Master
Research master Business Data Science
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for aspiring researchers and data analysts seeking a quantitative business focus with strong academic training. Trade-off: requires solid mathematics and statistics foundation; less suited for those preferring applied industry projects
Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Feb 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗31
DUO ↑11% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,408
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
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: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
The Research Master Business Data Science focuses on the application of Data Science techniques within business disciplines. It is a joint degree by EUR, UvA and VU.
Course instruction is provided by top scholars from the participating schools.
The programme prepares for an academic career in business administration disciplines, like entrepreneurship, finance, human resources and analysis of organisations, marketing and supply chains.
The Research Master Business Data Science prepares talented and motivated students to start their doctorate at one of the Schools in business and economics of the three partner universities or any other high quality PhD programme in Business.
A job market support programme for PhD students support BDS graduates to enter the international academic job market.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k
Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Tracks from HOVI
Quantitative FinanceSpecialisation
In the study guide you will find the courses of your study track.
Management ScienceSpecialisation
In the study guide you will find the courses of your study track.
Operations AnalyticsSpecialisation
In the study guide you will find the courses of your study track.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: management algemeen, bedrijfskunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,408/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract60%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten30%
Specialisten op het gebied van reclame en marketing7%
Accountants6%
Systeemanalisten6%
Financieel analisten4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree81%
Women among first-years27%
Say workload is “just right”44%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 9 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.6
Involvement & contact3.8
Facilities4.3
Teachers' English4.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
Erasmus Trustfonds and TSH Changemaker Scholarshiptuition, housing, €600/month, and mentorship for eligible underrepresented master's students
FUNED10% tuition-fee discount plus loan/scholarship/financial support for eligible students
Internships
?No data yet
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