Bachelor Data Analytics & AI
This programme combines data analysis, machine learning and a business approach to transform data into actionable insights and support organisations in their digital transformation.
- BAC+2
- March 2026/September 2026
- 1 year
- 60 ECTS
- English
- March: starting €8,400/ September: €10,300
ABOUT
OUR SPECIALISED BACHELOR'S DEGREE
The Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence specialisation prepares students to thrive in an economic environment where data and artificial intelligence have become major drivers of decision-making and business transformation. It trains students to collect, analyse and interpret data, while understanding the strategic, technological and ethical issues related to the use of artificial intelligence.
This programme combines technical skills in data analysis and machine learning with a business-oriented approach to decision-making. Students learn how to transform data into actionable information, develop predictive models and support organisations in their digital transformation projects in a responsible manner.
Why choose the Data & AI specialisation?
Choosing the Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence specialisation means focusing on a field that is at the heart of current business transformations. Today, the ability to understand and exploit data not only enables you to support change, but also to drive it. This specialisation is aimed at students who want to understand the technologies that are shaping the world of tomorrow and learn how to use them to improve decision-making, innovate and create new opportunities.
Beyond technical skills, the programme trains students to make sense of data, transform analyses into concrete recommendations and support organisations in their transformation projects. By combining artificial intelligence, data analysis and business acumen, this specialisation opens the door to careers of the future that are in demand across all sectors and provides a real advantage for advancing in a constantly changing professional environment.
Who is this specialisation for?
This specialisation is for students who are interested in analysis, technology and understanding the mechanisms that enable companies to make informed decisions. It is suitable for curious, rigorous individuals who are interested in using data to solve concrete problems, without necessarily having an advanced technical background at the outset. It is particularly suited to those who wish to work in innovative environments at the crossroads of business and new technologies, and actively participate in organisations' digital transformation projects.
The programme is accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research as equivalent to a three-year degree and confers a Bachelor's degree.
It awards the Titre RNCP 39442 - Paris Business School Diploma - Level 6 Registration date: 25/07/2024 Legal names of certifying bodies: EDC Paris and Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
STATE-REGULATED BACHELOR'S DEGREE
KEY INFORMATION
SKILLS DEVELOPED
Understanding the challenges associated with AI
Develop skills in data collection, processing and analysis
Ability to translate a business need into an analytical solution
Learning to use tools and languages dedicated to data
Working in project mode and communicating results effectively
A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR
Choosing the Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence specialisation means choosing a field that is already shaping the world of tomorrow. Data and artificial intelligence are profoundly transforming businesses, their strategies and their professions. In this context, our ambition is to train professionals who are not only capable of mastering these new tools, but above all of understanding them, questioning them and using them to make informed and responsible decisions.
This specialisation has been designed to enable students to develop a genuine dual skill set, combining analytical and business expertise. They learn how to transform data into value, reveal opportunities where others see only numbers, and support organisations in their innovation and transformation projects. We also place great importance on the ethical and societal issues related to artificial intelligence, in order to train students to be aware of their responsibility in the use of these technologies.
Through projects, business challenges and end-of-study professional experience, each student gradually builds their expertise and confidence. Joining this specialisation means choosing to evolve in a stimulating, forward-looking environment and giving yourself the means to become a key player in the digital transformations to come.
Monica FIERRO PORTO, Director of the Bachelor's Programme
PROGRAMME
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The one-year programme is divided into two semesters and awards a total of 60 ECTS credits. The programme is mainly based at the Paris La Défense campus.
Work-study programme
State-recognised bachelor's degree
International experience
20,000 graduates in 71 countries
3,000 work-study programmes offered each year
PACE
Language: English, initial pace (full-time student, learning during the second semester).
Start dates for autumn 2026-2027: September 2026
Semester 5 forms the academic foundation of the specialisation and enables students to acquire essential skills in data analysis and artificial intelligence applied to business. Through courses in programming, statistics, machine learning, database management and data visualisation, students learn how to use data to support business decision-making. The programme also covers the ethical and regulatory issues related to the use of AI. Applied projects, business challenges and real-life scenarios complement the teaching and enable students to develop an operational approach before their end-of-studies internship.
Examples of courses:
-Python for Data Science
-Data visualisation
-Generative AI for Data Science
-Machine learning for Business
Semester 6 is devoted to a six-month professional immersion in a company, in France or abroad. This internship allows students to put into practice the skills they have acquired in data analytics and artificial intelligence in concrete assignments related to data analysis, business performance or digital transformation. Supervised by academic staff, the internship culminates in the writing of a professional dissertation based on a real-life problem encountered in the company, followed by a defence. This semester is a key step in the students' professional development and facilitates their integration into the data and decision-making analysis professions.
The pedagogical approach is based on a combination of active and professionalising methods that place the student at the heart of their learning. Project-based learning plays a central role: case studies, teamwork and community projects enable students to apply theoretical concepts in real-life situations, while developing collaborative skills and analytical thinking.
This dynamic is reinforced by the co-construction of knowledge, particularly through flipped classrooms, which encourage active engagement with content, increased participation in class and greater intellectual autonomy.
The programme also incorporates hybrid learning, combining face-to-face and digital teaching methods. The use of digital tools, collaborative platforms and video resources diversifies the learning methods and provides flexibility tailored to the current needs of students.
Finally, professional immersion is an essential pillar. Internships allow students to apply what they have learned to real-world situations, understand organisational dynamics and develop the skills expected in the professional world.
Together, these elements form a coherent, stimulating and professionalising educational framework designed to effectively prepare future managers for contemporary challenges.
TRANSFERS AND EQUIVALENCES
No transfers or equivalences: enrolment in the programme requires you to complete all modules.
CONTINUING YOUR STUDIES
If you wish to continue your studies after the Bachelor of Science in Management, you can! For example, you can join the Master in Management in the 4th year, or do a Master of Science in one of the specialisations that interests you (Finance, Marketing, etc.).
To find out about all the options available to you after graduation, click here.
Working professionals can apply to have their skills acquired in the workplace recognised through a VAE process, provided that they submit their application more than nine months before the graduation panel meets.
For more information, please contact our Admissions Department by email at [email protected] or by telephone on +33(0)9 80 80 21 15.
ADMISSIONS
Find out about our admission requirements
If you are a French secondary school or university student, find out about our admission procedures for each year below.
If you are an international student with a qualification equivalent to the French baccalaureate or who has earned 60 or 120 ECTS credits at a university or institution recognised by the official authorities of the country in which it is located. Please refer to the section dedicated to international admissions.
Whatever your situation, if you have any questions about admission requirements, our advisors are here to help! Fill in the form below to be contacted.
POST-BAC ADMISSIONS 1ST YEAR
Holders of a French Baccalaureate
STEP 1 - PARCOURSUP
The candidate submits their application to EDC Paris BS to enrol in the Bachelor's programme.
For final-year students:
- Preliminary French baccalaureate and specialised subject grades,
- Common exams,
- First-year grades (3 terms) and final-year grades (first 2 terms),
- Elements from the Avenir form (working methods, independence, commitment and initiative, etc.)
For baccalaureate holders changing direction:
- Baccalaureate marks, Preliminary French baccalaureate marks, Any honours
Holders of a foreign baccalaureate diploma:
- Contact the admissions department
- Book an admissions interview with your advisor (online or in person)
- Send your complete application 24 hours before your interview
- Attend the admissions interview
- Results within 24 hours.
STEP 2 - COMPETITION
For candidates who have successfully completed step 1 only.
The competition registration fee is payable on Parcoursup.
1/ Eligibility phase: analysis of the Parcoursup application
2/ Admission phase:
1st exam: A presentation of your motivations for joining the EDC Bachelor's programme, highlighting how this choice fits in with your background and career plans.
2nd exam: English multiple-choice questions
Oral exam dates:
April 2026
ADMISSIONS TROUGH APPLICATION
2ND AND 3RD YEAR (FRENCH)
Admission TROUGH APPLICATION + MOTIVATION INTERVIEW
Contents of the application:
- Application form (PDF file provided by the institution),
- Identity document
- CV
- Cover letter (academic and professional plans),
- Last two transcripts (minimum)
- Copies of diplomas obtained,
- Any other documents that may enhance your application (certifications, letters of recommendation, etc.)
- Response within 24 hours.
1st, 2ND AND 3RD YEAR (INTERNATIONAL)
Admission TROUGH APPLICATION + MOTIVATION INTERVIEW
Contents of the application:
- Application form (PDF file provided by the institution),
- Identity document
- CV
- Cover letter (academic and professional plans),
- Last two transcripts (minimum)
- Copies of diplomas obtained,
- Any other documents that may enhance your application (certifications, letters of recommendation, etc.)
Response within 24 hours.
Application deadlines may vary depending on the start date of the programme or the time required to obtain a visa (8 weeks before the start date). We therefore invite you to contact the admissions team if necessary. If you have a disability and would like to join us, you can find more information on our accessibility page.
TUITION FEES
START OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR FOR BACHELOR'S DEGREE YEAR 1
French or European Union students
1st year: €8,400 per year*
International students:
1st year: €8,600 per year*
START OF THE SPRING TERM FOR BACHELOR'S DEGREE YEAR 3
French or European Union students
3rd year: €10,300 per year*
International students:
3rd year: €10,700 per year*
START OF THE YEAR IN SEPTEMBER
French or European Union students:
1st year: €9,900 per year*
2nd year: €10,600 per year
3rd year: from €10,300 per year
International students:
1st year: from €9,900 per year*
2nd year: €11,000 per year
3rd year: €11,000 per year
* tuition fees 2025/2026
FUNDING
Wondering how to finance your studies? Discover the resources available at EDC Paris Business School to help you finance your studies.
For further information, the admissions department offers personalised appointments.
CONTACTS
Director of the Bachelor's program:
Monica FIERRO PORTO
Schooling:
Sandrine MANUEL DE CONDINGUY
Admissions Manager:
Sabrine BEN AMMAR
Disability Advisor:
Isabelle FONTANELLA
MARCH TERM
Our students join the first year of the Bachelor's degree in Management by following a condensed course over one semester. The terms and conditions are therefore adapted:
Classes during school holidays
Possibility of classes or exams on Saturday mornings.
You will receive specific support to achieve the same objectives and complete the same programme as students who complete their course in one year over two semesters.
You will then be able to continue your studies as normal by joining the other students in the second year in September 2027 (subject to passing your exams).
Were you not registered on Parcoursup, or did you not receive any favourable responses even during the supplementary phase?
Did you choose a higher education programme that is not right for you?
We offer you the opportunity to (re)orient yourself without losing a year. In March 2026, you can join our accelerated Bachelor's programme to complete your first year in one semester.
Admission based on baccalaureate grades and application file
File contents:
Application form (PDF file provided by the institution),
Identity document
CV
Cover letter (academic and professional plans),
Last two transcripts (minimum)
Copies of diplomas obtained,
Any other documents that may enhance your application (certificates, letters of recommendation, etc.)
Response within 24 hours.
CAREER
Our Bachelor's degree in Management leads to a Bachelor's degree and enables students to acquire the skills specified in RNCP 39442 (level 6). This guarantees that the skills acquired are in line with the needs of the job market, thereby promoting professional integration.
As part of the Bachelor's degree programme, 75 hours spread over 3 years are dedicated to developing career plans and finding a first job.
This support programme, called ‘EDC Impact’, enables each student to gradually build their career plan over the 3 years of their course. It puts technical and behavioural teachings into practice and introduces new educational modules (courses on internship search techniques, personalised preparation and mock job interviews supervised by recruitment professionals).
- 1st year: gain a better understanding of your personality and skills
- 2nd year: identify targeted professions that match your aspirations and gradually build your career path
- 3rd year: finalise your career plan by highlighting the skills you have acquired and the personality traits that will enable you to make a difference in the workplace.
Find your dream job with our Career Centre, which has more than 3,000 internship offers and 2,500 job offers published every year.
Force EDC is the network of former EDC Paris Business School students. It has 18,500 members in 71 countries around the world.
The Association has three main missions:
To coordinate the alumni network in France and around the worldTo support graduates throughout their careers, wherever they are, by offering them personalised servicesTo promote EDC Paris Business School through events and meetings in France and around the world.
Data Analytics & AI: The Data Analytics & AI specialisation prepares students to meet the challenges of digital transformation in businesses through mastery of data and artificial intelligence technologies.
--> Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Digital Transformation Consultant, or AI Project Manager Assistant in a variety of sectors.
Percentage continuing their studies: 88%
Percentage entering the workforce: 89%
(Class of 2023-2024)
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT US
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Victoire HOSSARD Founder of Chichi CastelnangoClass of 2017
I started a business while studying at EDC Paris Business School. And in parallel, I integrated the Student Entrepreneur Course. This course is a great accompaniment from A to Z on all our business creation.
Class of 2017
I started a business while studying at EDC Paris Business School. And in parallel, I integrated the Student Entrepreneur Course. This course is a great accompaniment from A to Z on all our business creation.
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Christelle GEORGET Corporate Real Estate Consultant at CBREClass of 2018
I chose “IE” for its international aspect. I have just returned from an internship with an Australian start-up. There are so many opportunities and markets to seize abroad !
Class of 2018
I chose “IE” for its international aspect. I have just returned from an internship with an Australian start-up. There are so many opportunities and markets to seize abroad !
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Margaux LELUX Cofounder of OANI - To The Wall & BeyondClass of 2018
In the 3rd year, I worked, within the framework of my internship, within the Orange External Communication Department, on two major events: the GQ Night Style in the Marais district, and the Euro football organized in France during the summer of 2016.
Class of 2018
In the 3rd year, I worked, within the framework of my internship, within the Orange External Communication Department, on two major events: the GQ Night Style in the Marais district, and the Euro football organized in France during the summer of 2016.
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Adrian TABONEClass of 2019
All the missions carried out were rich of teaching. At the end of the year, I did my internship “Commercial Force” in a Nicolas shop as a Proxy Manager and I gained a lot of autonomy and rigor.
Class of 2019
All the missions carried out were rich of teaching. At the end of the year, I did my internship “Commercial Force” in a Nicolas shop as a Proxy Manager and I gained a lot of autonomy and rigor.
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Mohamed OUMENKHACHEClass of 2023
A renowned school, which offers the opportunity to discover new horizons even those that seem inaccessible to a student, the opportunity of a professional insertion as an apprentice allowing to integrate the strategic top of the hierarchy.
In addition to the academic framework, a rich associative life is part of the customs, perpetuated by each Edecian.
Class of 2023
A renowned school, which offers the opportunity to discover new horizons even those that seem inaccessible to a student, the opportunity of a professional insertion as an apprentice allowing to integrate the strategic top of the hierarchy.
In addition to the academic framework, a rich associative life is part of the customs, perpetuated by each Edecian.
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Nicolas RIEUL Directeur Général de la zone Europe du Sud chez CriteoPromotion 2011
Directeur Général de la zone Europe du Sud chez Criteo
Diplômé de la promotion 2011, spécialité “management international”, je suis aujourd’hui directeur général de Criteo en France.
C’est une entreprise qui est capable de rivaliser avec les plus grands de la publicité en ligne, comme Google ou Facebook, et qui est même leader sur le segment de la génération de ventes en ligne pour les e-commerçants. Je suis également président de l’IAB, une organisation professionnelle qui traite des problématiques de la publicité en ligne.
Cette thématique des nouvelles technologies me passionne. Quand on est passionné, on ne compte pas ses heures, on n’a pas l’impression de travailler. Cela permet de se donner au maximum, de se dépasser et de sortir du lot.
Dans ma carrière, j’ai aussi pu m’appuyer sur l’esprit d’entreprendre que j’ai trouvé à l’EDC Paris Business School, cette envie d’avoir un impact. Quand on crée sa société, c’est génial, mais réussir à garder cet état d’esprit au sein d’une entreprise où l’on est salarié, c’est un grand atout, et c’est pour cela qu’il faut rejoindre l’EDC. Je suis d’ailleurs le parrain de la promotion 2025 et je pense très fort à eux, je suis heureux de les accompagner.Promotion 2011
Directeur Général de la zone Europe du Sud chez Criteo
Diplômé de la promotion 2011, spécialité “management international”, je suis aujourd’hui directeur général de Criteo en France.
C’est une entreprise qui est capable de rivaliser avec les plus grands de la publicité en ligne, comme Google ou Facebook, et qui est même leader sur le segment de la génération de ventes en ligne pour les e-commerçants. Je suis également président de l’IAB, une organisation professionnelle qui traite des problématiques de la publicité en ligne.
Cette thématique des nouvelles technologies me passionne. Quand on est passionné, on ne compte pas ses heures, on n’a pas l’impression de travailler. Cela permet de se donner au maximum, de se dépasser et de sortir du lot.
Dans ma carrière, j’ai aussi pu m’appuyer sur l’esprit d’entreprendre que j’ai trouvé à l’EDC Paris Business School, cette envie d’avoir un impact. Quand on crée sa société, c’est génial, mais réussir à garder cet état d’esprit au sein d’une entreprise où l’on est salarié, c’est un grand atout, et c’est pour cela qu’il faut rejoindre l’EDC. Je suis d’ailleurs le parrain de la promotion 2025 et je pense très fort à eux, je suis heureux de les accompagner.