Overview

In today’s data driven world, organizations need expert judgement and sharp analysis to ensure they make the right decisions. Business Analytics enables you to harness the power of data science, big data, statistics and machine learning to optimize results and achieve strategic objectives.

Your ability to combine insights from mathematics, computer science and economics with highly developed quantitative and communication skills will make you key to the success of any organization.

The Business Analytics MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is concluded with a six-month individual internship at a company, which is often the first step to a thriving international career.

You can choose from four tracks:

Optimisation of Business Processes

Computational Intelligence

Financial Risk Management

Research track

Key facts

If you are looking for a degree that will be your springboard to an international graduate career, look no further. We estimate that around 95% of Business Analytics graduates go straight into full-time employment on completing their studies. And of course, studying in Amsterdam means you have a wealth of international business opportunities right on your doorstep.

Both the private sector and the public sector are constantly looking for ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Your skills as a Business Analyst are in such high demand that you may even receive job offers before you graduate or at the company where you completed your work placement.

And there’s more: even during your studies you can easily find yourself taking on a part-time job as a junior data analyst or programmer. While your fellow students are waiting tables or stocking shelves, you could well be generating extra income while picking up highly relevant work experience.

Accreditation

All Master’s degree programmes of VU Amsterdam are accredited by NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie), the accreditation organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Stochastic Modelling
Data-Mining Techniques
Applied Analysis: Financial Mathematics
Business Process Optimization
Statistical Models
Reseach Paper Business Analytics
Business process optimization
Computational intelligence
Financial risk management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Data Analytics View 18 other Masters in Business Intelligence in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor degree in Business Analytics or a closely related Bachelor is required. In general, we expect the following subjects to be part of your Bachelors programme:

- 90 EC (european credit points) or equivalent of Mathematics/Econometrics/Computer Science courses at the BSc level.- 45 EC (european credit points) or equivalent of Mathematics courses at the BSc level, including Probability and Statistics. - Holders of an HBO diploma in Business Mathematics are admitted first to the one-year pre-Master’s programme, and are advised first to contact the master’s coordinator before applying.

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Complete your application in Vuweb
Copy of your valid passport or ID
CV
1 or 2 Letters of recommendation
Letter of Motivation
A copy of the original Bachelor's degree or certificate.
Transcript of records
Thesis
A description of the relevant courses followed and literature used during your previous higher education

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and/or in Netherlands, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

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International

14690 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14690 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

14690 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14690 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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