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PhD of Business Analytics
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A one-year masters on solving business problems with quantitative data analytics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Business Analytics can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Research Analyst
Curriculum
- Taught modules include career planning and development and evidence-based management alongside analytics content
- A preparatory Autumn School prepares students for basic business-analytics levels. Module detail is on the Course Finder.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (or master degree where the programme requires) equivalent to a US degree
- With at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for non-US degrees (3.3 with prior graduate work). Programmes may require GRE and set higher standards.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or master degree where the programme requires) equivalent to a US degree from a recognised institution, GRE and departmental application may be required by the programme
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,462 - $36,998, $34,730 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Haslam College of Business |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,462 - $36,998, $34,730 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, IELTS 6.5.

