University Of California Davis

Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

San Francisco, United States of America

Format
Full time
Duration
12 months
Tuition fee
65560 $
Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

UC Davis Graduate School of Management - Drive Insights. Lead with Data.

Why UC Davis MSBA?

  • One-Year STEM Degree in San Francisco Complete your graduate studies in just 12 months, with classes held at UC Law's San Francisco campus, placing you at the heart of the Bay Area's tech and business ecosystem.

  • Top Global Return on Investment Ranked #1 worldwide for ROI and #2 globally for "value for money" in the QS Masters in Business Analytics 2024 rankings.

  • Hands‑On Learning with Real Impact Engage in a collaborative practicum project-work with corporate partners and faculty mentors to tackle real data challenges, from opportunity definition to solution delivery.

Program Highlights

  • Curriculum Built for Action Courses span analytics, data science tools, data-driven decision-making, and business strategy, honing both technical fluency and managerial savvy.

  • Electives for Specialization Customize your learning with subjects like:

    • People Analytics

    • Analytics for Logistics & Supply Chain Management

    • Machine Learning & AI

    • Data Management, Forecasting, and More

  • Expert Faculty & Personalized Attention Learn from world-class faculty who are both scholars and industry veterans. With a low student‑to‑professor ratio (~10 : 1), expect mentorship that goes beyond the classroom.

Career Outcomes

  • Exceptional Placement Rates

    • 95% of Class of 2022 graduates received job offers within six months.

    • $131K+ average starting salary and $19K+ average signing bonus.

    • Hired by leading firms-Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, McKinsey, BCG, Amex, and more.

  • Launch Your Analytics Career with Momentum Equip yourself to drive organizational change across industries-tech, consulting, finance, healthcare, and beyond.

Who Should Apply?

  • Individuals with any undergraduate degree who've completed prerequisite coursework in computing, mathematics, and statistics. These may be "in progress" when applying, but must be completed before the program begins.

  • No prior work experience required, though internships and leadership roles are valued.

Admissions

  • Rolling application rounds, with priority consideration for international applicants and scholarships in earlier rounds.

  • Admissions decisions are typically communicated within 10 weeks of each round's deadline.

  • Application materials: résumé, transcripts, personal statement, recommendations, test scores (e.g., GMAT/GRE/TOEFL-documentation details are outlined by admissions)

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Admission requirements

Age
25 (Avg)
Work experience (years)
3 (Avg)
Language
English
GPA
3.5
TOEFL
105+
IELTS
7.5+

Student body

Female students
47%

Career

Employed at six months
95%
Average post-MBA salary
131000 USD
Companies that are recruiting from our MBA program
Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, American Express, BCG, McKinsey & Company

Accreditations

AACSB

Campus

Address: 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, United States of America