MSc in Business Analytics

Next intake : 2026

The MSc in Business Analytics, which grants a master’s degree, equips you with key skills in data, AI, sustainable management and finance. Preparing you to lead responsibly in a rapidly changing world.

Duration : 1 or 2 years

Degree: Bac +5 qualification, equivalent to a master's degree

Full time

English

Join ESSCA in September 2026

Ready for a new chapter? Join ESSCA in September 2026! Learn about admission requirements and kickstart your journey towards a rewarding future with a leading European Business School.

Admissions

Admissions are open to candidates who either hold or are about to hold:

1-year course: Apply now

  • a 4-year bachelor degree with no expected work experience (equivalent to 240 ECTS credits)
  • a 3-year bachelor degree with a minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits)

2-year course: Apply now

  • Admissions are open to candidates who hold or are about to hold a 3-year bachelor degree minimum (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits)

The evaluation committee conducts a preliminary academic assessment of the application file. This assessment may be eliminatory, resulting in a decision of non-admission if the application does not meet the required criteria or expectations.

Calendar

2025-2026 Calendar
Applications start3 November 2025
Application close30 June 2026

Application fee: €100

Documents required

Your application file includes the following documents that you will be required to upload in the online application platform:

  • The copy of an ID
  • A resume
  • A cover letter
  • All transcripts of higher education
  • A copy of the Bachelor Degree or if you have not yet graduated, a school certificate for the current or 1st semester/quarter transcript (if available)
  • A score in an official French and/or English language proficiency test (*)
  • Any additional and optional document highlighting your application (recommendation letters, GMAT certificate, other certificates, awards, etc.)

(*) English and/or French language proficiency tests are mandatory, depending on the applicant’s chosen language of study.

However, applicants are exempt from providing an English and/or French score if they:
– Have studied at least one year in French and/or English
– Have French and/or English as their mother tongue

MSc management

Admissions

You can complete the MSc programme in either one or two years, depending on the number of ECTS credits you already hold.

If you have sufficient prior credits, you follow the accelerated one‑year route. Otherwise, you undertake the full two‑year cycle to consolidate your academic foundations and broaden your expertise.

MSc in Business Analytics

The MSc in Business Analytics at ESSCA integrates data, finance, sustainable management and artificial intelligence, preparing students with technical expertise, business insight and ethical leadership.