Programs/Master/Mathematics, natural sciences and computer science
Master

Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship (joint degree)

Tilburg UniversityTilburg, NLEnglish
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Tuition · Intl
€19,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
372
DUO ↑520% ↗
Intl. %
20%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
4 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
97%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,571
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ 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 use data science to develop innovative activities for large corporations and promising start-ups, by focusing on real-life assignments. A joint program of Tilburg University and TU/e. In the Master Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship (DSBE) you cover all necessary disciplines to successfully apply data science in business and entrepreneurship in a responsible way. Data engineering is about designing systems handling the data infrastructure. Data analytics is about data science and AI models you run on the data. Since all models inevitably provide an output, interpreting, explaining, and interacting with this output is critical. That is why data-driven decision-making is needed. Data-driven business development is about translating the models into business impact, supported by law and ethics that the first four disciplines need to align with. You will study and work as part of a close-knit and interactive community of students, researchers and companies on Tilburg University's and TU/e's dedicated JADS (Jheronimus Academy of Data Science) campus in 's-Hertogenbosch. When starting your own business, you can make use of the support and encouragement by JADS Playground & MKB Datalab.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsDesign projectGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature study
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: bedrijfsinformatica
Median starting salary (field)€3,571/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating97%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field79%
Permanent contract70%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten21%
Ontwerpers en beheerders van databanken15%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree85%
Women among first-years26%
International students20%
Say workload is “just right”65%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 55 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.2
Career preparation4.3
Teachers' English4.2
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-12-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-10-01
Application deadline
2027-06-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
14 Nov 2026
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
  • IELTS listening: 6
  • IELTS reading: 6
  • IELTS speaking: 6
  • IELTS writing: 6
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