MSc DATA SCIENCE FOR BUSINESS

ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE X - HEC

MSc DATA SCIENCE FOR BUSINESS

ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE X - HEC
SUMMARY
Learn to dare 4
MSc Data Science for Business
École Polytechnique X - HEC 7
Certificates 10
Careers 11
Campus life 12
How to apply 14
LEARN TO DARE
Daring is a state of mind: a state of mind that frees you to discover paths unexplored, and reveal stones
unturned. At HEC Paris, our students come to us to master this mindset and realize their full potential.
Thanks to cutting-edge learning methods, an inspiring, diverse community and constant application
to the real world, you will learn to dare - to approach the world and all its opportunities with passion,
enthusiasm and boldness - to find your purpose in life.

One of the leading business schools, HEC Paris is a leader in research and education in management
sciences. We offer a unique portfolio of programs designed for a carefully selected student body.

OUR ROOTS
Founded in 1881, HEC Paris has built itself on three core values: academic excellence, a strong sense
of community and a commitment to diversity. Thanks to these values, we have developed into one of the
world’s best business schools, as it is consistently showcased in top international rankings. By training
tomorrow’s business leaders, academic researchers and entrepreneurs, we aim to be the architects of
a responsible world with a positive impact on business and society.

KEY FIGURES
4,500 degree-level students

111 nationalities

70,000 alumni all over the world

120 world-class professors

representing over 30 nationalities

125 academic partners

6 international offices

340-acre wooded campus

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 EXCELLENCE
RANKINGS
We select innovative, entrepreneurial
and open-minded individuals. Our graduates
pursue careers in a plethora of industries,
#1
in an array of countries. European Business School
Financial Times 2021

DIVERSITY #1
We build on one of the world’s most Master in International Finance
culturally-diverse and inclusive business Pre-experience Masters in Finance
populations. Within our Master’s programs, Financial Times 2022
we are proud to teach more than 111
nationalities.
#1
COMMUNITY Master in Strategic Management
QS Master in Management 2023
We engage with a global community
of 70,000 alumni in 135 countries. An active
network, they are an invaluable asset #2
to our students’ careers. Master in Management
Financial Times 2022

#1
Master in Marketing
QS Master in Marketing 2023

#3
MSc Data Science
for Business X-HEC
QS Master in Business Analytics 2023

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MSc DATA SCIENCE FOR BUSINESS
ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE X - HEC

2-YEAR
TAKE BUSINESS
PROGRAM
DECISION-MAKING TO
THE HIGHEST LEVEL
120 ECTS CREDITS

Data is at the core of nearly every business decision. Through this

joint degree with École Polytechnique, you will learn the tools
needed to solve real problems, teaching you to ask the “right“
9 CERTIFICATES questions (both from a Machine Learning and business perspective)
AVAILABLE and to use the appropriate mathematical and IT tools to answer
them.

You will be equipped to shift seamlessly from data to knowledge,

from knowledge to strategic decision-making, and from strategic
100% IN ENGLISH 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, you will master how to leverage data in
2 WORLD-RENOWNED a business context. Two week-long business challenges enable you
INSTITUTIONS to work in teams on real and recent business issues, proposing
relevant business solutions to the company’s top management.

6 MAJOR
CAREER FAIRS

WHAT DOES THE YEARS LOOK LIKE?

SEPTEMBER APRIL JUNE SEPTEMBER JUNE

MSC YEAR 1 - ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE MSC YEAR 2 - HEC PARIS

COMPULSORY
INTERNSHIP

ADVANCED COURSES: TRACKS:

MATHEMATICS FOUNDATIONS DATA FOR
RESEARCH PAPER

COURSES Data Science for Business Data Entrepreneur

REFRESHER OF DATA BUSINESS
IN DATA
CERTIFICATES
EXPEDITIONS

COURSES SCIENCE CHALLENGES Advanced Machine and Deep Data Manager &
SCIENCE Learning
LEARNING

Data Consultant
Data Engineering

JOB MARKET WORKSHOPS | MEETINGS WITH ALUMNI | NETWORKING EVENTS | CAREER FAIRS | CONFERENCES | ETC.

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CLASS PROFILE
WHERE DO OUR STUDENTS
22 COME FROM? UNIVERSITY LOCATION
AVERAGE AGE
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

710 60% ENGINEERING

MEDIAN GMAT
70% 15%
50%
20% ECONOMICS
EUROPE ASIA PACIFIC
INTERNATIONAL 20% MATHS, SCIENCES
STUDENTS

18 10% 5%
NATIONALITIES AMERICAS REST OF THE
WORLD

WHAT AM I GOING TO LEARN?

YEAR 1: ÉCOLE YEAR 2: HEC PARIS DATA FOR BUSINESS

POLYTECHNIQUE CHALLENGES
During the second year at HEC Paris, our Two week-long challenges enabling
students learn how to use data science students to work in teams on real and
The Msc Data Science for Business first techniques to design business solutions. up-to-date business issues using data
year teaching focuses largely on the data The first semester consists of core courses from a company and providing a relevant
produced by ‘real-life’ cases obtained in and business challenges with companies. business solution to the company’s top
association with the program’s industrial Students work on real-life business issues management.
partners. Students will learn how to using sophisticated data sets.
perform a complete data analysis, from Two tracks are available in the second
data manipulation, exploration, and semester: data entrepreneurship or data TWO TRACKS
visualization to analysis with powerful manager & data consultant. Data Entrepreneurship: creating your
machine learning methods and to Learning expeditions are organized to own startup by joining the HEC Startup
communicate and deploy their solution. visit companies and learn about their data Launchpad
Students can also benefit from refresher science approaches. Data Manager & Data Consultant
courses in probability and mathematical
foundations of data science.
CORE COURSES LEARNING EXPEDITIONS
Data for business challenges Two learning expeditions are organized
CORE COURSES Data engineering courses: using the every year to discover companies’ diverse
Statistics latest tools (Spark, Github, Dataiku, approaches to data science
Regression Python…) to build and deploy models
Machine Learning I and II
Deep Learning and Optimization
Advanced coding in Python for Machine RESEARCH PAPER
Learning Students choose a subject they want to
Database Management Reinforcement learning and advanced work on and master during 3 months with
Python for data science Deep Learning the support of a dedicated tutor.
Database Management Data for Finance, Data and Sustainability,
Data and Regulation, Data Ethics, Data &
INTERNSHIP Strategy. CERTIFICATES
A 4-month compulsory internship within a Algorithmic Fairness and Interpretability 9 ​Certificate programs sponsored by over
company in a data-related sector, including 11 business and academic partners
investment banks (BNP-Paribas, BPCE), 100 full-English hours of courses as well
hedge funds and firms such as Microsoft, as business projects and other types of
Facebook, Orange, Capgemini. field work
Full time over 5-6 weeks (April-June) on
the HEC Paris Jouy-en-Josas campus

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CAREER PATHS

100% 60% AVERAGE

STARTING SALARY
FOUND EMPLOYMENT WORK OUTSIDE
WITHIN 3 MONTHS THEIR HOME COUNTRY* €65K

KEY PLACEMENT DATA

POST-MSC JOB FUNCTIONS: POST-MSC JOB SECTORS:

50% DATA SCIENCE 55% INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

33% GENERAL MANAGEMENT 9% FINANCIAL SERVICES

12% CONSULTANT 36% OTHERS

5% BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
POST-DSB JOB LOCATION: UNITED KINGDOM 28%; EUROPE 73% (FRANCE 64%; OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES 9%).
*SOURCE: GRADUATION SURVEY 2021

TESTIMONIALS

This double degree not only allows you to master one of the most demanded skills
today on the job market, it also widens your horizons to a large range of industries
where you can play a key role, even as a junior. It has completely shifted and enlarged
my career perspectives. ”
Skander Kamoun, MSc Data Science For Business

The balance between technical and non-technical classes is truly unique. The highlight
for me was the group project in the second year, in which you can realize a data
science project from the initial development phase to the final client pitch. You really
learn the place of data science in business. ”
Mirae Kim, MSc Data Science For Business

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CERTIFICATES
HEC Paris Certificates are integrative courses that offer over 100 contact hours on real business
projects and field work. Top experts from the professional world are deeply involved in shaping and
managing the program, providing you with a deeper insight into how successful businesses are run.

DATA SCIENCE MERGERS

FOR MANAGEMENT & ACQUISITIONS
In today’s world, understanding data is essential HEC Paris’s Mergers and
for all kinds of managers. In partnership with École Acquisitions Certificate offers
Polytechnique, the Data for Management certificate an unprecedented level of knowledge through a
provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to multidisciplinary study of M&A. It equips students
effectively harness data in your day-to-day. for their first jobs out of the gate, whether they work
directly in the field, or are inevitably a effected by M&A
in their careers.

DIGITAL ENERGY & FINANCE

TRANSFORMATION Energy plays a major role in today’s world economy.
Our new certificate in digital Individuals working in this field have the potential
transformation aims at equipping to be powerful contributors to the current industrial
the consultants and managers of revolution. The Energy and Finance Certificate will
the digital economy. Digital challenges are explored benefit students interested in the economics of energy,
through immersion thanks to our close relationships energy-related financial issues and climate change.
with large leading companies, including key consulting
companies.
INFLUENCIAL LUXURY
HEC Paris and Kering combine their
ENGAGEMENT AND COMMITMENT expertise within HEC’s Luxury Certificate. Students
TOWARDS SOCIETY INSPIRING will become familiar with the culture of luxury and
EXCELLENCE the levels of creativity and innovation it demands.
Experience real luxury-business life through seminars,
Work on real business projects workshops and consulting on a Kering brand case.
that effect the bottom line. The
Excellence in Client Experience
Certificate allows students the opportunity to solve INCLUSIVE & SOCIAL
real business-critical problems within one of LVMH’s BUSINESS
houses and deliver them as a team to a final jury.
The Inclusive & Social Business
Certificate inspires and trains
the next generation of managers, aware of societal
DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP challenges and aspiring to be part of the solution,
This certificate focuses on the entrepreneurial regardless of their professional activity.
opportunities that can be maximized through digital
disruption. Thanks to the involvement of successful
entrepreneurs, managers and companies, students CLIMATE & BUSINESS
will acquire a 360° vision of the digital sphere as they The Climate & Business certificate prepares students
look at e-business through a disruptive lens. for navigating the complexities of climate change and
the transition towards net zerogreenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions from a business and societal perspective.

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CAREERS
Fulfilling your professional ambitions is our primary concern. That’s why our guidance spans far
beyond the classroom, equipping you with invaluable business connections, practical expertise and
personalized coaching sessions to make sure you enter your career with confidence.

WORLD-CLASS COUNTLESS CAREER FAIRS

INTERNSHIPS With hundreds of companies setting foot on campus all
We believe hands-on experience is a fundamental year round, you will have innumerable opportunities to
part of learning. Our 40+ market-leading corporate meet the businesses that pique your interest; whether
partners and hundreds of business connections offer it’s for an internship interview, a post-graduation job, or
our students a wide array of competitive internships a simple LinkedIn connection.
every year.

PERSONALIZED
CAREER COACHING KEY FIGURES
Whether you know exactly what path you want to take or
40,000+ internships and permanent
are keeping your options open, our experienced career
advisors can help guide you in the right direction. positions on offer
Through in-depth CV workshops and our unique 3-step
career development program, you will navigate life 300 companies attend the annual career
post-graduation with ease.
fairs and meetups

70,000 alumni with access to world-class

opportunities

450 companies created by graduates

every year

50% of graduates find their job via the

school’s career services

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CAMPUS LIFE
HEC Paris has one of the largest campuses in Europe. Our academic, leisure and sports facilities offer
students and staff the holistic life you would expect from a world-class institution. Our location and
setting also offer the perfect balance between the rural and urban worlds.
The 340-acre wooded campus is not only close to Paris and Versailles by train, but also a short drive to
La Défense, the biggest business district in Europe where many multinational companies have set up
their headquarters.

CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS

We consider on-campus community and
associative life to be one of the cornerstones of
education. In many ways, it is an extension of the
classroom experience.
It will encourage you to develop a sense of
responsibility, as well as to nurture a bold and
creative mind. There are as many clubs and
associations as there are nationalities on our
campus; well over 100. The diversity and vibrancy
of our clubs are truly astonishing, covering sports,
culture, environmental activities, advocacy politics,
and public affairs, as well as many different
student populations.
KEY FACTS
340 acres
2,000 students living on campus
111 nationalities represented
1,500 rooms
130 clubs and associations
6 restaurants, cafe & bars

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SPORTS AND FITNESS FACILITIES
We provide excellent on-campus indoor and Featuring cutting-edge interactive learning
outdoor sporting facilities. spaces, our facilities have been specifically
designed to enhance project-based learning and
These include:
group work. You will also have a diverse array of
A multipurpose gym (1,600 m²), an indoor services at your disposal; you can perfect your
mountain climbing wall, a weight training room, French at the Language Resource Center, or even
a fitness/cardio-training room and facilities for embark on a personalized career development
aerobics, boxing and martial arts. program at the HEC Talents.
10,000 m² of outdoor fields including tennis
courts, an athletics track, three grass rugby/ 24/7 state-of-the-art library
football fields, one all-weather football field, and
one street basketball/football court. In 2017, HEC Paris became only the second edu­
cational institution in France to open its state-of-
Many sporting events throughout the the-art library seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
year, including men and women Fight Club It provides readers both on and off campus access
tournaments, national students rugby to over 80 databases covering all the disciplines
championships, the HEC Paris tennis clay court taught at HEC Paris as well as 10,000 different
competition held at Monte Carlo. journals, magazines and academic reviews.
On-site, you can consult and borrow course books,
professional theses or works of general culture
from over 50,000 documents. The space provides
enough seating for 250 people, with 20 network
computers, one creative workshop room, one lab,
one video conference room and three study rooms
allocated to group work.

Lifestyle
The campus hosts six restaurants and bars
for students and staff alike. Our facilities are
surrounded by the lush beauty of its woods, two
lakes and numerous sporting fields. There is also
a printing shop, health clinic, and ecumenical
center.

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HOW TO APPLY
YOU CAN APPLY ONLINE AT:
www.hec.edu

Depending on the program, documents to be uploaded before the application deadline may include:
D
 egree certificate(s) or current enrollment certificate
A
 ll official academic transcripts obtained in a higher education institution (exchange programs included)
with official GPA
Résumé (CV)
G
 MAT or GRE or TAGE MAGE official test score report (except SASI and Entrepreneur)
E
 nglish language proficiency test score report (TOEFL or TOEIC or IELTS or Cambridge)
Two
 completed online reference forms (at least one should be filled out by a professor)
P
 assport-style photo
Non-refundable application fee of €110.
Please note that the application process, deadlines and requirements vary from program to program. For more
information, please see the admissions page of the program you are interested in at www.hec.edu.

CONTACT US  If you’d like to talk to a student, you can reach

out to our student ambassadors at:
Should you have any questions about
our programs, the application process or life www.hec.edu/en/chat-our-students
at HEC Paris in general, please feel free
to send us an email at:

[email protected]

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid
for college or graduate school.

Please note that the information provided in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print but is subject to change from year to year.

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