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130

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University of California, Davis

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California

United States

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Program Rank

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The UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics develops high-performance professionals who can create business value from data and models. 


You'll learn to ask the right questions to deploy technical skills, data science tools and the managerial savvy to lead organizational change. You'll thrive in the global innovation hub of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, networking with trailblazers pushing the envelope on business analytics and data-driven decision-making.


The Graduate School of Management Master of Science in Business Analytics program will allow you to build competencies in analytics, data, business and practice and prepare you to be an innovative leader in this data-driven era. Advance your career by acquiring expertise in one of the most coveted skillsets in today’s, modern business environment—business analytics.

Core Competencies

Business

Build your business skills for achieving organizational impact through leadership, strategic thinking, communication and project management. 

Data

Build your data skills as you learn core methods for acquiring, storing, handling and representing data.

Analytics

Analytics is the discovery, interpretation and communication of meaningful patterns of data. Build your skills in core statistical and computational techniques such as data modeling, databases, regression, data mining, machine learning and operations research methods.

Practice

Our program will give you hands-on experience working with and implementing analytic projects in a business environment. Under the direction of program faculty and in small student teams, you will learn analytics by navigating the complete project lifecycle on business problems drawn from real industry data.

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Total Tuition Fees

$63,000

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Duration

12 Months

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Median Salary

$1,10,000

Ranking

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#38

US World and News Report

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#63

The World University Rankings

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#130

QS World University Rankings

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Intake

Summer ( July - Sept )

Class Profile

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Class Size

25

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Average Age

26

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Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

United States:

35%

Others:

25%

California:

40%

Career Outcomes

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Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

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Graduation Rate

87%

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Job Placement

95%

Prospective Job Roles

Statistician

Product Manager

Data Engineer

Business Intelligence Analyst

Database Administrator

Data Scientist

Business Analyst

Project Manager

Big Data Specialist

Big Data Engineer

Marketing Analytics Specialist

Analytical Chemist

Web Analytics Specialist

Analytics Manager

Analytical Scientist

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Eligibility Criteria

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At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

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At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

English Proficiency Tests

  • IELTS

    7

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  • TOEFL

    100

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Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Application Fee: 125

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    Professional LOR

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    Essay

    1690

Application Deadlines

Final DeadlineSecondary DeadlineRound 3
SummerMay 15, 2024Jan 15, 2025Mar 15, 2025

Fees and Funding

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Tuition Fees

$63,000 / year

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Overall Cost

$80,000 / year

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Average Total Aid Awarded

$13,500 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

FAQs

  • All undergraduate students – national, international, undocumented, AB540 – are eligible for scholarships as long as you have at least a 3.25 UC cumulative GPA. You do not have to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) in order to be considered. A small number of merit scholarships have a financial need consideration. Financial need is only determined through the FAFSA or CADAA. As a result, we recommend that you apply for financial aid, if possible, to maximize educational funding options.

  • No, UC Davis scholarships are offered on the basis of academic excellence and future promise. Donors can choose to establish additional restrictive requirements and these could include demonstrating financial need. However, most UC Davis scholarships do not have this requirement.

  • Continuing Students: Complete the Undergraduate Scholarship Application online available beginning on October 1. Fill out the application and ensure you submit at least one letter of recommendation by January 10, 2024, for the 2024-25 scholarship cycle. Entering Students: The UC Application for Admission and Scholarships serves as your application for campus-based scholarships at UC Davis. A minimum 3.25 GPA is required for all applicants for our UC Davis-based scholarships. Unless specifically requested of you, no additional information is needed for you to be considered for scholarships.

  • When a decision is available you will receive a decision notification email

  • To complete your application, you'll need the materials listed below. Application - Apply Today Résumé Two recommendations Two required essays and one optional essay Transcripts (unofficial for admission, official for enrollment) GMAT or GRE General Test TOEFL / IELTS (For international, non-native English speaking applicants) $125 application fee

  • Total two . 1. Spark Hire screening Interview - All candidates will receive an invitation for a one-way video interview through their Spark Hire platform. This brief, one-way recorded interview will give them a chance to get to know you better. 2. Virtual Interview - After submission of an application, candidates will be invited to a one-way online interview which may be followed by a virtual Zoom interview. This is a positive indicator of our interest in you but does not guarantee admission.

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