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The UC Davis Difference
Industry-Relevant Training
Our program uniquely prepares you to meet the growing demand for managerial talent in analytics.
Comprehensive Skill Development
Gain expertise in both data science and business, blending technical skills with organizational acumen.
Diverse Skill Set
We value and cultivate a diverse range of abilities, bringing together teams with strengths in quantitative analysis, computing, business experience and organizational effectiveness.
Hands-On Experience
Engage in a one-year analytics practicum project with a corporate sponsor and faculty advisors. This project is integrated into your studies and covers everything from opportunity identification to problem-solving, client persuasion, and implementation.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Experience the power of teamwork as you collaborate on real-world projects, learning-by-doing in a dynamic and supportive environment.
No. 1
Worldwide for Return on Investment (QS Masters in Business Analytics Rankings 2024)
$113K+
Average Starting Salary (Class of 2023, six months after graduation)
No. 2
Globally for the Money (QS Masters in Business Analytics Rankings 2024)
Collaborative, Hands-on Business Analytics Project
UC Davis MSBA strategic projects bring company partners together with student teams and a faculty advisor. In the one-year course, you solve complex data analytics problems and present recommendations to the client company.
Previous Practicum Projects
- Angel Flight West
- Autodesk
- CBRE/McKesson
- ChargePoint
- Charles Schwab Corporation
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"I chose the UC Davis MSBA program because of its rigorous curriculum, direct access to world-class faculty and industry experts, and the opportunity to network in the Silicon Valley and Bay Area."
Ana Parra Vera MSBA 20
Data Analyst
Cisco