Start the MS BAnDS program your Senior Year!
Application Process
To apply for the MS in BAnDS degree, you must be enrolled in an undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) degree program with preference given to students who are comfortable with (but not limited to) mathematics, statistics, logic, computer programming, etc.
Fall of Junior Year
Explore and Prepare
- Inquire with CAS Career Services if this is a good fit for you
- Print, fill out and have your advisor sign the Advisor Clearance Form
- Prepare/take the GRE or GMAT
- Confirm with your CAS academic advisor the clearance form has reached the Watson Graduate School of Management
Spring of Junior Year
Meet Requirements
- Official transcript with a minimum 3.0 GPA on coursework completed at OSU
- Must have 90 credit hours completed toward your bachelor's degree at the end of your spring semester
- Submit GRE or GMAT score
Prepare Your Materials
- Three letters of professional recommendation
- Statement of goals and objectives
- Vita/Resume
Review Your Materials with Career Services
Seek assistance with your statement of goals, resume and tips for the interview
Submit Your Application
Interview with the MS BAnDS Program
Interviews are guaranteed for CAS students with a 3.0 or higher
Schedule
Senior Year
Start BAnDS courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree
Fall
Up to 7 MS in BAnDS hours
BAN 5733 Descriptive Business Analytics and BAN 5560 Research and Communications I (1 credit hour) are required
Spring
Up to 8 MS in BAnDS hours (not surpassing an overall total of 12 hours both terms)
BAN 5743 Predictive Business Analytics and BAN 5570 Research and Communications II* (2 credit hours) are required
*Pending Regents Approval
Summer
Up to 5 MS in BAnDS hours (suggested for anyone who didn't max out at 12 hours during senior year)
The MS BAnDS Program charges a professional graduate program fee of $250 per semester when a student is enrolled in any graduate level business courses. This fee will be charged in the semester when the student is enrolled in BAN 5560 Research and Communications I & BAN 5570 Research and Communications II*. Enrollment in any Spears Business courses may result in other requisite fees to be paid, similar to any other specialized coursework.
*Pending Regents Approval