Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have specific questions about the bachelor Business Analytics programme? Then take a look at the most frequently asked questions below.
FAQ bachelor Business Analytics
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Which level of Mathematics is needed?
Mathematics B at VWO-level is needed (or an equivalent of it).
With for instance Mathematics A, you have a deficiency and need to do a summer course or an extra programme at VU Amsterdam. See this link for more information. Or find summer courses at for instance
For foreigner students, some examples of diplomas demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the subject Mathematics:
- International Baccalaureate: Mathematics HL, Analysis & Approaches HL
- British GCE A-Levels: A-level in Mathematics. At least grade A, B or C
- Deutschland: Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife, einschließlich Mathematik auf erhöhtem Anforderungsniveau (eA) oder als Leistungsfach
- European Baccalaureate: Mathematics; written or oral examination, at least 5 hours during the Orientation Cycle.
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How much is the course orientated towards Mathematics / Programming / Finance?
The programme has roughly the following distribution of subjects:
- Data Analysis/Mathematics (50%, statistics & optimisation)
- Computer Science (35%, artificial intelligence & programming)
- Business (15%, organisation, finance & logistics)
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Is some prior programming knowledge or skills required/wanted?
Prior knowledge of programming is not required; all knowledge is built from the ground up.
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Which programming languages will I learn?
You start with Python to learn programming. In statistics courses, you use R or Python. R and Python are therefore the programming languages you use in the bachelor's degree. Matlab and SQL are also briefly covered.
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What jobs can you get after graduation?
Many organisations are eager to hire professionals with the unique combination of academic knowledge of mathematics, computer science and business. Almost all organisations today have large amounts of data that can be optimised. You can go to work in the healthcare industry, aviation, finance, insurance companies and as a consultant in almost any sector of the economy. Data scientists are in high demand!
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What is the difference between Business Analytics at VU and UVA?
Business Analytics at VU Amsterdam has been existing for 30 years and has a balanced curriculum and knowledgeable and experienced lecturers covering all aspects of BA.
Business Analytics at the UvA has only existed since September 2022.
Business Analytics at VU Amsterdam focuses on making organisations smarter with data analysis and mathematics. In projects, you work with your fellow students on various business issues.
The UvA focuses on business administration and there is more emphasis on business knowledge and skills to develop a new business.
At VU Amsterdam you can move on to the master's in Business Analytics and at the UvA you can move on to the master's Business Analytics (Data Science and Business Analytics).