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    MSc in Business Analytics

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    Hong Kong, HKMScIn-person1 year
    HK$395,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    70
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    HK$800.00
    App fee

    MSc in Business Analytics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$395,000.

    About the program

    Provides knowledge in applied statistics, modeling, optimization, and information management for business analytics. Covers using numerical data and unstructured information to build data-driven strategies in areas such as management, finance, and marketing.

    Focus: coursework
    HKUST World No.3 Times Higher Education Young University Ranking | 4th in Asia for Master's in Business Analytics (QS Business Masters Rankings 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 3, 2026
    Fall 2027 Priority Round
    Aug 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Applicants are highly recommended to take the GMAT/GRE test, but it's NOT a compulsory requirement. No minimum score required.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min Applicants are highly recommended to take the GMAT/GRE test, but it's NOT a compulsory requirement. No minimum score required.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL score in minimum 80 for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026 or 4.5 for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards (iBT); 550 (pBT) or 60 (Revised paper-delivered test)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (Academic Module) overall score in minimum 6.5 (and ALL sub-scores in 5.5 or above)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months under the Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

    HK$27,565.00
    Avg starting salary
    HK$14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Business Analytics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Business Analytics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is HK$395,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is MSc in Business Analytics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology online or in-person?
    MSc in Business Analytics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Business Analytics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology take to complete?
    MSc in Business Analytics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    How large is the MSc in Business Analytics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology cohort?
    MSc in Business Analytics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology typically enrolls around 70 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Business Analytics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Business Analytics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: 24 months under the Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates (IANG)