Facts + Dates

Although not required for admission, your prior work experience helps us understand how you’ve developed on both a professional and personal level.

• There is no minimum work experience required for this program
• Any paid or unpaid work experience will be considered, including volunteer, part-time work, internships, and student clubs and activities.
• In your application, show us how your work experience has helped you mature, gain leadership and teamwork skills, and how it will help you be an active contributor in the online Fuqua learning environment.

Fuqua admits candidates to the MSQM: Business Analytics online program who have strong quantitative and business or data analytics skills and who will excel in a demanding, fast-paced environment. We admit applicants with:

• Undergraduate degrees from a 4-year accredited college or university in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, economics, or an equivalent quantitative major
• A strong performance in quantitative courses including math, statistics, and computer science
• GPAs and other indicators of your academic preparation and readiness for rigorous quantitative work, including prior quantitative coursework and professional experience. Standardized test scores, if submitted, will be considered as one additional data point.

Your application essays, recommendation, resume, and interview are what weave fit, passion, and impact together into your "story." No one part is more important than the other, so give each one your best. And most importantly, just be you.

CV or Resume:

You must include a current 1-page professional resume. Please start with your current position and include employment information (full and part-time) and relevant volunteer work, internships, or student club or organization positions. Your education section should show dates of attendance and degrees received.

Essay:

Your essay lets you share your perspective and help us understand what drives and inspires you, personally and at work. Use your essay to fill in any gaps or provide extra details on key areas of your application.

Recommendation:

A recommendation provides a third-party perspective on your ability to succeed at Fuqua. Your recommendation should reflect your performance in a professional setting. Prepare your recommender so s/he represents you well and showcases aspects of you that are not reflected in other areas of the application.

Interview:

You can schedule an interview once you begin the application process. All interviews are conducted in a virtual setting with a member of our admissions team and are required before your application can be completed. During the interview, our team will ask about your work experience, educational background, and personal interests, and you will have time at the end to ask your own questions.

During your interview, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Share your communication and interpersonal skills
• Discuss your educational background and personal interests
• Reflect on how Fuqua may be a strong fit for your goals