Curriculum

Two paths. One powerful degree.

The UC Davis STEM-designated Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program offers two distinct options to fit your goals and timeline: a one-year, 44-unit Comprehensive Exam Plan or a 17-month, 50-unit Thesis Plan. Both are STEM-designated and packed with real-world impact.

Whichever path you choose, you’ll work in small teams and partner with top-ranked faculty to solve real business problems using real industry data. You'll graduate with the technical rigor and strategic insight to lead in today’s data-driven world.

Scholarships

External Scholarships

The UC Davis Graduate School of Management has compiled the following list of external scholarship opportunities as a service to the community. Students should work directly with each agency to verify their processes and eligibility—and should verify the legitimacy of any organization they provide personal information to.

Meet Your Admissions Team

We are a group of individuals with a passion for UC Davis and graduate business management education. Whether you are applying now or in the future, we look forward to meeting you. 

Admissions advisors are available to assist you by phone Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prerequisite Courses 

Because there is no mandatory undergraduate major requirement for admission, it is essential that incoming students have these accounting fundamentals in place before beginning the MPAc program. Prerequisites can be “in progress” at the time of applying for the MPAc program but must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in the fall. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Our four prerequisite courses are:

Class Profile

The Master of Professional Accountancy program admits students from broad backgrounds united in their interest in the public accounting profession. The program is open to students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited (by local or national accrediting agencies) college or university who meet the minimum entrance requirements.

Application Process

Applying begins with our secure online application. Once you create an account, you may enter, update, and save your information at any time. Please click "submit" once you are done. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the day of the deadline. We confirm receipt of applications and supplemental materials via email.

Corporate Connections

The largest career networking event for new accounting students

The Graduate School of Management’s corporate relations team offers MPAc students access to numerous local, national and multinational companies, giving students a big leg up on their career placement goals.

Career Support Services

You will work closely with our career development team to prepare for your professional advancement. We help you bridge your classroom experience with the global job market through a series of dynamic activities and workshops designed to help you develop the tools and resources to accelerate your career.

Meet the Firms

Our program starts during orientation with a Meet the Firms event, a valuable opportunity to network with representatives from diverse accounting firms and companies to gain insight into the best potential match for your professional goals.

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