University of Iowa

• ResumeRequired

  Listed in the application checklist. The General Catalog says the résumé should include information about employment, education, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

• Statement of purposeRequired

  Listed in the application checklist. "Your statement of purpose may be submitted as a written statement (250-500 words) or a recorded video (1 minute and 25 seconds or 6MB)." Written statements can be pasted or uploaded as PDF, DOC or DOCX; directions for a recorded video are in the application.

• Unofficial academic transcriptsRequired

  Listed in the application checklist. "Unofficial transcripts are good enough for us to make an admissions decision. You can upload a copy in the online application." If admitted, official transcripts must be sent before admission can be finalized; international admits submit official marks sheets (transcripts) and diploma, with a translated copy if the original is not in English.

• GMAT or GREOptional

  GMAT (optional; or GRE): "Optional: GMAT or GRE score". "While not required, you do have the option to include a GMAT or GRE score to strengthen your application. We accept the GMAT or GRE on an equal basis." Scores are valid for five years; an unofficial score report is sufficient to apply, and admitted students send an official report.

  GRE (optional; or GMAT): "Optional: GMAT or GRE score". "While not required, you do have the option to include a GMAT or GRE score to strengthen your application. We accept the GMAT or GRE on an equal basis." Scores are valid for five years; send GRE reports through the ETS Score Reporting site.

• Duolingo English Test, IELTS, PTE or TOEFL iBTIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired — waiver possible

  Duolingo English Test: Application page: "A TOEFL, IELTS,* or Duolingo* score is required of all international applicants whose first language is not English." Checklist: "TOEFL/IELTS score (international candidates only; may be waived)". Minimum: "Score of 120 or above" (application page: "Duolingo 120+"). "All IELTS and Duolingo test takers will be required to take the on-campus English Proficiency Evaluation."

  IELTS: Application page: "A TOEFL, IELTS,* or Duolingo* score is required of all international applicants whose first language is not English." Checklist: "TOEFL/IELTS score (international candidates only; may be waived)". Minimum: "Overall score of 7 with no subscore less than 6" (application page: "7.0 IELTS with no sub-score below 6.0"). "All IELTS and Duolingo test takers will be required to take the on-campus English Proficiency Evaluation."

  PTE (not listed): Not on the list of accepted English tests: the application page names "A TOEFL, IELTS,* or Duolingo* score" and the International Admissions table lists only TOEFL iBT, IELTS and DuoLingo (DET).

  TOEFL iBT: Application page: "A TOEFL, IELTS,* or Duolingo* score is required of all international applicants whose first language is not English." Checklist: "TOEFL/IELTS score (international candidates only; may be waived)". Minimum: "Total score 100" for TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition taken before Jan. 2026, "Total score 5.0" for tests taken after Jan. 2026 (International Admissions table; the admissions page says the same). The application page gives only "100 iBT TOEFL". Send via ETS using institution code 6681 and department code 01. Scores are good for two years.

  Waiver / exemption: Application page: "Even if English is your second language, you can be waived from the TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo if you completed a bachelor's or higher from an accredited university in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada (excluding French Quebec), Africa (English speaking), Australia, or New Zealand." International Admissions page: "You may get an English language test waiver if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident."

• Interview (by invitation)

  "After an initial review of your application, you may be asked to interview for acceptance into this program." "Interviews are held in-person or with cameras on via Zoom."

Who can apply

• Foundational analytics and Excel skills; pre-program bootcampRequired

  General Catalog: "This 2-semester long master's degree requires students to have some foundational analytics and Excel skills. All students are required to complete a free online asynchronous bootcamp during the summer prior to starting the program." Admission section: "Prior to starting the program students must complete Pre-Work: Data and Decisions Bootcamp."

• Bachelor's degreeRequired

  Minimum requirement: "Earned from a regionally accredited college/university or equivalent from another country. We accept students from all undergraduate majors; a business degree is not required."

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0Required

  Minimum requirement: "Cumulative 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale, or foreign equivalent." "You must meet all of the below requirements to be considered for admission."