programs/business analytics/usc-marshall-masters-in-business-analytics

USC (Marshall)

Masters in Business Analytics · Los Angeles, Los Angeles (CA), United States · Tier II

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Salary & Career

avg salary$120,403

employed at 3mo94%

Program Info

duration1.5Y

tuition$72,501

formatFull-time

teachingMix of lectures, hands-on technical projects, and experiential learning

Class Profile

class sizeVaries each year

avg age24

avg work experience1.8 years

women %56%

international %35%

Rankings

QS rank#16

tierII

Admissions

GMAT Range

680-750

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 15, 2024

round2January 15, 2025

round3March 15, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

DSO 510: Business AnalyticsDSO 545: Statistical Computing and Data VisualizationDSO 530: Applied Modern Statistical Learning MethodsDSO 552: SQL Databases for Business AnalyticsGSBA 545: Data Driven Decision MakingGSBA 542: Communication for Business AnalyticsDSO 570: The Analytics Edge: Data, Models, and Effective Decisions

Elective Areas

Marketing AnalyticsFinTechHealthcare AnalyticsSupply Chain AnalyticsOperations Analytics

Top Recruiters

AmazonDeloitteAccentureGooglePwCEY

Top Industries

ConsultingTechnologyFinancial Services

Program Highlights

-Experiential Learning
-STEM-Designated Program
-Strong Career Services

ROI

total cost$72,501

program typeMasters in Business Analytics

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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: strong

[~]exp: average

recommendations:

- Seek leadership opportunities in current role

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

data: Financial Times & QS 2025