Business Analytics and Data Science

Programme profile

The studies in Data Science at the Faculty of Economics UMCS are interdisciplinary. The program aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of economic system and IT technology. Students will develop skills needed in the work of an analyst (e.g. Analytical Project, Soft Skills and Communication Training, Business Simulation).

The program is practical, i.e. it is based on experience of business practitioners and problem solving related to business practice. The program covers a 3-month work placement that allows students to gain professional practical experience during their studies. Students will be introduced, among others, to business simulations reflecting the dynamics of economic processes that will help them make decisions and observe results. The program draws on extensive use of online database available for students of the Faculty of Economics of UMCS.

A graduate of Data Science may find employment in a variety of industries and business entities (e.g. enterprises, banks insurance companies, research centers, marketing agencies and consulting firms) in the following positions: Business Analyst, Database Analyst, Financial Analyst, Business Operations Analyst, Market Research Analyst. 
More information: https://datascience.umcs.pl/business-analytics/

Enquiries about course content, structure and syllabus: ekonomia@mail.umcs.pl

Faculty information

Faculty of Economics
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
Pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 5
20-031 Lublin, POLAND
Tel: +48 81 537 54 62

Qualification rules

1. Admission is open to both Polish citizens and international students.
2. The programme is offered on a tuition fee-paying basis (TERMS OF ADMISSION HERE) to candidates holding a bachelor degree or any other equivalent degree which entitles them to undertake the Master’s degree programme in the country where the documents were issued.
   NB: Polish and EU citizens as well as other candidates following the regulations pertaining to Polish citizens can study free of charge within the set limit of available places. There are 2 places offered without the tuition fee for such candidates. Admission will  be granted on a "first come, first served" basis until available places have been filled.
   

• September 23-24 - submission of documents at the Faculty of Economics, room A3 in the Rectorate Building

1. Eligibility for studies will be based on a ranking of points obtained on the basis of:
   (1) assessment of the completed undergraduate course (0 to 30 points),
   (2) cover letter (0 to 10 points),
   (3) Letter of reference (0 to 10 points),
   (4) an online interview, verifying knowledge of basic mathematics, quantitative methods and elements of programming (up to 50 points).
2. A candidate must submit a complete set of application documents (visit Application Procedure Tab), including the certificate proving the applicant’s English language skills (list of recognized certificates: https://rekrutacja.umcs.pl/en/language-proficiency-certifications/) or a document confirming that the Education was fully conducted in English (issued by the school/University) and/or based on an interview in English.
3. Academic documents should be translated into Polish. Visit database of recognized sworn translators in Poland HERE.
   NB: Please contact the Admissions Office for further guidance.

* An online interview details

Candidates for the Master's program in Business Analytics & Data Science should pay special attention to the following areas of knowledge in mathematics and computer science, which will be covered during the interview. Several open-ended or single/multiple-choice questions will be asked to assess basic mathematical knowledge, computer science knowledge, and logical thinking skills.

Mathematics & Computer Science

1. Functions and their properties (e.g. even, odd, concave)

2. Algebraic relationships and equations

3. Simple algebraic calculations

4. Simple logical problems with mathematics (e.g. solving, discussing solution, logical thinking)

5. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g. key formulas)

6. Understanding basic algorithms & programming concepts (e.g. recursion, loops)

7. Converting numbers between binary, decimal, octal, hexadecimal

Suggested sources

1. Dawkins, P. (2007). Calculus (the textbook is available as a free PDF).

2. Learn Microsoft Office 2019 (2020). A comprehensive guide to getting started with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook, Packt Publishing (or other similar).

3. Any book on introduction to algorithms, e.g. available free of charge at https://www.infobooks.org/free-pdf-books/computers/algorithms/

The required registration fee payment is PLN 85. Please check the instructions on how to make a payment in the system.

Tuition fee:
1st year € 2500
2nd year € 2500

Admission enquiries: studyinenglish@umcs.pl