Business Analytics
Join this future-oriented master`s programme that will enable you to master the combination of highly advanced analytic skills with business and management skills, you will become a viable candidate for a range of businesses and industries.
- English
- Full-time
- Oslo
- Start date: August 2024
What will you learn?
In today's dynamic business landscape, data has become the cornerstone of success, driving companies to new heights of understanding their operations, customers, and market dynamics. Many companies are therefore looking for people who can manage and analyze data but also translate big data into value for the company. As a business analyst, you will do exactly that.
This program gives you a solid training in data analysis, statistical models, and other quantitative tools. It goes beyond the numbers – we believe in the art of decision-making driven by data. Hence, the emphasis is always on business problems and how to solve them with analytics. Geared towards aspiring business enthusiasts, our program is tailored to elevate your business acumen while unleashing the potential of big data technologies.
The program will teach you how to master essential technical skills like programming and data management. But it also cultivates a profound understanding of business functions such as finance, marketing, and operations. The second year is designed so that you study from anywhere across the globe. Whether you're immersed in an internship, collaborating on a consultancy project, you’ll gain lots of practical experience in applying analytics.
Special to this programme is the opportunity to complete an internship at SAS Institute and get free certification in their widely used software. SAS Institute is the world's largest business analytics company with customers in 147 countries. This is competency and an experience that will help you stand out to future employers seeking people who can bridge analytics and business.
Popular courses covered in this programme
Why choose this programme?
Engaging learning experiences and quality teaching are something we strive to provide, to help you build a solid skill and competency base, making you relevant for the future of work. In the video below, you will get the perspectives of our students, faculty, and the industry to understand the reasons for choosing to study Master of Science in Business Analytics at BI.
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Career Possibilities
This programme is suitable for those that are seeking jobs as business analysts, either inside companies or as consultants. There is a very high demand for people who can communicate with technologists and data scientists to extract untapped business potential residing within vast datasets.
More than 95% of the graduates from this program find a relevant job within 6 months after graduation, most of them already before they graduate. Below is a selection of jobs that our students have obtained:
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst / Scientist
- Business Developer
- Marketing Analyst
- Consultant
Business Analytics
"A well-structured master’s programme that focuses on ‘big data’ skills applied to real business problems is a win-win for all involved; master’s candidates get jobs, the university builds credibility and employers get a steady pipeline of professionals to employ. This is a great initiative and DNB is excited to be part of the solution."
Chief Data Officer at DNB
"Internships are an invaluable way for students to gain experience and find out what they want from a company. For us, we get access to new ideas and amazing talent. We experienced the Business Analytics students from BI to be self-driven, collaborative and motivated by solving complex problems. That is why we have recruited them to our talent program after they graduate."
Senior Vice President Big Data & Analytics at Orkla IT
Customise your degree
As a master student at BI, you have several exciting opportunities that will contribute to a varied and interesting student life, at the same time as you build relevant competence and gain an advantage in the job market by tailoring your degree.
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Our internship programme is a credit-bearing course that gives you the opportunity to test subjects and industries based on your interests, competency, and personal qualities. An internship is valuable as a means of allowing you to experience how your field of study is applied in the business world and provides you with work experience that can be highly attractive to potential employers.
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We offer a number of elective courses so that you can adapt your studies to your own interests and goals. This way you can build up competency and pursue a combination of courses that will make you attractive and unique.
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As a Master of Science in Business Analytics student, you will have the opportunity to complete an internship at SAS Institute. You can also get free certification in their widely used software. SAS Institute is the world's largest business analytics company with customers in 147 countries. The American-owned enterprise has more than 40 years of experience within the field and over 95% of fortune 500 companies use their software.
Data Science and Analytics
If you are considering a degree in the field of Data Science and Analytics, learn why you should choose to study at BI Norwegian Business School.
Programme Structure
1. Year
- 60 credits (ECTS)
Autumn
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6 ECTS
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6 ECTS
Spring
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Two specialisation electives
12 ECTS
2. Year
- 60 credits (ECTS)
Autumn
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Exchange semester or courses, including specialisation electives and internship
- ECTS
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18 ECTS
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6 ECTS
Please be aware that the study plan and courses can be subject to change.
Admission Requirements
- Admission requirements for all Master of Science programmes
- Programme specific admission requirements for Master of Science in Business Analytics
- If you are a current student at BI, log in to the student portal to find specific admission requirements in your education plan
Priority application deadline for Master of Science: 1 March
After 1 March, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Practical information
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- English
- Full-time
- Credits: 120
- Oslo