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Amsterdam School of Economics Amsterdam School of Economics
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Business Analytics

After graduation

With your Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, you will bring a unique and highly sought-after set of knowledge and skills to your future employer. You can also choose to continue your studies with a Master’s programme or, after gaining some experience, consider starting your own data-centric business as an entrepreneur.

Specialise with a Master's degree

A Master’s programme allows you to gain advanced knowledge and engage in experience-based learning. The specialised knowledge and experience gained in your Master’s are valuable assets in the job market, helping you advance your career. With your Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, you are guaranteed admission to our Master’s programme in Data Science and Business Analytics or to one or more associated Economics and Business Master’s programmes that align with your career prospects or interests. These follow-on Master’s programmes align seamlessly with your Bachelor’s programme.

Masters you have unconditional access to

Did you take a minor in a specific discipline during your Bachelor's? If so, you may be eligible for admission to the Master's programmes relating to that discipline. For some of these, certain admission requirements apply.

Find out which other Masters you can do with your Bachelor's
Career prospects after completing a Master’s
Starting salary*

€3,363 gross

Average time to find a job

2 months

*After obtaining a Master's degree in Data Science and Business Analytics. Source: SEO Benchmark Rapport 2022.

Where can you work?

As a qualified business analyst you could work at:

  • multinationals and global corporations
  • consultancies and research firms
  • agencies in advertising and digital analytics
  • technology companies
  • financial institutions (national or European banks)
  • insurance companies and pension funds
  • non-governmental non-profit organisations
  • government institutions
  • start up your own firm

What positions could you work in?

A few examples of UvA alumni that hold positions in the business analytics and data science field:

  • Big data analyst at KLM
  • Data scientist at ING
  • Advisor data analytics at Ernst & Young
  • Consultant insight & data – Capgemini
  • Digital Analyst at Vodafone Ziggo
  • Platform & User Experience manager at Netflix
  • Application consultant at NS (Dutch Railways)
What about an academic career?
'Plenty of opportunities to start a new business'

Erik Boer, former managing director of Startup Village Amsterdam:'Business opportunities through big data are plentiful. As an UvA data science and business (MSc) graduate, you will be able to identify these opportunities and turn them into useful solutions.'

Read Erik’s full testimonial

Professional development and career preparation during your Bachelor’s

The Economics and Business Career Centre (EBCC) offers advice and support for your professional development. From the first year of your Bachelor’s, you can reach out to the EBCC for:

  • personal advice on your study and career choices (e.g. added value of a Master’s);
  • developing professional skills and gaining practical experience (internship, study-related secondary job);
  • preparing for the Dutch labour market.

Your skills and experiences are essential in today’s rapidly changing job market. With the EBCC's support, you will be ready to start your career with confidence after graduation.

The EBCC and the study associations often organise career events. Here you can expand your network with professional contacts and learn about the latest developments in the field.

What can the EBCC do for you?

Internship and exchange

During or after your studies you have the possibility to do an internship or go on an exchange abroad. For international students an internship is an excellent opportunity to experience the Dutch labour market.

Frequently asked questions
  • What are the career prospects?

    Once you have obtained your Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, you have great career perspectives and you will be able to find employment in almost all businesses in which data play a key role. Nowadays, this includes most businesses, given the huge increase in the amount of available data.

    Among other things, you will be able to work as a data analyst or data analysis consultant for multinationals, web shops, technology firms and government institutions. Alternatively, you can start your own business.

  • Does the UvA organise networking events?

    The VSAE (study association for all students of Actuarial Science, Business Analytics and Econometrics and Data Sciene) organises many study-related events and projects. Throughout the year they organise multiple career events in which you can have personal conversations with recruiters and participate in workshops.

  • Where can I find more information about possible internships?

    You can find all information on the website of our Economics and Business Career Centre. Or you can have a look at their frequently asked questions.