Owen Busuttil

OWEN BUSUTTIL PERSONAL Name Owen Busuttil Address Amstelkade- AJ AMSTERDAM Phone number- I am currently pursuing a Masterʼs in Entrepreneurship jointly offered by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Universiteit van Amsterdam, building on my recently completed Bachelorʼs in Economics and Business Economics at the Universiteit van Amsterdam. My undergraduate thesis examined the impact of interest rate changes on real house prices in the Netherlands, with a focus on the lagged and prolonged effects of monetary policy shocks on the housing market. This is a topic that reflects my passion for economic and business problem-solving, which I actively pursue both academically and practically. I completed a data analytics internship at KPMG Malta, where I applied quantitative skills to real-world business challenges. Earlier, while studying in Dubai, I wrote an extended essay assessing Teslaʼs long-term profitability and interned in business management at Ultimate Access, an education institute, gaining hands-on experience in organizational strategy and operations. Living through the pandemic deepened my fascination with economic resilience and supply chain vulnerabilities , themes that continue to shape my academic and entrepreneurial interests. Bilingual in English and Maltese, and proficient in Spanish and Arabic, I view language as a powerful cultural and professional bridge. Since childhood, Iʼve played competitive football, which instilled in me discipline, teamwork, and the ability to balance multiple commitments. Email-Date of birth- Place of birth Malta WORK EXPERIENCE Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 INTERESTS Data Analyst Intern KPMG, Malta · Interned at KPMG Malta's Data & Analytics team during the summer · Acquired new skills in Adobe Captivate, contributing to the creation of an interactive e‑learning program · Gained expertise in data analytics and statistical programming by working with R · Received guidance and support from Mr. Marc Rizzo · Expanded skill set and enriched career through hands‑on experience with the Digital Solutions Team at KPMG Malta Football Food Travelling Health Art/Music Sep 2022 - Sep 2025 Mathematics/ Economics Tutor Think Smart Tutoring, Amsterdam · Schedule weekly study sessions with clients · Tutoring MYP mathematics through online and in person lessons Jul 2021 - Aug 2021 Internship Ultimate Access, Dubai · Interned for 1 month at this UAE based CIMA accredited educational institution · Ran a feasibility study on introducing a cyber security online course · Produced a break-even analysis on the new product EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Sep 2022 - Aug 2025 Economics and Business Economics BSc Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam · Economics and Business Economics Bachelor · 7 GPA · Specialised in Economics Sep 2024 - Jan 2025 Minor in Digital Innovation Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam · Managing Digital Innovation minor · 7 GPA Sep 2025 - Jul 2026 Entrepreneurship MSc Universiteit Van Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Dual University masters jointly offered by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Universiteit van Amsterdam, blending academic rigor with crossinstitutional resources and networks. Program emphasizes hands-on, practical learning — from venture creation and lean startup methodologies to real-world pitch challenges and collaboration with Amsterdamʼs thriving startup ecosystem. Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 IB and GCSE's Jumeriah English Speaking School (JESS), Dubai · Completed IB diploma student with a grade of 41/45 · IB higher level subjects are Economics, Business Management, Sports Health Science · Completed 9 GCSE/IGCSEs, attained 9 in mathematics, 8-8 in combined science and 8 in Physical Education · Completed an Extended Essay forecasting Teslaʼs profitability