition iBT'; 'TOEFL: For tests taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum overall score of 4.0 on the TOEFL 1-6 scale'. 'Results should be sent to The University of Arizona Institution Code: 4832.' Results must have been taken within the last two years of the intended term of enrollment.

  Waiver / exemption: Program page: 'this is a proof of English proficiency requirement for international applicants born in a country where English is not the official language'. Graduate College exemptions: citizens of countries where English is an official language; applicants who completed a bachelor's or graduate degree at a regionally accredited U.S. institution or hold a degree from the approved English Proficiency Guide; applicants with two years of full-time study and 48 upper-division graded undergraduate units or 30 graded graduate units at such an institution (units not older than two years from the term of enrollment).

Who can apply

• Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited, or U.S.-comparable 4-year degree for international students)Required

  'An awarded bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university OR for international students, a U.S. comparable 4-year, bachelor's degree'.

• Business background (helpful; up to six credits of introductory business courses may be asked)Optional

  'A general familiarity with business concepts can help you maximize your experience in the program. If your prior coursework or professional experience does not include foundational business topics, you may be asked to complete up to six credits of introductory business courses.'

• GPA of 3.0 or higherRequired

  'A 3.0 or higher GPA,' in the list of admissions requirements. International applicants calculate their entrance GPA with the UA Graduate College GPA Calculator and upload a screenshot of the result in the application.

• Linear algebra, probability and statistics (recommended)Optional

  Application checklist, 'Before You Begin': 'Basic knowledge in linear algebra, probability and statistics is recommended.'

• Knowledge of Python and SQLRequired

  Admissions requirements list: 'Knowledge of Python, SQL, and statistics'. FAQ: 'Knowledge of Python and SQL is required.' Application checklist: 'Before the program, students should have experience in writing computer programs in Python and SQL.' The same admissions page also says 'While a technical background is not required for admission, students should be prepared to actively develop programming and technical skills throughout the program.' Deficiencies may be addressed through university coursework or online platforms (Coursera, Udemy, edX).

• Knowledge of statisticsRequired

  Admissions requirements list: 'Knowledge of Python, SQL, and statistics'. FAQ: 'Before joining the program, students should have knowledge of Python, SQL, and statistics.'