Business Analytics and Data Science

Programme profile

What is it about?

The master studies in Business Analytics and 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. 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 doesn’t require a work placement, however we encourage our students to take the opportunity voluntary and gain professional practical experience during their studies.

The program is delivered in a strategic collaboration between the Faculty of Economics UMCS and Sii sp. z o.o., one of the leading technology consulting, digital transformation, engineering, and business services vendor in Poland with over 7,500 specialists employed. See more at: www.sii.pl/en/. 

What to expect?

• Lectures and seminars: You will receive a solid dose of knowledge from experienced lecturers and business practitioners.
• Flexible class organisation: We plan your classes so that some of them take place remotely. You also have the option to enrol yourself in selected class groups, seminars and lectures.
• Analytical workshops: You will learn to use professional analytical tools, statistical and econometric programmes. You will learn how to use artificial intelligence in business analytics.
• Interactive business simulations: You will take on the role of an entrepreneur and tackle real business challenges in a safe simulation environment.
• Group projects: Working with other students, you will develop teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Study abroad: Already after the first semester, you have the opportunity to go to one of the dozens of Erasmus+ partner universities to study.
• Relational capital: A business project or a holiday in Spain, Brazil or Tanzania? You will meet students from all over the world with us. This gives us the chance to make contacts already during your studies that you will definitely use in the future.
• Research clubs and student organisations: You can actively participate in the life of the university and shape your future career.
• Safety and low cost of living: Lublin is one of the most internationalised cities in Poland, home for over 8,000 international students from over 100 countries. We bet that colleagues from your or neighbouring countries are already here. Lublin combines the comfort of living in the city with a high standard of education and the below-average cost of studying. See more: https://lublin.eu/en/science-and-education/educational-potential-of-the-city/.

Minors

We do not offer any minors (specialisations) on this course. However, you can design your learning path by choosing the subjects that interest you more during your studies from a pool of available electives in Polish and English. A minimum of 20 students is required to start a subject. If there is more interest than the number of available places, the grade average obtained by the end of the semester preceding the selection of the subject is decisive. It is therefore worth learning from the first semester.

When you graduate

A graduate of Business Analytica and 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. The program is dedicated mainly to foreigners.

Why us?

By choosing Business Analytics and Data Science at the Faculty of Economics, you are investing in your future, gaining not only knowledge but also practical skills that are sought after on the job market. This is a course for those who want to have a real impact on the modern economy using the power of data. One of the pillars of the Lublin 2030 Strategy is the development of the modern business services sector (BPO/SSC/IT), which already employs more than 9,000 people in Lublin only. For data analysts, they create attractive jobs and offer the opportunity to work in international teams and for global clients. Already during your studies, you can get to know the specifics of working in the industry by doing an internship, and then stay in Lublin or find employment elsewhere in Poland or the world. According to an analysis by the Just Join IT portal, in 2022 the number of job offers for business analysts in Poland increased by 2.5 times compared to the previous year, and their salaries increased by 17% (https://futurecollars.com/analityk-biznesowy-wszystko-co-musisz-wiedziec/).

The offered programme of the Business Analyst and Data Science major is continuously updated by us together with business practitioners. Details of the study programme can be found on the website of the Faculty of Economics of the UMCS: https://www.umcs.pl/en/study-programs-learning-outcomes,25085.htm.

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.
3. 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).
4. 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.
5. 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 € 2600
2nd year € 2600

An Early Bird Discount of 100 euros is offered for the one-time payment for the first year of studies made by 30.06.2025!

Admission enquiries: studyinenglish@umcs.pl