Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Science
Data is often referred to as the "oil" of the 21st century, and analytics can be seen as its combustion engine. Businesses and organizations are increasingly recognizing the immense value hidden within the vast amounts of collected and stored data. Consequently, they are investing significant resources into uncovering insights through data mining and analytics techniques. By combining these insights with business intelligence, companies can identify shifts in customer behavior and emerging trends, thus gaining a competitive edge and ensuring long-term sustainability.
The normal duration of the Master of Science study program is two academic years or four semesters with 120 ECTS. In the fourth semester, the student completes his or her master's thesis. The system of attendance is full time.
In today's analytics-driven economy, the demand for skilled individuals proficient in data and technology far surpasses the available supply. The M.Sc. in Business Intelligence and Data Science program is distinct and innovative, combining both managerial and technical aspects within the field of data science, designed to transform participants into proficient data scientists equipped to excel in the rapidly evolving data-driven economy.
The M.Sc. in BIDS program is designed to address the increasing digitalization of companies and the growing significance of data in management and decision-making processes. Its primary objective is to train future experts in Business Intelligence and Data Science who can effectively analyze data and strategically utilize it.
The mission of the Business Administration Department is to prepare and graduate students for careers in business, government and non-profit organizations by providing a broad professional education. By offering a curriculum that combines both theoretical and practical courses, supplemented by expert contributions, the degree helps students to be more efficient in the labour market by achieving different roles and functions within a company — including Business Analyst, Data Manager, BI/BA Consultant, Data Scientist, and Chief Data Officer.
