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Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Graduates

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

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Master of Business Analytics cohort stats

117 candidates, class of 2025
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55% women, class of 2025
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$75,000 median salary, class of 2024
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Example job titles:

  • Business Analyst

  • Business Intelligence Developer

  • Consultant & Project Manager

  • 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

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