MSc Big Data & Artificial Intelligence for Business at Montpellier Business School

Programme overview

The MSc Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Business is a DESSMO specialisation (Bac+5, RNCP level 7) that trains managers and data practitioners to use big data and AI to support digital transformation and decision-making. It is taught in English.

Faculty: MBS School of Business - Masters of Science | Duration: 1 year (entry with 240 ECTS) or 2 years (entry with 180 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time (continuous); taught in English | Intake: September | Location: Montpellier, Occitanie, France

What you will study

Digital economy and strategy, introduction to artificial intelligence, digital business and change, innovation management, Python for business, big data applications, data protection and regulation, quantitative methods, digital transformation, business applications of AI and business analytics, with options such as cybersecurity, predictive analytics and the CPIM certificate.

Career pathways

Data scientist, digital transformation manager, big data expert, business intelligence analyst, business analytics manager, data management consultant and database manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Continuous MSc entered at Year 1 (2-year route): 180 ECTS (three progressive years after the baccalaureate), or 120 ECTS plus three years of relevant professional experience; entered at Year 2 (1-year route): 240 ECTS, or 180 ECTS plus three years of relevant professional experience; credits validated before 31 October. English test (free MBS English Test, or TOEIC/TOEFL iBT/IELTS/Duolingo/Cambridge): minimum 750 TOEIC / 90 MBS English Test / 80 TOEFL iBT / 6.0 IELTS / 95 Duolingo / Cambridge B2 for Year 1 entry, and 790 TOEIC / 100 MBS English Test / 88 TOEFL iBT / 6.0 IELTS / 100 Duolingo for Year 2 entry (native English speakers or those who studied a year in English may be exempt). Individual interview with the MSc programme director. Apply online via eCampus with CV and cover letter in English, diploma, transcripts, ID. Deadlines for 2026 entry: 19 May (India and Africa), 20 June (other candidates needing a visa), 18 August (no visa required). Application fee EUR 90; scholarships of EUR 1,000 to 2,000 may be awarded.

EUR 17,400 for the whole programme (2027/2028). 1-year MSc (entry with 240 ECTS), continuous full-time route; stated for the 2027 intake Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (entry with 240 ECTS) or 2 years (entry with 180 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://ecampus.montpellier-bs.com/faces/CreationCompte.xhtml?auth=candidature

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