Overview
Availability of large amounts of data creates new possibilities and challenges for businesses, and the ability to make good decisions based on big data is a critical factor for survival in the modern economy. Therefore, business analytics skills are in high demand in the modern job market.
In this Business Analytics programme from NHH Norwegian School of Economics you will learn programming and data management, how to use statistical tools in order to explore and deduct patterns from data, how to use optimization and simulation tools to support better decision making in practical situations, and how to employ tools like machine learning and artificial intelligence for automated decision support. You will have the opportunity to learn how to apply analytical tools to practical decision making situations in operations management, marketing and pricing, finance, accounting, and auditing, and you will also develop your communicative and collaborative skills by participating in team projects and by presenting your findings.
Career
This major is suitable for those seeking jobs as analysts, either in companies or as consultants, and in general to all those seeking to complement their business background with analytical skills to succeed in the modern data-driven environment. A thorough understanding of business analytics will also enable you to communicate with technological experts and be useful for digital strategy managers.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- R Programming for Data Science
- Applied Programming and Data Analysis for Business
- Decision Modelling in Business
- Simulation of Business Processes
- Applications of Business Analytics
- Applied Risk Management
- Insurance Analytics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission is once a year, and the study programme starts in August. The information below concerns applicants with a non-Norwegian bachelor's degree. If you have a Norwegian bachelor's degree, please select the Norwegian version of this website from the language menu above and apply through the Norwegian application process.
Tuition Fee
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180000 NOK/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 180000 NOK per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 24 months.
- Students from EU/EEA or Switzerland are exempted from paying tuition fees.
- The tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students is 180.000 NOK per year.
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