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Business Analytics, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

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.

Description

Studying in the Master's Programme in Business Analytics gives students a unique combination of skills in leadership, business, and technology. Programme graduates are future leaders of the digital and sustainable era. The programme provides students with in-depth knowledge about data-based decision-making and analytics and allows them to specialise in different business domains.

Degree

• Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

Application Period

• 1 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026

Language of Instruction

• English

Duration

• 2 years, full-time

Eligibility

• Relevant Bachelor's degree

Field of Study

• Business and Economics

Credits

• 120 ECTS

Organising School

• School of Business

Tuition Fees

• For non-EU/EEA citizens, €15,000/y (Master's studies)

Structure of Studies

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.

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. 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

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.

Co-operation with Other Parties

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

Evaluation Criteria 2026

Applicants meeting Aalto's general eligibility criteria for master's studies are evaluated and ranked according to the evaluation criteria decided in advance for each study option.

Admission Group 1: Bachelor's Degree from a University in Finland

• Relevance of previous studies: Previous studies must include at least 18 ECTS credits of studies that give ability to start the advanced studies in the programme.
• Academic performance: Applicants with a weighted GPA of previous degree lower than 3.50 are not eligible for admission.
• Suitability: Motivational letter and CV are evaluated.

Admission Group 2: Bachelor's Degree from a University of Applied Science in Finland or from a Higher Education Institution Abroad

• Relevance of previous studies: Previous studies must include at least 24 ECTS credits of such studies that give ability to start the advanced studies in the programme.
• Academic performance: Overall evaluation of previous studies; applicants must demonstrate good academic performance.
• Standardized tests: GMAT or GRE is obligatory (minimum score 600 in GMAT, 555 in GMAT Focus edition or GRE score of 157 verbal reasoning - 158 quantitative reasoning).
• Suitability: Motivational letter and CV are evaluated.

Application Documents Required by the Study Option

The academic evaluation for the Master's Programme in Business Analytics is done based on the following programme-specific documents:

• Official transcript(s) of records for additional university studies
• Course descriptions of relevant courses required by the programme
• Motivation letter
• CV
• In Admission Group 2: GMAT/GRE test result
• If your previous studies were completed in an institution that uses another scale than the ECTS: an informal description regarding the credit and grading scale of previous studies