Faculty of Economics Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
Pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 5
20-031 Lublin, POLAND
Tel: +48 81 537 54 62

Bachelor of Arts (BA) |  Full time studies |  3 years/ 6 semesters |  English |   ECTS 180

Business Analytics combines information technology and business knowledge to make an ideal study option with guaranty of ambition career perspective and satisfaction from studying. It is the combination of academic rigor and practical relevance utilized for the management decision supporting based on machine and mind approach. It is about utilizing a practical statistics and data mining and modeling in order to deliver a new insight for the business. It is about the influence through business intelligence for the most important processes in enterprise, as strategical planning, running data processing and operational management.

Students will not only be trained in the field of data analysis and business intelligence in terms of high professional skills but will also become part of the multicultural society of the university campus. The choice of elective modules allows you to customize the program to meet your personal career ambitions. During their studies students will develop skills needed in the work of an analyst (e.g. Analytical Project, Soft Skills and Communication Training, Business Simulation). The program is practical, i.e. to a large extent it is based on experience of business practitioners and problem solving related to business practice. It includes a 3-month work placement that allows students to gain professional practical experience during their studies. Students will be introduced, among others, to business simulations reflecting the dynamics of economic processes that will help them make decisions and observe results. The program of the course draws on extensive use of online database available for students of the Faculty of Economics.

A graduate of Business Analytics may find employment in a variety of industries and business entities (e.g. enterprises, banks insurance companies, research centers, marketing agencies and consulting firms) in the following positions: Business Analyst, Database Analyst, Financial Analyst, Business Operations Analyst, Market Research Analyst. They can also continue studies in Data Science (MA). The program is dedicated mainly to foreigners.

We offer a number of elective courses, so that you can adapt your studies to your own individual interests. In this way, you can build up competencies and get combinations that make you attractive and unique of the job market.

More information: https://datascience.umcs.pl/business-analytics/

1. Admission is open to both Polish citizens and international students.  NB: Polish and EU citizens as well as other candidates following the regulations pertaining to Polish citizens can study free of charge within the set limit of available places. There are 2 places offered without the tuition fee for such candidates. Furthermore, admission will  be granted on a “first come, first served” basis until available vacancies have been filled.
2. The programme is offered on I TUITION FEE-PAYING BASIS I – I TERMS OF ADMISSION HEREI to candidates holding a high school diploma or any other equivalent degree which entitles them to undertake the Bachelor’s degree programme in the country where the documents were issued.
3. A candidate must submit a complete set of application documents – VISIT HOW TO APPLY TAB
4. Registration is open within the admission period and until all the available vacancies are filled.
5. Academic documents should be translated into Polish. Visit the database of recognized sworn translators in Poland HERE.
6. An official Individual Recognition certificate issued by a competent Polish state authority is required for documents issued outside of the territory of Poland – NB- Contact the Admissions office for guidance on applicability of this requirement.  
7. The required registration fee payment is PLN 85. Please check the instructions on how to make a payment in the system.
8. Admission enquiries: studyinenglish@mail.umcs.pl

1) Create an account in the recruitment portal and fill in the required fields,

2) Scan and attach each document listed below separately into the recruitment portal – PERSONAL FORMS -> EDUCATION (Each document Must be PDF Format not more than 3MBs;

• Academic documents: Higher secondary/high school original certificates with transcript of records (Apostille or legalized copies for international students) along with the eligibility statement. If the documents are issued in a different language other than English/Polish we require a translation.  NB: When you pass the high school examination in Poland please include the Polish Matura certificate.
• Language proficiency certificate demonstrating the applicant’s English language expertise (REFER TO THE LIST OF RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATES) 
• Passport bio page with clear details.
• Confirmation of payment for the APPLICATION FEE (mandatory).
• Candidate Profile Form:
  – Complete the required fields in the portal,
  – Download the candidate profile generated by the IRK application system,
  – Print, fill in date, handwritten signature by the applicant.  

3) Upload a recent passport size photograph with white or blue background in the designated photo tab in the recruitment portal.

4) Upon finalizing with the process above, contact the admission office to initiate a review of your application. Email: studyinenglish@mail.umcs.pl

Note: Please contact the Admissions office only after you completed payment of the application fee for your selected program.  When forwarding us an email, include the following details; Your full names, IRK number and screen shot of the image showing your payment has been confirmed in recruitment portal or official payment confirmation of the application fee.