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Online MSc in Business Analytics & AI for Management

Top 10 Business School in Europe, Financial Times 2025

  • Transform data into strategic insights to inform evidence-based decision-making and drive sustainable business value.
  • Develop advanced expertise in Business Analytics, Business Intelligence and AI to address complex business challenges and enhance organisational performance
  • Cultivate a strategic and analytical mindset to lead organisational transformation and foster effective collaboration between business and technology teams
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Academic excellence

Experience a learning journey that combines academic excellence, industry expertise, and applied research.

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Immediate-impact learning

Work on real business projects and applied case studies designed to deliver immediate impact on your leadership skills and career progression.

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Professional development

Benefit from personalised academic and career support to help you achieve your professional goals.

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    Academic excellence

    Experience a learning journey that combines academic excellence, industry expertise, and applied research.

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    Immediate-impact learning

    Work on real business projects and applied case studies designed to deliver immediate impact on your leadership skills and career progression.

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    Professional development

    Benefit from personalised academic and career support to help you achieve your professional goals.

Develop your ability to turn data into strategic business decisions

The EDHEC Online MSc in Business Analytics & AI for Management equips you with the analytical, business intelligence and AI literacy needed to understand business challenges, interpret data and support evidence-based decision-making.

The programme enables you to: :

✔ Identify business challenges and opportunities where data and AI can support better decision-making

✔ Frame business questions and define relevant metrics to support evidence-based decisions

✔ Interpret dashboards, business intelligence and analytical insights to improve organisational performance

✔ Leverage AI, automation and analytics tools to address complex business challenges and communicate data-driven recommendations

You will go beyond analysing data: you will turn analytical insights into business action.

  • Format: 100% online
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 15 months (with an optional extension of up to 6 months)
  • Next intake: February 2027
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Discover what our alumni have to say

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    " What also puts EDHEC ahead from other schools, in my view, is the consulting project pursued at the end of your Master’s, together with an institution. For me, it’s a big European asset manager that I do this project with. So you really work on a strategic solution together with a professor, together with somebody from your cohort, and also together with the firm. This combination really helps you thrive in a professional environment, beyond just attending normal university courses."

    Simon Mühlon

    Strategy Consultant
    zeb consulting
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    " I decided to do the Master to develop myself personally and also professionally and grow academically even further. I decided to do the online master specifically because it provides me with great flexibility to work and study beside one another. So, it was a great chance for me to apply my gained insights at my job directly, but also vice versa."

    Yasmin Berbig

    Specialist TOW
    GE Power
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    " Before EDHEC, I was the guy who delivered reports. Now, I’m the guy people ask, ‘What does this actually mean?’ The biggest change is confidence. I’m not just delivering numbers anymore — I’m shaping decisions. And between us, when your boss quotes you in a meeting, that’s when you know the degree was actually worth it."

    Gilbert Bou Younes

    Finance Business Operations Support
    Archirodon Group

Join an online MSc at a top-ranked Business School

International recognition

An immersive learning experience

Leadership and professional development

An international and engaged alumni network

Earn a degree from a triple-accredited Business School

Thanks to its triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA), EDHEC Business School ranks among the leading business schools in France and internationally. Membership in this highly selective group of threefold-accredited institutions is a recognised guarantee of academic excellence and the international reach of its programmes.

All distance-learning programmes delivered by EDHEC Online uphold the same academic standards, pedagogical quality, and degree recognition as their on-campus counterparts.

Learn at your own pace, wherever you are

An interactive learning experience designed by education and digital learning experts, delivered through a cutting-edge platform built to accommodate your personal and professional commitments, offering maximum flexibility and engagement.

Dedicated entirely to the learner, the EDHEC Online Campus is an integrated digital learning environment that delivers a personalised experience. It combines a wide range of pedagogical activities and resources, enabling you to progress through your learning journey proactively and effectively.

 

Personalised support to support your growth as a leader

Designed specifically for online learning and working professionals, YouDrive is a high-end experience tailored​ to your professional needs​ and goals. Through guided self-introspection and individual sessions with an experienced coach.

Connect with the EDHEC alumni community from day one

From the first day of your programme, you become part of EDHEC’s global alumni network, bringing together professionals across a wide range of industries, functions, and geographies. This community offers valuable professional connections, industry insights, and peer support throughout your career.

Online degree students benefit fully from EDHEC’s alumni ecosystem, with ambassadors based around the world and regular social and professional events that foster meaningful connections beyond the classroom.

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EDHEC at a glance

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Find the answer to your questions about our distance learning program

Who is the Online MSc in Business Analytics & AI for Management designed for?

The program is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals with backgrounds in business, management, marketing, finance, economics, operations, HR or related fields who want to strengthen their analytical and AI capabilities. It is intended for business-minded professionals looking to make data-driven decisions rather than become technical data scientists.

What is business analytics?

Business Analytics is the practice of using data, business analytics, business intelligence and big data to support strategic decision-making and improve business performance. It prepares professionals to turn data into actionable business insights.

Do I need previous coding or data science experience?

No. The program is designed for business professionals and does not require a STEM background or prior coding experience. Students progressively build technical literacy through courses such as Introduction to Coding with Python while focusing on the practical application of business analytics, business intelligence and AI in management.

What tools and technologies will I learn to use?

Throughout the program, students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools including Tableau, Power BI and introductory Python. You will also learn how to evaluate AI applications, automate business processes and use business intelligence to support strategic decision-making.

How do students apply their learning throughout the program?

Practical application is embedded throughout the curriculum. Students work on business cases, interactive projects and a Business Game Simulation before applying their knowledge to a real business challenge through the Consulting Project, supported by a dedicated methodology course.

How does distance learning work for this MSc?

The Online MSc in Business Analytics & AI for Management is based on a flexible teaching approach, designed for professionals and students seeking agility.

You will alternate between different formats:

✔ Live online courses with the entire class
✔ Group activities and collaborative work
✔ Self-study modules to complete at your own pace

To successfully complete this program, we recommend planning 15 to 20 hours of individual study per week.
Our programs are designed to fit your schedule and personal life. This balance is essential for staying engaged throughout the program and achieving your professional goals.

What are the English language requirements for the Online MSc in Business Analytics & AI for Management?

All EDHEC Online Master of Science programs are taught entirely in English. Candidates are expected to demonstrate professional English proficiency (English language test equivalence: TOEFL iBT ≥ 92, TOEIC ≥ 850, IELTS ≥ 6.5, Cambridge English ≥ 175).

Our programs are designed for an international audience, combining global business perspectives with flexible, high-quality online education. Students collaborate with peers from around the world while developing the communication and leadership skills needed to succeed in international environments.

What career prospects can this MSc at EDHEC Business School lead to?

Graduates are prepared for analytics, business transformation and consulting roles such as Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Specialist, Marketing Insights Specialist, Operations Analyst, AI Project Manager, Automation Consultant, Digital Transformation Consultant and Strategy & Analytics Consultant. The program develops the ability to translate analytical insights into business action, an increasingly valuable capability across industries, paving the way for diverse career prospects.

What are the benefits of earning an Online Master of Science degree at EDHEC Business School?

Earning an online MSc from EDHEC Business School allows you to combine the reputation of a globally recognised institution with the flexibility of online learning. EDHEC is a triple-accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA) ranked among the top 10 business schools in Europe (Financial Times 2025).

The online format enables you to study from anywhere in the world, balance your education with your professional and personal commitments, and continue progressing in your career while earning your degree.

You benefit from the same academic excellence, expert faculty and rigorous curriculum as EDHEC's on-campus programs, combined with the advantages of a fully digital learning experience.

EDHEC Business School: A commitment to future generations

EDHEC is an international business school with more than 110 nationalities represented on campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore. With 60,000 alumni in 130 countries and learning partnerships with 290 institutions worldwide, EDHEC educates the leaders of tomorrow: men and women who are determined to solve the most pressing economic, social, technological, and environmental challenges of our time.