Master of Analytics

• You must submit an application fee when you apply. The application fee is not refundable. If you are a U.S. citizen or current permanent resident, the application fee is $135; for all others, the fee is $155.
• There are three ways in which you may qualify for an application fee waiver:
  1. Berkeley IEOR is automatically waiving the Master of Analytics, MS IEOR, or PhD IEOR application fee for applicants who identify as: 1) current undergraduate students and alumni of UC Berkeley or 2) current undergraduate students and alumni of a University of California or California State University institution and are considered a California resident for tuition purposes. 
     • The application fee waiver is available only to applicants who hold, or will hold, a bachelor's degree or higher from one of the eligible universities noted and meet eligibility at the planned time of enrollment. Visiting scholars and non-degree seeking students are not eligible.
     • Please complete and submit your application by the Monday, January 8, 2024 deadline in order to have your application fee waived. This process will happen automatically, on or around the application deadline, based on the undergraduate university information listed in your application. Select the credit card option, but do not pay. Submit your application by the January 8 deadline, but do not pay. Your application will be credited for payment on or soon after January 8. 
  2. Graduate Division Application Fee Waiver Request:
     • U.S. citizens or current permanent residents who can demonstrate financial need or who have participated in certain programs are eligible to apply for a Graduate Division application fee waiver. 
     • Request waiver here. 
  3. Berkeley IEOR Application Fee Waiver Request: 
     • This Berkeley IEOR Application Fee Waiver Request applies only to the Fall 2024 application cycle.
     • Complete the Berkeley IEOR Application Fee Waiver Request form ONLY if you do not qualify for the Graduate Division Application Fee Waiver - applicants should first review Graduate Division's Application Fee Waiver eligibility before proceeding to review Berkeley IEOR Application Fee Waiver eligibility. 
     • Applicants must meet at least one of the criteria listed to be eligible for a Berkeley IEOR Application Fee Waiver and must not be eligible for Graduate Division’s application fee waivers. 
     • Please complete the Berkeley IEOR Application Fee Waiver Request form before submitting your application. We will review requests within 5 business days and provide next steps via email. Please do not submit your application until you receive a decision; we will not be processing application fee reimbursements. Please complete and submit the Berkeley IEOR Application Fee Waiver Request form no later than January 1, 2024, 8:59 pm PT to provide the 5 business day review time.
     • Request waiver here.

• You may only apply to one degree program at UC Berkeley per admission cycle.
• Please remember to submit your application. Complete but unsubmitted applications will not be reviewed. Please note that the online application portal will not allow applications to be submitted after the application deadline.
• For more information, visit: Online Application & Application Fee

We require a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or recognized equivalent and sufficient undergraduate education for graduate work in your chosen field.

• Undergraduate-level courses in 1) linear algebra and 2) probability or statistics
  • UC Berkeley equivalent courses:
    • Linear algebra: MATH 54, STAT 89A
    • Probability: STAT 134, STAT C140, IND ENG 172, EECS 126
    • Statistics: STAT 135, IND ENG 165
  • A minimum of one course in linear algebra and one course in probability or statistics is required for admission. 
  • It is recommended that linear algebra and probability or statistics courses are completed by the spring semester before the intended admission term; however, having prerequisites successfully completed at the time of application increases the competitiveness of the application. Online and/or extension courses from accredited colleges/universities are acceptable. 
• Fluency in a computer programming language
  • Fluency in a computer programming language is recommended by the intended admission term; however, fluency at the time of application increases the competitiveness of the application.
  • Completing programming coursework at an accredited institution is preferred, but you can take coursework and/or submit certificates from other programs, such as Lynda, EdX, or Coursera.
  • Programming coursework information can be included and uploaded (if applicable) with the application. Do not include coursework from programs such as Lynda, EdX, or Coursera in the Academic History section of the application. Instead, please list this information on your resume and add coursework information and/or certificates to your transcript upload.

• Graduate Division requires a satisfactory scholastic average, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0-scale. 
• Applicants must report their GPA as it reads on their transcript. 
• International students do not need to convert their grades to the 4.0 system.

• The GRE is the only test accepted.
• There is no minimum score required.
• If the exam is taken more than once, the most recent score report will be reviewed.
• We accept valid scores from GRE tests that are offered officially through ETS. Applicants are able to take the Home Edition of the exam.
• Please send the official scores to Berkeley at institution code 4833. Please do not send them to the IEOR department. Note that a “department” code is not required for your GRE scores to be matched to your online application.
• Only tests taken within the past 5 years are acceptable. For Fall 2024 admissions, tests taken before June 2019 will not be accepted. Tests must also be taken by the application deadline, January 8, 2024.
• Once your application is submitted, you may check the status of your scores on your online application status page. When the scores are matched they will show as “verified.” GRE score reports take 10-15 days to be verified in UC Berkeley’s application system after they are sent to UC Berkeley. If the scores are not verified by January 10, 2024, the scores may not be reviewed with your application. Note that for scores to be verified, it helps if you set up your Berkeley application account using the same name (including spaces) that you use when you register for the exam. It’s also helpful if your GRE registration email address matches the one you use for your Berkeley application.
• UC Berkeley current undergraduates and alumni applying to the IEOR department who earned or will earn their UC Berkeley bachelor’s degree with a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA are not required to submit GRE scores with their application.
• For more information, visit: Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

• For information regarding TOEFL exemption, please visit here.
• Please send the official score to Berkeley at institution code 4833. Please do not send it to the IEOR department.
• If the exam is taken more than once, the most recent score report will be reviewed.
• The minimum score is 90 for the internet-based test (iBT) and 570 for the paper-based test (PBT).
• Only exams taken within the past 2 years are acceptable. For Fall 2024 admissions, exams taken before June 2022 will not be accepted. Exams must also be taken by the application deadline, January 8, 2024.
• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the only acceptable substitute. The minimum acceptable score is 7 on a 9-point scale on your most recent exam. Only tests taken within the past two years are acceptable. Note that other tests, such as the TOEIC, are not acceptable.
• Once your application is submitted, you may check the status of your scores on your online application status page. When the scores are matched they will show as “verified.” TOEFL score reports take 10-15 days to be verified in UC Berkeley’s application system after they are sent to UC Berkeley. If the scores are not verified by January 10, 2024, the scores may not be reviewed with your application. Note that for scores to be verified, it helps if you set up your Berkeley application account using the same name (including spaces) that you use when you register for the exam. It’s also helpful if your TOEFL registration email address matches the one you use for your Berkeley application.
• For more information, visit: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

• Letters of recommendation provide the admissions committee with third party, qualitative accounts of your potential for success in our program. 
• We require three letters of recommendation from all applicants. 
• We strongly prefer that letters of recommendation come from a current direct supervisor, former direct supervisor, faculty, or other individuals with whom you have had significant professional interaction. Please select individuals who know you well and who will take the time to write thorough and thoughtful letters on your behalf. The title of those you select is not important. What does matter is how closely your letter writers have worked with you and whether they can attest to your value as an employee or student, your professional accomplishments, and your personal qualities. We have found the most helpful letters to be recent, relevant, and written specifically for this application. We discourage letters of recommendation from subordinates, family, or friends.
• When completing the online application, you will enter the email addresses of your recommenders and click the appropriate box to have the recommenders upload their letters. You are responsible for ensuring that the letters of recommendations are submitted by your recommenders. We cannot guarantee that letters of recommendation uploaded after January 10, 2024 will be reviewed with your application.
• For more information, visit: Letters of Recommendation

• The Statement of Purpose is your "academic statement" and should convey why you are interested in the program, what you will contribute to the program, and what you plan to do after the program. 
• This essay should include the following: 
  • Academic and research experiences
  • Publications and/or presentations
  • Internship or employment opportunities you have had
  • Your motivation and interests in the program, including your professional objectives, research interests, areas of specialization, etc.
  • Additional contributions to your program of study: Let us know how your experience has led to the perfect fit for this program. Are there specific IEOR faculty you want to work with? Why are you choosing this program at UC Berkeley specifically?
• Be concise; an ideal essay should say everything it needs to with brevity. Approximately 500 to 1000 well-selected words (1-2 single space pages in 12 point font) is better than more words with less clarity and poor organization.
• For more information, visit: Statement of Purpose

• The Personal History statement should provide insight to you as a person and any personal experiences that have influenced you to apply for graduate studies in IEOR. Take this opportunity to write about your personal goals, dreams, and what motivates you towards your degree and objectives. Remember to be authentic in your essay, as we want to hear your voice and perspective.
• Discuss how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. This statement can also include any obstacles or barriers that you have overcome during your educational career or any social or community projects/programs with which you have worked.
• Please include any of the following information:
  • Educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey
  • How you might contribute to social or cultural diversity within your chosen field
  • How you might serve educationally underrepresented segments of society with your degree
• Be concise; an ideal essay should say everything it needs to with brevity. Approximately 500 to 1000 well-selected words (1-2 single space pages in 12 point font) is better than more words with less clarity and poor organization.
• For more information, visit: Personal Statement

• For the application review process, upload a current transcript from every post-secondary school you have attended, including community colleges, summer sessions, and extension programs. Full academic disclosure is required. Transcripts and other required academic records should be uploaded, in PDF format, with the online application. Do not mail transcripts or other academic records to our office at the time of application. Materials mailed to the IEOR department will not be considered in the application review. Also, for the application review process, do not send updated transcripts via mail or email after you have submitted your application.
  • Official transcripts are preferred. Upload both the front and back of each page of official transcripts, making sure to include the institution grading scale or transcript legend. This is especially important if the institution does not follow the traditional U.S. 4.0-scale.
  • Transcripts must include on each page the name of the institution and your full name, and they should chronologically list all classes and grades.
  • If your academic records do not include official evidence of the award of your degree, you must also submit additional documents that verify the degree conferral, such as a diploma or degree certificate.
  • International applicants: Academic records should be issued in the original language and accompanied by English translations (usually prepared by your university or Ministry of Education, unless the institution issues original documents in English). English translations are required for all languages; degree names and grades should be transliterated, not converted into English words or the U.S. letter grades of A-F. If your home institution does not issue documents in English, you may submit translations prepared by certified translators from the American Translators Association. 
• The IEOR department does not require official transcripts at the time of submitting the application. 
  • If an offer of admission is made, applicants will be required to send to the Graduate Division the official paper documents for verification. Offers will not be considered final until the Graduate Division has received the official documents that match the uploaded record. In general, records or transcripts must be issued by the institution and include the institution’s stamp or embossed seal and the signature of the authorizing official. Official electronic transcripts sent directly by the institution are accepted. 
  • If you have received or will receive your bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, official UC Berkeley transcripts with evidence of degree conferral will not be required if admitted. 
• For more information, visit: Transcripts

• Upload your resume so that the admissions committee may gain a more in-depth understanding about your academic and professional experiences.
• We value a diversity of backgrounds and accept candidates with a wide range of experiences. The admissions committee is not looking at quantity but rather the quality, range, and substance of your experiences. 
• Although work experience is not required for admission, we want to know about your professional, internship, and research experiences.
• Treat your resume like a snapshot of your experiences, and then use your essays to delve deeper. Here are some tips for writing your resume:
  • Be organized: Remember to be clear and concise with your resume. A resume should not exceed 1-2 pages and should be organized, ideally chronologically.
  • Be to the point: Outline your experiences in a well-written (no acronyms) and succinct way that accounts honestly for your accomplishments. You do not need to elaborate on each position held on your resume. Your Statement of Purpose will allow you to dive deeper into these experiences and where you plan to go from here.
  • Show clear advancement towards your goals: Your resume should highlight your career progression. Showcase a timeline from the beginning to now. Remember, your Statement of Purpose will fill in where you plan to go from here.

• Please upload a 1-2 minute video or audio file on the Audio/Visual page answering the following prompt: Tell us what characteristics and qualities you have gained through professional, organizational and/or community experience(s) that have prepared you for a career in Analytics.
• Tips:
  • Keep your A/V short and straightforward: Be concise in your audio/visual recording. Collect your thoughts and aim to answer the prompt. You want to make sure your viewer does not miss any important information you wish to convey.
  • Speak with confidence and enthusiasm: Speaking clearly and confidently will help maintain viewer engagement and help you convey your message.
  • Be aware of your environment when recording: If you are submitting a video recording, feel free to be creative with your environment, record on campus, create an exciting background, and/or work with your lighting. Whether working with visual or audio, be mindful of your environment to ensure you have little to no disturbances that could distract from your voice and, most importantly, your message. Remember, your answer to the prompt is what will be reviewed.
  • Capture and upload the best possible quality: If recording a video, please make sure your recording device is placed around your eye level. To avoid (or reduce) "shaky cam," keep the recording device stationery while filming. NOTE: It is ideal for the highest quality video to film on a smartphone, as it doesn't rely so heavily on specific software. Remember, you will not be evaluated on the quality of your video.
  • Be yourself!