University Of California Riverside
900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521, United States

The University of California, Riverside is a public land-grant research university in Riverside, California. It is one of the ten campuses of the University of California system. The main campus sits on 1,900 acres in a suburban district of Riverside with a branch campus of 20 acres in Palm Desert.

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Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

Build a career in the growing and important field of business analytics. As firms have access to increasingly large amounts of data about their customers, costs, and suppliers, highly trained analysts who examine this information have become essential for improving operations, increasing the yield on marketing programs, and optimizing pricing and financing. UCR(s) graduate degree in business analytics will extend your background in business or a quantitative discipline to bring your business acumen and statistical computing skills to a level that allows you to make the most of this vast business data.

The UCR graduate program in Business Analytics is a rigorous STEM program jointly offered by the School of Business and the Department of Statistics in the College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. The curriculum focuses on:

  • Statistical computing to describe marketing, logistics, and financing patterns
  • Testing models for improved operating efficiency, lowering costs, and targeting the needs of customers
  • Forecasting revenues and consumer demand
  • Identifying trends in financial markets and using financial data to hedge operations

All students in the program take highly quantitative courses in data analysis and statistical computing, as well as a two-quarter, experiential learning capstone class that applies your understanding of business analytics to a project.

Gain your degree in nine months of intensive study, extend to 15 months, or follow a flexible schedule that combines your studies with industry work experience.

The MSBA is a STEM-designated degree program (science, technology, engineering and math). International students in a STEM-designated program are able to apply for 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) to work in the United States in their field of study after graduation.

How to Apply

To apply to any of the AGSM Graduate Programs, you will need to complete an online application and submit the required documents specified below.  Please note that while not all official documents are necessary to start and complete your online application, a candidate must submit transcripts from all previous college or universities attended in order for their application to be eligible for review. Refer to the Graduate Division website for specific application instructions.

Application Action Items

1. Start the online application Complete the biographical data required.

2. Prepare your documents: Upload your Resume or CV that clearly outlines your work experience & your Statement of Purpose essay (750 words).

3. Request a Letter of Recommendation (LOR) List your professional or academic reference for a LOR in the application.

4. Prepare your transcripts Digital or unofficial copies of transcripts may be submitted for admission consideration. Academic transcripts from each institution attended must be submitted. Official copies of all academic transcripts must be sent after accepting your admission offer and prior to registration.

5. Upload your official test scores - GMAT or GRE scores (optional)
-> TOEFL - 80 or IELTS 7.0 scores (required for international students)
TOEFL Institution Code: 4839

Application Materials Mailed To:

Graduate Program in (Program Name)
The A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management
University of California, Riverside
2316 Olmsted Hall
900 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 92521 USA

Priority Round:
December 15

Round 2:
January 31

Round 3:
March 31

International Late Round:
June 1