Program Overview
The Business Analytics and Operations Research at Tilburg University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Analytics and Operations Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Tilburg, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Analytics and Operations Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Data Science Methods
- Optimization
- Simulation
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Professional Business Analytics Skills
- Decision Making with Business Analytics
- Marketing Analytics
- Finance Analytics
- Information Management
- Econometrics
- Data Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- To be eligible for the Masters program Business Analytics and Operations Research, you will need a Bachelor\'s degree in Econometrics and Operations Research or similar discipline from a university recognized by the Admissions Board. We require you to have a solid academic background in mathematics and probability theory.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tilburg University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Tilburg University
Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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