Application Note Santa Clara University – M.S in Business Analytics I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION MS BUSINESS ANALYTICS Understanding Data To Drive Business Decisions Data Science and Business Analytics Do you want a data-driven advantage? Analytics.Big data The Internet of everything The ability to collect and make sense of a vast amount of data that has transformed the industry—and you can be part of the transformation with our MS in Business Analytics program Through an expertly designed curriculum that blends business acumen with data analysis, we prepare you for careers in one of the fastest growing, most in-demand fields in tech Program Overview • Program duration: Five quarters full-time; two years part-time • Time/schedule: Evening and Saturday classes • Course delivery: Cohort style with elective options https://www.scu.edu/business/ms-business-analytics/ II DEADLINE What is the application deadline for the MBA program? We admit students to the Evening MBA in two quarters, Fall and Spring with the following application deadlines: Fall Quarter April for Scholarship Consideration June Final Deadline Spring Quarter January 20 https://www.scu.edu/business/evening-mba/prospective-students/ III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Standardized Test Scores Standardized test play a helpful role in the evaluation process and we will consider the scores in our initial evaluation of your application Self-report your scores on the application form and arrange for Application Note official scores to be sent to the appropriate program We recommend that you plan to take any required exams no later than one month prior to the application deadline to allow time for scores to arrive in time for consideration for the term in which you’ve applied GMAT (Business School Only) and GRE The Graduate School asks that all applicants submit official score reports of the general test of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) TOEFL and IELTS Executive MBA only: Candidates are encouraged to take the Executive Assessment The Executive Assessment is specifically designed to evaluate the business school readiness of seasoned professionals The assessment focuses on skills that are critical both at work and in an EMBA program: higher order reasoning, critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving Because it was designed specifically for experienced professionals, it requires modest preparation, takes only 90 minutes to complete, and includes flexible rescheduling options The test is administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), creators of the GMAT® exam Learn more about the Executive Assessment by visiting gmac.com/ea If you have an undergraduate or graduate degree from a U.S college or university that provided instruction entirely in English, then you are exempt from taking the TOEFL or IELTS If your college or university taught some classes in a language other than English, you must take the TOEFL or IELTS This applies even if your specific program was taught in English Your citizenship and/or work experience not exempt you from taking the test Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate your academic and professional qualifications are required You should solicit recommendations from individuals who are familiar with your academic or professional achievement and who can address your potential for success in this particular academic setting Paper recommendations are not accepted We ask recommenders to elaborate on the qualities listed below: • Intellectual characteristics • Knowledge of field of study • Ability to communicate • Diligence and self-discipline • Personal effectiveness • Potential for graduate study • Quantitative aptitude & problem solving skills We advise against using generic letters of recommendation such as those provided by campus career Application Note planning and placement offices The online application will prompt you to submit the names and email addresses for your two required recommenders Email invitations will be sent to recommenders once you select 'Save' in the online application You can also update recommender information and send reminder emails to your recommenders within the online application Step 1: Register Your Recommender • Enter your recommender’s information Note: Use your recommender's institutional or corporate email address Submissions from anonymous email addresses (Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo) may be subject to additional review • Register all recommenders prior to submitting your application You may change your recommender at any time after submission of your application, if needed Step 2: Recommender Receives Email and Logs in • Your recommender receives an automated email with instructions to login to the Online Reference System Step 3: Recommender Completes and Submits Form/Letter • After logging in, your recommender has the ability to submit the reference directly to us via the online system (From Online Application) IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS GMAT - BV3-WB51 GRE- 4851; add department code 7238 for School of Business TOEFL – 4851 IELTS – 4851; add department code 02 for School of Business Contact Business School Graduate Admissions • Santa Clara University Business School Graduate Admissions 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053 Lucas Hall Room 116 • 1-408-554-4539 • 408-554-4571 (fax) Application Note V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE Your answers for all essay questions combined may not exceed 1,000 words Each of you has your own story to tell, so please allocate these words between the essays in the way that is most effective for you • Double-spaced 12-point font • Indicate the essay question you are answering at the beginning of each essay The question does not count against your word limit • Upload your three essays as one document Number all pages Essay 1: What excites you most about your intended field of study? Essay 2: What you see yourself doing professionally upon graduation and how will a degree from Santa Clara help you achieve these aspirations? Essay 3: Discuss any attributes, experiences, or interests that would enable you to make a distinctive contribution to the school and/or business profession Use these templates me to assist you in the building and branding of your resume We recommend that your resume be completed in the one-page template provided This template fits within the requirements of job resource tools the Graduate Business Career Management (GBCM) uses to assist you in your career search, if admitted After completing the template, save a copy in PDF format on your desktop and upload in the resume section of the application • MBA Resume template docx • MS Business Analytics Resume template docx • MS Finance Resume template docx • MS Information Systems Resume template docx • MS Supply Chain Resume template docx (From Online Application) VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT TOEFL and IELTS Application Note If you have an undergraduate or graduate degree from a U.S college or university that provided instruction entirely in English, then you are exempt from taking the TOEFL or IELTS Your citizenship and/or work experience not exempt you from taking the test GMAT - BV3-WB51 GRE- 4851; add department code 7238 for School of Business TOEFL – 4851 IELTS – 4851; add department code 02 for School of Business International Transcripts: Applicants with degrees from international institutions are required to have their official transcripts evaluated by WES.org This is required for all international degrees, even if the transcript is printed in English We require course-by-course, cumulative GPA, and U.S degree equivalency ICAPS evaluation (electronic delivery) No exceptions are made Tips for uploading your transcript • Make a low-resolution photocopy of your transcripts (this suppresses the background, which will help reduce the file size) • Scan the photocopy (experiment with different settings until you find one that results in the smallest file size) • Save the scan as a pdf file • Open your document to make sure that your scanned document will print FULL SIZE on an 1/2 x 11 inch letter-size paper • Do not attempt to upload a document that is password protected or contains macros (From Online Application) Leavey School of Business Tuition per Unit Evening MBA/MSIS Programs Per Quarter/Term $1,108 Student Association Fee $50 Executive MBA Program $25,834 Accelerated MBA $1,230 MS in Finance, Supply $1,219 Application Note Chain, Business Analytics https://www.scu.edu/bursar/tuition/ VII STATUS CHECK (申申申申申申申申申申申申申申申申申申) Application Status After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation via email that your application has been successfully submitted to Santa Clara University Please make sure that your junk mail filters will accept emails from gradbusiness@scu.edu (From Online Application) VIII OTHER / FINANCIAL AID / INTERVIEW Am I required to come to campus for an interview? Interviews are required, and you will be contacted regarding scheduling once your application is complete Non-local candidates have the option of a virtual interview if he or she is unable to come to campus in person https://www.scu.edu/business/evening-mba/prospective-students/ ... Business Contact Business School Graduate Admissions • Santa Clara University Business School Graduate Admissions 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053 Lucas Hall Room 116 • 1-408-554-4539 •... Essay 2: What you see yourself doing professionally upon graduation and how will a degree from Santa Clara help you achieve these aspirations? Essay 3: Discuss any attributes, experiences, or interests... will receive a confirmation via email that your application has been successfully submitted to Santa Clara University Please make sure that your junk mail filters will accept emails from gradbusiness@scu.edu