Thank you for your interest in the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) at the University of Georgia through the Double Dawgs pathway. As a Double Dawg in the MSBA program, you develop a combination of skills and insights in high demand in this data-centric economy.
The Double Dawgs program gives UGA undergraduate students an opportunity to earn credit for graduate-level courses during their final year of undergraduate studies. Students found that with hard work and dedication, they have been able to complete graduate courses ahead of their two semesters in the MSBA program, allowing them to take fewer credit hours while in the program, and focus more time and energy on their coursework. MSBA graduates are highly sought after by employers for their combination of analytic and business knowledge.
Available Pathways
The MSBA program sponsors nine Double Dawgs pathways:
- Economics AB/Business Analytics MS
- Economics BBA/Business Analytics MS
- Finance BBA/Business Analytics MS
- Management BBA/Business Analytics MS
- Management Information Systems BBA/Business Analytics MS
- Marketing BBA/Business Analytics MS
- Mathematics BS/Business Analytics MS
- Risk Management and Insurance BBA/Business Analytics MS
- Statistics BS/Business Analytics MS
To pursue an MSBA Double Dawg Pathway, please submit an interest form. Submissions for consideration to a pathway will be evaluated by the MSBA staff. This is not an application for entrance into the MSBA program. You will apply separately for the MSBA graduate program during your final year of undergraduate courses.
Example Double Dawg Timelines
4 Year Plan
Year 1
- Maintain a strong GPA
- Apply to your full major
- Attend career fairs, secure an internship or co-op, preferably business-related
- Attend a MSBA information session to learn more and review program details
Year 2
- Maintain a strong GPA
- Continue and secure internships/co-ops
- Prepare for GMAT or GRE
- Apply in Athena
- Submit the “MSBA Double Dawg
Interest Form”
Year 3
- Complete Undergraduate requirements
- Take GMAT or GRE
- Apply to the MSBA program
- Preferably by Round 1 in the Fall
Courses must count toward undergraduate program and MSBA
Students can begin taking graduate (6000+)
courses that also meet outstanding undergraduate degree requirements.
Summer before MSBA
- At least 1 internship must be completed
- Complete online MSBA Boot Camps
- Attend mandatory MSBA Orientation (starts in August)
Year 4
- Take 27+ hours of MSBA courses
- Graduate with MSBA in Spring
5 Year Plan
Year 1
- Maintain a strong GPA
- Focus on the entrance requirements and acceptance to your full major
Year 2
- Maintain a strong GPA
- Apply to your full major
- Attend career fairs, secure an internship or co-op, preferably business-related
- Attend a MSBA information session to learn more and review program
Year 3
- Maintain a strong GPA
- Continue and secure internships/co-ops
- Prepare for GMAT or GRE
- Apply in Athena
- Submit the “MSBA Double Dawg
Interest Form”
Year 4
- Complete Undergraduate requirements
- Take GMAT or GRE
- Apply to the MSBA program
- Preferably by Round 1 in the Fall
Courses must count toward undergraduate program and MSBA
Students can begin taking graduate (6000+)
courses that also meet outstanding undergraduate degree requirements.
Summer before MSBA
- At least 1 internship must be completed
- Complete online MSBA Boot Camps
- Attend mandatory MSBA Orientation (starts in August)
Year 5
- Take 27+ hours of MSBA courses
- Graduate with MSBA in Spring
Still Have Questions?
If you have further questions about the MSBA Double Dawgs program, please reach out to msba@uga.edu.