up to 36 months. Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) A Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) will be launched in fall 2021. The program allows students to concentrate in one of three areas of specialization: finance analytics, marketing analytics, or operations analytics. The degree is STEM-certified, allowing international students to work in the United States for up to 36 months. Executive MBA In 2009, SoBA launched an Executive MBA program. Typical applicants to the 21-month program have seven to 10 years of career experience minimum. The first cohort was composed of managers in finance, distribution, a CPA, and physicians. The program enrolled about 20-25 students per year. Students meet on alternating weekends at the UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center, and are required to attend a week-long residency and an international study trip. In 2010, the EMBA cohort traveled to Shanghai for its international residency. See also List of University of California, Riverside people References School of Business Administration