Why hire UBC MBAN graduates?
UBC Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) candidates have the most sought-after data and analytical competencies to make strategic decisions within a broader business context. They have a deep understanding of business challenges and can uncover data insights that lead to compelling recommendations for both technical and management stakeholders.
When our MBAN students graduate, they enter the market equipped to make informed, data-driven recommendations tailored to your organization's needs.
Ready to solve complex business problems
Throughout their program, MBAN candidates cover the full range of advanced analytics work:
Descriptive analytics
Create data pipelines and visualize 'what happened'
Diagnostic & predictive analytics
Identify drivers and forecast outcomes
Prescriptive analytics
Recommend optimal solutions to complex problems
Explore our UBC MBAN Students Capability Matrix to learn more about the advanced technical and business skills our MBAN graduates gain through their rigorous degree program.
Candidates with hands-on experience
Each MBAN cohort participates in an annual Hackathon to gain experience applying their analytics skills to real-world business problems. This experience allows them to explore new technologies, analyze large datasets, and leverage AI to develop strategic recommendations.
Discover how this initiative helps prepare MBAN candidates for careers in business analytics:
UBC MBAN Hackathon 2024 | UBC Master of Business Analytics Program

Master of Business Analytics cohort stats
Example job titles:
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Business Analyst
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Business Intelligence Developer
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Consultant & Project Manager
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Corporate Analytics Developer
- Customer & Business Insights Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Product Marketing Analyst
- Senior Financial Analyst
Recent employers:
- Aritzia
- Boeing
- Coast Capital Savings
- Deloitte
- Electronic Arts
- Fastloop
- Hootsuite
- Lululemon Athletica
- Provincial Health Services Authority
Employer resources
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Key information
- Average years of experience: 5 years
- Program length: 12 months
- Availability: September; begin recruiting in June
International MBAN graduates are eligible to apply for an open post-graduation work permit (PGWP) upon program completion. They can begin working full-time upon application for this permit without any gap in work.

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