Bachelor in Computational Business Analytics Frankfurt School

Our Bachelor of Science in Computational Business Analytics is designed for students seeking a dynamic technology-focused business career. Understanding the manifold contexts of managerial decision-making and combining that with a deep knowledge of data analysis techniques is an increasingly valuable skill set for a successful career in many industries. With the emergence of big data, companies see themselves confronted with highly complex decision-making problems that require experts who can speak fluently to both decision-makers and data scientists.

Business Analytics is concerned with the development and application of quantitative approaches to support managerial decision-making. Experts in this domain are familiar with different methods for data collection and acquisition. They can analyse data and build statistical models, and they can translate the outcomes of data analyses to actionable recommendations for managers. On top of this, they need to have a thorough understanding of the different areas of management, including accounting, finance, marketing and operations.

How are Business Analytics and Data Science used?

• Image and speech recognition (e.g., Facebook’s photo tagging, Amazon Alexa)
• Search engines (e.g., Google)
• Recommendation management (e.g., Amazon, Netflix, Booking.com)
• Design of production and logistics services (e.g., Rewe home delivery, Intel’s chip factories)
• Automated processes (e.g., credit card approval, sports betting)
• Sales and demand forecasts (e.g., Zara, Roche)

This programme is the right one for you if

• you are interested in new and innovative technologies and their application in the business world
• you have strong analytical skills and want to work on interesting and important problems
• you are hands-on and like to work with computers
• you are eager to discover the benefits and challenges of big data

Entry requirements

We strongly recommend you apply as early as possible, however no later than June 30th if you would like to be guaranteed a spot in our Bachelor of Science programme. You are required to provide us with all necessary documents and successfully complete our application process.

Applications after 30 June will still be considered, however, places will be assigned depending on availability and academic merit.

You must fulfill the following requirements before the start of your studies:

• Complete a Secondary School Diploma* (e.g. German Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, IB, EB, or equivalent) - If you have not graduated yet, then you can apply by uploading your last two school report cards.
   
• Successfully complete our Online Assessment Centre, which consists of:

• Maths test
• Cognitive tests
• English test
• Interview

Alternatively, you can provide us with one of the following test results in your online application: SAT, ACT, or TestAS plus a standardised English test (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, or Pearson). In this case, you will also be required to take part in an online interview.

We accept the following English test scores:

• TOEFL iBT: 87
• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (overall)
• Cambridge English: 173
• Pearson Test of English Academic: 71