
The MScBA Business Analytics & Management program equips you to address complex business challenges using data-driven insights. In today's data-rich business environment, this specialization focuses on understanding, solving, and communicating strategic, tactical, and operational issues through advanced analytics. You will learn to go beyond simple correlations to find causal relationships that drive real-world business solutions. This one-year, full-time program emphasizes decision-driven analytics, ensuring that analytical methods serve the needs of decision-makers. You will explore business problems across various domains and learn to apply analytical skills effectively. The program also offers opportunities to specialize through elective courses and culminates in a thesis project, which can be combined with an internship. Learning is facilitated by faculty actively involved in analytics research and often consulted by industry practitioners. The program utilizes engaging teaching methods including lectures, workshops, assignments, and real-world business cases, often with direct company involvement. You will also benefit from the resources of the Erasmus Centre for Data Analytics (ECDA) and its on-campus Data Lab.
The one-year MSc in Business Analytics & Management program consists of compulsory core courses in the autumn semester, followed by electives and a master thesis project. The curriculum is designed to build a comprehensive analytics toolbox and apply these skills to specific business domains. The program benefits from insights from various RSM research groups, including Technology and Operations Management, Marketing Management, Finance, and Accounting.
Graduates are well-prepared for roles in various industries, leveraging their analytical skills to drive business decisions. The program aims to equip students with the expertise to tackle real-world business challenges and advance their careers in data-driven fields.
Specific academic requirements, including GPA and the need for quantitative coursework, are detailed on the university's admission pages. Applicants are encouraged to check the eligibility criteria carefully.
Fees are subject to change. Please refer to the official university website for the most current fee information.
The program is offered by Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. The university holds accreditations, as indicated by the provided logos, signifying its quality standards.
For EEA students, the tuition fee is €2,695 per year. For non-EEA students, the tuition fee is €25,800 per year.
This is a one-year, full-time program. The language of instruction for all courses is English.
Applicants need a relevant Bachelor's degree from a reputable university. Specific academic requirements, including GPA and necessary quantitative coursework, are detailed on the university's admission pages.
The application deadline is May 15, or when the maximum number of applications is reached, whichever comes first. The application period typically opens well in advance of this date.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Marketing analyst, Data scientist, Business analyst, Supply chain analyst, Financial analyst, Financial modeller, and Customer journey specialist. The program equips students with analytical skills to drive business decisions across various industries.