Program: Business Analytics, MBA - University of North Texas

Jul 17, 2025

2025-26 Graduate Catalog

The Graduate Council approved a change to this program during the academic year. Please refer to the Catalog Addendum for more information.

The Master of Business Administration with a major in Business Analytics is a 36-hour program and is STEM-designated. The MBA in business analytics is designed to provide an extensive base of knowledge of managerial responsibilities. An MBA program is designed for students who desire a more general management background than an MS in business analytics.

Admission standards

Admission to UNT and to the Toulouse Graduate School. Instructions found here: cob.unt.edu/masters/prospective-students/index.html.
Satisfactory GMAT or GRE scores that are no more than five (5) years old. Submit scores through the application system.
- Testing is waived for applicants who have earned a doctoral or professional doctoral degree from an ABET or AACSB accredited institution.
- Testing is waived for applicants with a Master’s degree and a 3.0 GPA or higher from an ABET or AACSB accredited institution and 3.5 GPA or higher for other institutions
- Testing is waived for applicants with a Bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA or higher (either cumulatively or last-60-hour) from an ABET or AACSB accredited institution and a 3.5 GPA or higher for other institutions
- Testing is waived for applicants for UNT Honors College graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Essay – The applicant is asked to share with the admissions committee any unique events, life experiences, and qualifications that distinguish the applicant’s candidacy and will add value to the class. Upload to the application system.
Submit Resume: Upload to the application system. The G. Brint Ryan College of Business requires submission of a standard resume detailing work and academic experience. While it is optional, please include 3 relevant references from your professional and academic background. This list of references could strengthen your application. The reference list should include their name, title, company/university and contact details (including email). References cannot be family, friends, clergy, high school teachers/administrators, subordinates or co-workers.

Degree requirements

Course requirements for the MBA with a major in business analytics include MBA core courses and 18 hours of courses in the major. Graduate students in master’s programs may enroll in more than 9 credit hours in fall or spring semesters, and more than 6 credit hours in summer only with department or Graduate Programs Office consent.

Background requirements

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business Graduate Programs Office works with students to determine if background deficiency courses will be necessary. Background content might include Financial Accounting. This deficiency can be completed via traditional academic course work or through a third-party such as LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning delivers self-paced online learning that provides background content without the need to formally enroll in courses at UNT. Background requirements must be removed prior to enrollment in courses that count as part of the 36 semester hours required for a master’s degree unless the consent of the departmental advisor is first obtained.

While not required, students without academic backgrounds in business computer information systems, statistics, finance, business law, and marketing are encouraged to complete modules delivered through LinkedIn Learning.

Core courses, 18 hours

Track courses, 18 hours

18 hours selected from:

Additional information

Each graduate student should receive academic counseling prior to registration each term/semester.

After admission, the Graduate Programs Office will create each student’s official degree plan, which will then be submitted to the Toulouse Graduate School for approval and processing. A maximum of 9 hours of transfer work may be applied toward the 36-hour portion of the program. The final decision on applicability of transfer work rests with the RCoB departments. Students are responsible for seeking consent for any degree plan changes. Specific information about degree plan changes may be obtained from the G. Brint Ryan College of Business Graduate Programs Office.

Master students in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business may enroll in more than 9 credit hours in fall or spring semesters, and more than 6 credit hours in summer only with department or Graduate Programs Office consent.