Economics with Data Science

• Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
• Points: 120 ECTS
• Title: Master of arts
• Study mode: Full time
• Language: English
• Start of studies: October
• Application deadline: 30 June
• Tuition fee: Students do not pay tuition fees for full-time studies*

*Applies to students from EU and some non-EU countries. For detailed information, please visit our Fees and Price list webpage.

1st year

1st semester

• Microeconomics 3 (7 ECTS)
• Advanced Macroeconomics (7 ECTS)
• Optimization methods in economics  (7 ECTS)
• Data Mining (7 ECTS)

2nd semester

• Modern Political Economy (7 ECTS)
• Econometrics 2 (7 ECTS)
• Data-Driven Trade Analysis (7 ECTS)
• Strategic Firm Behaviour, Competition Policy and Regulations (7 ECTS)
• Skills Development 1 (4 ECTS)

2nd year

1st semester

• Economics of Knowledge, Technology and Growth (7 ECTS)
• Applied Economics with Machine Learning (7 ECTS)
• *Comparative Data Analysis of Economic and Business Systems (7 ECTS)
• *Labour Economics 2 (7 ECTS)
• *Behaviour Economics and Strategic Conduct (7 ECTS)

2nd semester

• Elective course (7 ECTS)
• Skills Development 2 (4 ECTS)
• Master's thesis proposal (7 ECTS)
• Master's thesis (21 ECTS)

Skills Development 1 and 2 are conducted in the 1st and 2nd semester.

* Student selects course type 11 from courses Comparative Data Analysis of Economic and Business Systems, Labour Economics 2, Behaviour Economics and Strategic Conduct and Managerial Economics. In case of low enrolment in the programme, University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business (UL SEB) determines the course that will be implemented.

Graduates of the Master's degree programme in Economics with Data Science are equipped for a variety of prestigious and influential careers. The spectrum ranges from corporate management and strategic development to academic research and public service. Each profession requires a high level of business and data science expertise, analytical skills and leadership qualities that prepare individuals to excel in dynamic and demanding environments.

• Manager / Member of the Management Board for Sales, Finance, Strategic Development
• Advisor / Head of Strategic Development
• Analyst / Head of Analytical Departments
• Researcher in academic and international institutions
• Expert / senior civil servant in various public institutions
• Expert in responsible analytical work in the field of various business functions

The programme is offered as a full-time study, allowing students to be fully immersed in a rich learning environment that combines academic knowledge with practical experience. This format supports close collaboration with peers, active participation in field research and excursions, and direct engagement with industry professionals.

The following students can enrol in Year 1:

• Anyone who has completed a study programme of at least the first-cycle degree, evaluated with at least 180 credit points, in the following professional fields: Economics, Business and Administrative Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Information and Communication Technologies, or an equivalent study programme completed in accordance with the current regulations in the Republic of Slovenia or abroad, or
• Anyone who has completed a study programme of at least the first-cycle degree, evaluated with at least 180 credits, in other professional fields or an equivalent study programme completed in accordance with the current regulations in the Republic of Slovenia or abroad, if they have completed the study obligations required for the continuation of studies before enrolment. These obligations are determined by the Senate of the UL SEB and range from 10 to a maximum of 60 credit points.

Additional study obligations can be completed by candidates:

• during studies at the first-cycle or in advanced training programmes, if they have completed at least two basic economic courses in the following fields: microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, basics of business, international economics (the head / coordinator of the study programme decides on the suitability of the remaining courses as a substitute for differential examinations) in the total scope of at least 12 ECTS, or
• by taking exams in Microeconomics 1 (6 ECTS) and Introduction to Business (6 ECTS) prior to enrolment in the master's programme.

Available Enrolment places

Available places for citizens of Slovenia and the EU:

Full-time study: 25

Available places for non-EU citizens:

Full-time study: 10

Available places for Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship:

Full-time study: 1

Selection criteria in the event of a restriction of enrolment:

If enrolment capacity is limited, candidates will be selected on the basis of their average grade of the first cycle study programme or bachelor study (70%) and the grade of the exams in the type 2 and type 3 courses in the first-cycle study programme of the UL SEB  (30%).

A table with the subjects listed for each programme and the calculation formula can be viewed here.

The entry limit for the full time study in last four years.

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• 2025/26 study year