Why hire UBC MBAN graduates?
UBC Masters of Business Analytics (MBAN) candidates have the most sought-after data and analytical competencies to make strategic decisions within a broader business context. They deeply understand business challenges and can uncover data insights that lead to meaningful recommendations for your leadership and operational teams.
When our MBAN students graduate, they enter the market ready to make robust, data-driven recommendations to meet 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 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
Employers
- Aritzia
- Boston Consulting Group
- Deloitte
- Electronic Arts
- ICBC
- Microsoft
- Provincial Health Services Authority
- RBC
Employer resources
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Key information
- Average years of experience: 3.5 years
- Program length: 12 months
- Availability: September; begin recruiting in June
International MBAN graduates generally possess open work permits (such as the Post-Graduation Work Permit).

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