Master Applied Data Science Part-time
The program starts 1 September 2025 and 1 February 2026
In the business world data is key. Estimating results, predicting treatment effects in health care or optimizing a hotel’s occupancy rate: all data-driven challenges. Would you like to become a specialist in this highly sought-after field? Apply for the part-time master Applied Data Science!
This master starts twice a year: in September and February.
Why study Applied Data Science at HAN?
Practical and applicable
During your studies you work on real-world issues, allowing you to apply your newly gained knowledge and skills directly in practice.
Immediate benefits
During your final year you work on a data-driven solution for a problem within your own organization and field of expertise.
Career opportunities
Data science experts are in high demand in all fields of work. With this degree you’ll be able to work wherever you want!
Enlarge your network
You’ll work together with HAN research centers and data science specialists, helping you to build a valuable network.
For professionals and bachelor graduates
The master is open for working professionals and bachelor graduates who want to continue studying. No premaster needed.
Who is this master for?
This part-time master program is for:
- Expats with a valid Dutch residence permit
- EU/EEA, Swiss or Surinamese citizens
- Refugees with a valid Dutch residence permit.
Skills and future job prospects:
With this master degree, you are a specialist with demonstrable expertise in data science. You have a broad scope in designing and applying data-driven solutions and assisting organizations in their data science innovation. You communicate with various stakeholders in your environment. You are the professional who works to create value from data!
Skills
Learn these skills during the program:
- Designing data driven solutions for an issue
- Navigating all phases of the data science lifecycle
- Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
- Communicating with peers and experts from different fields
- Focusing on value creation.
Jobs
Positions you're qualified for with this degree:
- (Applied) data scientist
- Data science consultant
- Domain-specific data science expert.
What do you learn?
During the program you learn how to apply data science technologies to practical issues. While working with students from different backgrounds and specialists from the working field you learn how to translate a problem statement into a data science solution.
The Dutch way of learning
The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal and your lecturers are easy to talk to. In fact, at Dutch universities like HAN, you’re seen as a partner in the learning process. Class sizes are small and your lecturers encourage you to actively participate in class. To ask questions. To give your own opinion. They also stimulate you to be creative. And to discover things for yourself.
Combining study with work and private life takes some getting used to. But organize it properly and it's easier than you think. You get so much more in return!
Contact us
Got a question? Contact us at ASK HAN. We're happy to help!
Program
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