Data Science for Business
Master
Overview
WHY JOIN THE MASTER OF SCIENCE DATA SCIENCE FOR BUSINESS X - HEC?
The best education in Data Sciences
The X-HEC Master of Science Data Science for Business is ranked #3 worldwide (2024, QS ranking)
A unique program
This 2-year Master's program combines mathematics, modeling, statistics, IT, and visualization, to convert masses of information into knowledge, and develop data managers capable of taking strategic decisions based on data resources.
Learning by doing
The students will be equipped to shift constantly from data to knowledge, from knowledge to strategic decisions and from strategic decisions to operational business implementations.
Rethink Business Models
Learn how to think like there is no box to reinvent business models with data sciences perspectives inspired by charismatic professors, industry actors and entrepreneurs from 2 world–leading business schools.
Join an inspiring changemakers ecosystem
Open your mind and explore your network with world-class students, experts and a business community of 70,000 graduates in over 130 countries.
Intensive career coaching
Numerous fairs, workshops, and conferences with leaders are organized to help you fast-track your career.
A WORLD-LEADING PROGRAM
The X-HEC Master of Science Data Science for Business is ranked #3 worldwide (2024, QS ranking). Launched in 2016, this Master's degree is taught jointly by École Polytechnique and HEC Paris. It currently aims to train 70 students per year.
QS uses five criteria to rank Masters in Business Analytics: Employability is a metric based on responses from tens of thousands of global employers over the last five years, Thought Leadership captures faculty and research recognition, Value for Money is a measure of average return on investment for specific business schools based on factors such as tuition levels, opportunity costs, salary growth, and expected career progression, Class & Faculty Diversity, and Alumni Outcomes.
The X-HEC Master of Science Data Science for Business stands out for its reputation among employers, the recognition of its faculty and their research, its strong internationalization, and the career development of its graduates.
Structure
The program offers you a perfect balance of theory and practice. Elective courses, Certificates and numerous academic opportunities throughout the program allow you to customize the curriculum to your needs and aspirations.
Data is at the core of nearly every business decision. This joint degree with École Polytechnique, will provide students the tools needed to solve real problems, teaching them to ask the “right” questions (both from a Machine Learning and business perspective) and to use the appropriate mathematical and IT tools to answer them.
Students will be equipped to shift seamlessly from data to knowledge, from knowledge to strategic decision-making, and from strategic decision-making to operational business implementations. With the first year spent learning the technical skills at a world-class engineering school, combined with a practical application in the second year at HEC Paris, students will master how to leverage data in a business context.
Costs
Tuition
HK$116,033.10
(international)
HK$116,033.10
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Hold a Bachelor or Master's degree from an international institution
This master is just as relevant for IT specialists and applied mathematicians as it is for high-potential students with little to no former exposure to IT and statistics, as long as they have a strong level in mathematics.
Language requirements
IELTS
Please note that, no minimum pass score is required to apply.