San Francisco, United States of America
UC Davis Graduate School of Management — Drive Insights. Lead with Data.
One-Year STEM Degree in San Francisco
Complete your graduate studies in just 12 months, with classes held at UC Law’s San Francisco campus, placing you at the heart of the Bay Area’s tech and business ecosystem.
Top Global Return on Investment
Ranked #1 worldwide for ROI and #2 globally for “value for money” in the QS Masters in Business Analytics 2024 rankings.
Hands‑On Learning with Real Impact
Engage in a collaborative practicum project—work with corporate partners and faculty mentors to tackle real data challenges, from opportunity definition to solution delivery.
Curriculum Built for Action
Courses span analytics, data science tools, data-driven decision-making, and business strategy, honing both technical fluency and managerial savvy.
Electives for Specialization
Customize your learning with subjects like:
People Analytics
Analytics for Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Machine Learning & AI
Data Management, Forecasting, and More
Expert Faculty & Personalized Attention
Learn from world-class faculty who are both scholars and industry veterans. With a low student‑to‑professor ratio (~10 : 1), expect mentorship that goes beyond the classroom.
Exceptional Placement Rates
95% of Class of 2022 graduates received job offers within six months.
$131K+ average starting salary and $19K+ average signing bonus.
Hired by leading firms—Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, McKinsey, BCG, Amex, and more.
Launch Your Analytics Career with Momentum
Equip yourself to drive organizational change across industries—tech, consulting, finance, healthcare, and beyond.
Individuals with any undergraduate degree who’ve completed prerequisite coursework in computing, mathematics, and statistics. These may be “in progress” when applying, but must be completed before the program begins.
No prior work experience required, though internships and leadership roles are valued.
Rolling application rounds, with priority consideration for international applicants and scholarships in earlier rounds.
Admissions decisions are typically communicated within 10 weeks of each round's deadline.
Application materials: résumé, transcripts, personal statement, recommendations, test scores (e.g., GMAT/GRE/TOEFL—documentation details are outlined by admissions)