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Program Requirements for Management (Business Analytics MS)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2020-2021 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Master’s Degree

Admissions Requirements

Advising

The faculty director of the M.S. in Business Analytics program is in charge of student advising. The faculty director is responsible for the overall academic management of the program. Students may arrange to meet with the faculty director to discuss any academic or personal concerns that arise during their studies. In the case of academic performance concerns, students may be asked to meet with the faculty director to discuss remediation.

Areas of Study

Business Analytics

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

52 units of course work are required for the degree. All courses must be at the graduate level. In exceptional circumstances, a maximum of four units of 500-series graduate course work may be applied to fulfillment of the total course requirements. The curriculum consists of four components: (1) core courses; (2) a summer internship; (3) an applied business analytics project; and (4) industry applications (electives).

The Master of Science in Business Analytics requires all students to complete core courses in four broad areas: Programming and Data Management methods, Model Development and Construction, Business Analytics and Industry Applications. The first three quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring) will be completed on-campus at UCLA Anderson with 38 units required over these three terms. The summer is dedicated to an internship, supervised by an Anderson faculty member. The 4-unit summer internship, MGMTMSA 411, is intended to provide students with practical experience applying their business analytics knowledge in a real-world setting and strengthening their competitive position in the marketplace upon graduation. In addition, it is expected that the internship will provide the basis for the student’s required project course (4 units) to be completed during the fall. During the second fall quarter, students will be required to take six units of industry applications courses as well as their 4-unit project course. The final two weeks of the second fall quarter will feature project presentations and the graduation ceremony for students. A total of 52 units are required to complete the M.S. in Business Analytics degree.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Summer internship required.

M.S. in Business Analytics students are required to do an internship with a company in their proposed area of study (business analytics). Students should expect to devote at least 80 hours during the term to their internship, and should be prepared to provide regular activity reports to their faculty adviser. Students considering research positions may also discuss their plans with the M.S. in Business Analytics program faculty director in order to develop alternative fieldwork opportunities. Students who, due to exceptional circumstances, are unable to complete an internship as part of their M.S. in Business Analytics program may work with the faculty director to develop a special research project to meet this requirement. Students’ summer internship experiences are evaluated by their faculty adviser through enrollment in MGMTMSA 411 (four units). Evaluation may consist of any combination of written or oral presentations.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the applied business analytics four-unit project course, MGMTMSA 412, with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students complete a project that is designed to provide an in-depth exposure to at least one major task they will be expected to fulfill in the workplace. The project must develop or utilize existing business analytics tools and techniques. Three UCLA faculty members supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program. Evaluation consists of a combination of a written and oral presentation based on individual and team efforts.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Approximately 15 months (4 quarters) from graduate admission to award of the degree, plus a summer internship.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
M.S. 4 4 8

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Business Analytics MS)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Master’s Degree

Admissions Requirements

Advising

The faculty director of the M.S. in Business Analytics program is in charge of student advising. The faculty director is responsible for the overall academic management of the program. Students may arrange to meet with the faculty director to discuss any academic or personal concerns that arise during their studies. In the case of academic performance concerns, students may be asked to meet with the faculty director to discuss remediation.

Areas of Study

Business Analytics

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

52 units of course work are required for the degree. All courses must be at the graduate level. In exceptional circumstances, a maximum of four units of 500-series graduate course work may be applied to fulfillment of the total course requirements. The curriculum consists of four components: (1) core courses; (2) a summer internship; (3) an applied business analytics project; and (4) industry applications (electives).

The Master of Science in Business Analytics requires all students to complete core courses in four broad areas: Programming and Data Management methods, Model Development and Construction, Business Analytics and Industry Applications. The first three quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring) will be completed on-campus at UCLA Anderson with 38 units required over these three terms. The summer is dedicated to an internship, supervised by an Anderson faculty member. The 4-unit summer internship, MGMTMSA 411, is intended to provide students with practical experience applying their business analytics knowledge in a real-world setting and strengthening their competitive position in the marketplace upon graduation. In addition, it is expected that the internship will provide the basis for the student’s required project course (4 units) to be completed during the fall. During the second fall quarter, students will be required to take six units of industry applications courses as well as their 4-unit project course. The final two weeks of the second fall quarter will feature project presentations and the graduation ceremony for students. A total of 52 units are required to complete the M.S. in Business Analytics degree.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Summer internship required.

M.S. in Business Analytics students are required to do an internship with a company in their proposed area of study (business analytics). Students should expect to devote at least 80 hours during the term to their internship, and should be prepared to provide regular activity reports to their faculty adviser. Students considering research positions may also discuss their plans with the M.S. in Business Analytics program faculty director in order to develop alternative fieldwork opportunities. Students who, due to exceptional circumstances, are unable to complete an internship as part of their M.S. in Business Analytics program may work with the faculty director to develop a special research project to meet this requirement. Students’ summer internship experiences are evaluated by their faculty adviser through enrollment in MGMTMSA 411 (four units). Evaluation may consist of any combination of written or oral presentations.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the applied business analytics four-unit project course, MGMTMSA 412, with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students complete a project that is designed to provide an in-depth exposure to at least one major task they will be expected to fulfill in the workplace. The project must develop or utilize existing business analytics tools and techniques. Three UCLA faculty members supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program. Evaluation consists of a combination of a written and oral presentation based on individual and team efforts.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Approximately 15 months (4 quarters) from graduate admission to award of the degree, plus a summer internship.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
M.S. 4 4 8

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Business Analytics MS)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2018-2019 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Master’s Degree

Admissions Requirements

Advising

The faculty director of the M.S. in Business Analytics program is in charge of student advising. The faculty director is responsible for the overall academic management of the program. Students may arrange to meet with the faculty director to discuss any academic or personal concerns that arise during their studies. In the case of academic performance concerns, students may be asked to meet with the faculty director to discuss remediation.

Areas of Study

Business Analytics

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

48 units of course work are required for the degree. All courses must be at the graduate level. In exceptional circumstances, a maximum of four units of 500-series graduate course work may be applied to fulfillment of the total course requirements. The curriculum consists of four components: (1) core courses; (2) a summer internship; (3) an applied business analytics project; and (4) industry applications (electives).

The Master of Science in Business Analytics requires all students to complete core courses in four broad areas: Programming and Data Management methods, Model Development and Construction, Business Analytics and Industry Applications.The first three quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring) will be completed on-campus at UCLA Anderson with 36 units required over these three terms. The summer is dedicated to an internship, supervised by an Anderson faculty member. The 4-unit summer internship, MGMTMSA 411, is intended to provide students with practical experience applying their business analytics knowledge in a real-world setting and strengthening their competitive position in the marketplace upon graduation. In addition, it is expected that the internship will provide the basis for the student’s required project course (2 units) to be completed during the fall. During the second fall quarter, students will be required to take six units of industry applications courses as well as their 2-unit project course. The final two weeks of the second fall quarter will feature project presentations and the graduation ceremony for students. A total of 48 units are required to complete the M.S. in Business Analytics degree.

Teaching Experience

Not Required.

Field Experience

Summer internship required.

M.S. in Business Analytics students are required to do an internship with a company in their proposed area of study (business analytics). Students should expect to devote at least 80 hours during the term to their internship, and should be prepared to provide regular activity reports to their faculty advisor. Students considering research positions may also discuss their plans with the M.S. in Business Analytics program faculty director in order to develop alternative fieldwork opportunities. Students who, due to exceptional circumstances, are unable to complete an internship as part of their M.S. in Business Analytics program may work with the faculty director to develop a special research project to meet this requirement. M.S. in Business Analytics students will have their experiences evaluated by their faculty advisor through enrollment in MGMTMSA 411. Evaluation may consist of any combination of written or oral presentations.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the applied business analytics 2-unit project course; MGMTMSA 412 with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students complete a project which is designed to provide an in-depth exposure to at least one major task they will be expected to fulfill in the workplace. The project will develop or utilize existing business analytics tools and techniques. Three UCLA faculty members supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program. Evaluation will consist of a combination of a written and oral presentation based on individual and team efforts.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Approximately 13 months (4 quarters) from graduate admission to award of the degree, plus a summer internship.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
M.S. 4 4 8

Termination of Graduate Study and Appeal of Termination

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for termination of graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing termination of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

UCLA is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by numerous special agencies. Information regarding the University’s accreditation may be obtained from the Office of Academic Planning and Budget, 2107 Murphy Hall.

Program Requirements for Management (Business Analytics MS)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Master’s Degree

Admissions Requirements

Advising

The faculty director of the M.S. in Business Analytics program is in charge of student advising. The faculty director is responsible for the overall academic management of the program. Students may arrange to meet with the faculty director to discuss any academic or personal concerns that arise during their studies. In the case of academic performance concerns, students may be asked to meet with the faculty director to discuss remediation.

Areas of Study

Business Analytics

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

52 units of course work are required for the degree. All courses must be at the graduate level. In exceptional circumstances, a maximum of four units of 500-series graduate course work may be applied to fulfillment of the total course requirements. The curriculum consists of four components: (1) core courses; (2) a summer internship; (3) an applied business analytics project; and (4) industry applications (electives).

The Master of Science in Business Analytics requires all students to complete core courses in four broad areas: Programming and Data Management methods, Model Development and Construction, Business Analytics and Industry Applications. The first three quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring) will be completed on-campus at UCLA Anderson with 38 units required over these three terms. The summer is dedicated to an internship, supervised by an Anderson faculty member. The 4-unit summer internship, MGMTMSA 411, is intended to provide students with practical experience applying their business analytics knowledge in a real-world setting and strengthening their competitive position in the marketplace upon graduation. In addition, it is expected that the internship will provide the basis for the student’s required project course (4 units) to be completed during the fall. During the second fall quarter, students will be required to take six units of industry applications courses as well as their 4-unit project course. The final two weeks of the second fall quarter will feature project presentations and the graduation ceremony for students. A total of 52 units are required to complete the M.S. in Business Analytics degree.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Summer internship required.

M.S. in Business Analytics students are required to do an internship with a company in their proposed area of study (business analytics). Students should expect to devote at least 80 hours during the term to their internship, and should be prepared to provide regular activity reports to their faculty adviser. Students considering research positions may also discuss their plans with the M.S. in Business Analytics program faculty director in order to develop alternative fieldwork opportunities. Students who, due to exceptional circumstances, are unable to complete an internship as part of their M.S. in Business Analytics program may work with the faculty director to develop a special research project to meet this requirement. Students’ summer internship experiences are evaluated by their faculty adviser through enrollment in MGMTMSA 411 (four units). Evaluation may consist of any combination of written or oral presentations.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the applied business analytics four-unit project course, MGMTMSA 412, with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students complete a project that is designed to provide an in-depth exposure to at least one major task they will be expected to fulfill in the workplace. The project must develop or utilize existing business analytics tools and techniques. Three UCLA faculty members supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program. Evaluation consists of a combination of a written and oral presentation based on individual and team efforts.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Approximately 15 months (4 quarters) from graduate admission to award of the degree, plus a summer internship.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
M.S. 4 4 8

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Business Analytics MS)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2019-2020 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Master’s Degree

Admissions Requirements

Advising

The faculty director of the M.S. in Business Analytics program is in charge of student advising. The faculty director is responsible for the overall academic management of the program. Students may arrange to meet with the faculty director to discuss any academic or personal concerns that arise during their studies. In the case of academic performance concerns, students may be asked to meet with the faculty director to discuss remediation.

Areas of Study

Business Analytics

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

50 units of course work are required for the degree. All courses must be at the graduate level. In exceptional circumstances, a maximum of four units of 500-series graduate course work may be applied to fulfillment of the total course requirements. The curriculum consists of four components: (1) core courses; (2) a summer internship; (3) an applied business analytics project; and (4) industry applications (electives).

The Master of Science in Business Analytics requires all students to complete core courses in four broad areas: Programming and Data Management methods, Model Development and Construction, Business Analytics, and Industry Applications. The first three quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring) are completed on-campus at UCLA Anderson with 36 units required over these three terms. The summer is dedicated to an internship, supervised by an Anderson faculty member. The four-unit summer internship, MGMTMSA 411, is intended to provide students with practical experience applying their business analytics knowledge in a real-world setting and strengthening their competitive position in the marketplace upon graduation. In addition, it is expected that the internship provides the basis for the student’s required applied business analytics project course (four units), which is completed during the second fall quarter. During the second fall quarter, students are also required to take six units of industry applications courses. The final two weeks of the second fall quarter features project presentations and the graduation ceremony for students.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Summer internship required.

M.S. in Business Analytics students are required to do an internship with a company in their proposed area of study (business analytics). Students should expect to devote at least 80 hours during the term to their internship, and should be prepared to provide regular activity reports to their faculty adviser. Students considering research positions may also discuss their plans with the M.S. in Business Analytics program faculty director in order to develop alternative fieldwork opportunities. Students who, due to exceptional circumstances, are unable to complete an internship as part of their M.S. in Business Analytics program may work with the faculty director to develop a special research project to meet this requirement. Students’ summer internship experiences are evaluated by their faculty adviser through enrollment in MGMTMSA 411 (four units). Evaluation may consist of any combination of written or oral presentations.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the applied business analytics four-unit project course, MGMTMSA 412, with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students complete a project that is designed to provide an in-depth exposure to at least one major task they will be expected to fulfill in the workplace. The project must develop or utilize existing business analytics tools and techniques. Three UCLA faculty members supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program. Evaluation consists of a combination of a written and oral presentation based on individual and team efforts.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Approximately 15 months (4 quarters) from graduate admission to award of the degree, plus a summer internship.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
M.S. 4 4 8

Termination of Graduate Study and Appeal of Termination

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for termination of graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing termination of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Business Analytics MS)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Master’s Degree

Admissions Requirements

Advising

The faculty director of the M.S. in Business Analytics program is in charge of student advising. The faculty director is responsible for the overall academic management of the program. Students may arrange to meet with the faculty director to discuss any academic or personal concerns that arise during their studies. In the case of academic performance concerns, students may be asked to meet with the faculty director to discuss remediation.

Areas of Study

Business Analytics

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

48 units of course work are required for the degree. All courses must be at the graduate level. In exceptional circumstances, a maximum of four units of 500-series graduate course work may be applied to fulfillment of the total course requirements. The curriculum consists of four components: (1) core courses; (2) a summer internship; (3) an applied business analytics project; and (4) industry applications (electives).

The Master of Science in Business Analytics requires all students to complete core courses in four broad areas: Programming and Data Management methods, Model Development and Construction, Business Analytics and Industry Applications. The first Fall quarter will consist of 8 units of required online courses. The subsequent Winter and Spring quarters will be completed on-campus at UCLA Anderson with 28 units required in all. The summer is dedicated to an internship, supervised by an Anderson faculty member. The 4-unit summer internship, MGMTMSA 411, is intended to provide students with practical experience applying their business analytics knowledge in a real-world setting and strengthening their competitive position in the marketplace upon graduation. In addition, it is expected that the internship will provide the basis for the student’s required project course (2 units) to be completed during the fall. During the second fall quarter, students will be required to take six units of industry applications courses as well as their 2-unit project course. The final two weeks of the second fall quarter will feature project presentations and the graduation ceremony for students.

Teaching Experience

Not Required.

Field Experience

Summer internship required.

M.S. in Business Analytics students are required to do an internship with a company in their proposed area of study (business analytics). Students should expect to devote at least 80 hours during the term to their internship, and should be prepared to provide regular activity reports to their faculty advisor. Students considering research positions may also discuss their plans with the M.S. in Business Analytics program faculty director in order to develop alternative fieldwork opportunities. Students who, due to exceptional circumstances, are unable to complete an internship as part of their M.S. in Business Analytics program may work with the faculty director to develop a special research project to meet this requirement. M.S. in Business Analytics students will have their experiences evaluated by their faculty advisor through enrollment in MGMTMSA 411. Evaluation may consist of any combination of written or oral presentations.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the applied business analytics 2-unit project course; MGMTMSA 412 with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students complete a project which is designed to provide an in-depth exposure to at least one major task they will be expected to fulfill in the workplace. The project will develop or utilize existing business analytics tools and techniques. Three UCLA faculty members supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program. Evaluation will consist of a combination of a written and oral presentation based on individual and team efforts.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Approximately 13 months (4 quarters) from graduate admission to award of the degree, plus a summer internship.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
M.S. 4 4 8

Termination of Graduate Study and Appeal of Termination

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for termination of graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing termination of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

UCLA is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by numerous special agencies. Information regarding the University’s accreditation may be obtained from the Office of Academic Planning and Budget, 2107 Murphy Hall.

Program Requirements for Management (Business Analytics MS)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Master’s Degree

Admissions Requirements

Advising

The faculty director of the M.S. in Business Analytics program is in charge of student advising. The faculty director is responsible for the overall academic management of the program. Students may arrange to meet with the faculty director to discuss any academic or personal concerns that arise during their studies. In the case of academic performance concerns, students may be asked to meet with the faculty director to discuss remediation.

Areas of Study

Business Analytics

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

52 units of course work are required for the degree. All courses must be at the graduate level. In exceptional circumstances, a maximum of four units of 500-series graduate course work may be applied to fulfillment of the total course requirements. The curriculum consists of four components: (1) core courses; (2) a summer internship; (3) an applied business analytics project; and (4) industry applications (electives).

The Master of Science in Business Analytics requires all students to complete core courses in four broad areas: Programming and Data Management methods, Model Development and Construction, Business Analytics and Industry Applications. The first three quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring) will be completed on-campus at UCLA Anderson with 38 units required over these three terms. The summer is dedicated to an internship, supervised by an Anderson faculty member. The 4-unit summer internship, MGMTMSA 411, is intended to provide students with practical experience applying their business analytics knowledge in a real-world setting and strengthening their competitive position in the marketplace upon graduation. In addition, it is expected that the internship will provide the basis for the student’s required project course (4 units) to be completed during the fall. During the second fall quarter, students will be required to take six units of industry applications courses as well as their 4-unit project course. The final two weeks of the second fall quarter will feature project presentations and the graduation ceremony for students. A total of 52 units are required to complete the M.S. in Business Analytics degree.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Summer internship required.

M.S. in Business Analytics students are required to do an internship with a company in their proposed area of study (business analytics). Students should expect to devote at least 80 hours during the term to their internship, and should be prepared to provide regular activity reports to their faculty adviser. Students considering research positions may also discuss their plans with the M.S. in Business Analytics program faculty director in order to develop alternative fieldwork opportunities. Students who, due to exceptional circumstances, are unable to complete an internship as part of their M.S. in Business Analytics program may work with the faculty director to develop a special research project to meet this requirement. Students’ summer internship experiences are evaluated by their faculty adviser through enrollment in MGMTMSA 411 (four units). Evaluation may consist of any combination of written or oral presentations.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the applied business analytics four-unit project course, MGMTMSA 412, with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students complete a project that is designed to provide an in-depth exposure to at least one major task they will be expected to fulfill in the workplace. The project must develop or utilize existing business analytics tools and techniques. Three UCLA faculty members supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program. Evaluation consists of a combination of a written and oral presentation based on individual and team efforts.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Approximately 15 months (4 quarters) from graduate admission to award of the degree, plus a summer internship.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
M.S. 4 4 8

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Asian Languages and Cultures (Teaching Asian Languages)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Teaching Asian Languages

College of Letters and Science

Graduate Degrees

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching Asian languages.

Admissions Requirements

Master’s Degree

Advising

Upon admission, students are assigned a faculty adviser by the Director of Graduate Studies in conjunction with faculty in the students’ language field. Students are required to meet with their graduate advisers at least once every month to establish their study program and check their progress. The Director of Graduate Studies is also available to meet with students on a regular basis or when necessary. While the department evaluates student performance every quarter, unsatisfactory performance by the end of the first quarter may result in disqualification from the program.

Areas of Study

The program covers selective fields of Teaching Asian Languages. These fields include Teaching Chinese, Teaching Korean, and Teaching Japanese.

Foreign Language Requirement

Students at the M.A. degree in Teaching Asian Languages are required to have or develop proficiency in relevant languages as detailed below:

Students in Teaching Chinese must demonstrate competence in modern Chinese (equivalent to successful completion of Chinese 101B).

Students in Teaching Japanese must demonstrate competence in modern Japanese (equivalent to successful completion of Japanese 101B).

Students in Teaching Korean must demonstrate competence in modern Korean (equivalent to successful completion of Korean 101B).

Language competence may be demonstrated by college level language class transcripts or an examination administered by an authorized UCLA faculty.

Course Requirements

A total of nine courses (or a total of 36 units) are required for the degree. Students can fulfill the course requirements by completing four (200-level) core courses in the areas of research methods (Asian 200), Asian Language Pedagogy (Asian 204A, 204B), and Chinese, Japanese, or Korean linguistics (e.g., Chinese C240/Japanese C223/Korean C220). In addition, students must complete three practicum courses (Asian 206A-B-C) and two elective courses (upper division or 200-level). The two electives can be taken from the ALC Department and/or other department (e.g., School of Education). Specific elective courses are to be negotiated with adviser/committee. Two upper division courses are applied toward the University’s nine-course minimum requirement for the Master’s degrees. No 500-level courses may count toward degree requirements.

A sample program for each field is listed below:

Chinese

Fall Winter Spring
Asian 200 Research Methods

Asian 204A Teaching Asian Language

Asian 206A MA Practicum

 Asian204B Teaching Asian Language

Asian 206B MA Practicum

Chinese 220 Structure of Chinese

 Asian 206C MA Practicum

Elective (1)

Elective (2)

Japanese

Fall Winter Spring
Asian 200 Research Methods

Asian 204A Teaching Asian Language

Asian 206A MA Practicum

 Asian204B Teaching Asian Language

Asian 206B Instructional Apprenticeship

200-level Japanese Linguistics course

 Asian 206C MA Practicum

Elective (1)

Elective (2)

Korean

Fall Winter Spring
Asian 200 Research Methods

Asian 204A Teaching Asian Language

Asian 206A MA Practicum

 Asian204B Teaching Asian Language

Asian 206B MA Practicum

200-level Korean Linguistics course

 Asian 206C MA Practicum

Elective (1)

Elective (2)

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Three courses (Asian 206A-B-C) on Teaching Practicum at local schools are required. Teaching practicum may take various forms, depending on the available opportunities.

Capstone Plan

Students, in consultation with their faculty adviser, must submit three Capstone projects in any combination of academic papers or portfolios of pedagogical materials that the student has developed, including, but not limited to, curriculum design, course materials, and learning activities. These projects will be evaluated by the ad hoc committee chaired by the student’s principal adviser. One of the three papers or educational materials can be written in the target language, but this is optional.

The committee must be formally approved by the Director of Graduate Studies or the chair before the circulation of the research papers and the oral examination.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Students who are admitted to graduate status with no deficiencies in prior course work and who carry a standard course load should be able to obtain the degree after three quarters. The maximum time to degree is six quarters.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
M.A. 3 3 6

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Asian Languages and Cultures (Teaching Asian Languages)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2020-2021 academic year.

Teaching Asian Languages

College of Letters and Science

Graduate Degrees

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching Asian languages.

Admissions Requirements

Master’s Degree

Advising

Upon admission, students are assigned a faculty adviser by the Director of Graduate Studies in conjunction with faculty in the students’ language field. Students are required to meet with their graduate advisers at least once every month to establish their study program and check their progress. The Director of Graduate Studies is also available to meet with students on a regular basis or when necessary. While the department evaluates student performance every quarter, unsatisfactory performance by the end of the first quarter may result in disqualification from the program.

Areas of Study

The program covers selective fields of Teaching Asian Languages. These fields include Teaching Chinese, Teaching Korean, and Teaching Japanese.

Foreign Language Requirement

Students at the M.A. degree in Teaching Asian Languages are required to have or develop proficiency in relevant languages as detailed below:

Students in Teaching Chinese must demonstrate competence in modern Chinese (equivalent to successful completion of Chinese 101B).

Students in Teaching Japanese must demonstrate competence in modern Japanese (equivalent to successful completion of Japanese 101B).

Students in Teaching Korean must demonstrate competence in modern Korean (equivalent to successful completion of Korean 101B).

Language competence may be demonstrated by college level language class transcripts or an examination administered by an authorized UCLA faculty.

Course Requirements

A total of nine courses (or a total of 36 units) are required for the degree. Students can fulfill the course requirements by completing four core courses (200-level) on Asian Language Pedagogy, by completing three courses (Asian 206A-B-C) on Teaching Practicum at local schools, and by supplementing two elective courses (upper division or 200-level). The two electives can be taken from the ALC Department and/or other department (e.g., School of Education). Specific courses are to be negotiated with adviser/committee. Two upper division courses are applied toward the University’s nine-course minimum requirement for the Master’s degrees. No 500-level courses may count toward degree requirements.

A sample program for each field is listed below:

Chinese

Fall Winter Spring
Asian 200 Research Methods

Asian 204A Teaching Asian Language

Asian 206A Instructional Apprenticeship

 Asian204B Teaching Asian Language.

Asian 206B Instructional Apprenticeship

Chinese 220 Structure of Chinese

 Asian 206C Instructional Apprenticeship

Elective (1)

Elective (2)

Japanese

Fall Winter Spring
Asian 200 Research Methods

Asian 204A Teaching Asian Language

Asian 206A Instructional Apprenticeship

 Asian204B Teaching Asian Language.

Asian 206B Instructional Apprenticeship

Japanese 223 Structure of Japanese

 Asian 206C Instructional Apprenticeship

Elective (1)

Elective (2)

Korean

Fall Winter Spring
Asian 200 Research Methods

Asian 204A Teaching Asian Language

Asian 206A Instructional Apprenticeship

 Asian204B Teaching Asian Language.

Asian 206B Instructional Apprenticeship

Korean 220 Structure of Korean

 Asian 206C Instructional Apprenticeship

Elective (1)

Elective (2)

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Three courses (Asian 206A-B-C) on Teaching Practicum at local schools are required.

Capstone Plan

Students, in consultation with their faculty adviser, must determine their three comprehensive examination fields (e.g., acquisition of grammar as opposed to phonological development of L2 speakers and use of pragmatic markers). The comprehensive examination, which emphasizes diverse areas of study, consists of the submission of three research papers (at least one language pedagogy paper and two seminar papers) to be evaluated by the ad hoc committee chaired by the student’s principal adviser. One of the three papers can be written in the target language, but this is optional.

The committee must be formally approved by the Director of Graduate Studies or the chair before the circulation of the research papers and the oral examination.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Students who are admitted to graduate status with no deficiencies in prior course work and who carry a standard course load should be able to obtain the degree after three quarters. The maximum time to degree is six quarters.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
M.A. 3 3 6

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.