Data Science Programs Outside the US

The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, in Ireland, offers an online program leading to a Master of Science in Computer in Applied Data Science and Analytics. Courses in this program have a live lecture component, delivered via Adobe Connect, and an asynchronous component of recorded lectures and other resources. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in computing, IT, or a similar field. Applicants should have an undergrad GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Deakin University in Australia has a Master of Business Analytics program admission is based on academic merit as shown by an applicant’s academic record. All applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree. Students must take 12 core courses and four electives. Students can use the electives to delve in depth into a subject or sector. All candidates must complete an integrative capstone in which they produce a piece of applied research.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Official university transcripts
• Resume or CV
• Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language certificate
• TOEFL (for non-native english speakers)
• Photocopy of current passport
• Passport size picture

Aarhus University in Denmark offers an MCS in Business Intelligence that uses English for instruction in all of the classes. This is a four-semester program that includes core courses in the first semester, specialization classes in the second semester, electives in the student’s area of interest during the third semester, and a master’s thesis in the final semester. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and must have taken undergraduate courses in quantitative methods, managerial economics, operations management, marketing, finance and accounting, organizational leadership, and microeconomics.

Brunel University in London offers a Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Digital Marketing. All students are required to produce a dissertation. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree.

Dalarna University in Sweden offers a master’s degree program in business intelligence. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. All applicants must have passed at least three of these courses: calculus for advanced statistics, microeconomics, introductory object-oriented programming, data analysis and statistics, and database management.

De Montfort University in Leicester, England, has a Business Intelligence Systems and Data Mining Master of Science. Full-time students can complete the program in three semesters, with the final semester dedicated to an individual capstone project. Applicants should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree in a relevant subject. Individuals who have extensive industry experience but no formal academic training may apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The program was developed in association with SAS, and instructors are SAS accredited.

Maastricht University in The Netherlands has a program leading to a Master’s in International Business with a specialization in Information Management and Business Intelligence. The curriculum includes six core courses and a master’s thesis. Students are encouraged to seek an internship, and they may be able to combine their internship with their thesis. Applicants are required to submit GMAT or GRE scores, resume, letter of motivation, and transcripts. Applicants must also describe any history of statistics coursework.

The University of Greenwich has a Master of Science in Big Data and Business Intelligence. The curriculum includes required courses and restricted electives. Students are also required to complete a project that could include research or creating hardware or software. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in computing, computer science, or a quantitative field or substantial professional experience. Applicants must have a background in programming languages and experience in developing software.

The University of Leicester has a one-year program leading to a Master of Science in Data Analysis for Business Intelligence. The curriculum requires six core modules and two elective modules, with one of the electives being a programming course. Candidates are also required to complete a data analysis project. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in math, physics, or a similar quantitative field with a B average.

The University of Westminster offers a Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics. In addition to completing core and elective modules, all candidates must undertake an integrative project. Applicants should have the equivalent of a U.K. honors degree in a scientific or engineering field. Applicants should have some background in using information technology or computer science. Applicants with a different degree who have professional experience in data mining and similar technology may also apply.

ENSAI in Rennes, France, offers a Master of Science in Statistics for Smart Data, a program that combines statistics and computer science and that is taught entirely in English. The curriculum requires students to complete one semester of coursework, followed by a four- to six-month internship. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a strong grounding in statistics, math, and advanced computer science. Students whose degree is not from a European Union school must submit GRE or GMAT scores. 

The University of Hong Kong has a Master of Statistics program that allows students to follow a general curriculum or to specialize in risk management or in data analytics. This is a 60-credit program, taught in English. Applicants must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with honors and must have taken courses in statistics and linear algebra. Before entering the program in September, students may have access to courses or tutorials reviewing math and data management skills. 

The University of St. Andrews offers a Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Data Mining. The curriculum includes six compulsory modules and one elective module. Additionally, all students are required to complete a 15,000-word dissertation. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, or a related field. The university does not require GRE or GMAT scores.