Graduate Certificates Admissions

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution
• Personal statement and video statement
• One letter of recommendation
• Prerequisite Coursework:
  • Accounting I and II
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting I and II
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Cost and Managerial Accounting
  • Introduction to Taxation
• Proof of English proficiency for international students

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution
• Personal statement and video statement
• One letter of recommendation
• Prerequisite Coursework:
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Microeconomics for Business
  • Managerial Finance
  • Statistical Methods for Research
• Proof of English proficiency for international students

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution
• Personal statement and video statement
• One letter of recommendation
• Prerequisite Coursework:
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Microeconomics for Business
  • Managerial Finance
  • Statistical Methods for Research
• Proof of English proficiency for international students

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution
• Personal statement and video statement
• One letter of recommendation
• Prerequisite knowledge in statistics and marketing
  • College-level statistics course with grade of B or better (within the last three years)
    • Alternative evidence of statistical proficiency can be demonstrated through completion of a Coursera course. Contact our admissions team for more information.
  • Marketing coursework (within the last three years) or work experience
    • Alternative evidence of marketing experience can be demonstrated through a 5-week online course in basic marketing. Contact our admissions team for more information.
• Proof of English proficiency for international students

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution
• Personal statement and video statement
• One letter of recommendation
• Prerequisite coursework:
  • Accounting I and II
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting I and II
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Cost and Managerial Accounting
  • Introduction to Taxation
• Proof of English proficiency for international students

If you are currently admitted to the Graduate School as a Non-Degree Graduate Student or are already admitted to a graduate degree program, please contact the Master's Programs Office for additional information on how to apply to the Marketing Analytics Certificate. You do NOT need to complete the Graduate Application. The admission requirements described above also apply to current MU graduate students.

An application fee of $75 for domestic and $100 for international applicants applies; the application fee is non-refundable and is not applicable to any future fees. Please visit the University of Missouri Graduate School website to see if you qualify for an application fee waiver.

Upload an unofficial copy of ALL transcripts to your online application prior to submitting the application. If you have attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, you may obtain an unofficial copy of your academic record from myZou. Official transcripts will be required if you are admitted into a graduate program.

Please upload a current professional resume which includes information about your work experience, leadership experience, and honors/awards.

Personal statement: Explain why you are a strong candidate for admission in 750 words or less. Include topics like:

• Academic goals
• Professional goals
• Leadership experience
• Quantitative and technical skills (quantitative coursework, professional experience, excel proficiency, AI, etc.) 

Optional Statement: Use this essay to provide any additional information you wish to share with the admissions committee. This is your opportunity to explain important details not covered elsewhere, including low undergraduate GPA, unexplained resume gaps, or other relevant context. 

Video Statement: Introduce yourself to the Admissions Committee. Be conversational and authentic as you tell us about yourself, your goals, your passions, and any other information that may not be included in your application materials. Video statement will be recorded within the application system - detailed instructions found within the application.

All programs require at least one letter of recommendation. Letter should be from someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges. 

You will provide the name and email address for your recommender in the application, then the system will send them an email with a link to complete their recommendation.

All non-native English speaking applicants are required to provide proof of English language ability through TOEFL or IELTS scores. Please visit the International Applicants page for additional information.