MS Business Analytics (STEM)
THE SAINT MARY'S MS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS THE BAY AREA'S FIRST. STILL SETTING THE STANDARD.
Before business analytics was a household term, Saint Mary's built a program around it. The region's first MS in Business Analytics is now one of its most distinctive, STEM designated, AACSB accredited, and completed in 12 months, with real-world projects alongside companies like Macy's, Google, and Zillow. This is a program with a track record, not just a curriculum.
Saint Mary's has spent over 150 years asking what it means to educate the whole person. That question shapes everything about the MSBA, from how faculty engage with students to how the program defines success. Small classes, accessible professors, and a values-driven approach to business aren't perks. They're the point.
It's time to explore what that looks like in practice.
Two Degrees in Five Years — The 4+1 Pathway
Saint Mary's undergraduates don't have to wait to get started. Begin graduate coursework in your senior year and finish your MSBA just one year after earning your bachelor's. No GMAT required, no standardized tests, and your undergraduate financial aid can apply toward graduate courses along the way. For students who want to move with intention, this is the fastest path to a STEM-designated master's from an AACSB-accredited institution.
STEM Designated. Career Ready
STEM-designated programs aren't just a credential, they're a signal. Employers know what they mean, and so do the numbers. STEM careers are among the fastest growing in the country, and for international graduates, the designation unlocks up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training. The Saint Mary's MSBA is built to put you on the right side of that curve.
Real Projects with Real Companies
This isn't a simulated business environment. MSBA students work with actual data from Bay Area companies, with past projects including work alongside Macy's Director of Advanced Analytics, a Google-sponsored app, and an expansion of Zillow's home pricing models. You graduate with a portfolio that reflects what you can actually do.
MS Business Analytics Program
Program Start: August 31, 2026
Year-Long Program
Graduate in 12-Months
Hybrid Learning Environment
- Cohort-based learning
- Small class sizes
- Ample networking opportunities
Application deadlines for this year:
Fall Term 2026:
- Domestic: August 1st
- International: June 1st
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| Among the Top 6% of Business Schools WorldwideAACSB accreditation is earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It's not a participation distinction. It means the curriculum, the faculty, and the outcomes have been held to a standard that most programs never reach. At Saint Mary's, that standard isn't something we pursue for the credential. It's consistent with what we've always believed a business education should be. |
Google Cloud x Saint Mary's
In partnership with Google, Saint Mary's Master's in Business Analytics students can get Google Cloud certified in tandem with their master's degree. This Silicon Valley relationship not only provides students with professional certification of their cloud mastery but also grants access to the computational power required for real-world capstone data crunching.
Program Information
Scholarships
Scholarships are just one way Saint Mary’s invests in you and your dreams. We believe a graduate degree should provide you with more than a tuition receipt and a diploma - we want you to be able to acquire the tools and knowledge you need to grow and succeed in the future. That’s why SMC offers a range of need-based and merit-based financial assistance to individuals who demonstrate high levels of ambition, creativity, insight, intellect, and leadership.
Alumni Experiences
“I came to Saint Mary’s because it’s both prestigious and personalized. There’s a very intimate feel with the small class sizes — a one on one experience is what you get when you come here.”
Langston Walker, Senior Complaints Manager, First Republic Bank
Student-to-Professor Ratio
“I chose Saint Mary’s College after seeing the advertising billboards on Bart during my daily commute. I loved that the school is local, has small class sizes, and is well-known for the accredited MBA program.”
Leah Brown, Enterprise Project Manager, ServiceTitan
Average Salary Increase Post-Grad
