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Bachelor of Science in Data Science for Responsible Business at École Centrale de Lyon

École Centrale de Lyon, France

Programme overview

A four-year, fully English-taught bachelor's co-accredited with emlyon business school that equips students to integrate data science and artificial intelligence into responsible business practice. It combines technical expertise in data analysis and AI with sustainability and social responsibility, and leads to a joint degree awarded by emlyon and Centrale Lyon.

Faculty: Centrale Lyon  |  Department: Bachelor (joint with emlyon business school)  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Écully, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 form a common core in mathematics, computer science, data science, AI technologies, corporate social responsibility and CSR in business practice, with a six-month internship (two three-month internships). In years 3 and 4 students choose a Data Science, Research or Entrepreneurship track, with advanced courses such as Advanced Linguistic Models, Modern Trends in AI, Digital Marketing, Corporate Law and Innovation, Human and Machine Cognition. A semester abroad is possible in year 3.

Career pathways

Big data analyst, data analyst, data scientist, data science and AI consultant, AI project manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants hold a general high school diploma with a strong background in mathematics (or an equivalent foreign qualification) and a good command of English. French students apply through Parcoursup; selection includes online assessments and a motivational interview.

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.parcoursup.gouv.fr

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