Strategic communications and data journalism How to apply

How to apply

Fulfill the admission requirements:

• Completed baccalaureate or advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education.
• If English is not your native language, please submit a TOEFL score of at least 80 (internet-based test), an IELTS score of at least 6.5, a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 59 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 180.
• GRE scores are not required.

Gather your papers

Applying will be easier and faster if you gather these required documents beforehand:

• Transcripts of all previous college or university education. Upload unofficial transcripts in your online application. If you are accepted, you will be asked to provide official transcripts.
• Letter of interest describing why you wish to pursue a master's degree in data science and analytics, how data science will advance your career/life and any other information you feel might support your application.
• Résumé or curriculum vitae.
• TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or C1 Advanced score reports for applicants whose native language is not English. For information on sending test scores, visit the Grad School website.