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    Business Analytics - MS

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    Columbia, USMSHybrid1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $33,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Business Analytics - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 30-credit, 1-year, hybrid MS program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $33,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is a STEM-designated, 30-credit hour program that provides students with the knowledge and competencies related to data acquisition, data crunching and the utilization of large streams of data for the identification, formulation, analysis and solution of statistical and mathematical models, as well as interpreting the results for use in data-driven decision making.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min expected GRE score is at least 305
    GMAT
    optional
    Min expected GRE score is at least 305 (GMAT equivalent)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 (internet-based)
    IELTS
    required
    Min The minimum score is 7.5 for the IELTS.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $72,674.00
    Avg starting salary
    $28,044.00
    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 - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Business Analytics - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $33,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is Business Analytics - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Business Analytics - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered hybrid.
    How long does Business Analytics - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Business Analytics - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    Is Business Analytics - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Business Analytics - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Business Analytics - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Business Analytics - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia: 12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)