One-Year STEM-Designated Program Convenient Classes in San Francisco August Start
Ranked No. 1 in the World for Return on Investment (QS Business Master's Rankings 2026: Business Analytics)
Our STEM-designated Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) positions you at the intersection of data, strategy and impact.
At the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, you’ll tackle real business challenges, collaborate with a close-knit cohort and build your network in San Francisco—the global hub for analytics and AI innovation.
This isn’t just an MSBA. It’s your next big move.
From classroom moments to coffee-fueled collaborations, discover what makes our community vibrant, welcoming and one of a kind.
What sets us apart?
At our collaborative campus in San Francisco, you’ll join a tight-knit community of curious minds, ambitious doers and purpose-driven innovators. You’ll connect with faculty shaping the future of artificial intelligence, big data and business and classmates bringing global perspectives.
Small by design. With small class sizes and a 10:1 faculty ratio, you’ll never be just a number. You’ll build deep connections with your peers, faculty and mentors.
Built for what business needs now.Develop cross-functional, in-demand skills to meet the rising need for analytics-savvy leaders. Our curriculum balances technical training in data science with business strategy and organizational leadership.
Real projects. Real companies. Our yearlong practicum is more than coursework. It’s a professional collaboration. You’ll team up with classmates, company partners and faculty advisors to tackle complex analytics challenges and present actionable recommendations to industry leaders.
Career-focused from day one. Based in San Francisco, our campus is your launchpad to the Bay Area’s thriving tech and business ecosystem. Our career team connects you with exclusive recruiting opportunities, alumni and corporate partners.
Sustainably minded. Globally connected. We're part of the world’s most sustainable university and the UC system, giving you global reach and a mission-driven network.
Why choose UC Davis for your MSBA?
MSBA students bring big goals and bold perspectives. We asked a few incoming students what drew them to UC Davis and why this community feels like the right place to launch their next chapter.
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Lizzy Yi MSBA 21
“I choose UC Davis MSBA because of rigorous curriculums to hone my technical skills, as well as the location that provides more opportunities for people who are interested in pivoting into technology industry like me.”
