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 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Business Administration Business Intelligence Machine Learning View 210 other programmes in Business Administration 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

IELTS

6.5

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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

Student insurance

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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

1265 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1265 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

1265 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1265 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month

Living costs

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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