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Business Analytics (MS)

Overview

UNF Coggin College of Business faculty are on the cutting-edge of business intelligence, bringing those insights into the classroom to equip students with the skills needed to maintain a competitive edge. Combined with a network of industry connections and Jacksonville's vast business community, there is no better place than Jacksonville and the UNF Coggin College of Business to make strides in this high-demand profession. Additionally, you will have the distinction of earning a degree from the Coggin College of Business, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools. Less than 5% of the world’s 13,000 programs have earned this distinction.

Concentrations

The Business Analytics (MS) program offers optional concentrations in:

  • Econometrics (effective spring 2025)
  • FinTech
  • Geographic Information Systems (effective fall 2024)
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Marketing Analytics (effective fall 2024)
  • Sports Analytics

Online Option

The Business Analytics (MS) program can also be taken online (effective fall 2024). Applicants interested in this option cannot select a concentration and will need to select Business Analytics (online), MS on the admissions application.

Program Contacts

Dr. Justin Zhang

Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor

Amy Bishop

Director
Coggin Graduate Programs


Application Deadlines

Fall August 1 
Spring December 1
Summer April 15

Application Options

Are you a current or recent UNF undergraduate?

You may be eligible to apply using our 

Express Application!


 Are you new to UNF and looking to join the Nest?

 

Admission Requirements

The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.

*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the University of North Florida. Please contact the International Center for more information.

  • Specific Requirements
    • Resume 
    • A 3.0 or higher overall GPA in coursework for your 1st Bachelors degree
      • Applicants who do not meet this GPA may be considered for admission with an appropriate Index Score (see “Test Score GMAT or GRE section” below)
    • Test Score Waiver OR Test Score 
      • Test Score Waiver: To qualify for a test score waiver, you must meet one of the following requirements. If you qualify for a test score waiver, the waiver will be applied automatically once the program has received your admission referral.
        • Bachelor's Degree in Business or STEM: A bachelor's degree in a business or STEM discipline with a 3.0 or higher overall GPA in coursework for your 1st Bachelors degree. Business degrees must be from an AACSB accredited institution. Find out if your school is AACSB accredited
        • Work Experience and Non-Business/STEM Bachelor's Degree: Two (2) years of work experience in business analytics and a non-business/STEM bachelors degree with a 3.0 or higher overall GPA in coursework for your 1st Bachelors degree
        • Advanced Degree: An advanced degree (defined as at least a Master Degree) from an accredited program at an accepted institutional accreditor
      • Test Score GMAT or GRE: 
        • To determine the score you need, please use the appropriate Index Score formula below
          • GMAT: (200 x GPA) + GMAT total score = 1070 or higher 
          • GRE: (200 x GPA) + GRE total score = 900 or higher 
    • Additional Materials (upon request): Applicants who do not qualify for the Test Score Waiver AND who have a Test Score below the required Index will be asked to submit the following materials for review. If this information is needed, the Coggin Graduate Program office will reach out to you via the email address you provided on your application.
      • Two letters of recommendation from professional references
      •  Letter of intent (two page maximum)
  • Application and Application Fee

    All applicants are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration should contact us.

    A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
  • College Transcripts

    All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.

    All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:

    1. Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
    2. Evaluated course-by-course
    3. Include the overall academic GPA
    4. Be from an approved third-party accredited evaluation service. Recommended evaluation agencies: 
    Important Notes
    • The UNF Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
    • Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts. 
    • If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline. 
    • Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF. 
    • When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment. 
    • Former or current UNF students should not request UNF transcripts. After application submission, the UNF requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
    • If prompted to submit official transcripts they must meet the following requirements to be considered official:
      • Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
      • Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
  • Where do I send transcripts and test scores?
    Mail
    UNF Graduate School
    1 UNF Drive
    Jacksonville, FL 32224

     

    Email
    graduateschool@unf.edu

     

    Test Score Institutional Codes
    GRE: institutional code 5490
    GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51
  • Deadlines and Documents

    The immigration processing deadline is for international students who are required to submit documents for immigration processing. It is encouraged to submit all documents for immigration by the dates below. Please direct questions to the International Center.

    Fall...........May 1
    Spring......October 1
    Summer...February 1

    According to U.S. immigration regulations, F-1/J-1 students cannot pursue online degree programs, part-time enrollment, or certificate programs. Therefore, the University of North Florida is not allowed to issue F-1/J-1 student immigration documents to these applicants. Immigration documents can only be issued for students who are fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program. Please contact the International Center for more information.

    If you have a scholarship which requires you to be enrolled in face-to-face (in-person) classes each semester, contact the Graduate Program Director for more information regarding availability of face-to-face (in-person) classes.

    UNF International Center
    1 UNF Drive 
    Jacksonville , FL 32224-2659 

    intlctr@unf.edu

    Telephone: (904) 620-2657 
    Fax: (904) 620-3925
  • English Language Proficiency

    All applicants, except those from countries where English is the only official language, are required to show proof of satisfactory evidence that the applicant's competency in English is adequate. Applicants whose native language is not English must meet one of the following requirements of English Language Proficiency:

    • Indicators of Required English Language Proficiency for Foreign Applicants
    • The Duolingo English Test is an acceptable indicator of English proficiency. An overall score of 110 is recommended for admission. Individual programs may require higher scores and all sub scores will be considered.
    • Minimum score on the GRE Verbal Test based on a specific program’s GRE minimum scores will also satisfy the English language proficiency requirement.
  • Affidavit of Financial Support and Bank Certification

    The Affidavit is a legal document which is signed by the sponsor (the person who will be providing the funds) stating the amount of funds that she/he will provide for the educational expenses of the student applicant and then certified by a bank official that the sponsor does have that amount of funds in their account. This form represents an obligation on the part of the sponsor to provide the required amount of funds as indicated on the form. Please review the Estimated Costs of Attendance for International Students to determine the amount of funds needed to be written on the Affidavit.

    All documentation and immigration inquiries should be sent to the UNF International Center.
  • Immunization Documentation Form and Health Insurance

    All students at UNF are required to demonstrate that they either have been vaccinated or have immunity against measles and rubella. If students wish to resolve this requirement before they arrive, they will need to have their physician complete and then sign and stamp the Immunization Documentation Form. Students may obtain the needed immunizations once they arrive in Florida. In no case may students register for or attend classes until they have met this requirement.

    The State of Florida requires proof of medical insurance which meets a minimum standard as a prerequisite to registration. Health insurance coverage can be purchased through the UNF Student Health Services upon arrival. If a student wishes to request that UNF accept a different insurance policy, the insurance company must fax a completed, signed, and stamped UNF Student Health Services International Student Health Insurance Evaluation Form indicating that the alternate insurance policy meets all minimal requirements as outlined. Students may not register for classes until the health insurance requirement is met. 

    Please send all documentation or direct health inquiries to Student Health Services.

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    • The exclusive tuition rate is only available to eligible students.
    • Residency classification is not guaranteed. Supporting documentation is requested after students are admitted from applicants who indicated they would like to apply for Florida residency for tuition purposes on their admissions application.
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