University of Miami

• Required essays (two, in the application portal)Required

  Requirements at a glance list 'Required essays'. 'Essays are found within the application portal. Every business school applicant has one similar essay, and the second essay is program-specific.'

• A professional résuméRequired

  Submit your required resume electronically within the application portal: full-time employment, volunteer work, internships, part-time work, education, other skills and hobbies.

• Official academic transcripts from all academic institutions attendedRequired

  Submit all documents related to transcripts through the application portal; you are encouraged to upload unofficial transcripts to expedite your application evaluation while official transcripts are pending. Include coursework at community colleges, junior colleges, extension programs and other institutions. Foreign transcripts will require WES evaluation and translation; transcript evaluations must include a photocopy of the diploma and an official certified English translation of both the transcripts and the diploma.

• At least two letters of recommendation (up to three)2 letters

  At least two required; up to three may be submitted (maximum three). Recommender type not stated (stored as any). Recommenders complete the forms in the online application; use their work email address.

  Bulletin 2026-2027: 'At least two letters of recommendation are required. Up to three may be submitted.' The business school requirements page lists 'Letters of Recommendation' without a count: recommenders must complete the recommendation forms associated with the online application, and no other format is accepted.

• GMAT (or GRE) score, waivers case by case

  The school’s official pages say this differently. Here is what each one says — check with the school before you rely on it.

  GMAT (not mandatory; or GRE)

  While GMAT and GRE test results are not mandatory for master's programs, submitting an unofficial test score can be beneficial for securing the maximum merit-based scholarship. Unofficial or self-reported scores may be submitted; official versions will be required prior to program orientation. GMAT Code : 7NV-S1-96.

  Master of Science in Business Analytics: Requirements (application requirements at a glance, $100 fee, essays, transcripts, GMAT/GRE, English tests, resume, interview, letters) ↗

  GMAT (or GRE) score, waivers case by case (Bulletin 2026-2027)

  Bulletin 2026-2027 MSBA admission requirements: 'Official GMAT (or GRE) score to be sent directly to the University of Miami Herbert Business School by using the institution code below. GMAT/GRE waivers can be granted on a case-by-case basis.' To request a waiver, 'opt-out' of submitting a test score in the application portal and upload a page summary of why you should be considered for a waiver. 'Between the GMAT and GRE, there is no preference between the two tests for specialized masters' admissions.' GMAT Institution Code: 7NV-S1-86 (as printed in the Bulletin).

  Master of Science in Business Analytics ↗
• GRE (or GMAT) score, waivers case by case

  The school’s official pages say this differently. Here is what each one says — check with the school before you rely on it.

  GRE (not mandatory; or GMAT)

  While GMAT and GRE test results are not mandatory for master's programs, submitting an unofficial test score can be beneficial for securing the maximum merit-based scholarship. Unofficial or self-reported scores may be submitted; official versions will be required prior to program orientation. GRE Code : 5815.

  Master of Science in Business Analytics: Requirements (application requirements at a glance, $100 fee, essays, transcripts, GMAT/GRE, English tests, resume, interview, letters) ↗

  GRE (or GMAT) score, waivers case by case (Bulletin 2026-2027)

  Bulletin 2026-2027 MSBA admission requirements: 'Official GMAT (or GRE) score to be sent directly to the University of Miami Herbert Business School by using the institution code below. GMAT/GRE waivers can be granted on a case-by-case basis.' To request a waiver, 'opt-out' of submitting a test score in the application portal and upload a page summary of why you should be considered for a waiver. 'Between the GMAT and GRE, there is no preference between the two tests for specialized masters' admissions.' GRE institution Code: 5815.

  Master of Science in Business Analytics ↗
• Duolingo English Test - 125 or above, IELTS – 7.0 or above or TOEFL – 94 or aboveIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired — waiver possible

  Duolingo English Test - 125 or above: Applicants who did not receive a high school diploma or bachelor's degree in the United States or a foreign country where English is not the primary language must submit a TOEFL score, IELTS score, or Duolingo English Test score (page wording). The at-a-glance list says 'This applies to most international applicants.' Only test scores received electronically from the testing service are considered official.

  IELTS – 7.0 or above: Applicants who did not receive a high school diploma or bachelor's degree in the United States or a foreign country where English is not the primary language must submit a TOEFL score, IELTS score, or Duolingo English Test score (page wording). The at-a-glance list says 'This applies to most international applicants.' Only test scores received electronically from the testing service are considered official.

  TOEFL – 94 or above (iBT only): Applicants who did not receive a high school diploma or bachelor's degree in the United States or a foreign country where English is not the primary language must submit a TOEFL score, IELTS score, or Duolingo English Test score (page wording). The at-a-glance list says 'This applies to most international applicants.' Only test scores received electronically from the testing service are considered official. Graduate School minimum is lower (80 before January 21, 2026; 4.5 after) and it notes some programs may have higher minimums; TOEFL Essentials is not accepted (Graduate School).

  Waiver / exemption: If English is not your native language, the TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo requirement may be waived if you hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an academic institution within the United States or from one of the English-speaking countries listed on the Graduate School listing for English Proficiency Requirements. FAQ: the requirement may also be waived if you hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an academic institution, regardless of country, where the language of instruction was English; official documentation confirming English as the language of instruction must be submitted with your application (a statement on the official transcript, a NACES credential evaluation, or a memo/letter from the Registrar).

• PTE (not listed)If your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted

  PTE is not on the list of accepted tests: the requirements page names 'a TOEFL score, IELTS score, or Duolingo English Test score'.

• Interview (by invitation only)

  Listed in the requirements at a glance. 'Interviews are by invitation only and take place prior to the Admission Committee's final decision.' Currently all interviews are conducted virtually by an admissions staff member, current student or Academic director, in English, typically 30 minutes.

Who can apply

• A four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institutionRequired

  Requirements at a glance: 'A four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution' and 'GPA requirements, if applicable' (no minimum GPA stated). No course prerequisites are listed.

• School guidance · RequiredEssays are found within the application portal. Every business school applicant has one similar essay, and the second essay is program-specific.

  Essays are found within the application portal. Every business school applicant has one similar essay, and the second essay is program-specific.

  The program's actual essay question is inside the application.