To apply, applicants must demonstrate how they meet or plan to meet pre-enrollment course requirements. Specifically, applicants must have successfully completed the listed credits/courses below with a minimum grade of "B" prior to enrolling in the program.
| Pre-Enrollment Requirements MS in Data Analytics and Business Computing |
Required Credits |
| Calculus | 3 |
Coursework must be completed at a degree-granting, accredited (or government recognized) college or university and may be taken online. Courses/credits taken at community colleges are not acceptable for meeting the coursework pre-enrollment requirement.
If courses that you have taken do not correspond to the standard U.S. semester credit system, please email shanghai.gradadmissions@nyu.edu for specific directions.
Prerequisite Course Fulfillment Policy
For applicants needing to complete prerequisite requirements, we offer the following pathways:
1. Pre-approved Online Courses
Applicants may fulfill requirements through our list of approved online courses. To pursue this option:
- Request course list by emailing shanghai.gradadmissions@nyu.edu
- Provide a detailed study plan*
- Complete the course with a minimum 86% grade
- Submit the official certificate upon completion
2. Undergraduate Course Completion
Students may use planned undergraduate courses to fulfill prerequisites, provided they submit a study plan* during the application process and obtain prior approval from the Admissions Committee.
*Self Study Plan Must Include:
- Course start and end dates
- Learning platform/ institution
- Course link/course description
- Expected grade
Submission Requirements:
All study plans must be uploaded through the application portal for committee review before the application deadline. Course certificates or final transcripts must be submitted immediately upon completion prior to enrollment.
Programming Proficiency
Students need to present elementary to intermediate level of proficiency in "R". This is not a pre-enrollment requirement but will be highly preferred. If a student does not have previous programming proficiency, a self-study plan will be required in the application.