Econometrics and Data Science University of Amsterdam

Overview

With the Econometrics and Data Science from  University of Amsterdam  you will be able to advise organisations on the impact of their strategies and operations, and help them use advanced data analysis to inform decision-making. You will work on practical case studies and gain hands-on experience with professional software tools. After your second year, you will choose one of two specialisations: Econometrics or Data Science.

After graduation

• Financial and economic decisions are playing an ever-greater role in our society. More and more companies also want insight into the amount of data they collect. How can they use data to improve their strategy? That is why econometricians and data scientists are highly sought after on the labour market.

• A Master’s programme enables you to gain advanced knowledge and engage in experience-based learning. The specialised knowledge and experience gained are assets in the job market, that help you climb the career ladder. 

• With the Bachelor's degree in Econometrics and Data Science you have direct access to various master's degrees from UvA Economics and Business, including Econometrics. If you choose an extra course within Operational Research, you are also eligible for the Master’s in Data Science and Business Analytics.