MSBA Formats
We have two ways to earn your MSBA degree: in person during the evenings with online course availability or fully online.
In Person
Choose concentrations in accounting, economics, finance, general or marketing.
Online
This is a general, lockstep-format program where participants advance through each stage at the same pace.
Why Pursue a Master's Degree in Business Analytics
The MS in Business Analytics prepares you for data-driven careers in economics, finance, marketing, healthcare, supply chain management and other business sectors. Open to students from a range of academic and professional backgrounds, no prior quantitative or coding experience is required. The flexible program lets you progress at your own pace while applying analytics to real-world business challenges. Coursework in data visualization, predictive modeling, optimization and related techniques prepares you to improve business processes and drive evidence-based decisions. In-person students can also choose a concentration in either accounting, economics, finance or marketing for additional analytical and domain-specific knowledge that employers value.
STEM Designated Degree Program
This program in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business is included on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s STEM Designated Degree Program list.
STEM Designated Degree Programs provide several benefits, including:
- High career growth potential and competitive salaries
- Development of transferrable skills such as adaptability, critical thinking, research and analysis
- International students on an F-1 visa are eligible for up to 24 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Register for an Information Session
Join an upcoming information session to learn more about the Master of Science in Business Analytics at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. Review admission requirements, explore the application process and ask questions directly to program representatives. Attendees will also receive a one-time application fee waiver.
Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) The program committee may consider the GPA of the last 60 semester credit hours, and individuals with GPAs below 3.0. For further information, please contact [email protected]. | |
| Coursework | Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program. Students interested in this program who have previous education in non-business fields are encouraged to apply. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 | |
| Purpose Statement | Required | |
| Resume | Required | |
| Letters of Recommendation | Optional 2 - letters academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application; let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time) | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Fall 2026 | June 1 | August 1 | |
| Spring | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Summer | Not Available | Not Available | |
Funding Opportunities
Graduate Student Opportunities and Scholarships
Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) and student grading positions are available to master’s students on a competitive basis. Additionally, Graduate Research Assistant positions may be available, depending on departmental needs.
$1,000 Graduate Competitive Scholarship for Non-Resident Students
Non-resident graduate students who have been admitted or are continuing their studies may apply for a competitive scholarship worth $1,000.
Resources AssistantshipsCareer Options
UT San Antonio prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below are based on data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.
- Introduction to Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Data Management and Analytics Integration
- Data Visualization and Communication for Business Applications
- Decision-Making in Business
- Machine Learning for Business Analytics
- Text Analytics for Business
- Allstate
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Dell
- Frost Bank
- Halliburton
- H-E-B
- Methodist Healthcare System
- Northwestern Mutual
- South Alamo Medical Group
- Southwest Research Group
- University Health
- USAA
- U.S. Army
