MSc Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics
The digitization of the modern economy generates huge amount of varied data. Companies that base their growth strategy on data-driven analytics and decision-making have a competitive advantage comparing to others (See, e.g., Amazon, Facebook, Google, General Electric, Alibaba, etc.).
To improve their data-driven strategy, business companies have extensive need for data experts who can manage and analyze the vast amounts of information they collect. The MSc in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence of TBS is designed to answer this demand.
In the intersection of business, data science and Information Systems, our program offers the opportunity to learn how to take advantage of the potential of data analysis to solve business challenges.
Students complete our program with: technical skills in data sciences; data-driven decision-making ability; and a strategic mindset focused on data. The program is designed for students, as well as those seeking career advancement or change in the data science industry.
This program has received the CGE quality label, a national accreditation reserved for top business schools in France. The CGE label guarantees the high quality standards of the program and allows international students to continue to work on French territory after their studies to further fine-tune their expertise.
This MSc is a unique Big Data program. Students can combine business knowledge with the technical skills necessary to use analytic tools effectively and rise to leadership positions within companies.
With our innovative and comprehensive program, students are at the forefront of the field. Our program develops the multifaceted talent required to both manage and govern data as well as use it to drive business decisions and actions.
The program encompasses Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Optimization, large-scale Data Management and more. Our MSc is designed for a broad audience: students with a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics background, but also tailored to varying professional backgrounds. It is a program with a relatively short duration (16 months). Thus, in a shorter time, students can get a really sought-after job, and they can advance more quickly.
Due to the increasing interest in Business Analytics in many sectors (e.g. IT, banking, aeronautics, etc.) graduates of our program will be very much in demand. High demand means higher salaries, and a variety of options. Graduated students will have the choice within various job profiles (Financial Analyst, Market Research analyst, Statistician, etc.).
Within our teaching staff, 90% of faculty involved hold a PhD. All professors have expertise in quantitative subjects. Our partnerships with prestigious companies are a major advantage for job perspectives.
Calendar
Program Design
This program consists of five learning experiences rigorously designed to develop your managerial and operational skills in your field of professional expertise.
Total number of hours: 450h
Professional expertise
8 Course units:
1. Analytical Theory, Methods and Models
Objective: The successful student will be able to describe theory and methodology of statistical, econometrics and business models.
2. Big Data Analytics
Objective : The successful student will be able to prepare the data, to build and estimate models and to extract insight from huge structured and non-structured datasets.
3. Programming
Objective: The successful student will be able to construct their own codes to manage and analyze vast amounts of information.
4. Artificial Intelligence
Objective: The successful student will be able to implement artificial intelligence techniques to get insight from vast amounts of information.
5. Data Management
Objective: The successful student will be able to process non-structured, semi-structured or structured information coming from many different sources.
6. Data Project Management
Objective: The successful student will be able to construct, monitor and control a project around data.
7. International Perspectives in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Objective: The successful student will be able to build their own professional network and to facilitate their professional international integration.
8. Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Research Methods and Dynamics
Objective: The successful student will be able to write a high-quality scientific report on a topic related to data sciences, business analytics or artificial intelligence.
Soft Skills Certificate
Certificate designed by 26 professors & leadership and management professionals in collaboration with TBS Career Starter.
“Soft Skills” are intrapersonal and interpersonal skills that create the conditions for a successful and sustainable team and allow to effectively manage your career.
2 Courses units:
Management and leadership skills
Objective: Acquire nine key competencies to lead teams and manage your professional career.
Career agility
Objective: Reveal your talent and make evolutionary choices in accordance with your deep aspirations.
The Career Starter is a support center that helps students define and
develop their career project. Through several lectures, workshops,
individual tests and coaching sessions, a specialist will support each
student from their first questions to looking for the right internship
or job.
Coaching: we support you in your reflection
on your skills, strengths and areas for improvement. Through personality
tests and individual coaching, we link this self-knowledge to your
ambitions and career choices.
Personal Branding: you
will participate in workshops to build your CV and e-portfolio to best
highlight your experiences and skills for your future employers.
Consulting Mission
A unique exercise that is a major asset in your program!
For the account of prestigious TBS partner companies, students, coached by the professors, carry out a strategic diagnosis aiming to analyze its competitive position, then propose strategic and operational recommendations to meet its challenges.
Examples of partner companies
Aerospace Valley, AIRBUS, Cap Gemini, Comtesse du Barry, Continental Automotive, EY, Hilti, Mars Petfoods, Motorola, Thalès, Rockwell & Collins.
Master Thesis
Objective: Increase your brain agility to anticipate and solve complex business issues in your field of expertise.
Each student in this MSc program is required to write a dissertation which addresses a current issue in management from an academic or professional perspective in his field of expertise.
The student thus contributes to the study, analysis, formalization and abstraction of the identified problem.
In-company Work experience
Internship
Students may carry out an internship in the company of their choice for a period of 3 to 6 months. This internship is not mandatory for the validation of the diploma.
Dr Samuel FOSSO WAMBA, PhD, HDR
Professor in Information Systems
Coordinator of TBS Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics Cluster
Department: Information, Operations and Management Sciences
Dr Serge NYAWA, PhD
Assistant Professor in Econometrics, Finance and Big Data
Department: Information, Operations and Management Sciences
Academic requirements:
- 4-year Bachelor Degree (240 ECTS) or equivalent
Language level:
- For programs taught in English: English mother tongue OR TOEFL IBT 80 / IELTS 6.5 / TOEIC 800 / CAMBRIDGE B2 / FCE / CAT 165
- For programs taught in French: French mother tongue OR DELF B2 OR equivalent
Required documents for application:
- CV
- Cover/Motivation letter/Statement of Purpose
- Passport copy
- Transcript of grades of your latest degree
- Enrollment certificate or diploma
- For the English MSc: B2 English test (IELTS, TOIEC, TOEFL, CAMBRIDGE or DUOLINGO), if your studies were not 100% in English or if you are not a native English speaker
- For the bilingual (French & English) MSc: B2 French test (DELF or TCF) if your studies were not 100% in French or if you are not a native French speaker & B2 English test (IELTS, TOIEC, TOEFL, CAMBRIDGE or DUOLINGO), if your studies were not 100% in English or if you are not a native English speaker
- Letter of recommendation (not mandatory)
MSC Deadline to apply: July 30th
This Master of Science prepares you for the following job categories:
- Data Scientist, Computer Science-oriented
- Data Scientist, Analysis-oriented
- Big Data Consultant
- Quantitative Analyst Modeler
- Business Data Analyst
- Business Analyst Manager or Consultant
- Business Intelligence
- Product Analytics & Sales
- Analyst, Sales & Delivery Analytics
- Marketing Data Analyst
- Operation Data Scientist
- Data Consultant
- Machine Learning Data Analyst
- Quantitative Studies Manager
- Data Enabler
- Data Visualization Consultant
- Data Manager
- Social Data Analyst
Fees : 19 500 €
The cost of this training includes:
- All academic fees, including business visits.
- Access to our virtual campus and all online educational resources.
- Access to career starter services (CV workshop, business forum, etc.)
- Access to the network of 49,000 alumni.
Funding:
- SCHOLARSHIP: TBS is entitled to receive higher education scholarship students: mobility grants, state scholarships, merit scholarships (Eiffel, Marie Curie), TBS Foundation scholarships. (contact the school)
- PERSONALIZED SCHEDULE: TBS welcomes students who wish to discuss their personal situation. TBS grants payment schedules from 1 to 6 instalments, or by monthly instalments during the course.
- STUDENT JOBS: our student associations offer paid assignments on behalf of companies or individuals throughout the year.
Discounts and scholarships
To assist our students financially, we offer the following scholarships and discounts for our Master of Science programs. Please bear in mind that discounts and offers of financial support are exclusive and cannot be combined together.
Early Bird Discount
You can get a 10% discount on your tuition fees if you apply and pay before December 31st. Please note that this is the only discount which may be cumulated with others.
Sibling Discount
If you have a brother or sister who is currently enrolled in a TBS program, you will receive a 15% discount on your tuition fees.
Diversity Discount
You can get this 10% discount based on your grades and overall profile.
Partner University Discount
Students from TBS partner universities and/or students having spent one semester at a TBS campus as part of an exchange program receive a 10% discount on their tuition fee.
Couples Discount
If you’re married/have a child together and both apply for a TBS program for the same year, you will receive a 20% discount on the tuition fees of one of the programs.
External Scholarships
A number of French associations also award scholarships to international students studying in France:
Eiffel Scholarship
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program is managed by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education establishments to attract top foreign students to enroll in French Master’s and PhD courses.
The application process for the Eiffel scholarship is extremely selective. Candidate students must be non-French and be less than 25 years old while they must prove excellent academic results. This scholarship can award up to €1,000 per month to successful candidates.
Campus France Scholarship Information
International students wishing to study in France can also apply for a choice of national scholarships. For more information contact Campus France.