Business Intelligence: Master Programme

A Programme for Fast-Paced Data Management

The sheer amount of data that is being produced each and every day is redefining our world: according to IBM, 90 percent of all current data has been created in the last two years alone. The collection and evaluation of this data can transform behaviours, business models, markets and every imaginable organisational structure. The Business Intelligence Programme at Dalarna University prepares you to be at the centre of this transformation working within private companies, public organisations and research institutions.

Our programme provides you with both hands-on training in the collection and interpretation of data as well as broad knowledge and an understanding of how data analysis is used for decision-making within organisations.You will gain a unique cross-disciplinary skill-set that will prepare you for jobs both of the present day and of the future.

Should you apply?

If you want to have an impact on data-driven decisions that affect the daily operations of companies and organisations, then you will find your calling in our Business Intelligence Programme. If you have previously received a degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer Information Systems or IT from an internationally recognised university and if you have documented knowledge of English proficiency, then you are strongly encouraged to apply to our Business Intelligence Programme.

How To Apply

Applying to the Business Intelligence Programme is quick and easy. Just complete these two steps:

1. Click on the blue "Apply" button (this will appear at the time the programme is open for applications) to create a user account and add the programme to your account in the online application portal.
2. Submit the required documents to verify that you fulfill the entry requirements listed below. It is usually possible to upload the required documents to your user account.

Entry Requirements (Academic year 2018/2019)

Specific Entry Requirements

1. Completed bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Science or Informatics comprising at least 180 credits (60 credits = 1 academic year full-time study), or an equivalent degree or currently completing the final year of studies leading to such a degree. 
2. The applicant must have completed following courses: Object Oriented Programming, 7.5 credits, Data Analysis and Statistics, 7.5 credits and Database Systems, 7.5 credits or have equivalent knowledge. 

English Language Proficiency

The most common tests and important scores that are accepted are:

• IELTS (academic training), 6.5 (with no part of the test below 5.5)
• TOEFL (Internet based): 90 (with a minimum of 20 on the written part)
• TOEFL (paper based): 575 (with a minimum of 4.5 on the written part)

Please check the University Admissions information on English Language Proficiency to see if you are required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS result.

Tuition Fees

135 000 SEK (total)
*EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay tuition fees.

Tuition fees are paid in one-semester installments and the first payment (67 500 SEK) must be paid no later than June 1. This allows for reasonable processing time for a residence permit application.

If you have any questions about tuition fee payments, please e-mail tuitionfees@du.se.

Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships available for successful applicants to the Business Intelligence Programme who are not EU/EEA citizens.

For more information about scholarships, please visit our webpage about international student scholarships or contact study@du.se.

• How to submit an application
• Required documents for application
• Scholarships for international students

Programme Overview

The programme is a one-year master's degree in Business Intelligence. All courses are taught in English.

The programme comprises 60 credits (1 credit = 1 ECTS) and commences in the middle of January, which is the start of the spring semester.

Degree Awarded

Degree of Master of Science (60 Credits), Main Field of Study: Microdata Analysis

Career Opportunities

The Master Programme in Business Intelligence from DU will prepare you for work in an expanding global industry as well as for further studies at the PhD level, including DU's PhD Programme in Microdata Analysis.

Possible future positions for our graduates are as follows:

• Data Warehouse Developer
• Growth Trends and Peak Business Periods Analyst
• BI Manager
• Architect and Developer in Business Intelligence
• Marketing Database Analyst

Business Intelligence: a Career for the 21st Century

The short- and long-term outlook for graduates of Dalarna University's Business Intelligence Programme is extremely favourable. Restaurants, professional sports teams, retail giants, e-commerce sites and banks are just a few examples of the organisations already implementing BI to improve their organisation so that they can be the leaders in their particular field or industry. Not least, The Harvard Business Review writes that Data Scientists have "the sexiest job of the 21st century", while the US Department of Labor predicts strong growth in the number of positions in the next decade for individuals with a skill set in BI.