MSc in Business Administration and Data Science

The MSc DSC equips you to combine programming and advanced analytics with solid business understanding. You’ll work hands-on with big data, machine learning, and visualisation to turn complex data into insights that drive decision-making, innovation, and strategy in organisations.

About the programme Structure Study environment Entry requirements Career

About MSc in Business Administration and Data Science

Level

graduate

Programme type

2-year master programme

Duration

2 years

ECTS

120

Time commitment

Full-time

Language

English

Students

150

Gender distribution – men / women

58% / 42%

Average age

24.5 years

Foreign students

83%

Topics

IT and technology Economics and mathematics

Why study MSc DSC?

3 good reasone to choose MSc DSC

Interest in data and technology

You should enjoy working with programming, statistics, and analytical tools (like Python, R, machine learning, and big data platforms).

Interest in solving business problems

You are curios about how organisations work and how data can drive decisions, strategy, and innovation.

Interest in collaboration and communication

Since many exams involve group projects and oral presentations, you must like working with others and explaining complex technical results in a clear, business-oriented way.

“You do not need to have any prior knowledge of coding, however, if you don’t, the first semester is really busy and very challenging.” Inês
Student, MSc DSC

Use data to make business decisions

The MSc in Business Administration and Data Science is designed for students who want to work at the intersection of data and business. The programme combines solid analytical and technical training with a deep understanding of how organisations can use data to make better decisions and create innovation. As a student, you will gain the skills to transform complex data into actionable insights that matter in practice.

Build on a technical foundation

Throughout the programme, you will work with programming languages such as Python and R, explore big data platforms like Hadoop and Spark, and apply advanced methods from machine learning, deep learning, and predictive analytics. This technical foundation is always linked to business cases, ensuring that you learn to connect data-driven solutions with strategic and operational challenges faced by companies and organisations today.

“I really like that the programme always looks at data science topics from a business perspective - for example by going through case studies or by lectures given by industry experts. ” Jan
Student, MSc DSC

Mix of teamwork and individual efforts

The learning environment is hands-on and collaborative. Many courses are structured around group projects that result in written products, dashboards, or data-driven models, which are then presented and discussed in individual oral exams. You will also encounter individual home assignments and written sit-in exams that test your ability to work independently. This mix of formats gives you both teamwork experience and individual accountability, reflecting how data science is applied in real organisations.

Create value in organisations and society

The programme places strong emphasis on communication, ethics, and compliance. You will learn how to present technical findings to both business leaders and technical specialists, and how to design solutions that meet ethical standards and legal regulations. By combining advanced analytics with business understanding, the programme prepares you to become a professional who can bridge data science and business administration, and create value for organisations and society alike.

See the programme regulations for MSC DSC

Master events

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Event

Open day for master programmes 2027

Date:

4 February 2027

Location:

Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg

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Structure

IT and technology

You learn how to use programming, algorithms, and digital tools to solve complex business problems. IT and technology in MSc DSC focus on transforming data into insights and solutions that support innovation and strategic decision-making.

Economics and mathematics

You learn to use economic theory, statistics, and quantitative models to analyse data and support decision-making. Economics and mathematics in MSc DSC provide an analytical foundation for understanding markets, behaviour, and risk in a data-driven business world.

MSc DSC

IT and technology – 60%

Economics and mathematics – 40%

3 things to consider

Technical intensity

If you are not comfortable with coding or quantitative analysis, you will need to invest significant time and effort to keep up.

Workload and exam style

The workload can be demanding, with deadlines, collaboration, and oral presentations playing a big role in your studies.

Balancing business and data

You should be interested in both technical problem-solving and understanding organisational, ethical, and strategic contexts.

Programme overview

1st semester

1st year

2nd semester

1st year

3rd semester

2nd year

4th semester

2nd year

More about the programme

From theory to application

As you’ll move through the programme, there is a clear shift from learning core methods to applying them in practice. For example, early programming projects build technical skills, while later courses where you shall develop dashboards, conduct predictive modelling, and present solutions linked to business strategy.

Options during the programme

During the programme, you have various opportunities to create your own academic profile.

Electives

On the 3rd semester, you can choose to study courses of your specific interest. CBS offers a large number of electives within a wide range of topics. You can also choose to take electives at other Danish universities. The electives you choose have to be relevant for your programme.

See the current selection of CBS electives on Courses at master level.

Minor

On the 3rd semester, you can also choose to study a so-called minor. A minor is a package of electives within a specific academic area. Typically, it consists of 3 courses. By taking a minor, you strengthen your competences within a specific area of interest, and you can use it to qualify for specific jobs or industries.

See the current selection of CBS minors on Minors.

Exchange

Many students choose to go on exchange on their 3rd semester; usually at one of CBS’ more than 300 partner universities. When you go on exchange through CBS, you do not have to pay for the teaching at the foreign university (with a few exceptions), and you can bring your SU (student grant).

Find a list of all CBS partner universities here.

Internship

You can choose to replace some of your electives with a so-called academic internship. The academic internship consists of an internship period at a company, which is then completed with a project report. You can do the internship at a company in Denmark or abroad.

When doing an internship you get the opportunity to relate theory to practice and reflect on the academic training you receive at CBS in a practical setting. Therefore, the project report and work assignments during your internship have to be relevant to your study programme.

Master's thesis

Your second year is completed with a master's thesis. You choose the topic you want to write about, which allows you to focus on a specific topic of your interest. Typically, you write your master's thesis with a fellow student.

“MSc DSC is perfect for people like me who are passionate about data science, but are more interested into its business applications instead of, for example, deep diving into small mathematical details. ” Jan
Student, MSc DSC

Study environment

You’ll spend much of your time working in small groups on projects, developing written products and dashboards, and preparing for oral exams. This collaborative way of studying means you will learn from each other’s perspectives and share responsibility for producing high-quality work, while still being assessed individually.

Student life at CBS

Studying at CBS is much more than just preparing for and going to classes.

At CBS, there are more than 20,000 students with different backgrounds and nationalities. Teamwork is an essential part of studying at CBS both in classes and in extracurricular activities.

With more than 100 student organisations, you also have plenty of opportunities to engage and connect with students across programmes and classes.

Learn more about the vibrant student life at CBS, the student organisations, and the international environment on Student life.

For internationals

If you are an international student, we have gathered a lot of information about what it is like to be an international student at CBS and how you can prepare for life in Denmark.

Read more on International students.

Meet the students

Jan

“ Retrospectively, the programme was more technical than I expected it to be before study start, considering that CBS is still a business school. ”

Programme: MSc DSC

From: Frankfurt, Germany

Age: 25

Educational background: Political Science & Economics, University of Mannheim, Germany

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

During the two years of working before starting my master’s, I figured out that I wanted to study a programme that sits at the intersection of business and IT - and the Data Science programme at CBS does exactly that. It is perfect for people like me who are passionate about data science, but are more interested into its business applications instead of, for example, deep diving into small mathematical details.

I also specifically chose CBS due to its reputation and contacts to industry-leading companies - and hugely benefited of both during my studies.

What do I like the best?

I really like that the programme always looks at data science topics from a business perspective - for example by going through case studies or by lectures given by industry experts. This way, you always get the feeling that what you are learning about is of relevance, and the skill set you acquire really is needed on the job market.

Also, the programme gives a lot of opportunities to shape it to your individual needs. You can easily go on exchange, integrate an internship or take classes at other universities in Copenhagen (DTU or ITU).

How do I experience the difference in academic level between my bachelor and master programme?

The difference was quite big in many aspects. I'm coming from a non-technical background (social sciences), which posed quite some challenges to get acquainted with very new fields of research I wasn't experienced with. Second, most of the classes in the Data Science programme come with multiple assignments during the semester which need to be passed in order to take part in the final exam. While this facilitates the learning processes throughout the class, I wasn't used to this examination form from my bachelor programme.

What are the biggest challenges in my programme?

Coming from a non-technical background with my coding knowledge being based on taking a few online classes before starting this master’s programme, the biggest challenge definitely was about catching up in all the technical courses. Yes, there are introductory classes in the beginning in order to bring everyone on the same level, but the pace picks up super quickly - so be prepared to put in the extra hours if you don't have that much of a technical background. But it is manageable and definitely worth it!

What would I have liked to have known before starting my programme?

Retrospectively, the programme was more technical than I expected it to be before study start, considering that CBS is still a business school. This of course is nothing negative - in the course of the programme, I learned an incredible amount and always had the feeling that I was acquiring relevant skills. However, if I had known how technical it turned out be, I would have definitely invested more time in preparation (online coding classes etc.) before starting the programme, as it would have made the start a lot easier.

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

A very long and very well deserved vacation ...

... after which I'll start as a Data & Analytics Consultant at one of the big consulting firms. As this job is located directly at the intersection between business and IT and it requires acumen in both these areas, I think the Data Science programme sets a perfect foundation to succeed in this position.

In general, I really want to continue in my work life what I am passionate about and why I studied Data Science at CBS: building a bridge between business and technology.

If I could give myself a piece of advice, before starting it would be…

Studying a full-time master’s programme in an academic area I was new to while also working part-time on the side (which you kind of have to do as a foreigner if you want to afford living in Copenhagen) was tough. I was often stressed about never-ending to-do lists and a full calendar. If I could start again, I would tell myself to still prioritise a healthy balance of work/study life and social life and take more days off - after all, Copenhagen is still an incredibly beautiful and liveable city, which I at times forgot to enjoy.

Inês

“ Before starting my programme, I would have liked to know how fast the teaching is for each class and how good you are supposed to be in coding in such a short period of time. ”

Programme: MSc DSC

From: São João Da Madeira, Portugal

Age: 22

Educational background: BSc in International Business, CBS

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

I decided to pursue this master’s degree after having done electives in the data science field. I understood how interesting it can be to extract insights from data and leverage it to help top management make wiser and more conscious decisions in businesses. Analysing this master programme and talking with past students helped me realise that the programme would provide me with a valuable toolkit to conduct analysis and with the skills to relate it to commonly faced business problems, so it is easily understood by people with non-technical backgrounds.

What do I like the best?

The international environment on the master’s is really nice. It allows you to meet people from all over the world. Additionally, the wide variety of backgrounds allows you to do group projects and other assignments during the master with people with different skillsets that are complementary to yours, which allows you to further develop your knowledge. This will not only allow you to leverage your strengths, but it will also allow you to work with people whose strengths are your weaknesses and they can teach you those.

How do I experience the difference in academic level between my bachelor and master programme?

I would say that the academic level in the master’s is way higher than in the bachelor programme. During the bachelor, despite busy periods and general stress related to exams and assignments, there was plenty of free time. However, in the master’s programme, we have constant assignments to be submitted, and the individual work that is expected to be done by the student is much higher. I would definitely say that in this master’s, there is a lot to keep up with, and it can easily become too much if you don’t manage your time wisely.

What are the biggest challenges in my study programme?

The biggest challenge is definitely the speed to which you are expected to achieve a proficiency level of python and other programming languages. Coming from a non-technical background, my knowledge of programming languages was limited, but within a month of starting your classes, you are expected to have a good understanding of python and in the second semester, you are expected to be advanced user.

This combined with constant assignments for each class can make it very challenging.

What would I have liked to have known before starting my programme?

Before starting my programme, I would have liked to know how fast the teaching is for each class and how good you are supposed to be in coding in such a short period of time.

For example, in the first semester, you start by learning how to print “Hello World”. However, in the next semester, you are already doing Machine Learning where the focus is on the algorithms and not the code implementation (but you still need to know how to do the implementation).

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

I have not yet decided what I want to pursue when I finish my master’s. However, as of now, I can see myself pursuing a career as a data scientist or an IT consultant.

Nonetheless, the career paths you can choose are many and varied, as this master’s provides you with a skill set that is highly demanded in different jobs, such as knowledge of R, Python, SQL, PowerBi, Tableau, Alteryx and others; which can be applied to different business areas.

If I could give myself a piece of advice, before starting it would be…

I would advise you to brush up on your coding skills, or start your learning process before the start of the master’s. You do not need to have any prior knowledge of coding, however, if you don’t, the first semester is really busy and very challenging.

Furthermore, I would advise you to work in different groups for each project and work with people that have complementary skills to yours to you maximise your learning experience.

Teaching and exams

Teaching

The courses are a mix of lectures and exercises and you will have mandatory assignments throughout the semester. The frequent use of oral exams based on written products means that you will also steadily build on your ability to present and defend data-driven solutions. This skill becomes increasingly important in later courses where the projects are larger, more complex, and more closely tied to organisational contexts.

Read more about Teaching and working methods.

Exams

The programme uses a mix of exam formats that combine written work, oral exams, and sit-in exams. Most courses focus on projects and written assignments, often followed by an oral exam where you present and discuss your work as well as broader course topics. These exams are usually based on group projects, but the oral part is always individual.

You will also encounter home assignments, where you write an individual project or paper within a set page limit, and at least one written sit-in exam on CBS computers.

Read on Exam.

Student life at CBS

Being a CBS student is about more than going to lectures and doing exams.

Get a glimpse of student life at CBS. Here, you can explore what a typical day of teaching and exams looks like.

Also, you can learn how our programmes are structured and read about social life on campus, including the many ways to connect with fellow students.

Time consumption

Workload

On the master’s programme, you will work more independently than on the bachelor’s programme, and teaching places greater emphasis on preparation as well as in-depth individual study.

If you are studying on a full-time graduate programme, you should expect spending approximately 37 hours on average on your studies each week. The workload will vary during the year.

Hectic around exams

The time leading up to assignment submissions and exams can be hectic, and you can easily work more than 40 hours a week in this period. Preparing for oral exams can be especially time consuming, because you have to be able to explain and discuss the covered concepts and theories and learn things by heart.

Read more on Teaching and working methods

Student job

Most programmes are quite flexible in terms of combining studies with a student job. Most students work a maximum of 15 hours a week in order to have sufficient time for their studies.

Studying in Denmark - for internationals

If this is your first time studying in Denmark, you may find teaching and exam formats, the grading scale and the academic calendar very different from what you are used to.

Read about everything you need to know as an international student studying at CBS on International students

In need of special support?

Do you have a disability such as dyslexia, anxiety, autism, ADHD, long-term effects of concussion or another physical, psychological or neurological disability?

Then you have the opportunity to apply for Special Educational Support (SPS) and special conditions while studying.

This ensures you can study on equal terms with your fellow students.

Entry requirements

You are qualified for admission to the study programme if you fulfil the following requirements.
Please note that fulfilling the requirements does not guarantee you a study place.

1. Bachelor degree

You must have a bachelor degree before study start.

2. Language requirement

You must fulfil the language requirement before the application deadline.

3. Academic requirements

You must fulfil the academic requirements before study start.

1. Bachelor degree

You must hold a bachelor degree to fulfil the general requirement for admission to CBS’ master programmes. You must have completed your bachelor degree before study start.

Legal claim

No applicants have a legal right of admission to this programme as it is not the natural progression for any bachelor degree.

Have you not yet completed your bachelor degree?

You can apply for admission even if you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree. However, you must finish it before study start. If you are offered a place, you will be conditionally admitted, which means:

You must complete your bachelor’s degree before you can begin your studies at CBS.
You must upload your bachelor diploma and transcript no later than 31 August.

2. Language requirement

English level A Danish upper secondary exam Other upper secondary exams Language tests CBS bachelor degree

Find your country

Only the exact qualifications listed below fulfil the English A language requirement.

In your application you must upload the exact documentation described below, as proof that your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the language requirement.

If you do not have one of the upper secondary qualifications below, you will need to take a language test.

Austria

Required courses and levels

Minimum total sum of 11 weekly lessons over years 10, 11 and 12 and Erste lebende Fremdsprache and Wahlpflichtgegenstände in English language. Subjects that are taught in English even as Wahlpflichtgegenstände do not count.

Required documentation

Reifeprüfung diploma certificate including Stundentafel covering (min.) 4 years of the Oberstufe OR

Reife- und Diplomprüfung diploma certificate including Stundentafel covering (min.) 5 years of the Oberstufe.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Required courses and levels

English A1, higher level
English A2, higher level
English B, higher level
English A1, standard level
English A2, standard level
English A Language and Literature, higher level
English A Language and Literature, standard level
English A Literature, higher level
English A Literature, standard level

Required documentation

Official IB transcript issued by IBO. Alternatively, you can give CBS access to your results via IBO.org.

L or LK or Leistungskurs
P or Profilfach
K or Kernfach*
eA or erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau
E and designated as erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau in the certificate legend
HF or Hauptfach
PF or Profilfach
Highlighted in grey and and designated as Leistungsfächer in the certificate legend

*If you have had English as a Kernfach your Abiturzeugnis needs to state that this means you have had English at either erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau or as Leistungskurs.

For applicants with a Waldorfschule/Rudolf Steiner Schule Abitur or Deutsche Internationale Abitur/prüfung (DIA/DIAP) please contact graduateadmission@cbs.dk for more information.

Required documentation

All pages of your Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abiturzeugnis): cover, diploma and report card for all 4 half-years showing the Qualifikationsphase as well as the Abiturprüfung

Iceland

Required qualifications

For upper secondary studies completed according to the 2008 reform:
Minimum 25 Fein (new credits) obtained in English; of these, minimum 15 Fein must be at Þrep (qualification level) 3 or higher

For upper secondary studies completed according to the 1999 reform:

Minimum 18 einingar (old credits) obtained in English; minimum one English subject must be at level 6 or higher (e.g. ENS 603)

Required documentation

Required documentation

National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) levels 1 and 2 and 3

Norway

Required documentation

High School Diploma as well as High School Grade transcript (covering all four years’ worth of subjects and grades) taken in the US.

The following upper secondary qualifications do not fulfil English level A

The highest upper secondary level of English from the following countries does not fulfil English level A. If your upper secondary education is from one of the countries listed below, you will need to take a language test:

Belgium
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Estonia
Finland
France
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
The Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
All non-EU countries other than Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Singapore, South Africa and the US

Language tests

If you need to take a language test, your scores must be available to CBS Admissions by the application deadline at the latest.

Make sure you register for your English language test well before the deadline.It can take up to three weeks from the test date before CBS receives your results. We therefore recommend that you book your test as early as possible.

If you have already taken an IELTS or TOEFL test, remember to check the test date. The test date – not to be confused with the date your test results were issued – must be less than two years old by the application deadline. If it is older than that, we cannot accept the result.

TOEFL

TOEFL iBT/iBT Home Edition

The TOEFL iBT/ iBT Home Edition taken on or after 21 January 2026 must be passed with both

a minimum overall score of at least 5 and
a minimum score of 4.5 in each of the four different sections

For the 2026 admission round, we accept an overall score of 94 (old scale) and 4.5 (new scale) in 2026. Both of these results must be present on the certificate. The subscores must still be a minimum of 4.5 in each of the four sections.

The TOEFL iBT/ iBT Home Edition taken before 21 January 2026 must be passed with both

a minimum overall score of at least 94 and
a minimum score of 20 in each of the four different sections

MyBest scores are not accepted.

Read more about the TOEFL and how to register on ETS.org

Documentation

Your TOEFL scores will be verified in the TOEFL database. You must list Copenhagen Business School as one of your score recipients when you sign up for the TOEFL test, or order a score sheet for Copenhagen Business School if you have already taken the test.

The TOEFL institution code for CBS is 7035.

You must upload either your digital copy, or a scan of your hard copy, TOEFL score sheet to the Application Portal.

Have you already passed a test?

Remember to check that your test date is no older than two years by the application deadline.

Be aware that it is your test date and not the date your test results were issued. If your test date is more than two years old by the application deadline, your test will not be accepted.

IELTS

IELTS Academic test

An IELTS academic test result of at least 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in each discipline is required.

IELTS tests that are more than two years old by the application deadline are not accepted

IELTS Online is accepted.

IELTS One Skill Retake scores are not accepted.

Required documentation

Your IELTS results will be verified in the IELTS database. Please instruct your test centre to make your results available to Copenhagen Business School, either when you book your IELTS test or after the test date.

You must also upload a scan of your IELTS test report form to the Application Portal. If you have not received the physical test report form, you can upload a document with the "Test Report Form Number" (TRF Number) so we can verify your scores.

Have you already passed a test?

Cambridge

The following Cambridge exams/certificates fulfil the English A language requirement.

Cambridge C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English) passed with minimum C.

Read more about the CPE and how to register.
Cambridge C1 Advanced (Certificate of Advanced English) passed with minimum C and an overall score of minimum 185.

Read more about the CAE and how to register.

Documentation

In order for us to verify your results, you need to do the following:

Sign up and share your results with Copenhagen Business School via the Candidate Results Website. Your Cambridge results are only valid if we can check them on their website.
Upload your Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) or Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) Statement of Results and/or Certificate in the application portal

The Certificate of Proficiency in English and Certificate of Advanced English have no expiration date and are valid for life.

3. Academic requirements

We assess your educational background to confirm whether your bachelor degree qualifies you for the programme and whether you fulfill the academic requirements.

The academic requirements are a min. sum total of 30 ECTS across one or more of the following areas:

Quantitative Methods (statistics, econometrics, mathematics and the like)
Information Technology (information technology; computer science; programming; computer algorithms; information systems; information management; computer-mediated communication; information architecture and design; systems design; and the like)
Economics (economic theory, micro/macro economics, international economics, monetary economics and the like)

Check if you fulfil the academic requirements

Advance assessment CBS Denmark

Make a self-assessment

What is a self-assessment?

If there is no advance assessment available for your bachelor’s degree, you can make a so-called self-assessment of your educational background.

If there is an advance assessment of your bachelor degree showing that you are missing certain academic areas to fulfil the academic requirements, you can also use the self-assessment to show how you fulfil the missing academic areas.

Your self-assessment is not binding for us, but it can help you prepare your application and give us a better overview of your educational background.

How to make a self-assessment

Start by listing all the undergraduate courses you have taken, or are going to take, as part of your bachelor's degree or in addition to it, and compare them to the programme's academic requirements.

Read your course titles and descriptions carefully. Try to categorise the courses according to the master programme’s academic requirements.

To get an idea of how we assess each course category, you can use the course catalogue to see how we have categorised different CBS elective courses or CBS Summer University courses within each category.

CBS elective courses
CBS Summer University

Use the self-assessment form

We have created a form you can use for your self-assessment. The form is a tool to help you match your courses with the academic entry requirements for the programme and see to what extent you fulfil them.

Remember to include

Courses you have already passed
Courses you are currently taking
Courses you expect to pass (e.g. supplementary courses at summer university)

Download and save the self-assessment form for Data Science.

Chance of admission

More applicants than places

This programme has a limited number of study places.

If there are more qualified applicants than available places, we will select the best qualified applicants.

The programme strives to admit students with a diverse and broad spectrum of educational backgrounds. Please also refer to the standard assessments for the programme for a better understanding of what this means in practice and of whether you are a qualified applicant.

Selection criteria

The selection is based on an overall assessment of the applicants’ educational background at bachelor’s level.

The following factors are of importance:

Broad and in-depth knowledge, both in terms of the number of ECTS-points and the diversity of courses, within the following academic areas:
- Quantitative Methods (statistics and linear algebra are of particular importance)
- Information Technology (programming and coding are of particular importance)
- Economics (managerial economics is of particular importance)
Personal statement (industry experience/hands-on experience is of particular importance)
General grade level during undergraduate studies

Personal statement

The personal statement is your opportunity to describe yourself in relation to the master programme you are applying for.

You can, for example, describe:

Your experience from work, studies, leisure activities or similar
How your experience relates to the programme
How the programme relates to your future career ambitions

Requirements for the personal statement

Maximum 2 A4 pages
Minimum font size 11
In English

Connection to the Danish Labour Market

Your connection to the Danish labour market will be taken into consideration as part of the selection process. In your application, you will be asked to write a paragraph of no more than 500 characters (including spaces), describing your current circumstances and reflecting on your future career opportunities in Denmark.

Apply for admission

Read more about the application process, documentation and application deadlines

Admission and application

Master events

See upcoming events that can help you with your study choice and admission.

Event

Open day for master programmes 2027

Date:

4 February 2027

Location:

Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg

Are you considering a master programme at CBS? Come visit us for Open Day and hear what your options are. Here you can meet students and staff, pose your…

View event

Admission in numbers

Study places

145

Applicants - 1st priority

460

Foreign students

83%

Gender distribution – men / women

58% / 42%

Average age

24.5 years

Career

Competencies

As a graduate, you will combine technical skills in data mining, machine learning, and advanced analytics with solid business understanding. You’ll learn to design, implement, and evaluate data-driven solutions that are both technically robust and relevant to real organisational needs.

The programme also trains you to communicate complex insights clearly and responsibly, bridging data science with business strategy, regulation, and ethics. This combination equips you for roles across analytics, consulting, innovation, and strategy.

Competence profile

In the competence profile you can read more about the purpose of the programme and the competencies you achieve in the programme:

See the competence profile for MSc DSC

What do you learn on MSc DSC?

Turning data into business value

You’ll learn to apply programming, machine learning, and analytics to solve real organisational problems and support decision-making.

Bridging tech and business

You ‘ll develop the ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to managers, stakeholders, and technical experts, making you a link between data science and strategy.

Working responsibly with data

You’ll gain knowledge of ethics, governance, and regulation, ensuring that solutions are not only effective but also compliant and sustainable.

Career opportunities

Graduates work in various industries such as:

Finance and banking – using analytics for risk assessment, fraud detection, and investment strategies.
Consulting and advisory services – helping organisations design and implement data-driven solutions.
Technology and IT – developing platforms, algorithms, and digital services.
Healthcare and life sciences – applying data science to improve patient care, research, and operational efficiency.
Public sector and policy – using data to support governance, regulation, and societal decision-making.
Retail and e-commerce – analysing customer behaviour to optimise sales, logistics, and digital platforms.

The typical job tasks for a graduate are:

Data Scientist – designing and applying machine learning models to solve business problems.
Business/Data Analyst – turning complex data into insights that support decision-making.
Machine Learning Engineer – developing and deploying predictive models and AI solutions.
Business Intelligence Consultant – building dashboards and reporting systems for managers and stakeholders.
Digital Strategy or Innovation Specialist – using data-driven insights to guide business development.

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About the programme

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About MSc in Business Administration and Data Science

Why study MSc DSC?

In­terest in data and tech­no­logy

In­terest in solv­ing busi­ness prob­lems

In­terest in col­lab­or­a­tion and com­mu­nic­a­tion

Use data to make business decisions

Build on a technical foundation

Mix of teamwork and individual efforts

Create value in organisations and society

Mas­ter events

Open day for mas­ter pro­grammes 2027

Structure

IT and technology

Economics and mathematics

3 things to con­sider

Tech­nic­al in­tens­ity

Work­load and exam style

Bal­an­cing busi­ness and data

Pro­gramme over­view

1st semester

Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures

Datafication: Regulation, Governance, Security, Privacy and Ethics

Linear Algebra and Applied Statistics

Data Management and Visualization

2nd semester

Data, Platforms and Digitalization

Natural Language Processing and Text Analytics

Predictive Analytics

Machine Learning and Deep Learning

3rd semester

Elect­ives/ In­tern­ship/ Ex­change

4th semester

Master's Thesis

More about the pro­gramme

From theory to application

Op­tions dur­ing the pro­gramme

Elect­ives

Minor

Ex­change

In­tern­ship

Mas­ter's thes­is

Study environment

Student life at CBS

For internationals

Meet the students

Jan

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

What do I like the best?

How do I experience the difference in academic level between my bachelor and master programme?

What are the biggest challenges in my programme?

What would I have liked to have known before starting my programme?

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

If I could give myself a piece of advice, before starting it would be…

Inês

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

What do I like the best?

How do I experience the difference in academic level between my bachelor and master programme?

What are the biggest challenges in my study programme?

What would I have liked to have known before starting my programme?

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

If I could give myself a piece of advice, before starting it would be…

For in­ter­na­tion­als

Teach­ing and ex­ams

Teaching

Exams

Stu­dent life at CBS

Time con­sump­tion

Workload

Hectic around exams

Student job

Studying in Denmark - for internationals

In need of spe­cial sup­port?

Entry requirements

Entry re­quire­ments

1. Bach­el­or de­gree

2. Lan­guage re­quire­ment

3. Aca­dem­ic re­quire­ments

1. Bach­el­or de­gree

Legal claim

Have you not yet completed your bachelor degree?

Interest in data and technology

Interest in solving business problems

Interest in collaboration and communication

Master events

Open day for master programmes 2027

3 things to consider

Technical intensity

Workload and exam style

Balancing business and data

Programme overview

Electives/ Internship/ Exchange

More about the programme

Options during the programme

Electives

Exchange

Internship

Master's thesis

For internationals

Teaching and exams

Student life at CBS

Time consumption

In need of special support?

Entry requirements

1. Bachelor degree

2. Language requirement

3. Academic requirements

1. Bachelor degree

2. Language requirement

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Scotland

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