Data Driven Business
Become an expert in data driven business with the full-time Master's Degree Programme in data driven Business at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Learn how to create business value with data in two years.
Master
Part-time
2 years
Starts in February
The Hague - Main Campus
English
2.601
subject to a positive accreditation decision by the NVAO Read more
For you?
Are you ambitious and want to really assist organisations in moving forward with data? With the part-time Master Data Driven Business degree programme, you learn how to use data intelligently to create value. You prepare for a challenging career in which you solve strategic issues in a dynamic environment.
What makes this master's degree programme unique? Firstly, everything here revolves around practical experience: you do not just learn the theory, you apply it directly in assignments and projects at real companies. In addition, you develop skills to bridge the gap between technical data experts and business decision-makers. This makes you an indispensable link that uses data to make a lasting impact within organisations. You also focus on ethics, change management and research, ensuring that you are versatile and able to solve complex problems.
The demand for data professionals is growing rapidly. Organisations across all sectors – from banks to official authorities and from retail to technology companies – are looking for people who can translate data into strategic opportunities and innovative solutions. Graduates therefore easily find work as Analytics Translators, Data Strategists or Analytical Leaders. This helps you work smarter, make better decisions and develop new data driven products and services.
Are you ready to take the next step and become a future-oriented data professional who makes a difference? Then this master's degree programme is perfect for you.
Everything about admission and signing up
Admission requirements
These are the requirements for this master's degree programme:
- Bachelor of Science (Bsc) or Business Administration (BBA)
- English B2 level: IELTS 6.5
How do you sign up?
Check the registration conditions or apply directly:
- Register your enrolment in Osiris, our enrolment system.
- Upload digital copies of your CV, relevant diplomas and list of grades. You will hear within a week whether you meet the admission requirements.
- Optional: intake interview. Do you not have a relevant educational entry level but you do have a higher professional education work and thinking level? During an intake interview, the programme manager will assess whether you are sufficiently qualified for the degree programme in question.
- If your employer funds the degree programme, we will ask you for a completed employer's statement. You can print out and upload this PDF. You will receive confirmation by e-mail that you have been admitted to the degree programme. Invoicing will follow after the start, but the employer’s statement must be in before the start of degree programme. You can upload a blank sheet if you don't manage to get the employer's statement signed immediately.
Entry advice
To be eligible for this master's degree programme, you need a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Business Administration degree. In addition, it is important that you have good research and statistical skills and that you have at least a B2 level of English. If you are unsure about your level, we assess your proficiency together.
The Master’s program in Data Driven Business aligns well with the bachelor’s degrees in International Business and International Communication Management. Have you completed one of these programmes? Then you likely already possess the foundational knowledge and skills needed for a smooth transition into the master’s program.
If you have any questions, please contact the programme coordinator or university lecturer Jan Bats at [email protected] to discuss the possibilities.
Decisions regarding your qualification for admission
There can be no exceptions made to the official admission requirements. The Central Student Enrolment Office is the only agency that can arrive at decisions regarding your qualification for admission as based on the official regulations. You cannot rely on any other sources of information with regard to your qualification for admission.
Costs and starting data
How much does the programme cost per year?
| Starting date | september 2025 |
| One-off cost* | € 2.601 |
| Cost of study materials | € 500 |
* You do not need to pay VAT on this degree programme. Your organisation can claim the full cost of this degree programme as a business expense.
Go to the page about tuition fees for more information about study costs and payment options.
Why this programme?
Thanks to our flexible education, you can pursue and deepen your own area of interest.
Thanks to our flexible education, you can pursue and deepen your own area of interest.
As a graduate, you quickly and easily find a good starting job.
You play a central role within organisations as the link between data scientists and strategic decision-makers.
Programme content
What will you be doing?
Working methods
During this master's degree programme, you mainly work on practical projects, usually individually or in pairs. Group work is rare, allowing you to focus on your own development and contribution. You carry out assignments in collaboration with the professional field, allowing you to deal with real-life issues.
You work closely with lecturers who act as coaches. They not only guide you in terms of content, but also support you in your personal learning process. This gives you the opportunity to develop to your full potential, both professionally and in terms of your subject matter expertise.
The degree programme focuses on creating your own products, such as analyses, reports or presentations, which you discuss and refine together with your lecturer. This approach teaches you to work independently and take responsibility, which is essential for your future career.
These practical and personal working methods ensure that you are well prepared for the rapidly changing data landscape and the dynamics within organisations.
Your time investment
Career perspective
Related positions
Business consultant
Business manager
Strategic adviser
Data analyst
Unrelated positions
Data programmer
Researcher
Data manager
Practical information
What else do you need to know?
Official details of the programme
This degree programme is registered in Registration of Institutions and Programmes (RIO):
- Official Dutch name of degree programme: Data Driven Business
- Official international name: Data Driven Business
- Programme code (Isat): coming soon
- Institution code (Brin): coming soon
Both the official Dutch and the official international name of the degree programme (current at the time of your graduation) will be printed on your diploma.
For more information on the accreditation of this degree programme, see the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) website.
Help in choosing your study
What if you’re still unsure?
You might feel completely excited about this Data Driven Business programme. It’s also possible that you’re still unsure and have questions—even after visiting an Open Day, attending a shadowing day, or talking with students, teachers, parents, and career advisors. We’re happy to help you choose the right programme.
- Are you undecided between multiple programmes? Then please contact one of our study choice advisors for a personal conversation or sign up for a study choice workshop.
- Are you specifically unsure about this program? Then get in touch with someone from the program for all your programme related questions. You can do this via the Contact button at the top right of this programme page.
Assistance during your studies
You receive assistance during your studies. Studying alongside your work is quite a challenge, which is why we offer guidance. A study coach coaches you during study meetings at school and at your workplace. Together, you map out your desired study path in relation to your workplace and draw up a personal plan on how you want to shape your studies and personal development. In addition to this study coach, you can contact our psychologist, confidential counsellor, student counsellor or the Career Centre for any other questions or issues you may encounter. For more information about student counsellors/student psychologists, top-level sport, assistance with the Dutch language or studying with a disability, please visit our page about support during your studies.
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