After graduation
Specialise with a Master's degree
A Master’s programme allows you to gain advanced knowledge and engage in experience-based learning. The specialised knowledge and experience gained in your Master’s are valuable assets in the job market, helping you advance your career. With your Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, you are guaranteed admission to our Master’s programme in Data Science and Business Analytics or to one or more associated Economics and Business Master’s programmes that align with your career prospects or interests. These follow-on Master’s programmes align seamlessly with your Bachelor’s programme.
Did you take a minor in a specific discipline during your Bachelor's? If so, you may be eligible for admission to the Master's programmes relating to that discipline. For some of these, certain admission requirements apply.
€3,363 gross
2 months
*After obtaining a Master's degree in Data Science and Business Analytics. Source: SEO Benchmark Rapport 2022.
Where can you work?
As a qualified business analyst you could work at:
- multinationals and global corporations
- consultancies and research firms
- agencies in advertising and digital analytics
- technology companies
- financial institutions (national or European banks)
- insurance companies and pension funds
- non-governmental non-profit organisations
- government institutions
- start up your own firm
What positions could you work in?
A few examples of UvA alumni that hold positions in the business analytics and data science field:
- Big data analyst at KLM
- Data scientist at ING
- Advisor data analytics at Ernst & Young
- Consultant insight & data – Capgemini
- Digital Analyst at Vodafone Ziggo
- Platform & User Experience manager at Netflix
- Application consultant at NS (Dutch Railways)
Erik Boer, former managing director of Startup Village Amsterdam:'Business opportunities through big data are plentiful. As an UvA data science and business (MSc) graduate, you will be able to identify these opportunities and turn them into useful solutions.'
Professional development and career preparation during your Bachelor’s
The Economics and Business Career Centre (EBCC) offers advice and support for your professional development. From the first year of your Bachelor’s, you can reach out to the EBCC for:
- personal advice on your study and career choices (e.g. added value of a Master’s);
- developing professional skills and gaining practical experience (internship, study-related secondary job);
- preparing for the Dutch labour market.
Your skills and experiences are essential in today’s rapidly changing job market. With the EBCC's support, you will be ready to start your career with confidence after graduation.
The EBCC and the study associations often organise career events. Here you can expand your network with professional contacts and learn about the latest developments in the field.
Internship and exchange
During or after your studies you have the possibility to do an internship or go on an exchange abroad. For international students an internship is an excellent opportunity to experience the Dutch labour market.