How the fees work. The register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Business Analytics is a master’s programme at Central European University in Vienna, taught in English. It carries 60 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science, MSc. Central European University is a private university in Vienna.
How it compares
Master in Business Analytics is one of 4 English-taught Data Analytics programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 4 institutions. 3 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453. 2 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. The same programme title is offered at 2 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.
What you will study
What you study
The MSc in Business Analytics at Central European University in Vienna mixes three areas: data analytics, computer science and business. The register description puts it plainly: businesses and public organisations now treat data as a strategic asset, and the programme is built around turning big data and other quantitative sources into better decisions.
The topics named in the register text are:
- programming
- statistics with machine learning
- big data and cloud computing
- data engineering
That is the full spectrum the programme claims to cover, from handling raw data through to the business questions it should answer. The degree is a Master of Science, MSc, worth 60 ECTS.
Admission, language and next steps
The teaching language is English. The register lists English as the language of instruction, so you can expect the whole programme in English rather than a mix.
CEU is a private university, so it sets its own fees and its own admission rules. There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply directly to the institution, and CEU's own programme page gives the application period, the documents required and any entrance requirements. Check that page before you plan anything.
The register notes that the programme is accredited in the United States and in Austria. If you want to know how the 60 ECTS are spread across the terms, or when students start, the programme page is the place to look, since the register does not record duration or intake.
What the register says
In a data-rich world where businesses and public organizations are managing data as a strategic asset to improve decision-making, the Master of Science in Business Analytics offers the full spectrum of skills and knowledge needed to create business value from big data and other sources of quantitative information. The program covers a unique mix of data analytics, computer science and business topics, including programming, statistics with machine learning, big data and cloud computing, and data engineering.
Program accredited in the United States and in Austria
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Business analytics roles in companies and public organisations
- Data engineering
- Big data and cloud computing work
- Statistical analysis and machine learning
- Programming and quantitative analysis
- Decision support and data-driven management
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Central European University. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, so read them on the programme page. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Business Analytics taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Central European University. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The study load is 60 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Vienna as the campus town for this programme at Central European University.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Central European University. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, so read them on the programme page.
What does it cost?
The register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Central European University.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Central European University is linked from this page so you can compare.
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