Big Data Analytics (MS) - Fall 2025

Description

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Big Data Analytics (MS) program at San Diego State University! 

This program adopts rolling admissions. Due to limited capacity, we encourage students to submit their application to graduate admissions as early as possible (by December 31, each year) to receive priority consideration for admission. 

Please carefully review the following steps to apply:

1. Complete the Cal State Apply Application

   Each applicant must submit the California State University application electronically at the Cal State Apply Website along with the $70 nonrefundable application fee. Deadline to apply is February 01, 2024.  Once you have submitted the Cal State Apply application, you will be assigned a RedID number, which will be e-mailed to you within 3-5 business days. Your Red ID number will allow you to track the status of your application through the SDSU WebPortal.

   If you have questions regarding Step 1, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at (619) 594-6336 or e-mail admissions@sdsu.edu. International applicants may contact the International Recruitment Office at (619) 594-6336 or e-mail intladmission@sdsu.edu.

2. Submit Official Transcripts & Test Scores to Graduate Admissions Office 

   After you have submitted the Cal State Apply application and received your Red ID number, you will need to send official transcripts and test scores to the Graduate Admissions Office. Deadline to complete all required files, test scores, and official transcripts is February 15,  2024.   Sending transcripts before submitting the Cal State Apply application will result in processing delays.
   You must provide the following by the deadline:

   • Official transcripts issued within the last year, directly from all colleges and universities attended. Students who previously attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for coursework completed since last attendance. Hard copy SDSU transcripts are not required.

   • A GRE or GMAT score is required for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of below 3.2 or with a degree in a non-quantitative field so that the applicants can demonstrate the requisite quantitative knowledge.   GRE or GMAT scores sent directly from Educational Testing Services (ETS) using SDSU’s Institution Code GRE: 4682, GMAT: 9LT-2P-73. Please note the university requires that all sections (verbal, quantitative, analytical writing) of the GRE be completed.

   • Students with international coursework  or universities must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified literal English translation. For country specific requirements, please see the Graduate Admissions Country Information website link opens in a new tab or window.

   • English language scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE) are required of applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English and whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English. A minimum TOEFL score of 80 is required. Scores should be sent directly from ETS using SDSU’s Institution Code 4682.  Applicants may also take the IELTS in lieu of the TOEFL and must present a minimum score of 6.5.  Applicants may also take the PTE in lieu of the TOEFL and must present a minimum score of 58.
     The above listed materials should be sent to:

     Graduate Admissions Office
     San Diego State University
     5500 Campanile Drive
     San Diego, CA 92182-8225

     If you have questions regarding Step 2, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at (619) 594-6336 or e-mail admissions@sdsu.edu. International applicants may contact the International Recruitment Office at (619) 594-6336 or e-mail intladmission@sdsu.edu.

3. Submit Supplemental Documents to the Program

   Submit all supplemental materials to the program via Interfolio by March  01, 2024.

   Please refer to the Applicant Guide for the step-by-step instructions to complete the Interfolio application package.

• One page statement of research interests and professional goals (maximum 500 words).
• A current resume or vitae. Please include undergraduate GPA scores and [GRE or GMAT] scores (if applicable), TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable) test scores in your resume or vitae. Please also include information about your computer programming skills (Python, R, JavaScripts, C / Algorithms, AWS, Mongo DB, etc.) and experience (beginner, medium, advanced, etc.). In addition, what knowledge, skills, job-related traits and abilities you may have?
• One or two letters of recommendation (Minimum one letter is required)
• One digital portfolio document that describe the technical products YOU have created, such as class projects, GitHub websites, videos, personal or project websites, dashboards, software development, programming profile, web designing, and apps. Note: A digital portfolio is not a resume or an autobiography: only focus on your work samples. Only include your best, most professional examples. Include recent work if possible. A digital portfolio can be a PDF document or a web link to your portfolio webpage.
• Copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. These do not need to be sent directly from the college or university – scanned photocopies and digital copies are acceptable. Note: This is in addition to the transcripts that you submit to Graduate Admissions in Step 2.
• Copies of GRE or GMAT test score (if applicable) and TOEFL or IELTS, or PTE  test score (if applicable). Photocopies and digital copies are acceptable. Note: This is in addition to the scores that you submit to Graduate Admissions in Step 2.

If you have any technical issues completing this application, please contact Interfolio. For all other questions, please contact the program at info.bigdata@sdsu.edu.

Refer to this Applicant Guide for step-by-step instructions for completing the Interfolio program application. You can also find updates, tips, and answers to FAQs here.

Please visit the program website for additional information.

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San Diego State University considers all qualified candidates and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting the department for the program to which they are applying.