Can I apply for an MS in business analytics in the USA with a bachelor's degree in economics, history, and political science?
Asked by Abhishek Kumar over 1 year ago
Know someone who studied political science and ended up as a data analyst at Amazon? It’s more common than you’d think.
• Most MSBA programs care less about your major and more about your quant readiness. If your transcript shows basic stats, math, or logic-based courses, you’re good.
• If you didn’t do quant-heavy coursework, bridge the gap with certifications like Google Data Analytics, or Coursera’s “Business Analytics” from Wharton.
• Highlight research projects, thesis work, or anything that involved Excel, data cleaning, or survey analysis. Even social science research often involves analytics.
• Some schools like SMU Cox, ASU, and WPI are more flexible with non-STEM backgrounds, especially if you apply early and show extra effort.
• Add a short section in your SOP explaining why you’re transitioning to analytics and how your background adds value (e.g., policy + data = insights).
Plenty of liberal arts grads make it just takes a bit of repositioning.
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