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    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN)

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    Vancouver, CAMBANIn-person1 year
    CA$72,534.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    117
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    CA$163.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) at University of British Columbia is a 36-credit, 1-year, in-person MBAN program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$72,534.

    About the program

    The program covers the full analytics spectrum from data management to prescriptive analytics, blending technical skills in Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and AI/ML with business acumen applicable to strategy, finance, operations, supply chain, marketing, and HR. It includes a hackathon and mandatory four-month experiential learning through internship, consulting project, or research project.

    Focus: coursework
    32 (QS World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics 2025), 29 (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Business and Economics) | 1 (Maclean's University Rankings, Business Program 2022)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 5, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jan 8, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min 155 GRE score on both the verbal and quantitative sections
    V 155 · Q 155
    GMAT
    required
    Min 515 GMAT Exam score with at least a 50th percentile in verbal, quantitative, and data insight sections of the test. We also accept the previous GMAT version if your scores are still valid and the total score is 550 or higher with at least 50% on each of the Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning sections.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL): 5.0 on the 1–6 scale or 100 on the 0–120 scale
    IELTS
    required
    Min International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic: 7.0 overall band. minimum overall band score of 7.0 with no component score less than 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months PGWP (Canada)

    CA$80,611.00
    Avg starting salary
    CA$28,000.00
    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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) at University of British Columbia is CA$72,534 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) at University of British Columbia is structured around 1 year and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ average or 76%
    How large is the Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) at University of British Columbia cohort?
    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) at University of British Columbia typically enrolls around 117 students per cohort.