Master in Data Science for Business

In addition, you must meet the general requirements for our full-time master programmes.

1. Degree requirements

1.1 Undergraduate Degree
a) A successfully completed bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) with a specialization (minimum 80 ECTS credits) in one of the following, provided that the combination of courses gives a good foundation for further studies within Data Science for Business:

• Data science
• Computer science
• Industrial economics
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Engineering
• Physics

Or

b) A successfully completed bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) in the field of business administration or economics with a highly quantitative specialization (80 ECTS). 

1.2 The bachelor's degree must include the following courses, or equivalent:

• Programming (Python or equivalent)
• Mathematics
• Probability and Statistics
• Quantitative methods, e.g., Machine Learning or Econometrics

Based on an overall assessment, an applicant may still receive a conditional offer of admission even if they are lacking one of the above courses provided, they have an otherwise strong quantitative background.

2. Grade requirements

In addition to the admission requirements for all Master programmes, applicants to the Master in Data Science programme require: An average grade of B in courses of particular relevance to the programme, including mathematics, programming, quantitative methods and statistics. 

For applicants with a STEM-background relevant for the field of Data Science for Business: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on the bachelor’s degree and an average grade of B in courses of particular relevance to the programme, including mathematics, programming, quantitative methods and statistics. 

Students with a bachelor from BI: please refer to admission requirements for your specific bachelor’s degree in the student portal - Qualification for Master Programmes.

Last updated 22 October 2025.