Master in data science | University of Bologna

INFLUENCING WITH FACTS

GOALS

The Master in Data Science and Business Analytics is designed to provide specialized and interdisciplinary training for those who wish to acquire data analytics skills.

In the city that is home to the Leonardo supercomputer, the fourth highest computing capacity in the world and part of the European high-performance network EuroHPC, this multidisciplinary master’s program aims to train managers to bring out their skills in business administration, computer science, speculative analysis and mathematical statistics.

Through the most innovative analytical methods, the Master aims to form managers who can interface with technical areas, facing courses such as Software programming (Python language), Databases and SQL language, Basics of descriptive and inferential statistics, Exploratory data analysis, and Elements of economics.

Thanks to the BBS network and the School’s Career Service, ready to support students in their career planning, the placement rate six months after the end of the course exceeds 95%.

The 12-month, English-language Master in Data Science and Business Analytics has been awarded EFMD accreditation, the leading international system for assessing, improving and accrediting the quality of management programs.
At the end of the Master, six months of internships in leading global companies and organizations are provided for a guided start into the business world.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Young graduates from all disciplines who want to learn how to turn data into business decision making and strategies, building a solid base for a career focused on data analytics.

In addition to lectures, the Master’s program includes coaching sessions, company visits, meetings with industry leaders, and opportunities for discussion with the international BBS network composed of the School, stakeholders, partner companies, and alumni.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

One of the strengths of the Master in Data Science and Business Analytics is its transversality: those who join this path will have all the skills to become a connection point in the company, performing various functions and becoming the key point of decision-making steps.

With the sessions dedicated to business communication techniques alongside more specific classes, managers trained in BBS can aspire to positions as Data Scientist, Data Analyst Consultant and Business Intelligence Manager, among others.

If you would like to be at the forefront of a key sector for the growth of multinational companies, contact the master Program Manager: datascience@bbs.unibo.it

key facts

Format

Full-time

Language

English

Start

October 2024

Location

Bologna

CFU

60

Duration

12 mesi

CAREER & COMPANIES

The integration with companies is a priority and an ever-present feature of all programs of the Bologna Business School, hence for the Master in Data Science and Business Analytics too.
The School is fully committed to creating employability, by way of a systematic career service action, constantly focused on matching at best the students’ professional projects with the needs companies have.
The internship is an exceptional springboard, suffice it to say that six months after the end of the full-time masters at Bologna Business School on average 91% of students work in a company.

The BBS Career Service assists and supports students since the very beginning, along a training and professional development path. This is accomplished by organizing a series of workshops, with the aim of providing the fundamental tools and resources to be appropriately prepared for the labor market.
The goal of the Career Service is also to allow students to connect with national and international companies. Over the years, Bologna Business School has managed to establish a wide-ranging network and a sound partnership with leading companies in Italy, thanks to a personalized approach, based on each company’s needs.

The companies that worked with us in 2022/2023 are:

ACCENTURE ANALYTICS NETWORK ARTHUR D.LITTLE AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI BAKER HUGHES BARILLA BIP BIT BANG BOOSTER BOX BPER CAMST CEFLA CHAMPION EUROPE CINECA COESIA CRIF DELOITTE DR. SCHAR ENGINEERING EY GRUPPO HERA ICONSULTING IVECO GROUP HAIER EUROPE HAVI HEINEKEN HILTI JAKALA KERING LIU JO LUXOTTICA MUSIXMATCH MY THERESA NTT DATA PANINI PIAGGIO PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL PWC SAFILO SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SAVINO DEL BENE SEFORALL SIDEL SKY SORGENIA TETRAPAK TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING TESLA TXT GROUP VERSACE VERTIV VODAFONE WELLMICRO

ALUMNI VOICES

AISH KUMAR JESRANI – PAKISTAN

Data Scientist, Iveco Group – Pakistan
Master in Data Science and Business Analytics (A.Y. 2021/2022)

“Coming from a business-focused background, this master’s program provided me with a strong foundation to successfully transition into the data science field. The well-rounded curriculum struck the perfect balance between theoretical concepts and practical applications, while the engaging teaching methods fostered a supportive learning environment. The Career services team also played a crucial role in helping me leverage networking opportunities and secure a professional position in the Italian market and in my preferred field. Throughout my time at BBS, I had the pleasure of connecting with remarkable individuals who not only enriched my educational experience but also contributed to my personal growth.”

SIDORELA TOPI – ITALY/ALBANIA

Junior Data Scientist, Analytics Network
Master in Data Science and Business Analytics (A.Y. 2021/2022)

“The Master in Data Science allowed me to acquire skills that are increasingly sought after in the international job market, combining my financial background with statistics and machine learning through a highly functional approach and practical applications. Thanks to the BBS network I met wonderful people who enriched me with their culture and I got in touch with some of the most important Italian companies, where I got to know the company where I did my internship and where I currently work in the Data Science area.”

MASTER IN DATA SCIENCE AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS