Master in Data Sciences & Business Analytics (DSBA) - ESSEC & CentraleSupélec - Masters and MSc's

Admissions

Do I have the profile that fits?

Do you hold a degree in engineering, science, mathematics, statistics, business or economics from a top university/school?
Are you open-minded, problem solver and exhibit leadership potential?
Are you looking to immerse in subjects such as big data, AI, machine learning, coding languages?
Are you looking to combine technical and managerial skills to become an expert and a leader?

Have you obtained or are currently pursuing:

A 3-year Bachelor Degree or a Licence 3	You will complete the program in 2 years (M1+M2)
A 4-year Bachelor Degree or a Master Degree	You will complete the program in 1 year (M2) If the commission board finds that your background is strong but not complete enough in some required aspects, we may ask you to complete the program in 2 years (M1+M2) instead in order to build up your strengths and ensure your success.

Admissions calendar

The application portal is currently open. Application deadlines for the 2022 intake are as follows:

	ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE	ADMISSION RESULTS NO LATER THAN
Round 1	October 18, 2021 23h59 Paris Time	November 26, 2021
Round 2	January 4, 2022 23h59 Paris Time	February 18, 2022
Round 3	March 1, 2022 23h59 Paris Time	April 15, 2022
Round 4	April 19, 2022 23h59 Paris Time	June 3, 2022

Admission Process

You will need to provide:
- 1 Management test score - mandatory
- 1 English test score - mandatory. Exempted if the candidate has completed at least 3 years in a higher education program in English at a 100% English-speaking institution.

TEST	VALIDITY
Management Test
GMAT	5 years	Select "ESSEC Business School-Master in Data Sciences and Business Analytics" Online GMAT is accepted
GRE	5 years	Institution Code: 0839 GRE special home edition is accepted
Tage-Mage	2 years
English Test
TOEFL iBT	2 years	Minimum score 95 Institution Code: 0520 Special home edition is accepted
IELTS (Academic)		Minimum score 6.5
Cambridge (Minimum FCE)		Minimum score 175
TOEIC (Listening and Reading)		Minimum score 900

It can take several months to prepare and register for an exam slot for these tests.
Keep this in mind before starting your application as without these test scores uploaded in your application file, it will be incomplete.

Click here to take the GMAT Quiz and get an estimate of your score. Please note that you cannot apply with a GMAT Quiz score.

Create your candidate account. You can fill in the online application at your own pace and come back to it at any point.

You can only apply once per program each academic year.

A complete application file includes the following items. Incomplete application will not be processed.

ITEMS	DESCRIPTION
Curriculum Vitae	In English
Motivation Letter	In English, 1 page maximum
Degree(s) obtained	Authenticated copies of accredited degrees since high school (school leaving). While applying, if you do not have your final diploma that makes you eligible for the program, you can apply with an Enrolment Certificate, with an expected graduation date. Important: By mid-December of your starting year at ESSEC, you will have to provide a copy of your diploma (or a certificate of completion).
Transcripts/Grade Sheets	Official or authenticated transcript copies of all academic terms attended since high school, including exchange programs (simple copies will not be accepted). Grading Scale details must be provided.
2 x References	One academic and one professional reference is highly recommended. It is the applicant's responsibility to enter details of both the referees as soon as possible to allow them to send the online recommendation on time. Once you enter their details and save, a link is sent to them immediately to fill out the recommendation online.
1 Management Test	Copy of official score (test taker version)
1 English Test	Copy of official score (test taker version)
1 Identity Card	Passport or National Identity Card.
1 Photograph	A recent ID photo
Application Fee	Non-refundable fee of 100 € Click to see if you are exempted
All documents must be provided in English or French (except the CV and motivation letter). Official translations must be provided for documents in other languages by a certified translator.

Once you have completed your online application and have attached all the supporting documents, the final step is to submit your online application. Once you have submitted your application online, you cannot make changes to your application.

Please keep in mind that there are several rounds of admissions. The deadlines to submit your application are listed in the table above.

Your application will be assessed by the Academic Directors and an admissions committee. You will be notified about the results by email (refer to the above mentioned calendar).

If you have been successful, you will then be contacted by the Admissions Office to inform you how to confirm your place in the program.

If you applied for one-year program, please note that if the commission board finds that your experience or background is strong but not complete enough in some required aspects, you may be asked to join the two-year program instead in order to build up your strength and ensure your success.

Following your admission, make sure to secure your seat in the program by paying the non-refundable deposit within 2 weeks.

This amount will be deducted from your tuition fee.

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