Economic Data Science

Quick facts

three-year/six-semester study programme
180 ECTS credits / 30 credits per semester
full-time Bachelor’s (undergraduate) programme
taught in English language
tuition fee – 5,000 EUR/academic year (2,500 EUR/semester)
application deadlines: 28 February and 30 April
starts every September

Key fields of study: Curriculum and structure

KEY FIELDS

Data Science
Statistics
Econometrics
Data Analysis
Critical Thinking

Compulsory/ core courses	140 ECTS
Elective/ optional courses	31 ECTS
STUDY ABROAD PERIOD	optional in the 2^nd or 3^rd academic year
State Exams + Defence of the Bachelor’s Thesis	9 ECTS

EDS recommended study plan

EDS study plan – detailed information

Career Prospects

Economic Data Scientist
Business Analyst
Economic Data Manager
Economic Data Consultant

EDS graduates will be specially qualified for positions where data analysis and economic indicator interpretation is required. They will also be able to work with various data sources.

Graduates are also entitled to continue their studies at the graduate level.

At FIS they may continue their studies with either the Economic Data Analysis or the Information Systems Management Master’s programmes.

Admission procedure

There are two application rounds:

February 28 (recommended for Visa-required students)
April 30

Admission requirements:

secondary education
proof of English proficiency

Applicants are asked to:

Complete the online application form, pay the application fee
Submit a CV on a given template
Submit link to Motivation statement video
Add proof of English proficiency
Add study documents – (ask for Assessment of Previous Education)
Pass admission exam –EDS exam sample

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Admission procedure -more information

Degree/ Academic Title

EDS Bachelor programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic as a first-cycle higher education qualification.

According to the Czech legislation, graduates of the programme will be awarded the academic degree Bc. (baccalarius).
The degree’s abbreviation Bc. is to be used before the name of the graduate (e.g. Bc. Jan NOVAK).

Graduates are entitled to continue their studies at the graduate level.