BSc On-campus School of Business & Public Leadership
BSc Data & Decision Science
Statistics and decision-making in real contexts · Transparent models and communication · Decision studio with stakeholder reviews
| Overview | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | BSc | — |
| School | School of Business & Public Leadership | — |
| Field | Business | — |
| Mode | On-campus | — |
| Duration | 3 years | — |
| Credits | 180 ECTS | — |
Purpose & curriculum
Decision studio
Each year you complete a studio case: define a question, gather evidence, model options, and communicate trade-offs.
Tuition & scholarships
| Item | Summary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | €3,950 (EUR) | Includes quantitative reasoning tutorials and a decision studio. |
| Scholarships | MDU Access Grant (needs-based) | Limited awards; apply early where possible |
| Start terms | September / January | Program-specific deadlines may apply |
| Language | English | Some modules include academic writing support |
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Sample courses
POL410 · Graduate
Policy Studio: Briefs, Hearings, Decisions
A policy studio focused on briefs, hearings, and decision support under critique. Students defend assumptions, revise based on stakeholder feedback, and produce policy documents with evidence, budgets, and implementation risks clearly articulated.
- policy
- writing
Faculty
Admissions requirements
Checklist (summary)
- · Upper-secondary qualification (or equivalent)
- · English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90, or waiver)
- · Math readiness diagnostic
Full process and deadlines are on the Admissions page.
Who thrives here
If you enjoy making decisions explicit—writing down assumptions, testing them, revising honestly, and respecting boundaries—this program is built for you.
FAQ
Is this programming-heavy?
You will code, but the emphasis is on reasoning, communication, and responsible decision-making.