As a UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics student, you’ll learn from world-renowned professors who are both academic experts and leading industry practitioners that are actively working across numerous segments of the big data industry. Additionally, our 10-to-1 student-professor ratio can ensure your professors will know you by name and serve as mentors during your education and after you graduate.
The UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics Practicum provides students with real-world applied professional experience working in data, analytics and AI in the world’s most fertile ground for data and AI innovation. During the one-year course, you will be embedded within a San Francisco Bay Area or U.S. based company to solve challenging business problems, working alongside their data and analytics teams.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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Whether you are looking to move up or switch fields, our seasoned MPAc career counselors partner with you to accelerate your career.