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    Business Analytics

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    San Francisco, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $65,560.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    105
    Cohort
    students
    44
    Credits
    $125.00
    App fee

    Business Analytics at University of California-Davis is a 44-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in San Francisco, US. Tuition is $65,560 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    One-year program covering data science tools, analytics techniques including machine learning and AI, business strategy, and organizational leadership. Includes a yearlong practicum with real company projects.

    Focus: coursework
    No. 1 in the World for Return on Investment (QS Business Master's Rankings 2026: Business Analytics) | Top 10 MSBA programs in the U.S.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 15, 2026
    Rolling 2026
    TBA

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GMAT/GRE optional; no minimum score requirement
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT/GRE optional; no minimum score requirement
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT minimum 100
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS minimum band score 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $131,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $27,783.00
    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 Business Analytics at University of California-Davis cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Business Analytics at University of California-Davis is $65,560 across 44 required credits.
    Is Business Analytics at University of California-Davis online or in-person?
    Business Analytics at University of California-Davis is offered in-person.
    How long does Business Analytics at University of California-Davis take to complete?
    Business Analytics at University of California-Davis is structured around 1 year and 44 credits.
    Is Business Analytics at University of California-Davis STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Business Analytics at University of California-Davis is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Business Analytics at University of California-Davis cohort?
    Business Analytics at University of California-Davis typically enrolls around 105 students per cohort.