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As a data analyst, you will be one of the most sought-after professionals in today's job market. Your ability to help business leaders make informed decisions using relevant and up-to-date data-driven information will make you a valuable asset.
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11 August 2026 More startups 13 October 2026 12 January 2027 16 March 2027 |
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1 year full-time | 2 years part-time |
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Full-time: NOK 47.000,- per semester |
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Eligible for Norwegian student funding (Lånekassen) |
AI-based tools are viewed as valuable supplements that can enhance and accelerate tasks such as data analysis, feature engineering, and model building. While these tools provide significant efficiency gains, it’s important to understand that AI-generated outputs are not always free from errors.
As a data analyst, students are taught to critically evaluate, refine, and adapt AI-generated insights and code to ensure the accuracy of their analyses, robustness of models, and optimality of solutions. AI is seen as a support to their foundational knowledge, allowing them to work more efficiently while maintaining the integrity of their results.
AI is transforming how data analysts work by automating routine tasks like data preprocessing, model tuning, and even generating initial code for algorithms, which accelerates workflows. This allows professionals to focus more on innovative problem-solving and addressing complex analytical challenges.
However, a strong foundational understanding of the field is still crucial, as AI-generated outputs are not always flawless. The ability to critically evaluate, fine-tune, and adjust AI-driven solutions is key to ensuring accuracy, reliability, and precision in the final analysis or model deployment.
As a data analyst, you can work with large companies managing big data or smaller businesses organizing sales figures. Opportunities exist in finance, medicine, marketing, and social media.
The programme teaches you to collect, organise, and interpret data to answer key business questions. You will perform descriptive and diagnostic analyses to understand past trends, as well as predictive and prescriptive analyses to provide insights and recommend actions for the future.
After completing the one-year Data Analyst programme, many are ready for employment. If you want additional skills in databases, cloud services, programmatic data analysis, big data and other advanced topics, you can apply directly to the second year of the two-year Data Analyst programme.
Many candidates combine data analysis with other areas of interest that also use data. On completion of the programme, you may find yourself in roles such as:
In your studies, you will learn data visualisation, transforming raw data into understandable graphics. In the professional world, this skill enables you to communicate effectively with senior management, boards of directors or others who may not have the technical expertise to understand raw data and figures.
You will gain a solid understanding of analytical models and practical implementations using industry tools such as Microsoft Excel and Google Spreadsheets. Once the foundation has been laid, you will be guided through the entire process, from data collection to reporting.
Data analysis techniques are practised using proxy datasets, testing your ability to address business-oriented problem areas such as operational management, finance, marketing and HR. The programme also covers innovative data storage, analytical and visual tools, and cloud-based databases.
Read more about the study programme in our course catalogue.
Subjects on Data Analyst one-year programme:
| School: | Noroff Higher Vocational College (Noroff Fagskole) |
| Application deadline: | Continuous admission. Applications are processed in the order they are submitted. |
| Language of instruction: | English online. Norwegian/English on campus |
| Accreditations: | Approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). Accredited by NOKUT. |
| Degree: | Professional Degree |
| Credits: | 60 Credits |
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Webcam and microphone: Students are expected to communicate with staff and fellow students via video and voice calls. It is recommended to use a good quality headset (headphones + microphone).
When you start the programme, you will receive information about the specific software you need to use for each course.
As part of the study programme, cloud services such as Microsoft Azure may be used. Wherever possible, services such as Azure for Students are used, which provide up to NOK 1,000 in free credit (this varies depending on the service). Although the programme is designed to use only the allocated free credits, in some cases it may be necessary to purchase additional credits. This may happen if you work on your own projects or if you have already used your free credits for another purpose. In such cases, any additional costs must be covered by the student.
Noroff has ongoing admissions, and applications are processed in the order they are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can secure a study place.
To qualify for the programme, you must have general study competence or vocational education with a professional certificate. It is also possible to apply based on recognised prior learning.
For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use this website where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page.
All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 166.859) and tuition fees (NOK 79,432).
As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.
As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support. Check here to see if you are eligible.
