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Amsterdam School of Economics Amsterdam School of Economics
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Data Science (Data Science and Business Analytics)

Data Science and Business Analytics Honours programme

The Data Science and Business Analytics Honours programme is a great challenge and a chance to broaden your horizon beyond the scope of your track.

Are you a student of the Master Data Science and Business Analytics and do you possess a strong academic track record, a discerning mindset, and an enthusiasm for practical research? If so, this Honours programme presents an excellent chance for you.

Why apply for the Honours programme?

The Honours programme offers you the opportunity to attain advanced expertise in the realm of Data Science and Business Analytics, on top of your chosen Master’s specialisation track. Through this programme, you will refine your applied research abilities and immerse yourself deeply in your studies. It serves as a valuable enhancement to your academic record and presents an ideal opportunity to distinguish yourself in the eyes of prospective employers.

Specific courses

The Honours programme (15EC) is taken concurrently within your 1-year Master’s. Besides being able to choose your specialisation track, the Honours programme adds 2 extra courses and a research project to your Master’s programme.

  • Real-life business case

    Solve a business case and present your results to your fellow students. You will carry out this assignment in a small and diverse team of Master's students who are all enrolled in different Master's programmes at the Amsterdam School of Economics. One of our senior researchers will provide support to the team as you solve your business case.

  • Extra course related to your track

    Add an extra course to your curriculum, specific to your chosen track.

  • Extra course outside your track

    Choose any course from the other tracks of the Master's Data Science and Business Analytics.

How to apply

The Data Science and Business Analytics Honours programme is selective and only available to (approximately) 10 highly motivated students of our Master’s.

What you need to do:

  1. Apply for the Master Data Science and Business Analytics programme.
  2. Wait for your admissions results. If you are admitted to the programme, you will receive a conditional acceptance email.
  3. Start your Master’s programme. By the end of the 1st period, you can apply for the Honours programme by writing a letter of motivation to the programme director of the Master's Data Science and Business Analytics.

Selection will take place in October, based on the documents you provide and group diversity. You will start the Honours programme in November of the same academic year.

Contact

For specific questions about the Honours programme, please do not hesitate to contact us.