University of Maryland, College Park

• EssayRequired

  An essay explaining your qualifications and interest in the program.

• ResumeRequired

  A current professional résumé.

• Official transcriptsRequired

  Official transcripts from each college or university attended. International credentials: upload the transcript/mark sheet in the original language (plus an English translation if it is not in English), and a copy of the diploma if it is not on the transcript.

• Recommendation letter1 letter

  FAQ: should come from a work supervisor or a professor from your undergraduate institution who is familiar with your work.

  One letter of recommendation.

• GMAT

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

  GMAT (or GRE)

  GMAT or GRE required unless waived. GMAT code for MS in Business Analytics: SQT-N8-49.

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  GMAT (or GRE) — FAQ waiver rule

  Business Analytics requires GMAT/GRE; waiver possible (FAQ wording).

  Frequently Asked Questions ↗

  GRE (or GMAT)

  GMAT or GRE required unless waived. GRE institution code 5814.

  Admissions ↗

  GRE (or GMAT) — FAQ waiver rule

  Business Analytics requires GMAT/GRE; waiver possible (FAQ wording). GRE institutional code 5814.

  Frequently Asked Questions ↗
• Duolingo English Test not listedIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted

  Not listed: the admissions page names "TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, or PTE Academic" as the scores to submit.

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

  IELTS Academic: Graduate School requirements for full enrollment: Overall 7 (Reading 7, Listening 7, Speaking 6.5, Writing 7). Paper IELTS test report forms are not accepted; scores go to the Graduate School e-download account.

  PTE Academic: Graduate School requirements for full enrollment: Total 68, Writing 68. Send scores through your Pearson account.

  TOEFL iBT: Graduate School requirements for full enrollment: tests taken January 20, 2026 or before — total 96 (Reading 26, Listening 24, Speaking 22, Writing 24); tests taken January 21, 2026 or after — Overall 5 (Reading 5, Listening 5, Speaking 4.5, Writing 5). A lower Writing score can mean admission with the Advanced English Writing course. MyBest scores accepted. Institution code 5814.

  Waiver / exemption: Required if you do not hold a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a recognized institution in one of the listed English-speaking countries (studied in that country, not online or at a foreign branch campus). U.S. citizens or permanent residents with international credentials still need scores unless their degree is from a listed country.

Who can apply

• Bachelor's degree (U.S. equivalent)Required

  Full sequence of preparatory studies and examinations equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from an approved institution. Three-year bachelor's degrees are eligible only under the conditions listed on the admissions page (e.g. 13 years of pre-university education, a master's degree, or a post-graduate diploma).

• Data analytics or calculus (grade of B or higher)Required

  Prerequisite for Business Analytics: "Statistics plus data analytics or calculus with a grade of B or higher." The program page adds that no prior coding or technical experience is required; an optional Analytics Bridge Program covers calculus, statistics, R, Python and SQL.

• Statistics (grade of B or higher)Required

  Prerequisite for Business Analytics: "Statistics plus data analytics or calculus with a grade of B or higher."

• Essay 1 · RequiredAn essay explaining your qualifications and interest in the program

  An essay explaining your qualifications and interest in the program

• Essay 2 · Optional (if your GPA is below 3.0, if you have gaps in your work experience, or if you have any issues with the Office of Student Conduct)An optional essay if your GPA is below 3.0, if you have gaps in your work experience, or if you have any issues with the Office of Student Conduct

  An optional essay if your GPA is below 3.0, if you have gaps in your work experience, or if you have any issues with the Office of Student Conduct