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Description

Studying in the Master’s Programme in Business Analytics offers students a unique combination of skills in leadership, business, and technology. The programme fits industry and future needs, and graduates are innovative leaders of the digital and sustainable era. The programme provides students with in-depth knowledge in data-based decision-making and analytics and allows them to specialise in different business domains. Aalto University ranks 1st in Finland and 3rd in the Nordic countries in Financial Times’ European Business Schools 2020 ranking.

Both teaching and research are state-of-the-art, ensuring that upon graduating from the Business Analytics Programme, graduates will have:

In-depth knowledge of advanced data analytics and business intelligence. Graduates possess essential knowledge of data-driven decision-making and problem-solving.

A holistic understanding of sustainable business. As sustainability is at the core of all thriving businesses, graduates will be specialists in sustainable business decision-making.

Necessary leadership skills. Graduates are great communicators and thoughtful leaders of diverse teams.

Analytical thinking and decision-making skills. Graduates are critical thinkers who analyse business decisions based on data.

Language of instruction

The language of instruction is English.

Tuition fees and scholarships

The tuition fee for this programme is 15 000 euros per academic year. Citizens of European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland do not pay tuition fees. Citizens of other countries must pay tuition fees.

Aalto University offers a small number of scholarships in the form of tuition fee waivers to fee-paying students. Scholarships can be awarded to the highest-achieving applicants based on the programme's evaluation criteria. Applicants are ranked according to the criteria outlined on the programme's webpage.

More information on tuition fees and scholarships at Aalto University is available at the Scholarships and Tuition Fees webpage.

Structure of studies

Overall, the Business Analytics Programme comprises a total of 120 ECTS credits. The two-year programme consists of:

• Business Analytics studies including analytics, programming, and data management (60 ECTS), includes Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)
• Specialisation in your chosen business domain (30 ECTS)
• Electives (30 ECTS) which can include exchange studies or internship

Specialisations

Specialisation is built mainly through advanced studies, where students may choose courses.

Internationalisation

About 40% of the students are international and the studies give graduates good opportunities for working in international businesses.

Aalto University is international by nature, welcoming thousands of degree and exchange students from abroad every year. These students join the diverse Aalto community not only through studies but also via multiple free time events, activities, and celebrations around the campus. Programme administrators, active student tutors, and student support services work rigorously to help international students integrate into the Nordic culture and welcome them at home in Finland.

Further study opportunities

The Master’s programme in Business Analytics at Aalto is considered a great foundation for doctoral studies and post-doc positions.

Career opportunities

The existing strong demand for analytics students with strong business knowledge will only grow in the future. Collaborative  courses with companies and alumni offer opportunities to work on real-life cases and network with industry leaders. Most students do their Master’s thesis commissioned by their employer. The Master’s Programme in Business Analytics will allow students to personalise their professional profile. Possible positions immediately after graduation include:

• Business analysts and business intelligence specialists
• Analytics and M&A consultants
• Quantitative marketing analysts
• Product analysts
• Business controllers
• Data scientists

In the later career stages the ability to understand data and analytics gives a unique advantage to advance to top management positions.

Aalto University has well-established career services through which you can get employed in Finland and elsewhere. Aalto students tend to find fulfilling positions with ease after graduation. Aalto also has an active entrepreneurship community, which can serve as a springboard for founding student startups.

Research focus

The research in this programme is linked to several focus areas in the School of Business. Additional information about research related to this programme can be found at the Department of Information and Service Management website: /en/department-of-information-and-service-management

Co-operation with other parties

Aalto University and the departments involved in the programme collaborate with many high-quality universities worldwide.

The student can take advantage of the studies within other Aalto University Schools, studies under the flexible study right agreement (JOO) within other universities as well as the major's international connections and student exchange possibilities.

Contact information

School of Business

In case of programme-specific questions and inquiries, please contact the School of Business.

programmes-biz@aalto.fi

Aalto University Admission Services

If you have any questions regarding the application process, application documents or language tests, please contact Aalto University Admission Services

admissions@aalto.fi