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MS Business Analytics (MSBA)

Master of Science in Business Analytics

MSBA

The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is a full-time, top-ranked STEM program built on three fundamental pillars of Computer Science, Statistics & Optimization, and Business Strategy. Real-world projects and ever-evolving elective options prepare students to be comfortable both tackling unstructured analytics problems and effectively communicating results to key stakeholders. It is one of the longest-running MSBA programs in the nation and has consistently been ranked among the world’s top programs.

Master of Science in Business Analytics
  • PROGRAM PROFILE

    Pacing:Full-time

    Duration:1.5 or 2 year option

    Format:In-Person

    Class Schedule:Weekdays on campus.

    Student Profile:Early + Mid-career professionals

    STEM Designation:For international applicants, this program is eligible for the OPT-STEM extension

BUSINESS ANALYTICS PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • Transitioning one’s mindset from an undergraduate student to a data professional is an important journey. When done well, as much as half of the learning process in a top graduate program happens outside the classroom and beyond the coursework. It is through workshops, industry events, social events, and other weekly opportunities that students build additional skills in the MSBA program. At Marshall, the journey each day is to prepare for greater career success.

BUSINESS ANALYTICS CURRICULUM

Academic Overview

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.

APPLYING TO MSBA

APPLICATION DEADLINES

  Deadline Decision By
Round 1 October 15, 2025 December 30, 2025
Round 2 January 15, 2026 March 30, 2026
Round 3 April 15, 2026 June 30, 2026

International Applicants: We highly encourage you to apply for admission in Round 1 or 2, as we cannot guarantee an admission decision in Round 3 for international applicants due to visa and immigration matters.

CAREER PATHWAYS

MS Business Analytics — CLASS OF FALL 2023 & SPRING 2024

  • MS BUSINESS ANALYTICS
    82%
    EMPLOYED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION

BUSINESS ANALYTICS FACULTY

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    Marshall School of Business
    Popovich Hall, Suite 308
    Los Angeles, CA 90089-2633

    Phone: 213-740-7846

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