Master of Science in Data Science for Business
The goal of this programme is to create specialists in the domain of data analytics to support business strategy and decisions of the firm.
This program is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB is a global nonprofit association whose accreditation processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Open Days
Each spring there is a Graduation Fair. It consists of a job fair (with more than 200 different companies) and a postgrad/master fair.
For some programmes, there is a specific Open Day. If this is the case, you will find the date here (at the latest Feb 15th).
Admission for students holding a Flemish degree
- Admission Subject to an Enquiry into the Suitability of the Holder of the Diploma
- programme new structure
- Een diploma van een masteropleiding aansluitend op een bacheloropleiding
- Een diploma van een masteropleiding die volgt op een andere masteropleiding
- programme old structure
- Een diploma van de tweede cyclus van het hogeschoolonderwijs van twee cycli
- Een diploma van een academische opleiding van de tweede cyclus
- programme new structure
Additional Information on Admission (Flemish Degree)
We require candidates to: score very high on an online statistics test (link to be found on our website: https://www.ugent.be/eb/nl/opleidingen/master-na-master/master-of-science-in-data-science-for-business) and have followed an R programming course (e.g. a freely available online course) and demonstrate their ability to use the language.
Admission for Students holding a Non-Flemish Degree
The target group consists of students with strong analytical skills with an interest in marketing business problems with prior knowledge in statistics and market(ing) research. Prior knowledge of (or strong interest in) computer programming is a plus.
Foreign students can apply if they have a four-year bachelor's degree. Admission is dependent on the study results of the student and the subjects taken.
We require candidates to: score very high on an online statistics test (link to be found on our website: https://www.ugent.be/eb/nl/opleidingen/master-na-master/master-of-science-in-data-science-for-business and have followed an R programming course (e.g. a freely available online course) and demonstrate their ability to use the language.
Information on admission requirements and the administrative procedure for admission on the basis of a diploma obtained abroad, can be found on the following page: www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/enrolment-or-registration.
Language requirements
Flexible trajectories
Flexible trajectories refers to alternative ways of following our courses. It might mean that a course can be spread in time as to allow the combination of work and studying, or that students with special needs get the support they need to allow a successful study career.
An international experience
Going abroad with Erasmus is wide-spread and well-known. But getting an international experience is possible in many different ways.