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    Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree)

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    Amsterdam, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €41,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €41,000.

    About the program

    Two-year program training future PhD students in business data science, with year 1 focusing on advanced data science methods and year 2 on business sub-disciplines such as management science, operations analytics, or quantitative finance and accounting.

    Focus: research
    51-60 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Data Science and Business Analytics)

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    Deadlines

    Rolling
    TBA

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE Quantitative score below 160 will not be considered
    Q 160
    GMAT
    required
    Min GMAT score below 700 (645 for the Focus Edition)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT Test (0-120): minimum total score of 92 with a minimum of 22 per subscore.
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7 on the IELTS test

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year visa (Netherlands)

    €13,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam is €41,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam online or in-person?
    Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam take to complete?
    Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam cohort?
    Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam?
    Post-completion work rights for Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam: 1 year Orientation Year visa (Netherlands)