University Of Akron
302 E Buchtel Ave, Akron, OH 44325, United States

The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is part of the University System of Ohio. As a STEM-focused institution, it focuses on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

The Master of Science in Management - Business Analytics in Information Systems Management is approved as a federal STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recognizes graduates of this program residing on student visas as eligible for an optional practical training (OPT) extension. While regular students are able to remain in the country and receive training through work experience for up to 12 months, students who graduate from a designated STEM degree program, such as our MSM-BA in Information Systems program, may be eligible for an additional 24 months on an OPT STEM extension.

Information on the standard OPT and STEM OPT extension can be found on the International Centers website.

The Master of Science in Management, Business Analytics - Information Systems Concentration allows students to concentrate their study of Business Analytics within the foundation of Information Systems. Because of the complex nature of the MS Management specializations, they typically go beyond optional concentrations in traditional MBA programs. They are designed for individuals who know what they want to do or to help them apply what they already know more effectively. The 30-credit program includes the Business Analytics, which is 15 credits, the Information Systems core which is 9 credits, and six credits of electives. Students may waive the GMAT requirement if they have an acceptable GRE score and have two years of documented business experience. Full time students are required to enroll in an internship or Co-Op in their first semester.

https://www.uakron.edu/academics_majors/graduate/programs_detail.dot?programId=7159d3b2-1c27-4b25-b70f-47afdf9a348a&pageTitle=Graduate%20programs&crumbTitle=Information%20Systems%20Management%20Concentration%20(MSM-BA)

 

Create your application portal account. - https://admissions.uakron.edu/apply/?sr=0a4cf2b3-777a-45a7-83d6-c6458c972682

An applicant may submit multiple electronic applications to be considered for more than one area of study. In these instances, a separate electronic application will be required for each concentration.

  • Applicants who have not been enrolled for a 12-month period must reapply to The University of Akron Graduate School. You will need to complete a new online application. You will not be able to use your first-time application as a reapplication.
  • Students can upload unofficial transcripts, recommendation letters, a statement of purpose, resume, etc. through the online application, but official transcripts and test scores MUST be sent electronically or mailed directly to the address below:

admissions@uakron.edu
The University of Akron
Office of Admissions
Simmons Hall 109
Akron, OH 44325-2001

Bachelor's degree: A minimum of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent from an accredited institution.

Grades: Minimum 2.75 GPA, based on a 4-point scale

Additional program requirements: Please refer to the academic department for information regarding admissions requirements for specific academic programs. All of these various scores must be official scores; no photocopies.

Qualifying examinations: GRE and GMAT scores (must have been taken within five years).

Applicants for admission are advised that their scores on the GRE constitute a desirable credential to submit in applying for admission and may be required for admission to certain programs. Official scores must be received before the application can be considered.

Official score reports are required. Photocopies will not be accepted. Under no circumstances will we accept GRE/GMAT scores that are more than five years old.

The University of Akron Institution Codes:
Graduate School: 1829
CSDCAS: 1722

Arrangements to take the GRE may be made through the Educational Testing Service. GMAT information is available at www.mba.com.

Transcripts: Submit official transcripts electronically or by mail from all previous institutions. International students have additional transcript requirements (see below).

International transcripts and degrees — Official transcripts of all college level work completed outside of the U.S. must be sent to a NACES-accredited credential evaluation service for evaluation. The transcript evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that identifies and describes each diploma or certificate with periods of education and equivalency of each document.

Preferred evaluation services: Span Tran; World Education Services (WES); Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). Account creation instructions for each service can be found in the applicant’s portal.

 Letters of Recommendation are not required of all applicants. Please ask your academic department about letter-of-recommendation requirements for your academic program.

English Language Proficiency Requirements for Students Whose Native Language is Not English

A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL. 

A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

https://www.uakron.edu/graduate/admissions/apply

  • August 1 for Fall enrollment
  • December 1 for Spring enrollment
  • May 1 for Summer enrollment