ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management, Universidade de Lisboa Master in Data Analytics for Business

The Master’s in Data Analytics for Business at ISEG prepares students with the advanced analytical skills and business acumen needed to excel in today’s data-driven world. This program combines rigorous training in data science, machine learning, and statistical methods with practical applications in business contexts.

Students will gain a deep understanding of how to extract insights from data, develop predictive models, and support strategic decision-making processes. With a strong focus on real-world challenges, the program prepares graduates to meet the growing demand for data analytics professionals across diverse industries.

Curriculum (courses, subject modules)

Year 1 – 1st Semester

• Business Intelligence and Decision Support
• Data Platforms for Analytics
• Decision Making and Optimization
• Enterprise Analytics
• Programming Foundations
• Statistical Methods and Visualization

Year 1 – 2nd Semester

• Advanced Statistical Methods
• Big Data Tools and Analytics
• Forecasting Methods
• Machine Learning and Data Mining
• Programming for Data Science
• Research & Development Seminars

Year 2 – 1st Semester

Masters Final Work – MFW
• Dissertation
• Project
• Internship

Admission conditions

Required diploma(s) :

• Bachelor

Tuition & Fees

Between 6850 and 9850 €

Employment opportunities & career impact

Employment opportunities :

This Master’s degree in Data Analytics for Business aims to prepare data scientists, managers, economists, statisticians, and information management professionals.

By the end of the master’s program, students will be well-prepared to take on roles such as Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or Data Scientist, contributing to innovation and efficiency in organizations worldwide.

Application Deadlines

Applications for Master's degrees are made exclusively online through the ISEG website, from December 2024 to May 2025.

Candidates for the Master in Data Analytics for Business:

• Students with a degree in Economics, Management, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or Engineering. Degrees in other areas may be considered suitable.

• In accordance with Article 17 d) of Decree-Law No. 74/2006 of the 24th of March, altered and republished as Decree-Law No. 65/2018 of the 16th August, other applications considered to be appropriate by the selection panel will be evaluated on the basis of a curricular analysis.

• Those students who have not yet completed the 1st Study Cycle (Bachelors) are eligible to apply conditionally, provided that they satisfy the conditions for obtaining the degree by the end of September (of the same academic year as their application).