About the studies
Basic information
The Master in Big Data Science is a two-year program conducted in English. The studies simultaneously prepare students to work in big data in the finance field. Aside from extensive finance knowledge, practical technical skills will be taught, such as identifying, collecting, analysing, interpreting, and transforming data, in order to face big data challenges in financial world. Furthermore, new trends in both areas will be presented, from venture capital to cloud computing. Students can also choose to pursue a major in Health Economics & Big Data Analytics.
EDUCATION BY USING GAMES Students have the possibility to use the interactive tools of MobLab, which supports gaining and perfecting business skills, among others, strategic thinking and decision making.
Program highlights
As part of the program, students will be able to work on professional business projects starting from the first semester.
Each student will have an opportunity to be matched with one of the following companies: Standard Chartered, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Accenture Operations, Oracle or Discovery.
Thanks to the partnership with Microsoft, our students can use actual Microsoft training materials to learn about technologies such as Azure Cloud or Power BI. Moreover, students of Big Data Science program have a possibility to pass certain Microsoft certifications exams with a dicsount.
The attained expertise will allow graduates to handle business processes from data capture over to processing and visualisation, enabling them to participate in the decision-making process whether from a strategic or financing standing point by applying their problem-solving abilities and outside the box thinking. As a result, they will have the widest career opportunities in all areas.
Health Economics is a new but dynamically developing science. It is the discipline of economics applied to the topic of healthcare. Health Economics provides a set of methods and analytical approaches to study the effectiveness, efficiency and value of health technologies with the ultimate objective of optimal allocation of healthcare resources.
Whether your are interested in solving practical business problems or dwelling into academic science, KU makes sure you have the best sources for your research. The University provides access to the wide range of databases, including Reuters, BankScope, EMIS, Infinancials, etc., which represent an essential toolkit for business analysis. Academic databases such as ScienceDirect, ProQuest, JSTOR etc. allow to track the most recent research findings in the domains of economics and finance.
Students benefit from a financial laboratory based on Bloomberg’s technology. They have access to the full service and additional educational functions of the largest news agency in the world, specializing in providing financial information. Thanks to this solution, the learning process is based on real analyses, indicators and information from all financial markets in the world.
Partners of the program
As part of the program, students will be able to work on professional business projects starting from the first semester. Students have an opportunity to gain experience in real business projects with the following companies: Standard Chartered, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Accenture Operations, Oracle or Discovery (depending on the partner comany's availability).
We have joined Amazon's AWS Academy!
The AWS (Amazon Web Services) Academy will enhance the Master in Big Data Science program even further by providing a free, ready-to-teach cloud computing curriculum that prepares students to pursue the most important certifications related to the industry, and employment on in-demand and coveted positions. The curriculum will help Kozminski University to stay at the forefront of AWS Cloud innovation so that we can provide students with the skills they need to get hired in one of the fastest-growing industries in history. Experts from Amazon will also be involved in providing students of the program with innovative courses as part of their development within the curriculum of the program itself.
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A word from the leader of the program
Reality offers more and more opportunities thanks to technology. Cloud computing technologies, generative artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things allow for great possibilities but require mastering the appropriate tools. The Big Data Science program directly addresses these needs – during the course, you will learn about services like Amazon AWS and Azure, machine learning techniques, and deep learning methods.
Are you looking to advance your career in new technologies? Do you want to develop your analytical skills? Then this program is definitely for you. See you at Kozminski University!
What you gain from your studies?
- This innovative international Master program offers you hands-on experience of business analytics in collaboration with global companies across various industries, in a European country known for its technological know-how.
- This full-time international Master program enables you to build your career in applied data analytics, an area of high demand in top companies worldwide.
- Enhance your profile with excellent analytical skills, in order to facilitate the decision-making process.
- Extend your knowledge and skills within your area of interest through a number of elective courses.
- Improve your command of professional terminology not only in finance but also in the age of digitalization.
- Prepare yourself for further personal and professional development.
Career opportunities after your studies
- Big Data Analytics Manager
- Data Solutions Architect
- Business Intelligence Consultant
- Financial Market Analyst
- Analytics Consultant
- Business Analyst
- Business Consultant
- A specialist in any department of a company where knowledge of finance and big data is a must
- An employee of a financial department in an international corporation or a financial institution
- Data Scientist
- Researcher
Program structure
Class schedule
Full-time programs: Classes take place from Monday to Friday in the morning and in the afternoon.
Part-time online programs: Classes are usually held every two weeks in three-day sessions: Thursday and Friday (starting at 5 PM), Saturday (full day). Two sessions per semester take place on the Kozminski University campus. The exception is the first semester of studies, where four sessions will be made up of four days: Thursday and Friday (starting at 5 pm), Saturday and Sunday (full days).
- Attendance at classes held at the University is mandatory for students.
- Examinations in the examination session are held on the premises of the University on the dates specified in the organization of the academic year.
- Diploma examinations are held exclusively on the premises of the University.
Community
Student & alumni opinions
As a part of my Master degree, I was lucky enough to be selected for a project with Goldman Sachs. Currently, I am working with the Risk Department which mainly focuses on preventing the company from losing money, rather than making money for it.
I came to Warsaw looking for a practical and solid education in the field of Big Data. Being confident that this field is the hottest professional path I could envision for myself, I selected Kozminski to get it started. At the University, I have the great opportunity not only to obtain practical knowledge from lecturers but also to collaborate on a weekly basis with Goldman Sachs on building a financial predictive model. This project is just the cherry on the top of the cake that makes my academic life exciting, challenging and that also will get my career started in Warsaw or elsewhere in the world with just the right set of skills needed in this industry.
Admission
The employees of Admission Office are available during the office hours (8:30 - 16:30), via e-mail (admission@kozminski.edu.pl) or by calling +48 22 519 22 69.
Admission for full-time and part-time Master programs at Kozminski University is based on 2 criteria: GPA on your previous studies and results of an online entry test. Maximum score is 100 points - 50 points for the test and 50 for GPA. Candidates who scored at least 60 points from both criteria will be qualified to the program.
Entry Test
The entry test is scheduled for 40 minutes and is composed of 30 close-ended questions. The test is meant to check the background of the candidate, data interpretation, analytical thinking and logical reasoning skills. As preparatory materials the Leaders of the program suggest practice questions to GMAT's analytical and quantitative parts.
Application for full time and part time Master's programs at Kozminski University must include:
- application form - complete the form online and attach required documents,
- original Bachelor/Master degree diploma or notarized copy and transcript of records (translation of the documents into Polish)
- copy of the national ID or a passport
- CV in English
- proof of payment of the admission fee (non-refundable)
- certificate confirming proficiency in English:
- Linguaskill General or Business certificate - at least 160 points - YOU CAN REGISTER HERE
- IELTS (at least 6.0 points, academic level)
- TOEFL iBT (at least 87 points)
- TOEIC (at least 700 points from the test)
List of other accepted certificates
- FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC, CEIBT issued by the University of Cambridge
- LCCI (English for Business Level 2, 3, 4)
- FTBE (Foundation Certificate for Teachers of Business English)
- TELC (B2 Certificate in English)
- Pearson certificate at least B2 level
- TOLES certificate - at least 41 points (Higher) or 41% (Advanced)
Only candidates who scored at least 95% on the basic level or 80% in the extended level from English language at the Polish "Matura" examination, completed European Baccalaureate, completed International Baccalaureate or completed education instructed in English in one of the EU countries, Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, can be excluded from submitting an English proficiency certificate.
In case of visa, accommodations and other daily issues we encourage to contact our Welcome Point.
Foreigners who need a visa to study in Poland are additionally required to make payment of tuition for one full year of studies before we can issue documents necessary in the visa application process i.e. invitation to come to Poland and the admission decision.
Admission commission issues a conditional acceptance letter including individual account number to which the payment should be transferred in Polish Złoty (PLN) calculated according to the exchange rates of the National Bank of Poland (www.nbp.pl). In case the candidate is denied a visa tuition is returned.
Admission fee is non-refundable.
Fill in the admission form available online and upload scans of all required documents to the application.
The admission fee should be transferred to the Kozminski University bank account or made through the platnosci.pl system available after completing the online application form.
All of the required documents should be submitted in the Admissions Office (in person or via regular post).
Participation in online entry test is required for all candidates. Candidates are enrolled to the test after the application is reviewed and accepted by the Admission Committee.
The decision is issued in few working days after the test is cleared. Candidates who obtained at least 60 points from both admission criteria are qualified for program.
The final step of the admission process is signing the agreement
Tuition and fees
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| I year | II year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per semester (PLN) | 17 100 PLN | 19 400 PLN |
| Tuition per semester paid in 5 installments (PLN) | 5 x 3 440 PLN | 5 x 3 900 PLN |
| Tuition per semester (EUR) | 3 960 EUR* | 4 493 EUR* |
| Tuition per semester in 5 installments (EUR) | 5 x 793 EUR* | 5 x 903 EUR* |
| Admission fee: 100 PLN / 21 EUR* |
| I year | II rok | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per semester (PLN) | 14 100 PLN | 15 900 PLN |
| Tuition per semester in 5 installments (PLN) | 5 x 2 840 PLN | 5 x 3 200 PLN |
| Tuition per semester (EUR) | 3 265 EUR* | 3 683 EUR* |
| Tuition per semester in 5 installments (EUR) | 5 x 660 EUR* | 5 x 745 EUR* |
| Admission fee: 100 PLN / 24 EUR* |
Prices listed in EURO have been converted based on the exchange rate as of 1.03.2024 as listed on the NBP website
PRICES IN PLN ARE APPLIED. If you pay in EURO please note that payments in EUR are recalculated into PLN according to the exchange rate of Millennium Bank based on the day of receipt of payment to the Kozminski University bank account. Check current exchange rate.
Payment of the admission fee should be made to the following bank account or through online payment system in the application form:
Name of the bank: Pekao S.A. II o/Warszawa Address: Grzybowska 53/57, Warszawa Bank account number: 20 1240 1024 1111 0010 1646 0637 SWIFT code: PKOPPLPW IBAN: PL
