BSc in Data Science for Responsible Business at emlyon business school

Programme overview

The BSc in Data Science for Responsible Business is a four-year, English-taught undergraduate programme on the Lyon campus, developed by emlyon business school with Ecole Centrale de Lyon. It confers the state-approved Grade de Licence and combines data science, artificial intelligence and management with an ethical and sustainability focus.

What you will study

Year 1 covers calculus, probability, programming, algorithmics, statistics, data analysis, management and economics. Year 2 covers statistical learning, machine learning, deep learning, big data and agile software engineering. Year 3 covers natural language processing, modern trends in AI, digital business and corporate law. Year 4 covers research mission, tech seminars, managing innovation, human and machine cognition and a Licence thesis. Years 3 and 4 include AI Responsible Missions along a data scientist, research or entrepreneurship track, with a summer internship.

Career pathways

Graduates seek roles such as AI project leader, data scientist, data science consultant and AI consultant, or continue to master's programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1: final-year high school certificate, IB, national baccalaureate or equivalent, assessed on coursework, grades and English proficiency. Year 2: a validated first year of university (60 ECTS). Year 3: two validated years (120 ECTS) in an undergraduate programme in mathematics, computer science or engineering. Selection involves an online cognitive test, a 30-minute mathematics test and a deferred video interview, then an eligibility board and an individual interview. Holders of the French baccalaureate apply through Parcoursup. Required documents: CV, ID or passport, certified degree and transcripts from the first year of high school. Application fee EUR 60; applications open early November 2026 to July 2027.

EUR 15,050 a year (2027-2028). Tuition for admission into 1st, 2nd or 3rd year; excludes a EUR 450 general management fee (total EUR 15,500 per year, i.e. EUR 62,000 over 4 years from year 1). Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years

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