MSc in Big Data and Business Analytics
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
04 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 25,900 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Give your data meaning
The specialisation in Big Data & Business Analytics is part of Master Degree (DEAMIE)*
This specialisation trains you to be an expert in Business Analytics. Its primary aim is to provide an understanding of the significance of data in today’s business world. The specialisation features an interdisciplinary curriculum that helps students build the in-demand technical, analytical and communications skills needed to manage large data sets and drive organisational change.
Delivered in English on the Paris and Berlin campuses, it also includes an international seminar in China.
Open-mindedness and diversity
Students from the ESCP Master of Science come from various countries and have different backgrounds: engineering, pharmaceutical, literature, social and political sciences, etc. With many nationalities represented, they constitute a multicultural promotion that enriches exchanges and group work.
Since its inception, this programme has trained many students who are part of the network of 60,000 ESCP Alumni.
*About the Master Degree (DEAMIE)
Joining this full-time Master of Science corresponds to the determination to pursue a defined professional project and gives young graduates and young executives a combination of high-value skills sought by recruiters.
This programme provides academic expertise and presentation of the best professional practices. Our goal is to train experts who will be rapidly able to progress in a globalised world.
Students will obtain 1 degree: the French Master degree (DEAMIE) and 1 diploma: MSc in Big Data & Business Analytics.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
ESCP Scholarships
ESCP scholarships of 10% of tuition fees are available based on merit and financial needs.
Scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:
- Previous studies in France: students who have been granted a CROUS scholarship based on financial needs over the past two years
- Previous studies abroad: you must provide us with documentation allowing us to evaluate your financial situation.
- Only first list students are eligible
Students have to submit an application online between June and September. The link will be sent when the candidate will confirm his/her seat. Awards are announced at the end of September.
Curriculum
The specialisation trains you to manage Business Analytics in an international environment
The specialisation benefits from a strong abutment of emblematic companies which provides a great professionalisation to the curriculum.
With 100% of the courses in English, 75% of international students representing more than 40 different nationalities and a 1-week international seminar, the MSc in Big Data & Business Analytics gets a strong international touch.
A 15-month full-time programme
The programme begins in October and is organised as follow:
Core courses - term 1
July - September: Candidates with < 240 ECTS previous degree (or equivalent)
These six modules are compulsory only for candidates with less than 240 ECTS (or equivalent).
They run in an online format between July and September prior to the campus terms. Candidates may be exempted from attending these modules based on their previous working experience (3 years required).
Core management
- Economics
- Statistics
- Accounting & Finance
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Strategy
Core modules - term 2 and term 3
October - March: Paris Campus | April - June: Berlin Campus
The courses provide both theory and real-life applications.
The specialisation starts in October and relies on ESCP’s highly qualified teaching staff as well as on the visiting professors from some of the most prestigious universities and business schools in the world and invited professors with extensive professional experience in the data science field.
This programme requires a high level of English language proficiency.
Data science
- Machine Learning
- R & Business Analytics
- Data Mining
- Design Thinking
- Data Quality & Visualisation
Business analytics
- Research Methods in Business Analytics
- Microsoft Data Tools Basics
- Information Systems Management
- Data-Driven Business Strategy
Analytical applications
- Accounting, Financial Analytics & Reporting
- Digital Manufacturing & Supply Chain
- Marketing Analytics
- Management Analytics
Students will also take a compulsory seminar on Ethics, Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance.
International seminar - term 3
June: A 1-week International Seminar in China
The aim of this international seminar in China is to allow our students to experience an international economic, social and cultural learning context. Our students take courses in our academic partners' institution, visit local companies, and conduct international project.
Profesional mission - term 4
July - December: A professional mission of 4 months minimum anywhere in the world
From July to October, students must complete an in-company internship of 4 months.
The internship is an opportunity for practical application of the theoretical concepts learned from courses, with an eye to establishing a career.
The Corporate Relations Department
The Company Relations Department is dedicated to gathering placement offers from many companies. The department also organises a series of fairs involving firms, giving Masters students many opportunities to make contact.
Professional thesis and research seminar - term 4
December: Writing and defending a professional thesis
This individual applied research project is an essential part of the programme since it leads to in-depth analysis.
It should be worked on in terms 2, 3 and 4. The topic has to be finalised in coordination with the professional thesis supervisor by the end of term 2. The evaluation of the Master’s professional thesis is based on a written report and an oral defence before a jury by the end of December.
The professional thesis represents 17 of the total of 90 ECTS credits earned over this academic year.*
During this time, students will also participate in a mandatory Research Seminar held by an ESCP professor. This seminar represents 3 ECTS credits of the total of 90 earned over this academic year.
Program Outcome
Open-mindedness and Diversity
Students from the ESCP MSc in Big Data & Business Analytics come from various countries and have different educational backgrounds.. Originating from 15 different countries, they form a group of multicultural participants, which makes discussing and working in groups all the more enriching.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Business Intelligence & Analytics Consultant, Analytics Associate, Big Data Analyst, Solution Architect, Metrics & Analytics Specialist, Marketing Analyst, Financial Analyst, Business Consultant, etc.
Job Survey conducted among graduates from the Big Data & Business Analytics Specialisation class of 2018.
- 86% are currently working less than 3 months after graduation
- 88% have a job in an international dimension
- Salary: €52,000 average annual salary
They held positions of
- IT Risk Consultant
- Finance & IT Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Data Scientist
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- IA Consultant
- Senior Pricing Strategy Manager
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- AI Business Analyst
- Pricing manager
- Market Analyst
Faculty
Accreditations
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.