Admissions
Application Requirements
Admissions requirements for the online MS AI for Business program include:
- 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
- A 3.0 or higher GPA*,
- Knowledge of Python, SQL, and statistics
- Official transcripts** from each from each university, college or community college attended
- A resume,
- Three letters of reference,
- A purpose of graduate study document, and
- A completed Graduate College application
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge
- Business: If you do not have a sufficient business background, you may be required to take up to six credits of business courses. You will be informed of this requirement upon admittance.
- Technical: Students are expected to have basic knowledge about one or more computer programming languages such as Python. Basic knowledge in linear algebra, probability and statistics is recommended. Deficiencies may be addressed through university coursework or via online learning platforms, such as Coursera, Udemy, edX and others.
To ensure seamless processing, applications are considered complete only when all materials are submitted AND reference responses are received.
*Probationary option to start the program available for those who do not have a 3.0 GPA. See below.
**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. For transcripts to be considered official, they must be sent by and received by an institution or university.
International Applicants
The Eller College welcomes the cultural experience and knowledge that international applicants add to the program. In addition to the materials listed in the Application Requirements, international applicants are required to submit the following:
- Official TOEFL/IELTS score (this is a proof of English proficiency requirement for international applicants born in a country where English is not the official language).
- Check to see if your need a TOEFL from your origin country.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 90 on the internet-based test, or an IELTS composite score of 7 with no subject area scoring below 6.
- Results should be sent to The University of Arizona Institution Code: 4832.
- An official transcript and an official copy of diploma(s) and/or degree certification, in the original native language and must be accompanied by an officially verified English translation issued by the university or college.
- Calculate their entrance GPA using the UA Graduate College GPA Calculator. Applicants will be asked to upload a screen shot of the GPA results during the application process.
Before You Begin
- Before the program, students should have experience in writing computer programs in Python and SQL. Basic knowledge in linear algebra, probability and statistics is recommended. Deficiencies may be addressed through university coursework or via online learning platforms, such as Coursera, Udemy, edX and others.
- Update your professional resume.
- Gather your recommenders' information —verify the correct spelling of names, titles and contact information, including email address.
- Statement of Purpose is your chance to describe your academic and professional goals. It is your personal expression of what has led you to desire to attend the program and can include life and academic experiences.
- International students
- TOEFL/IELTS score (this is a proof of English proficiency requirement for international applicants born in a country where English is not the official language). Results must have been taken within the last two years of intended term of enrollment.
- Calculate US comparable GPA using using the UA Graduate College GPA Calculator. Applicants will be asked to upload a screen shot of the GPA results during the application process.
Completing Your Application
| Step | Task |
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| 1 | Go to the Graduate College Online Application (GradApp) and create an account. Note: there is a $90 fee to complete the Graduate College application. |
| 2 | Gather the following to complete the sections of the application:
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| 3 | Submit the following supporting documents: a. Transcripts We require an official transcript from each university, college, or community college attended. International applicants must submit/present an official transcript and an official diploma (degree certification) in the original native language and must be accompanied by an officially verified English translation issued by the university or college, during the formal enrollment process. Official school documents may be sent to: MIS Department, Online Admissions Submission of Electronic Transcripts: If you have an option to order electronic transcripts, please provide the following institution name: MIS Department Online Admission, University of Arizona and email address: brynf@arizona.edu. The electronic transcript must be sent to and received by a University of Arizona employee in order to be considered an official transcript by the Graduate College. b. Prepare your recommenders' information in order to fill out the three recommendation forms in the application. This will send the recommendation request to your references for completion. c. Update your professional resume (make sure it reflects your technical skills and any professional certificates you hold). d. 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. e. International students:
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| 4 | Submit |
For additional information or assistance, please contact us at brynf@arizona.edu.
Probationary Status
Don't have a 3.0 GPA? No problem - we have a solution for that.
The 3.0 GPA is a University of Arizona requirement for all graduate programs.
However, students could still start any of our online graduate programs by applying as a “non-degree seeking” student.
Non-degree seeking students take either 2 or 4 MISonline classes first.
If they achieve a 3.0 GPA or higher from those non-degree seeking classes, students can then apply to the the program as a “degree seeking” student. Any classes taken as a non-degree student transfer into the degree program.
Steps to Apply
Below are the steps necessary to apply as a non-degree seeking student. Click on the application link below.
- Select the term you want to start the program in.
- Create an account.
- When asked what type of application you want to start - select “Non-Degree Seeking”.
- Complete the rest of the Graduate College non-degree seeking application (including $45 processing payment).
VERY IMPORTANT - BEFORE you submit a non-degree seeking application – please notify the MISonline Admissions Team at misonlineadmissions@eller.arizona.edu of your intentions.
We do not receive notifications of student’s admittance status from non-degree seeking applications. Therefore we have no idea who the students are and cannot inform them of how to register for classes or help them in any way.
Once students have submitted their non-degree seeking application, received notification from the Graduate College that they have been admitted into the University, and notified Bryn of their admittance she will put you on her student lists and send your course reminders.
Again, please notify the MISonline Admissions Team (misonlineadmissions@eller.arizona.edu) of your admittance.
Start your non-degree seeking application at https://apply.grad.arizona.edu/users/login.