Overview

The MSc specialisation programme in Business Data Science at Aalborg University (Aalborg Campus) will teach you essential technical and business-related skills applied in different industries and varying data contexts. Following the Aalborg Problem Based Learning (PBL) model, you will learn to work with a variety of data types and algorithms to extract insights and forecast relevant developments.

The focus will primarily be on the intuitive understanding and practical application of data driven methods rather than the underlying mathematical concepts. You will work with industry-standard programming languages and platforms and explore approaches to prototype development and deployment of data driven applications. While doing so, you will be exposed to common business analytics applications as well as state-of-the-art artificial intelligence techniques used across a variety of industries. Based on this you get the possibility to explore how data science techniques can be used both within organisations and to develop new businesses.

Job and career

The MSc programme in Business Data Science offers a unique combination of deep technical skill and application in business. Data Science is a young, multidisciplinary, and evolving field.

Business graduates with a strong analytical profile are sought after in the labor market. To streamline your profile, you can consider specializing withing following areas:

Business analytics and insight communication
Business data engineering
Data-driven business development and strategy
Data Governance, Compliance and Ethics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Natural Language Processing and Network Analysis

Data-Driven Business Modelling and Strategy

Applied Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Data Governance and Ethics

Data Engineering and Machine Learning Operations in Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aalborg, Denmark

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Data Science & Big Data View 7 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Denmark

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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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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to a Master’s programme – whether it is taught in English or Danish – requires:

Successful completion of a relevant and recognised university Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish Bachelor’s degree in level and length (180 ECTS).

Successful fulfilment of specific admission requirements related to the relevant Master's degree programme.

Successful fulfilment of language requirements, i.e. an AAU approved English test for Master’s programmes taught in English, and a Danish proficiency test (Studieprøven i Dansk) in case a programme is taught in Danish.

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

53400 DKK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26700 DKK per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 DKK per semester during 24 months.

Students from outside EU/EEA are required to pay tuition fees in order to study at Aalborg University.

Living costs for Aalborg

1075 - 1344 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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