All courses are taught in English and combine theory and practice. You will work on exciting business cases and learn how to execute data science and business analytics projects from beginning to end.

• Lectures: Lectures give an introductory overview into the course content. You will attend them together with your fellow students. You take notes and have the opportunity to ask questions.
• Seminars: During seminars, you will discuss specific subjects from the lectures in small groups. Exercises and practice assignments will help you to become adept with the theory.
• Practicals: During practicals, you learn how to work with various mathematical and statistical computer programmes.
• Self-study: During your study week, you spend time to study theory, and prepare lectures and seminars, exams or presentations.

You will gain a basic understanding of how organisations work and interact with their environment. At the same time, you learn how to apply quantitative methods and techniques to analyse these processes and activities.

• Mathematics 1: Calculus (6 EC)
• Analytics for a Better World (6 EC)
• Probability Theory and Statistics 1 (6 EC)
• Microeconomics for AE (6 EC)
• Introduction to Programming (6 EC)
• Mathematics 2: Linear Algebra (6 EC)
• Finance for AE (6 EC)
• Probability Theory and Statistics 2 (6 EC)
• Business Law & Ethics for Business Analytics (6 EC)
• Introduction Data Science: Data Preprocessing (6 EC)

You will acquire entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to develop a new company with a digital business component. You will also further develop your ability to model business problems in different fields of business, using analytic methods from data science, AI/machine learning and computer science.

• Mathematics 3: Advanced Linear Algebra and Real Analysis (6 EC)
• Algorithms and Data Structures in Python (6 EC)
• Operations Research: Deterministic Methods (6 EC)
• Machine Learning (6 EC)
• Management Consulting / Operational Excellence (3 EC)
• Econometrics 1 (6 EC)
• Operations Research – Stochastic Methods (6 EC)
• HR Analytics  (6 EC)
• Accounting and Control (6 EC)
• Entrepreneurship Hackathon (6 EC)

In the 1^st semester of your 3^rd year you can choose from a number of options:

• Choose 5 electives from a list of Bachelor’s courses.
• Study a semester abroad.
• Do an internship.
• Take a minor programme in a completely different field.

Besides this, you take common courses:

• Text Retrieval and Mining (6 EC)
• Marketing Analytics (6 EC)
• Computer Systems and Engineering / Information and Data Management (6 EC)
• Bachelor Thesis and Thesis Seminar Business Analytics (12 EC)

Is there a particular recent development that sparks your enthusiasm or do you have a great business idea of your own? While writing your thesis, you have the chance to explore it fully while simultaneously training your ability to independently conduct relevant and valuable research.

Your thesis is the final requirement to be completed in order to graduate. Supervised by our researchers, you will follow a clearly defined path that will lead to your graduation with a Bachelor's degree.
 

The transition from secondary school to university can be a major step. For this reason, you will receive intensive academic counselling as a 1-year student. You can also count on individual support during the rest of your studies.

At UvA there are all sorts of activities you can undertake during your university years to explore and develop your network, talents and skills.

If you are ambitious, you can choose to take part in our Honours programme. You take the Honours programme alongside your regular studies. Completion results in you graduating 'with honours': an internationally recognised qualification.

During your Bachelor's programme, you could put your knowledge into practice by means of a work placement. Internships are not part of the programme, although they can be very useful.

Studying abroad allows you to get to know a different culture, language and country, and we strongly recommend you take advantage of this opportunity. We have made collaborative and exchange agreements with over a 100 universities abroad, enabling you to study there for a semester.

Are you interested in learning Dutch? There are different options to give you the opportunity to maximise your Dutch experience and prepare for your future job in the Netherlands.

Many of our students are members of a study association. It is fun and useful for your future career at the same time. Faculty student associations are a great way to meet fellow students and future employers. VSAE is the main study association where Business Analytics students gather and mingle among themselves and with other students. They organise study trips (abroad), career events, weekly debates, parties and receptions with drinks. Sometimes you can also purchase your textbooks and course syllabi at reduced rates.

Overview Study Associations

• Faculty student association Sefa
• International Student Committee (ISC, part of Sefa)
• International Student Network Amsterdam (ISN, part of Sefa)
• Study Association Actuarial Sciences, Econometrics and Operational Research (VSAE)
• Financial Study Association Amsterdam (FSA)
• Marketing Association Amsterdam (MAA)
• International study association (AIESEC)

Amsterdam has a thriving student community with many activities organised outside of the university’s grounds. You will find student associations focusing on networking, specific interests and sports. It is only at sororities and fraternities that you can expect an initiation ritual (hazing).

At university, you are entitled to make your voice heard and assess the quality of your own education. Students can participate in the discussion on the university's education policy in various ways, such as by joining the Programme Committee, the Faculty Student Council or the first-year focus group. You can also stand for election and dedicate your efforts to the programme and your fellow students.

The difference between the Bachelor’s programme in Business Analytics and in Econometrics is that Business Analytics is data-driven and Econometrics is theory-driven. Students of the Bachelor’s programme in Business Analytics use data yielded by AI/machine learning technologies to address complex business-related issues. Business Analytics bridges the gap between analytics and computer science on the one hand and economics (including business economics) on the other. Students of the Bachelor’s programme in Econometrics and Data Science develop econometric models, apply them to micro- and macro-economic issues and analyse the impact of these on economic policy.

It is important that you both enjoy and are good at mathematics. In the 1st year in particular, foundational courses in mathematics and statistics will feature heavily.

No, all you need to know about programming will be taught in the course of the degree programme.

The Bachelor’s programme in Business Analytics focuses on 3 main areas of study: analytics, (business) economics and computer science. You will take courses in programming, artificial intelligence, mathematics, statistics and econometrics. Besides, you will take courses in finance, marketing, logistics, organisational studies and strategy. All courses have a fun practical component, so that you will be able to apply what you have learned in practice immediately.

By studying this Bachelor’s programme, you will not only find out all about business, but also about significant social issues such as the environment, climate and famine. Ethics is a key and recurring topic: what are and aren’t you allowed to do with data?

This Bachelor’s programme prepares you comprehensively for the future. After obtaining your Bachelor’s degree, for example, you will be able to build a self-driving vehicle or calculate the best price for a plane ticket or hotel room. During our 3-year Bachelor’s programme, you will learn everything there is to know in the fields of mathematics, statistics, business administration and artificial intelligence; knowledge and skills you need, to tackle the challenges described above. There are just a few Bachelor’s programmes in the Netherlands that offer this combination of knowledge and skills.

To make the transition from secondary school to university as easy as possible, you will receive extra guidance in the 1st year and will be assigned a tutor. This tutor will introduce you to both the campus and the city of Amsterdam, so you will quickly feel at home. This senior student will also give you tips on how to study smart and you can discuss your study goals and progress. Also during the rest of your studies you can count on support from our study advisers, mentors, tutors and our Economics and Business Career Centre. You can contact our experienced student advisers for questions about your Bachelor's programme, study planning or personal circumstances that may affect your studies.