Overview

Learn how to generate true value from data and enhance your professional profile with essential management skills with the M.Sc. in Data Analytics and Decision Science from RWTH Business School .

Deep dive into the exciting worlds of Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data. By knowing how to apply the right set of methods from the fields of Data Analytics and Decision Science to any situation, you will become a real problem solver. Be it as a coding superstar, a mediator between tech and management, or even in a leadership position, with this Data Managment Master´s Degree, nothing will be stopping you from building your career.

Data Is Everywhere: Job Fields

Discover possible job fields you can open up with this degree.

Optimization of routes in logistics

Calculation of dynamic prices, e.g. in retail or for airlines

Forecast of product demand in supply chain management

Calculation of emissions in sustainability departments

Fraud detection in the finance and insurance industry

Disease detection in the healthcare sector

Accreditation

RWTH Aachen University is ranked number one in the field of Statistics & Operational Research in Germany by the QS World University Ranking.

Additionally, the school of business and economics at RWTH Aachen University is one of the few faculties in Germany to bear the international seal of approval of the renowned accreditation agency Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics & Mathematics

Algorithms & Data Structures

Machine Learning

Predictive Modeling

Optimization Models

Design & Analysis of Algorithms

Audience

The high relevance of the program attracts talented participants from around the world with a wide range of professional backgrounds. Enrolling will not only allow you to gain a distinct set of skills needed to succeed in today’s economy. It will also enable you to gain a truly global perspective on Data Analytics and Decision Science and to build a vibrant network that will last for a lifetime.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Application for M.Sc. programs is possible until and including March 1 for applicants with a degree from a non-EU country.

Language

English

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90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aachen, Germany

Disciplines

Statistics Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 75 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Germany

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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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90

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6

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General requirements

Degree completed in Engineering or Science in a related STEM field (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)

At least 125 credit points mathematics and/or natural sciences (e.g. chemistry and/or physics) and/or computer science and/or engineering including a minimum of 15 credit points in the fields of higher mathematics or statistics, database and information systems, programming, algorithms and data structures, complexity theory, quantitative methods/operations research

Programming skills are beneficial for admission

Work experience

at least 1 year of professional work experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 EUR / year

≈ 15000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

15000 EUR / year

≈ 15000 EUR / year

Living costs

Aachen

Germany

813 - 1131 EUR / month

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

Funding

RWTH Business School offers several scholarships in order to promote particularly suitable candidates.
RWTH Business School Excellence Scholarship
RWTH Business School Academic Performance Scholarship
RWTH Business School Entrepreneurial Mindset Scholarship
RWTH Business School Women in Tech Scholarship
RWTH Business School Social Impact Scholarship
Partner Scholarship (RWTH Business School & VDI nachrichten)
Partner Scholarship (RWTH Business School & e-fellows)

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Data Is Everywhere: Job Fields

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

Audience

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Work experience

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Aachen

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