
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
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Disciplines
Business Intelligence Data Analytics View 18 other Masters in Business Intelligence in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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:
- Create an enrollment application in Studielink
- 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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Tuition Fee
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International
14690 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14690 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
14690 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14690 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Amsterdam
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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