Recording from the degree program presentation during JKU 2021 Open Days *Online
Duration: 37 minutes
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Data is considered "the oil of the 21st century". But just collecting data isn't enough. Bright minds know how to manage and oversee huge amounts of data and get the most out of the information. You could be one of these data experts.
How can we improve our healthcare system? Can we prevent large amounts of food from grocery stores from ending up in the trash? How can online shops increase sales? Nothing works if we do not collect data and information - whether in research, in the fight against crime, or for any company that wants to be successful. The new Master's degree program "Economic and Business Analytics" can show you how to keep track of huge amounts of data, how to interpret data, how to make it profitable for companies and to benefit society, and how to make business decisions based on this data.
Key Facts
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Duration
4 Semesters
ECTS
120 Credits
Language
English (Level B2)
Location
Linz
Program
Full-Time
Students in the Master's degree program Economic and Business Analytics must successfully pass the following subjects:
Subject | ECTS Credits |
---|---|
Principles in Applied Economics, Digital Transformation and Technologies | 24 |
Principles in Analytic Methods | 24 |
Optional Interdisciplinary Modules | 36 |
Autonomous Coursework | 12 |
Master's Thesis incl. Master's Thesis Colloquium and Master's Thesis Seminar | 24 |
If you would like to learn more about the Master's degree program in Economic and Business Analytics, we strongly recommend taking a look at the curriculum. In addition, we have separately summarized a few details for you.
The program begins with base-knowledge courses in "Applied Economics", "Programming in Python", and "Digital Transformation and Technologies" as well as applying analytical methods in the following subject areas:
Afterwards you can choose from three of the following, optional interdisciplinary modules:
Recording from the degree program presentation during JKU 2021 Open Days *Online
Duration: 37 minutes
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What can you do once you have earned this degree? You can:
Digitization, the Internet of Things, and Big Data are reasons for extensive and far-reaching changes at corporate headquarters. Data analysts and strategic consultants are consistently in high demand.
On average, graduates in this field find a job 2 months after completing the program.
In order to be admitted to the Master's degree program, you must fulfill the following requirements.
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Equivalency requirements are considered fulfilled providing the prospective applicant has successfully passed courses in the following areas as part of a Bachelor's or Diploma degree program (minimum of the scope/level as specified):
The following Bachelor's degree programs are considered equivalent to the Bachelor's degree in Business & Economics at JKU:
University | Bachelor's/Diploma Degree Progrm |
---|---|
Vienna University of Economics and Business | Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften |
Vienna University of Economics and Business | Business and Economics |
University of´Vienna | Betriebswirtschaft |
University of´Vienna | Internationale Betriebswirtschaft |
University of Graz | Betriebswirtschaft |
University of Graz | Economics |
University of Graz | Umweltsystemwissenschaften - Betriebswirtschaftslehre |
University of Graz | Umweltsystemwissenschaften - Volkswirtschaftslehre |
University of Klagenfurt | Betriebswirtschaft - Studienzweig Betriebswirtschaft |
University of Klagenfurt | Betriebswirtschaft - Studienzweig Internationale Betriebswirtschaft |
University of Klagenfurt | International Business and Economics |
University of Innsbruck | Wirtschaftswissenschaften |
University of Innsbruck | Internationale Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Diploma) |
Providing a minimum of 6 ECTS credits have been completed in economics, business administration, mathematics or statistics as part of a Bachelor's degree program, the Rectorate may approve admission to the program and require the student to complete supplementary examinations of up to 24 ECTS credits in the reference program.
The curriculum for Economic and Business Analytics replaces the curriculum for Management and Applied Economics and is in effect beginning in Winter Semester 2019/2020. If you started your Master's degree in Management and Applied Economics before Winter Semester 2019/2020, you have the following two options:
You are entitled to complete the Master's degree program in Management and Applied Economics by the end of the Summer Semester 2023. We recommend this option, particularly if you are already quite far along in the program.
If you wish, you can switch and enroll in the Economic and Business Analytics program (submit an application to the Admissions Office). This may be an attractive option, especially if you are still at the beginning of your studies in the Management and Applied Economics program. There are regulations about equivalency/credit transfer for courses and subjects you have already completed as part of the other program when switching to Economic and Business Analytics (submit an application to the Office of Examinations and Recognition Services). You find here (German only), opens a file the regulations to switch over.
The degree program Economic and Business Analytics (EBA) has been designed for students who wish to pursue a degree in business and economics (WIWI). The EBA program focuses on business issues and the economic correlations and relationships in the sense of a structured model. Artificial Intelligence, on the other hand, focuses on methods.
Students in the EBA program learn how to process large amounts of data in order to confidently analyze issues and make evidence-based, business management decisions.
Graduates of the EBA degree program are highly qualified to pursue business positions at private companies or at public institutions. AI graduates will tend to pursue technical careers.
The degree program Economic and Business Analytics (EBA) has been designed for students who wish to pursue a degree in business and economics (WIWI). The EBA program focuses on business issues and the economic correlations and relationships in the sense of a structured model. Statistics tends to focus more on developing methods.
Students in the EBA program learn how to process large amounts of data in order to confidently analyze issues and make evidence-based, business management decisions.
Graduates of the EBA degree program are highly qualified to pursue business positions at private companies or at public institutions. Graduates in Statistics specialize in methods.
You work with actual data provided by different institutions (such as social insurance institutions, Statistics Austria, etc.). This information is given to us as part of our research. We also encourage you to contribute and analyze company data sets (such as for your Master's thesis) as part of a collaboration projects.
In principal, yes. However, there are courses that have mandatory attendance requirements during the day (such as internships, intensive courses), so you must be able to have a little flexibility in your schedule.
In general, yes. However, we recommend starting in the Winter Semester as the required courses are structured accordingly.
Occasionally we offer courses in this format. However, the majority of courses are on-site at the university. In the future, however, we aim to offer more online courses.
You can find an overview of all courses under Program Details. Click on the title of the courses to be redirected to the course catalog, where detailed descriptions of the individual courses can be found.
You should have successfully completed a minimum of 12 ECTS credits in Economics, 12 ECTS in Business Administration, and 6 ECTS credits in Mathematics/Statistics in your undergraduate degree program. If you are missing ECTS credits, you can be admitted to the program on the condition that you complete supplementary examinations and/or (individual) courses.
You must have a B2 level of proficiency in English.
From the online pre-registration procedure to paying tuition fees - here you will find everything you need to know to help you take your first step to enroll!
Learning about programming languages (such as "R" and "Python") is part of the EBA program so in this regard, you do not need to have a prior understanding of programming. If you already have an understanding of Python, you can take another class to replace the introductory Python course.
Are you interested in the Master's degree program in Economic and Business Analytics? Feel free to contact us via e-mail: ma-eba(at)jku.at
Do you need help registering or do you have questions about the program? Contact the JKU's Office of Student Information and Academic Advising (SIBS)!
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