Programs/Master/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
Master

Business Analytics and Operations Research

Tilburg UniversityTilburg, NLEnglish
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Tuition · Intl
€19,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
AACSB
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
252
DUO ↑138% ↗
Intl. %
14%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
1 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.4/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
94%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,935
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Learn to analyze data to develop and apply analytical models to business. Learn advanced mathematical methodologies in optimization, machine learning and supply chain to solve challenging real world problems. During the Master's program, you will gain the skills and responsibility to design innovative tools to enhance decision-making. You can choose to specialize in one of the two tracks: Business Analytics or Operations Research. * The Business Analytics track teaches you the science of using data to build models that drive decisions, adding value to institutions, companies, and individuals. * The Operations Research track teaches you the discipline focused on developing and applying analytical methods and techniques to improve decision-making. Nearly all of these methods and techniques involve constructing mathematical models that describe the decision-making process in question.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationResearchResearch project
About Tilburg University
Founded in 1927, Tilburg University is a specialized research university focused on social sciences, law, economics, and humanities. Ranked top 40 worldwide in economics and business, and known for producing leaders like former PM Ruud Lubbers. Offers a focused, quality education with strong industry connections.
Living in Tilburg
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€430/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Low
Population
224k

Down-to-earth, friendly, and practical. Tilburg lacks the historic charm of canal cities but offers a genuine, unpretentious Dutch experience. The city is focused on education and innovation, with a strong sense of community.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: econometrie
Median starting salary (field)€3,935/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating94%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field70%
Permanent contract70%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Wiskundigen, actuarissen en statistici17%
Systeemanalisten15%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten14%
Softwareontwikkelaars9%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree66%
Women among first-years37%
International students14%
Say workload is “just right”38%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 26 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.5
Atmosphere3.7
Involvement & contact3.7
Testing & assessment3.3
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-12-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
14 Nov 2026
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • IELTS listening: 6
  • IELTS reading: 6
  • IELTS writing: 6
  • IELTS speaking: 6
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
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