Business Data Science (Joint degree) 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Amsterdam |Top Universities

Program overview

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Business Data Science

A 2-year joint degree Research Master's programme (120 EC) aiming to train future PhD students who will start their doctorate at one of the Schools in Business and Economics of the 3 partner universities: University of Amsterdam (UvA), Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).

Why choose Business Data Science?

  1. The programme has a strong focus on data science at a higher theoretical level than in a traditional Master's programme.
  2. In year 2, students focus on a given business sub-discipline, selecting from among: 1) management science (entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing science, human resources and organization, knowledge and information networks, management and strategy 2) operation analytics 3) quantitative finance and accounting. The courses have been carefully selected by a team of experts with the aim of ensuring the perfect learning trajectory in each subfield.
  3. Admissions are highly selective and competitive. A maximum of 30 students are annually admitted to the BDS Research Master's programme. The class-size limit guarantees a high level of interaction in the classroom, detailed feedback, and the support of a strong cohort.
  4. Students who successfully complete the research master Business Data Science are assisted in finding PhD positions at one of the three partner universities.
  5. Embedded in the fervid research culture of three leading universities. You benefit from the expertise and research network of these universities. 

Program overview

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Business Data Science

A 2-year joint degree Research Master's programme (120 EC) aiming to train future PhD students who will start their doctorate at one of the Schools in Business and Economics of the 3 partner universities: University of Amsterdam (UvA), Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).

Why choose Business Data Science?

  1. The programme has a strong focus on data science at a higher theoretical level than in a traditional Master's programme.
  2. In year 2, students focus on a given business sub-discipline, selecting from among: 1) management science (entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing science, human resources and organization, knowledge and information networks, management and strategy 2) operation analytics 3) quantitative finance and accounting. The courses have been carefully selected by a team of experts with the aim of ensuring the perfect learning trajectory in each subfield.
  3. Admissions are highly selective and competitive. A maximum of 30 students are annually admitted to the BDS Research Master's programme. The class-size limit guarantees a high level of interaction in the classroom, detailed feedback, and the support of a strong cohort.
  4. Students who successfully complete the research master Business Data Science are assisted in finding PhD positions at one of the three partner universities.
  5. Embedded in the fervid research culture of three leading universities. You benefit from the expertise and research network of these universities. 

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

180+
92+
6.5+
24 Months
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,530 EUR
-

International Students

19,030 EUR
-

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Are you ready for the challenge of an English-taught Bachelor’s degree at the University of Amsterdam? We’re international and inquisitive, ranked in the top 20 universities in Europe and the top 65 worldwide. Set in the heart of Amsterdam, we value freedom and diversity and promote a global mindset.

Bachelor's programmes at the UvA

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers 21 English-taught Bachelor's programmes in addition to a large number of Dutch-taught degree programmes.

We offer excellent academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. All our study programmes feature an interactive teaching style that encourages you to develop your self-reliance and independent thought.

Find out more about how to apply, practical matters and scholarships at: www.uva.nl/international  

Questions?

For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk.  If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.

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Ranked in the top 20 in Europe and the top 65 worldwide (QS and Times Higher Education world rankings), we have one of the widest range of Master’s programmes of any university in Europe – and some of them are unique to the UvA. Explore your options via the links below.

Master's programmes at the UvA

Nearly 200 English-taught Master's programmes are available at the UvA faculties. We offer various academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. Teaching and research are closely linked in all programmes.

Follow the links below for more information about the specific Master's programmes that we offer at our faculties:


Find out more about practical matters, scholarships how to apply at: https://www.uva.nl/en/education/education.html

Questions?

For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk.  If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.

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