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Masters in Business Analytics · Ghent, Gent, Belgium · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$53,500
employed at 3mo93%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$26,087
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case studies, interactive lectures, hands-on business projects, and a 2-month in-company consultancy project
Class Profile
class sizeVaries, approximately 50-60
avg age23
avg work experienceLess than 1 year
women %41%
international %89%
Rankings
QS rank#145
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
600-740
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1September 30, 2024
round2November 30, 2024
round3January 31, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Data Management and VisualisationStatistical AnalysisPredictive AnalyticsMachine Learning & AIStrategy and Business ModelsBig Data TechnologyCorporate Finance
Elective Areas
Digital StrategyGlobal Social ProjectsEntrepreneurshipInternational Finance
Top Recruiters
AccentureAmazonDeloittePwCEY
Top Industries
ConsultingTechnologyFinance
Program Highlights
  • -Strong industry connections
  • -Hands-on projects
  • -International faculty
  • -Focus on both technical and business skills
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Business Analytics
deadline:
Sep 30, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jun 30, 2025 (-429 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 30, 2025 (-399 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 30, 2025 (-399 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 30, 2025 (-368 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2025 (-337 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Masters in Business Analytics
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)