Overview

Joint degree Avans and Fontys

The Master Data Driven Business was developed through a national partnership between universities of applied sciences. Avans and Fontys offer this master's programme together as a joint degree. Within this master you will benefit from the expertise of Avans and Fontys, their professional partners and affiliated networks. You will develop your professional growth within a regional ecosystem (Brainport and Midpoint) with strong connections to the business community.

Data is only as valuable as the decisions it inspires. In this Master’s programme you will learn how to combine data analytics and business to help organisations grow through smart, evidence-based decisions.

In one year, you become an analytics translator. The master’s programme consists of two modules and a graduation phase. You work on current, real-world challenges, support your decisions with research and apply theory directly to practice.

What will you learn?

Turning data into insights - You analyse data and make information usable for decision-making.

Strategic thinking with data - You connect data to organisational goals and future plans.

Bridging people and data - You translate analyses into actions that work in practice.

Working responsibly and ethically - You consciously consider ethical implications and uncertainties in your decision-making.

Is the master's programme Data Driven Business the right choice for you?

You want to make an impact with data - You use data to make better decisions and create real value.

You are interested in both business and technology - You enjoy switching between organisational goals and data analysis.

You like tackling complex challenges - You translate complex problems into clear, data-driven solutions.

You want to grow into a strategic advisor - You develop into an analytics translator with influence on organisational change.

Possible career paths

Data Translator

Business Analyst

Strategic Advisor in Digital Transformation

Consultant in Data-Driven Working

Project Leader Data & Innovation

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Data Driven Business is a one-year full-time master’s programme leading to the degree of Master of Science (MSc).

You work weekly on practical assignments, both individually and in teams. Through lectures, self-study and projects, you gradually build your professional identity.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Dutch students: before 1 May (September start)

EEA students: before 1 June

Non-EEA students: before 1 June

Language

English

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80

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61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 62 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Diploma requirements

In order to be admitted to Fontys University of Applied Sciences, a prospective master’s student must have a completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).

Extra information & recommendations

Before you are fully enrolled, you will have a personal intake meeting. In this meeting, we will help you prepare for your studies in the master's programme.

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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

10210 EUR / year

≈ 10210 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Eindhoven

Netherlands

850 - 1350 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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