programs/business analytics/mcgill-desautels-masters-in-business-analytics

McGill (Desautels)

Masters in Business Analytics · Montreal, Montreal, Canada · Tier II

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Salary & Career

avg salary$62,900

employed at 3mo94%

Program Info

duration1Y or 1.5Y

tuition$49,500

formatFull-time

teachingMix of theoretical lectures, hands-on projects, and a 10-month experiential capstone project

Class Profile

class sizeVaries, approx. 50-60

avg age25

avg work experience1 year

women %46%

international %90%

Rankings

QS rank#19

tierII

Admissions

GMAT Range

650-740

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 15

round2January 15

round3March 15

round4May 15

Curriculum

Core Courses

Mathematical and Statistical Foundations for AnalyticsMultivariate Statistical AnalysisDecision AnalyticsData Mining and VisualizationEthical Leadership and ManagementData Engineering

Elective Areas

Marketing AnalyticsFinancial AnalyticsSupply Chain AnalyticsRetail AnalyticsHealthcare Analytics

Top Recruiters

DeloitteEYKPMGPwCAccentureNational BankDesjardinsPSP Investments

Top Industries

ConsultingFinancial ServicesTechnologyRetail

Program Highlights

-Experiential learning
-Real-world projects
-Strong career services
-Specialized curriculum
-Global network

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Business Analytics

deadline:

Oct 15, 2002

[!] Deadline passed remaining

progress:0/25 tasks

what_ready:

# reminders:

- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately

- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining

- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now

- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice

TIMELINE BREAKDOWN

[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation

# Study and take standardized test

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 15, 2002 (-8815 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2002 (-8784 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2002 (-8784 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2002 (-8753 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 15, 2002 (-8723 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

Masters in Business Analytics

gpa (0-4.0):

gmat (200-800):

work_experience (yrs):

admission_probability:

60%

[target]

[+]gpa: strong

[~]test: average

[~]exp: average

recommendations:

- Seek leadership opportunities in current role

# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.

data: Financial Times & QS 2025