Master of Business Analytics (MBAN)

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The Master of Business Analytics is not administered by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Please check the Sauder School of Business website for admission requirements, deadlines and application procedure.

Overview

The 12-month UBC Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) at UBC Sauder is designed to equip you with the skills to turn data into actionable insights. Covering the full analytics spectrum, from data management to prescriptive analytics, the curriculum blends technical expertise with practical business acumen. As a UBC MBAN student, you will learn analytical methods to thrive in today’s diverse big data environment and gain competencies relevant to strategy, finance, operations, supply chain, marketing, HR, and more. The program also includes a signature, industry-focused Hackathon with a global technology partner brings real world problem solving into the classroom, followed by a 4-month experiential learning component: Analytics Internship, Group Consulting project or individual research project.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

In a highly competitive and rapidly growing field, the UBC MBAN offers a distinctive, industry aligned learning experience, including:

A strong technical foundation in data analytics, including Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and AI/ML tools.
Integrated business acumen that prepares graduates to make complex data-driven decisions.
Industry-leading faculty and small class sizes that enhance learning and personalized support.
A practical curriculum focused on case studies and collaboration with industry partners.
An MBAN-exclusive Hackathon with a global technology partner, providing practical, real-world analytics experience.
Mandatory four-month Experiential Learning with three options: Business Analytics Internship, Group Consulting Project, or Individual Research Project.
A dedicated Business Career Centre (BCC) providing career support including career coaches, job portal, and employee networking events.

Quick Facts

Faculty Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration

Academic Unit Robert H. Lee Graduate School

Specialization Business Administration

Mode of delivery In person at UBC Vancouver

Program Components Coursework only

Tuition (First Year) Domestic: 44,522.90 | International: 69,744.10

Research Information

Tuition & Financial Support

Tuition

Fees	Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat	International
Application Fee	$160.25	$160.25
Tuition *
Installments per year	3	3
Tuition per installment	$14,840.98	$23,248.05
Program Fee	$44,522.94	$69,744.15
Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible)		Not applicable
Other Fees and Costs
Student Fees (yearly)	$1,144.10 (approx.)
Costs of living	Estimate your costs of living with our interactive tool in order to start developing a financial plan for your graduate studies.
Deposit to accept offer (if admitted)
Deposit requirement	$5000.00	$5000.00

* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors. In recent years, tuition increases have been 2% for continuing domestic students and between 2% and 5% for continuing international students. New students may see higher increases in tuition. Admitted students who defer their admission are subject to the potentially higher tuition fees for incoming students effective at the later program start date. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.

Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options.

Program Funding Packages

At UBC Sauder, our entrance scholarships are based on merit, recognizing applicants who display an outstanding combination of talent, drive, professional potential and academic achievement. We take a merit-based holistic view of what each talented candidate brings into the program. Eligible applicants are automatically considered for applicable scholarship when receiving an MBAN offer of admission.

For more information about our scholarships, please visit our webpage: https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/master-business-analytics/application-process/mban-scholarships-and-funding.

Employer support

Organizations may provide their employees with tuition benefits as part of an employment package to support lifelong learning of their workforce.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

Professional / course-based programs usually do not provide merit-based funding. Some programs may offer bursaries.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans.

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

UBC has working agreements with MPower Financing - an organization providing international students with no-cosigner, no-collateral education loans to study in Canada - and Windmill Microlending - an organization providing loans to skilled immigrants.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 24 hours a week during academic sessions.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement.

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

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Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Master of Business Analytics (MBAN). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
Applications	690	644	701	1021	987
Offers	235	170	159	107	217
New Registrations	114	84	78	64	79
Total Enrolment	116	84	78	66	79

Completion Rates and Times

This program has a graduation rate of 99% based on 133 students admitted between 2016 - 2019. Based on 132 graduating students from the 2016 - 2019 admissions cohort the minimum time to completion is 1 years and the maximum time is 1.33 years with an average of 1 years of study. All calculations exclude leave times.

Disclaimer

Admissions data refer to all UBC Vancouver applications, offers, new registrants for each registration year, May to April, e.g. data for 2022 refers to programs starting in 2022 Summer and 2022 Winter session, i.e. May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023. Data on total enrolment reflects enrolment in Winter Session Term 1 and are based on snapshots taken on November 1 of each registration year. Program completion data are only provided for datasets comprised of more than 4 individuals. Graduation rates exclude students who transfer out of their programs. Rates and times of completion depend on a number of variables (e.g. curriculum requirements, student funding), some of which may have changed in recent years for some programs.

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Master of Business Analytics (MBAN)

Overview

What makes the program unique?

Quick Facts

Research Information

Program Components

Tuition & Financial Support

Tuition

Financial Support

Program Funding Packages

Employer support

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Foreign government scholarships

Working while studying

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Cost Estimator

Career Options

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

ENROLMENT DATA

Completion Rates and Times

Disclaimer

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