programs/business analytics/uc-irvine-merage-qs-masters-in-business-analytics

Uc Irvine Merage

Masters in Business Analytics · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$102,143

employed at 3mo95%

Program Info

duration1 year

tuition$77,786

formatFull-time

teachingMix of lecture-based instruction and experiential learning through a 4-to-6 month capstone project

Class Profile

class size50

avg age28

avg work experience2.5 years

women %44%

international %54%

Rankings

QS rank#57

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

650-730

TOEFL Min

80+

IELTS Min

6.5+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1November 1, 2024

round2January 12, 2025

round3March 14, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Foundations of Business AnalyticsStatistics for Business AnalyticsData ManagementPredictive AnalyticsPrescriptive AnalyticsBusiness Analytics Capstone

Elective Areas

Marketing AnalyticsFinancial AnalyticsHealthcare AnalyticsOperations and Supply Chain Analytics

Top Recruiters

AmazonGoogleExperianEdwards LifeSciencesPwC

Top Industries

TechnologyConsultingHealthcareFinance

Program Highlights

-Experiential learning through real-world projects
-STEM-designated program
-Strong career support and networking opportunities

ROI

total cost$77,786

program typeMasters in Business Analytics

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Business Analytics

deadline:

Nov 1, 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 → Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 1, 2025 (-366 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 1, 2025 (-366 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 1, 2025 (-336 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Nov 1, 2025 (-305 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