Business Analytics

Description

Business Analytics combines economics, econometrics, mathematics and computer science to answer the questions that modern businesses face every day. It's all about turning data into smart decisions.

Are you looking for a degree programme which lets you take the first steps on the career ladder before you even graduate? One that provides sound knowledge combined with actual work experience? Do you aspire to be the driving force of success in a business setting? If so, the Business Analytics (BA) programme is for you! Business Analytics combines economics, econometrics, mathematics and computer science to answer the questions that modern businesses face every day. How to determine the best price for an air ticket, for example. This calls for information about past sales, current bookings and accurate projections of likely reservations in each fare category on a given flight. It's all about turning (big) data into smart decisions. Of course, Business Analytics is not only of interest to the business community but is also the basis for your personal career success. Employers will be virtually queuing up to meet you!

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline Start in 1 September: September (). Tuition fee

• EUR 1906 Year (EEA)
• EUR 5500 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

Types of teaching (in year 1):

• theory: 60%
• practice: 20%
• self study: 20%

Programme internationalization:

This programme has a workload of 180 ECTS.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

Written request

Math test: For math level requirements see: www.vu.nl/ba

Additional language requirements:

• IELTS overall band: 6.5
• TOEFL paper based: 550
• TOEFL internet based: 79

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than VU University Amsterdam.

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands

Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands