Business Analysis and Modelling

Radboud Universiteit

						
							In the Business Analysis and Modelling Master's specialisation, you will learn about the role of formal modelling and computer simulation in organisational decision-making.


					
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locatieNijmegen
diplomaMSc 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60644
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
You will become a specialist in developing sound simulation models, invaluable for designing and evaluating strategies. You will also gain an understanding of what hinders effective problem solving and solution implementation in organisations. You become familiair with the basic terms and concepts of game theory and related decision analysis methods. You will also learn about individual and social ‘biases and heuristics' that lead to suboptimal and low quality decision-making.
The Master's in Business Analysis and Modeling is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Business Administration.


					

Radboud Master's Programme Business Analysis and Modelling

Waarom aan de Radboud University Nijmegen?

During this Master's specialisation you gain the skills and academic knowledge required to become a specialist in sound simulation models invaluable for designing and evaluating strategies.

This specialisation combines system dynamics (analysis) with group model building (facilitation). You learn how to apply analysis in a social setting by communicating results, facilitating group sessions, creating a consensus and fostering commitment.
We emphasise the importance and advantages of corporate social responsibility, meaning that you learn how to include and involve every stakeholder in your corporate decision-making and not just those with a financial interest.
We look beyond the private sector, at examples of how business analysis can be applied in the public sector. For example, we examine how a public housing association can increase safety in the neighbourhood (and therefore living standards) by collaborating with residents, the police and the municipality.
We believe in the power of intervention methodologies that take different players' needs into account and thus increase the likelihood of positive results. To do this, you learn a lot of in-depth research methodology, which is challenging but attainable, as you never lose sight of its practical implications.

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar

opbouwYou focus not only on the analytical part of responsible decision making but also on the social aspects of it, following courses like Computers simulation models and Organisational decision making, Strategic decision making and Group Model Building. You also have the opportunity to choose two electives from eleven possible courses from areas such as Strategy, Human Resources, Marketing, Innovation Management and Organisational Design & Development. You conclude the programme by writing a thesis.

	1	2	3
	periode
Systems Thinking for Systematic Change	6 EC
Modelling for Stakeholder Engagement I	6 EC
Research Methodology	6 EC
Modelling for Stakeholder Engagement II		6 EC
Strategic Decision Making		6 EC
Elective course(s)			12 EC
Master's Thesis in Business Analysis and Modelling afstuderen			18 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, computer exercise, computer modeling, design project, excursion, gaming, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, integration module, internship, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, portfolio, poster presentation, practicum, project, self evaluation, self study, tutorial, working group, workshop

objectives

The objective of the Master's programme is for students to gain knowledge about the role of formal modelling and computer simulation (Facilitated Modelling) for organisational decision making in order to be able to apply methods of group model building and other Facilitated Modelling approaches (e.g. scenario's, Group Decision Support Systems) in real-world situations within organisations. Graduates will find jobs in the most diverse range of management and policymaking positions.

Toelating en kosten

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
In order to get admitted to this Master's you'll need a completed Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.

inbegrepen in collegegeld

registration fee

certificate

examination

De stad

studievereniging

Synergy

Synergy is de studievereniging voor studenten Bedrijfskunde en Business Administration. Synergy telt ongeveer 2000 leden en is daarmee een van de grootste studieverenigingen in Nijmegen. Synergy heeft de volgende doelen:
Het overbruggen van de kloof tussen theorie en praktijk;
Belangenbehartiging van studenten bedrijfskunde;
Studenten onderling met elkaar in contact brengen.

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

'The students in this Master's specialisation are some of the most talented and motivated people I have ever worked with. It is a great pleasure to work on relevant issues and see how students build their analytical and communication skills further. Invariably the outcome is of real value for organisations and theory.'

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Business Analysis and Modelling

€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur

42 eerstejaars

61% vrouw

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100% Engelstalig

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