Master of Science in Business Analytics
GPA 3.5 Average GMAT 670 Average GRE 317 Average TOEFL 99
MSBA Class of 2023
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for qualified applicants. Three flexible curricular tracks: data analytics, marketing analytics, and operations analytics. A capstone course with industry-based experiential projects. The program is in economically thriving Orange County, in the heart of Southern California’s Tech Coast. Undergraduate Degrees Program Highlights and Benefits STEM Undergraduate Universities Represented (90+) 0 20 40 60 80 100 UC13%Irvine OtherSchoolsUC10% Other US25%Schools Foreign52%Schools 1% SciencesHealth 17% Information & Computer Sciences 32% AdministrationBusiness 2% Social Sciences 15% Engineering 2% Humanities 4% Other 4% Physical Sciences23% Bangladesh,EconomicsCanada, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, India, Iran, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, Thailand, Taiwan, United States, and Vietnam 18 Countries and Regions Represented 17
domestic students 20% Percentage
Average
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domestic URM 4% Average Age 25.76 Age Range 21.2 - 44.7 Average Work Experiene 3.22 Years Women 51% Men 49% Over 90 undergraduate institutions represented 50% of incoming students have STEM undergraduate degrees (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) STEM-certified (36 months of Optional Practical GMAT/GRETraining).
Profile Applications Received 1237
Class
Size 138
WAIVED
Program Schedule – 4 Quarter Option
Program Schedule – 5 Quarter Option
• Customer and Social Analytics (4)
Spring
“UCI and the MSBA program represent the nexus of higher education in Southern California. UCI’s careful development of the MSBA curriculum, capstone project and career services were clear differentiators…and who doesn’t love Orange County!”
• ProSeminar (0) Fall
Prospect Development Analyst, UCI University Advancement
• Capstone Prep (2)
• Statistics for Data Science (4)
Brianna Chew, MSBA ’19
• ProSeminar (0)
• Capstone Prep (2)
Summer
*Schedules subject to change
• Customer and Social Analytics (4)
• Electives (12)
• ProSeminar (0)
• Foundations of Business Analytics (2)
• Machine Learning for Analytics (4)
Winter
• Capstone Project (4)
• Management Science for Analytics (4)
• Electives (8)
• Foundations of Business Analytics (2)
• ProSeminar (0)
• ProSeminar (0)
Data Scientist III, Health Net
• Foundations of Marketing (4)
Chavi Singal, MSBA ’20 ScienceCalAmpEngineer,
Spring
• Machine Learning for Analytics (4)
• Management Science for Analytics (4)
• Electives (8)
Javier Orraca, MSBA ’19
Data
Summer
• Electives (8)
Winter
• Capstone Project (4)
• Data and Programming for Analytics (4)
• ProSeminar (0)
• Foundations of Marketing (4)
• Elective (4)
• ProSeminar (0)
Summer
• ProSeminar (0)
• Statistics for Data Science (4)
• Data and Programming for Analytics (4)
Fall
“The MSBA Program provided both the technical and business skills necessary for me to excel in my career in technology consulting. I learned to thrive in a fast-paced, team setting where we connected deep analyses and complex models with project-specific context to deliver powerful business insights and recommendations.”
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project provides students an opportunity to work on real-life data science problems with industry partners. The projects are comprehensive in scope, allowing students to demonstrate the breadth and depth of knowledge in business analytics. During the winter and spring quarters, students will work in teams led by a faculty advisor and the sponsor organization to create valuable collateral that will ultimately be presented to the Merage School faculty and staff, and the host organization.
Sample Electives • Natural Language Processing and Application • Big Data & Cloud Computing • Marketing Analytics • Business Data Management • Advanced Machine Learning • Mastering Predictive Analytics • Supply Chain Analytics • Technologies & Analytics Consulting • Special Topics in Analytics 15+ •PartnersCapstone(samplelist)KaiserPermanente•PacificLife•CompetitiveAnalytics•WellsFargo•Inscape•Experian•LosAngelesRams•CocaCola•EatonAerospace•CeriusExecutives•Ingram Micro • Paciolan • Disney • Niagra Bottling • Amazon • Edwards Lifesciences • City of Los IBM/KPMGAngeles/ • Decision Ready
Rijul Banerjee, MSBA ’20 Business Technology Analyst, Deloitte Consulting
“Apart from being one of the top ten public schools in the US, I knew UCI would provide me the perfect platform to learn and build my career at the forefront of the analytics frontier, with its data-rich curriculum and renowned research center.”
Financial Aid
Rimo Das, MSBA ’18 Data Scientist, LodgIQ
For more information on financial support, contact Alda Ruggiero at the Merage School Financial Aid Office at aruggier@uci.edu.
$10,000 Entering students who receive a scholarshipmerit-based Guaranteed California Resident Scholarship 85%+ Scholarship$1KforAmbassadors one-on-onePersonalrelationshipwithcareeradvisors ProSeminar ConnectionsNetworkingEvents&
Career Advising
We are ready to partner with you to help you achieve your personal career goals through individual guidance and ample career opportunities.
Applications Deadlines
• Two essays
• Resume
• Attend a Webinar
Admission Requirements
Admission to graduate standing in The Paul Merage School of Business is accorded to those possessing an undergraduate degree with an acceptable level of scholarship from an institution of recognized standing. Applicants for admission will be evaluated on their academic record and potential for leadership as demonstrated in submitted application materials including:
• March 1 – Final deadline for international applicants; we highly recommend all application materials, including recommendations, be submitted by this date to ensure sufficient time for visa processing
Next Steps
Applicants may apply online and must meet all prerequisite requirements at the time of matriculation into the program.
• $150 application fee
• Two letters of recommendation
• October 15
• June 1 – Qualified applications received may be reviewed on a space-available basis
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required but strongly recommended for applicants with GPAs below 3.3. While these tests are not required, the admissions team is looking for evidence of strong verbal and quantitative skills. Scores are valid for five years.
• A personal interview (by invitation only)
• November 15
• Apply
• Schedule a Personal Consultation
• May 1
Master of Science in Business Analytics
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended to obtain undergraduate degree (with English translation if needed)
• Official TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS (international applicants)
• Connect with an Ambassador
• January 15
4293 Pereira Drive Irvine, CA 949.824.490992697-3125msba@merage.uci.edu
The MSBA program has six rounds of application deadlines and it is your responsibility to ensure all parts of your application are completed by the stated deadline date.