QS Rank:
130
University of California, Davis
California
,United States
Program Rank
36
Program Name
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Deadline
May 15th, 2024
Overview
View Official pageThe 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.
Total Tuition Fees
$60,104
Duration
12 Months
Median Salary
$1,31,000
Ranking
#38
US World and News Report
#63
The World University Rankings
#130
QS World University Rankings
Intake
Summer ( July - Sept )
Class Profile
Class Size
94
Average Age
24
Average Work Experience
2 Years
Language Test Scores
Minimum Score
7 / 9
Minimum Score
100 / 120
Diversity
United States:
35%Others:
25%California:
40%Admissions
Application Deadlines
Summer
Round | Deadline | Decision |
---|---|---|
Final Deadline | May 15 | NA |
Eligibility Criteria
- A bachelor’s degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree—16 total years of education. Alternatively a three-year undergraduate degree with a one-year postgraduate diploma or other graduate degree
- GMAT or GRE (GMAT/GRE waivers available)
- TOEFL or IELTS where applicable
- Successful completion of coursework in these primary areas:
- Computing
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Application Requirements
What Really Matters When Applying
Transcript
Required
Resume
Required
GRE
Required
TOEFL
Required
GMAT
Required
Academic LOR
Required
Professional LOR
Required
Video Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Application Fee
125
Essay Question
Question 1
They are looking for honest, thoughtful responses that help us get to know you; there truly is no one “right” answer.
Career Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,31,000 / year
Graduation Rate
87%
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
Top recruiters
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$60,104 / year
Overall Cost
$90,104 / year
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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