GRE Subject:

Not required

GRE General:

Not required

TOEFL/IELTS:

All international applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. 

Proficiency exams are not required for applicants who have earned a degree from an institution where English is the sole language of instruction or from a university in one of the following countries: Australia, Bahamas, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada (except Quebec), Ethiopia, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Tanzania, Gambia, Uganda, United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales), West Indies or Zambia.  

For TOEFL iBT exams taken on or before January 20, 2026, the minimum score is 90.

For TOEFL iBT exams taken on or after January 21, 2026, the minimum score is 5.0

For IELTS, the minimum score is 7.0.

For additional information, please see the Graduate School language proficiency page.

Official Transcripts:

Required. All applicants may upload unofficial transcripts for application submission. Official transcripts are ONLY required for enrolling students prior to starting their first semester. An international transcript evaluation (WES, ECE, or SpanTran) is required for degrees from non-U.S. institutions. International transcript evaluations are required for application submission. 

Letters of Recommendation:

(3) Required. Letters must be written in English and come from employers/supervisors or faculty members or other individuals well acquainted with your professional or academic work. 

Personal Statement:

In 1500 words or less, describe your motivation for pursuing the Online Master’s in Business Analytics, articulate your short and long term career goals and how this program will help you achieve them, and discuss how your background has prepared you to pursue an advanced degree. Additionally, share why you feel Brown is the right fit for your goals and what you will contribute to our community of learners. 

Resume/CV:

Required.

Additional Requirements

Application Fee (Non-refundable): $100

Apply by the Early Decision Deadline to have your application fee waived. 

At least two years of full-time professional employment experience. This program is ideally suited for currently employed, working-professionals. 

Prerequisites:

• Minimum 2 years of full-time professional work experience
• At least one semester of foundational college-level math or statistics is required. A grade of B or better is recommended.
• Prior experience in programming languages is preferred, but not required. Experience with open-source languages such as Python, or with data management and analysis systems such as SPSS is recommended.

Restrictions and Licensing Requirements

To comply with OFAC restrictions and licensing requirements, Brown University currently does not offer online programs to individuals physically located in the following areas: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. Please note that this limitation is location based, as well as applies to all citizens of these countries, regardless of location, who are ordinarily resident in these countries. View more information pertaining to embargoed country regulations for online courses.