programs/business analytics/smu-cox-qs-masters-in-business-analytics

Smu Cox

Masters in Business Analytics · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$84,954

employed at 3mo76%

Program Info

duration18 months

tuition$74,320

formatFull-time

teachingMix of lecture, case-based coursework, and experiential learning (simulations and consultative projects)

Class Profile

class size103

avg age26

avg work experience0-2 years

women %54%

international %41%

Rankings

QS rank#78

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

625 average (GMAT Focused)

TOEFL Min

80+

IELTS Min

6.5+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 15, 2024

round2January 15, 2025

round3April 15, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Managerial StatisticsBusiness MetricsDecision ModelsProgramming for AnalyticsDatabase Design for Business ApplicationsData MiningBusiness Analytics ConsultingApplied Predictive Analytics IAdvanced Decision ModelsBusiness Analytics Capstone

Elective Areas

Business Process AnalyticsCustomer Analytics

Concentrations

Business Process AnalyticsCustomer Analytics

Top Recruiters

GoogleAmazonMicrosoftMetaBain & CompanyMcKinsey & CompanyDeloittePwC

Top Industries

FinanceConsultingInformation TechnologyMarketing/SalesOperations/Logistics

Program Highlights

-STEM Designated Program
-Hands-on Experience
-Industry Connections

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Business Analytics

deadline:

Oct 15, 2025

[!] 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, 2025 (-414 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 15, 2025 (-322 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