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Masters in Business Analytics · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$109,723
Program Info
duration10 months
tuition$64,300
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case studies and experiential learning
Class Profile
class size63
avg age31
avg work experience10 years
women %32%
international %19%
Rankings
QS rank#42
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 2, 2024
round2January 8, 2025
round3March 12, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
GBAC 7200: Enterprise Analytics: Customers, Products, and MarketsGBAC 7201: Enterprise StrategyGBAC 7203: Enterprise Decision AnalysisGBAC 7204: Marketing AnalyticsGBAC 7205: Data Analytics IGBAC 7206: Storytelling with DataGBAC 7208: Customer AnalyticsGBAC 7209: Data Analytics II: Predictive Analytics and Machine LearningGBAC 7212: Databases and Structured Data ManagementGBAC 7215: Data Analytics III: Deep Learning, Transformers, and AI
Top Recruiters
AmazonCapital OneDeloitteLockheed MartinVMWareBank of AmericaMicrosoftMeta
Top Industries
ConsultingTechnologyFinancial ServicesConsumer Packaged GoodsGovernment
Program Highlights
  • -STEM-designated program
  • -Taught by Darden School of Business faculty
  • -Integrates business strategy with analytics
ROI
total cost$64,300
program typeMasters in Business Analytics
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Business Analytics
deadline:
Oct 2, 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, 2026Jul 2, 2025 (-427 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 2, 2025 (-396 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 2, 2025 (-396 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 2, 2025 (-365 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 2, 2025 (-335 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
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