KEDGE Business School
MSc Data Analytics for Business
Business School
Key Information about the MSc Data Analytics for Business in KEDGE Business School
The MSc Data Analytics for Business at KEDGE Business School is ranked 38th this year in the master Big Data Management. Programme Director(s): Olivier Dupoüet - Programme Director.
The programme is available in a full-time format
The total length of the program is 1 year
All courses are taught in English
Director's message
Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and business analytics techniques are becoming increasingly important in companies, enabling them to invent and create new, value-generating businesses.
However, as these technical specialities develop, it appears that a crucial link is currently missing: professionals capable of bridging the gap between data specialists and other business areas.
The Master of Science (MSc) in Data Analytics for Business is built on three pillars essential to the success of the digital transformation of companies:
- Modelling, based on machine learning and business analytics techniques, which enable companies to improve their operational excellence and develop new business models.
- Understanding information systems, which are the infrastructure for deploying models.
- Knowledge of the company's businesses and major functions, which initiate projects and ultimately use the applications.
All about this master
Programme Overview
This Master of Science programme prepares students to become professionals with the ability to bridge the gap between data specialists and processing techniques with various business sectors. Graduates emerge as experts in data analytics and the digital transformation of companies.
KEDGE Business School’s Master of Science Data Analytics for Business is a double degree programme. It delivers a Master of Science accredited by the conférence des grandes écoles (CGE) and a diploma recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education.
Curriculum (courses, subject modules)
SEMESTER 1
→ Code bootcamp
→ Digitalisation of companies
→ Data management
→ Impacts of artificial intelligence
→ Data visualisation
→ Machine learning I: fundamentals
SEMESTER 2
→ Agile project management
→ Machine learning II (advanced techniques)
→ Business analytics
→ Stochastic processes
→ Business and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
→ Change management
ADDITIONAL CONTENT
→ International internship
→ Final dissertation
→ Study trip to Paris
→ Hackathon (CGI, Arval, Microsoft)
→ Certification: Microsoft Azure AI-900
→ Certification PSM I: Professional Scrum Master
→ Conferences (Cdiscount, Nestlé)
Admission conditions
Required diploma(s)
- 3 to 4 years of higher education
Tuition & Fees
Between 18 000 and 18 000 €
Pathway course: 9 700 euros
Master of Science (MSc): 18 000 euros
Employment opportunities & career impact
Annual salary after graduation
- Average salary : 47 000 €
Employment opportunities
The MSc programme in Data Analytics for Business offers many opportunities in France and abroad, mainly in the fields of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, project management, consulting, etc.
- Project management and project management assistance
- Project manager and product owner
- Consultant, advisor in AI development
- Manager of data scientists
- Business engineer in the field of AI
- Digital transformation
- Data governance
- Data analyst
- Business analyst
Application Deadlines
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The selection period for the intake at KEDGE runs from October to July. Several interview sessions are offered until the programme is filled. |
Faculty profiles
KEDGE Business School is a benchmark French business school with 4 campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulon), 4 associated campuses in France (Avignon, Bastia, Bayonne and Mont-de-Marsan,) and 5 associated campuses abroad (2 in China, in Shanghai and Suzhou, 2 in Africa in Dakar and in Adibjan, and 1 in India at Mumbai). The KEDGE community is made up of 16,000 students (32% of whom are international students), 224 full-time lecturers (46% of whom are international), 388 international academic partners and 94,000 graduates worldwide. KEDGE offers a portfolio of 40 training programmes in management and design for students and industry professionals. It also provides customised educational programmes for businesses at national and international levels. Since 2020, KEDGE has established its own Apprenticeship Training Centre (CFA). Through its KEDGE IMPAKT strategy and its Foundation under the aegis of the Fondation de France, the school accelerates ecological and social transitions and empowers youth. It is committed to equal opportunities, student well-being, and supporting innovation and impactful projects to build a sustainable future. KEDGE Business School is AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA-accredited, EESPIG, BSIS and Qualiopi-certified and is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles. It is also recognised by the French government, with officially approved programmes. KEDGE is ranked 32nd by the Financial Times in the European Business School rankings and 24th globally for its Executive MBA in 2025.
Campus facilities & Student life
KEDGE Bordeaux campus provides a dynamic learning environment with modern facilities and a focus on innovation. Students benefit from diverse community support and a strong emphasis on sustainability, preparing them for global business success.
A hub of innovation
The school is situated on the Talence campus, just 35 minutes from the city centre by tram, 25 minutes by car, and around 30 minutes by bicycle. Spread over 35,000m2, the campus is designed with a focus on innovation and sustainability, offering a dynamic and inspiring work environment. Nestled amidst vineyards and close to the Atlantic coast, the Bordeaux campus provides a unique setting that fosters both academic excellence and personal growth. The campus features cutting-edge facilities tailored to meet the needs of students and collaborators alike:
- La Ruche library: A 2,000m² space designed for both learning and leisure.
- Catering options:
- K'omptoir: Ideal for quick bites and Starbucks coffee.
- Self-service cafeteria: Convenient for on-the-go meals, complete with microwaves.
- Patio area: Enjoy occasional food trucks offering a variety of cuisines.
- Co-working Spaces: Modern areas designed to facilitate collaboration and productivity. - The CA'store: KEDGE’s official association shop for all your school essentials.
- Main hallway: The hub for major events such as career fairs, association fairs, and more.
- Career centre: A dedicated space to assist with work placements and internships.
- The Ber'kail: Your student haven for dining, relaxation, and entertainment.
- Academic and professional facilities:
- 69 Lecture rooms: Including language labs, computer rooms, and 20 lecture theatres with capacities ranging from 60 to 500 seats for teaching, seminars, or meetings.
- Business nursery and business accelerator: Spaces devoted to entrepreneurship development. - Unique campus features:
- Beehive patio: Maintained by the Kedge'bees association, which produces honey for the school.
- Trading room: A dynamic environment for finance students, guided by professors and the finance transaction association. - Sports facilities: Managed by the sports society and professional coaches, these include:
- A weight-training and cardio room.
- A studio for organised weekly fitness classes.
- A gymnasium for handball, basketball, indoor football, badminton and volleyball.
- A multi-sports ground with a pitch suitable for football and tennis.
How to Apply?
Admission process
Steps
Online application on join.kedge.edu
7 key steps to follow to apply online
1. Create your profile on join.kedge.edu
2. Choose a programme
3. Apply for a merit scholarship*
4. Answer motivational questions
5. Upload the mandatory documents:
-A CV
-A piece of identification (ID card or passport)
-The last diploma obtained
-Transcripts from the latest diploma
-Proof of enrolment (current academic year), if applicable.
-Proof of English score (as mentionned in the dedicated section)***
6. Upload the optional documents:
-Additional diplomas
-A letter of recommendation
-A certificate of employment.
7. Pay the application fee of 120€** per credit card to complete the application.
*For international candidates only.
**Any application for which the fees have not been paid will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. This application fee is non-refundable and cannot be used for applications to other KEDGE programmes.
***This requirement may be waived if you have completed at least one year of study in a fully English-taught programme or worked for at least one year in an English-speaking country.
Eligibility results
The admissions team will review your application in order to declare you eligible based on the prerequisites and the academic and professional level required for the programme in question. A confirmation email will be sent to you the following week from join@kedgebs.com. Please check your spam folder and to add this email address to your recipients to receive future communications.
Selection tests
If you are deemed eligible, you will automatically receive an invitation by email from join@kedgebs.com. This invitation will allow you to log in and select an available interview date. We strongly recommend booking your interview within 72 hours to ensure you have the widest choice of time slots and can organise yourself at your convenience. After this period, the admissions team will assign you a slot from the next available session.
Motivational interview:
The motivational interview lasts 20 to 30 minutes, and is conducted in the programme's language. Its purpose is to better understand each candidate’s personality, academic background, and professional goals, and to ensure their alignment with the DNA and content of the chosen programme.
This interview is not meant to unsettle or test candidates, but rather to clarify the programme’s expectations and assess the candidate’s strengths, with the aim of ensuring a successful academic journey.
Written assignment (optional):
Prior to the motivational interview, you may be asked to complete a written assignment sent by email. This work must be returned to the jury by email before the interview and will help evaluate how well your profile matches the programme’s requirements. The format of this assignment may vary depending on the programme (e.g. case study, text analysis, theoretical quiz, etc.). Detailed instructions will be provided in due time.
Admission results
Following the selection assessments, the admission decision will be sent to you by email the following week (see the selection dates schedule), from the address join@kedgebs.com. Depending on the evaluation of the programme manager and their admissions committee, you may be admitted, conditionally admitted, placed on the waiting list*, or not admitted.
Please note that the programme’s decision is final. If admitted, your official admission letter, signed by the programme director, will be attached to the email.
* For candidates placed on the waiting list, the final decision will be communicated within a maximum of 4 weeks.
Reception of your registration file
If you are admitted, you will receive an invitation to access your online registration portal. Completing this step is mandatory to secure your place for the upcoming intake and to access all KEDGE resources. You will have 10 days from the date of your admission letter to log in to the portal, submit the required information, and pay the deposit. After this deadline, your admission will be considered withdrawn.
Details regarding the deposit and refund policy can be found here.
For guidance with these administrative steps, please visit Welcome.kedge.edu. Once your registration is complete, the programme management team will assist you in preparing for your arrival.
Mandatory testing for application process
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TOEFL TOEIC IELTS Cambridge Preliminary (153)/ Duolingo (100)/ PTE (41)/ Linguaskill (153) |
Application Checklist
Academic documents required
- Undergraduate Diploma copy
- Language diploma
Academic documents other
- Grades, recommendation letters
Administrative documents required
- 2 Photographs
- Photocopy of ID Card / Passport
- Photocopy of university degree
- Language accreditation
Scholarships & Financial Aid
At KEDGE, we strongly believe that students shouldn’t abandon their education projects because of funding problems. This is why we have launched a financial support plan tailored to international candidates' backgrounds, countries of origin, situation, and prior educational achievements:
- Early Bird discount for early completion of your application: 10% before November 30 and 5% before February 28.
- Excellence scholarship based on merit
- Solidarity scholarship, a grant on social criteria
- Diversity scholarship intended for students hailing from a range of international, cultural, or social backgrounds
- Partner scholarships for applicants joining the school via a “pathway agreement” with a partner institution
- Alumni scholarship for alumni wishing to pursue further education at the school
- Welcome to France scholarship, for talented international students applying before April 10th
*These rates are for informational purposes only and are valid as of the date of consultation. They are subject to change.
Admissions office - Contacts
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