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

Master of Arts (MA) |  Full time studies |  2 years/ 4 semesters |  English |   ECTS 120

The studies in Data Science at the Faculty of Economics UMCS are interdisciplinary. The program aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of economic system and IT technology. 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. it is based on experience of business practitioners and problem solving related to business practice. The program covers 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 draws on extensive use of online database available for students of the Faculty of Economics of UMCS.

A graduate of Data Science 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. 
More information: https://datascience.umcs.pl/business-analytics/

Enquiries about course content, structure and syllabus: ekonomia@mail.umcs.pl

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 bachelor degree or any other equivalent degree which entitles them to undertake the Master’s degree programme in the country where the documents were issued.
3. Eligibility for studies will be based on a ranking of points obtained on the basis of:
   (1) Assessment of the completed undergraduate course (0 to 30 points),
   (2) Cover letter (0 to 10 points),
   (3) Letter of reference (0 to 10 points),
   (4) An online interview, verifying knowledge of basic mathematics, quantitative methods and elements of programming (up to 50 points).
4. A candidate must submit a complete set of application documents – VISIT HOW TO APPLY TAB
5. Registration is open within the admission period and until all the available vacancies are filled.
6. If Academic documents are not issued in English or Polish, a certified Polish translation is required. Visit the database of recognized sworn translators in Poland HERE.
7. 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.  
8. The required registration fee payment is PLN 85. Please check the instructions on how to make a payment in the system.
9. 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: High school and Bachelor degree original certificates with transcript of records (Bachelor degree + transcript + supplement should be appended with Apostille for countries signatory to HCCH AGREEMENT 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. 

• Language proficiency certificate demonstrating the applicant’s English language expertise (REFER TO THE LIST OF RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATES) 
• Passport bio page with clear details.
• Cover letter/Statement of Purpose
• Letter of reference
• Confirmation of payment for the APPLICATION FEE (mandatory)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 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.