Overview

Are you keen to harness the power of data science, statistics and machine learning to optimise results and achieve strategic objectives? The Business Analytics MSc degree delivered by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam might be for you.

Key facts:

Learning how to use data to improve products, services and processes requires a combination of knowledge from different fields. The Business Analytics Master’s programme comprises the optimal mix of courses that cover the full process from data to solution. You’ll also learn to apply this knowledge to real-life projects and case studies. Plus, it gives you the freedom to specialise through one of the tracks in your preferred field of application.Ready to combine insights from mathematics, computer science and economics with highly developed communication skills? The Master’s programme in Business Analytics will deepen your knowledge - making you key to the success of any organisation.The programme has three tracks, giving you the opportunity to specialise in your own area of interest:1. Optimisation of Business Processes2. Computational Intelligence3. Financial Risk ManagementYou’ll finish with a six-month internship at a company, which is often the first step to a thriving career.

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
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 19 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

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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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Thesis
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24150 EUR / year

≈ 24150 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year
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Applies to you

Free

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

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

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