Overview

The pre-Master’s programme Business Analytics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam s meant for students who are keen to harness the power of data science, statistics and machine learning to optimise results and achieve strategic objectives. Are your ready to combine insights from mathematics, computer science and economics with highly developed communication skills?

During the pre-Master’s programme, you will get prepared to combine insights from mathematics, computer science and economics with highly developed communication skills.

Use data and algorithms to achieve business success

The pre-Master's programme Business Analytics enables you to gain admission to the Master's programme Business Analytics (if the deficiency can be addressed in a programme of at most 30 ECTS).
You'll follow a customized individual programme that is mainly composed of Business Analytics Bachelor's courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stochastic Modeling

Machine Learning

Statistical Data Analysis

Project Big Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

More details

Non-EU/EEA students who do not need a study visa and/or a residence permit can still apply until 15 July.

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Business Administration Business Intelligence Machine Learning View 37 other programmes 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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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

A student with a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO) degree that is closely related to Business Analytics (i.e. with a strong focus on applied mathematics and computer science such as Business Mathematics (HBO) and Applied Mathematics (HBO)) is admissible to the pre-Master’s programme.
90 ECTS (european credit points) or equivalent of Mathematics/Econometrics/Computer Science courses at the BSc level.
45 ECTS (european credit points) or equivalent of Mathematics courses at the BSc level, including Probability and Statistics.
at least one course (6 ECTS) of programming in Java, Python, C++ or another formal programming language that covers the OOP paradigm

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

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.

Funding

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Use data and algorithms to achieve business success

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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