Anchored in the theory, methodology, uses and applications of Data Sciences & Business Analytics, the pedagogy presents students with technological and business challenges underlying the AI and digital revolution era. The Faculty blends academic and professional perspectives for teaching excellence, with the majority of lecturers holding a Ph.D., thus being experts in their field with international recognition.
YEAR 1 (Master 1 ; M1)
At ESSEC France and at CentraleSupélec France
Depending on your background and latest degree, you will start the program in M1 and the total duration of the program is 2 years (M1+M2).
To build up your strength and help you build your foundations, you will begin the program with a first period of foundations in Management, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science at CentraleSupélec campus.
Examples of courses include:
- Analysis
- Probability
- Statistics
- Optimization
- Introduction to Finance & Accounting
- Introduction to Economics
During the second period, you will follow core courses on the same fields at ESSEC France campus, and a hackathon organized by Ekimetrics and Artefact. Through this first year, you will be able to discover your professional interest, to help you decide on which major to choose in Year 2 (M2).
Examples of courses include:
- Advanced Coding
- Algebra
- Statistical Inference
- Managing IT in the Digital Age
- Strategy Marketing Analytics
You can do a 4-6 months internship at the end of M1
YEAR 2 (Master 2 ; M2)
At ESSEC France, CentraleSupelec France, and ESSEC Asia-Pacific (Singapore)
Depending on your background and latest degree, you will start the program in M2 and the total duration of the program is 1 year (M2), or you will continue with the second year of the program (M2) if you started in M1.
This year (M2) is divided into two academic periods to master the science of data, and the techniques of business analytics and digital strategy. Courses are tailor to your specific career goals while being highly specialized in content and addressing recent trends and challenges.
Period 1: Build your Foundations
At ESSEC and at Centrale Supélec in France.
Regardless of your major choice later on, you would always start the program in France. During the first period that runs from September to December, you will take refreshers and core courses.
Examples of courses include:
- Big Data Algorithms, Techniques and Platforms
- Predictive Analytics
- Foundations of Optimization
- Foundations of Machine Learning
Period 2: Choose your Major/Minor
At ESSEC in France, at ESSEC in Singapore, at Centrale Supélec
During period 2 you will choose among our three Majors to specialize in. You are required to follow at least one major (4 courses) and a minor (2 courses).
3 MAJORS
- Data Sciences
- Business Analytics
- Digital Strategy
2 MINORS
- Data Sciences
- Business Analytics
To ensure a complete curriculum, you are required to follow courses in both Data Sciences and Business Analytics.
Depending on your choice, you will continue your program on one or more of our three campuses, and will have the opportunity to take courses or minors from the other directions, giving you a well-rounded and balanced set of skills. There is no upper limit to the number of elective courses and double majors are possible.
Period 2 comprises an International Field Trip where students explore a specific industrial hub and connect with companies.
MAJOR/MINOR IN DATA SCIENCES
At CentraleSupélec in France (Paris Area)
Examples of courses include:
- Big Data Algorithms, Techniques and Platforms
- Machine Learning
- Advanced Deep Learning
- Reinforcement Learning
- Network Science Analytics
- Natural Language Processing
- Distributed Optimization and Computing
MAJOR/MINOR IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
At ESSEC in France (Paris Area)
Examples of courses includes:
- Forecasting & Predictive Analytics
- Marketing Analytics
- People Analytics
- Decision Analytics
- Entrepreneurship for Data Driven Initiatives
- Trading, Digital Transformation of Markets, and Fintech
MAJOR IN AI & DIGITAL STRATEGY
At ESSEC Asia-Pacific (Singapore)
Examples of courses includes:
- Cyber Security
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Project Management for Digital Initiative
- Decision Analysis
- Strategy & Management
