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  • Master of Science in Business Analytics

    The USC Marshall MSBA program is a data science STEM program with a business lens. It is one of the longest-running MSBA programs in the nation and has consistently been ranked among the world’s top programs. The program includes project-based learning in the classroom, so our students acquire deeper business analytics knowledge through active exploration of real business challenges and problems. These projects cover a range of business areas including finance, operations, marketing, management, supply chain, sports analytics, and HR.

MSBA PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • The Business Analytics program engages with the community through our annual conferences. We host a free conference, Data Con LA, here on the campus of USC. The conference provides anyone who is interested in data the opportunity to engage with industry professionals and gain new insights into the field. We typically have about 2000 attendees who come from all over the country.

    Furthermore, we engage the community through our partnerships with various organizations and companies, which allow our students to work on various real-world projects. These projects, whether it be gathering and programming data to improve transportation, affordable housing, or homelessness initiatives, allow our students to assist organizations with innovative solutions for the community.

MSBA ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

  • Academics at a Glance

    The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) degree requires 33 units, taken in 3 semesters (with the flexibility of extending to 4 semesters): Fall, Spring, and Fall. There are 21 units of required coursework, including an internship opportunity, plus 12 units of coursework chosen from a list of electives.

    USC MSBA's Three Pillars: Computer Science; Statistics, Machine Learning, Optimization; and Business Strategy.

Sample Schedule

Actual schedules may differ between students for various reasons and will be determined with the guidance of the Academic Advisor.

First Semester (Fall)
GSBA 545: Data Driven Decision Making (1.5 units)
DSO 510: Business Analytics (1.5 units)
DSO 545: Statistical Computing and Data Visualization (3 units)
DSO 570: The Analytics Edge: Data, Models, and Effective Decisions (3 units)
DSO 552: SQL Databases for Business Analysts (1.5 units)

MSBA FACULTY

APPLYING TO USC MARSHALL

As a top-ranked four-year business school housed at a leading private research institution, a USC Marshall business degree allows extraordinary students to cement their own legendary futures.

Dates + Deadlines

The fall 2023 Application Cycle is now open.

Application Deadlines:

•Round 1–November 15, 2022–Decision: by January 1, 2023
•Round 2–January 15, 2023-Decision: by March 1, 2023
•Round 3–February 15, 2023-Decision: by April1, 2023
•Round 4–March 15, 2023-Decision: by May 1, 2023
•Round 5–April 15, 2023 (International Student Deadline)-Decision: by June 1, 2023
**No international student applications will be accepted after April1 5, 2023, due to immigration requirements and timelines.**
•Round 6–Rolling Admissions until Fall 2023 Cohort is full, or the final deadline of May 15 passes*

*Applications will not be reviewed once the class is full. To be sure your application is reviewed, plan to apply by April 15

REQUEST INFORMATION

For more information about this program, please fill out the form below. If you have further questions you may EMAIL the admissions team directly.