Master of Economics, Business and Data Analytics

Duration

5 semesters

Credits

90 ECTS

Application Deadline

30 November, 2025

Next Start

1 Februar, 2026

Master the Tools to Understand
and Shape the Economy

Gain a deep and practical understanding of economics, business, and data analytics and how they interact in today's complex, data-driven world. Learn to analyse markets, make informed strategic decisions, and guide organisations through technological and economic change.

This fully online Master’s programme is designed for professionals who want to develop analytical skills, think critically about economic challenges, and apply data-driven insights to real-world problems in both the public and private sectors.

Advance your career with a strong foundation in theory, method, and application at the intersection of economics, business, and data.

Discover the Programme

Develop the skills to lead with insight — in economics, business and data analytics. Turn numbers into strategic decisions that
create lasting impact.

100% Online Programme
Recognised University Degree
Flexible Executive Education

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Build the Skills That Matter

This programme empowers you to work confidently with data, using cutting-edge analytical tools to tackle real-world challenges in economics and business.

Apply economic reasoning and data analytics to take informed decisions
Turn raw data into strategic insights for business and policy
Spot opportunities and make decisions that matter
Collaborate across teams using a shared, data-informed language
Use data responsibly

Meet your programme director

Prof. Dr Manuel Grieder

Manuel Grieder is a behavioural economist and faculty member at UniDistance Suisse. With professional experience in market research and field experiments, he teaches Organizational Economics and Management, bridging the gap between academic insights and real-world applications in business and policy.

Your learning journey

Step into an online learning experience that will enable you to analyse and understand markets, organisations, and decision making.

Understand How Strategy and Analysis Shape Outcomes

Explore the interplay between economics, business, and data analytics. Learn how to analyse markets, evaluate strategic options, and use data to support sound decisions in complex, evolving environments.

Learn to Lead with Insight

Develop the skills to lead teams and projects that span across economics, business, and analytics. Learn how to manage complexity, encourage collaboration, and translate strategic thinking into effective action.

Master the Foundations of Data-Driven Decision Making

Understand the principles that drive decision-making across economics, business, and data analytics. Learn how to structure and interpret information, evaluate trade-offs, and design systems that support sustainable performance.

Turn Insight into Action

Learn how to align economic insights and business strategy with organisational goals. Develop tools for setting priorities and allocating resources effectively. Make informed decisions that keep projects on track and deliver real impact.

Act Responsibly in a Data-Driven World

Examine the ethical and regulatory dimensions of data use, economic analysis, and strategic decision-making. Learn how to navigate complex environments while maintaining integrity and accountability.

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Online learning

Engage with an interactive online platform that combines expert insights, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises. The programme focuses on practical learning, helping you build the skills to tackle real challenges in economics, business, and data analytics.

All-in-One learning hub

Access expert resources, discussion forums, and support tools all in one place.

Live virtual sessions

Engage in live interactive classes where theories meet real-world business and economic challenges.

Tailored learning

The programme supports different learning styles and helps you reach your individual goals.

Team up and tackle problems

Work with like-minded professionals to solve real business and economic cases and apply your analytical skills to complex, real-world challenges.

Peer insights and feedback

Share your work, exchange ideas and get constructive feedback from fellow students and teaching teams.

Guidance every step of the way

Stay connected with mentors and instructors through live Q&A sessions and discussion forums.

Learn with top experts

The programme equips you with essential insights into the digital economy, covering platform economics, AI, and data-driven business strategies. By exploring key theories and regulatory frameworks, you will develop a deep understanding of how digital markets operate - critical knowledge for navigating the evolving tech-driven business landscape.

Prof. Christian Peukert

Lecturer in Economics of Digitisation

Our Master’s equips you with essential economic tools to analyze human decision-making. By uncovering common biases, uncertainty, intertemporal inconsistency, and strategic interactions, you develop comprehensive tools to facilitate decision making in different contexts. These skills are crucial for critical thinking and real-world decision making in business, policy, and everyday life.

Prof. Lingqing Jiang

Lecturer in Decision Making

Experience the UniDistance Suisse excellence

UniDistance Suisse is Switzerland’s leading institution for distance university studies, accredited in accordance with the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA). Established in 1992, we offer Bachelor's, Master's and continuing education programmes in French, German and English, which enable adult students to reconcile study, work and personal life thanks to flexible, innovative teaching based on the latest technology and academic insights. Recognised by the Swiss Confederation in 2004, we guarantee academic excellence and degrees equivalent to any other Swiss university.

30+

Years of expertise in distance learning

160%

Students increase since 2002

23,467

Alumni across the Alumni across the world

38

Student average age

Economics, Business and Data Analytics