Overview

The 'Data Science’ track trains economics students to become data translators. You will take courses that teach you how to use the Python and R programming languages to work with big data, and how to use simulations to answer policy questions using the latest advances in machine learning.

You will also learn to understand the impact of data availability and the development of the digital economy on economic outcomes, including the challenges and opportunities of algorithmic decision making.
Finally, your strong foundation in econometrics and economic analysis gives you the ability to make sense of data from an economist’s perspective.
This is a track of MSc Economics. You can choose to follow the main program or one of the tracks.

Career prospects

Upon graduating, you will have obtained the following title (as stated on your diploma): Master of Science.

Some examples of our graduates' jobs:

IT Consultant at Adesso Austria
Data Translator at Building Blocks
Data Analyst at 10XCREW

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Science and Society

Data Science for Economics

Python Programming
Methods: Econometrics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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the curriculum is optimally designed for starting the program in Fall semester
If you have sufficient knowledge to enter directly into the Spring semester

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tilburg, Netherlands

Disciplines

Economics Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 32 other Masters in Data Analytics in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

160 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or in a similar program
A solid academic background in economics
And at least 2 applied Economics courses (in total minimum 12 ECTS)
Official translations of the Transcript of Records and diploma(s)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19900 EUR / year

≈ 19900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Tilburg

Netherlands

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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