BSc in Data Science for Responsible Business

The Bachelor of Science in Data Science for Responsible Business is a four-year program jointly offered by emlyon business school and École Centrale de Lyon. Entirely taught in English, this program integrates data science and artificial intelligence (AI) with a strong emphasis on responsible business practices. It aims to equip students with the skills to harness emerging technologies for sustainable development.

Program Structure:

• Years 1 and 2: Students build a solid foundation in mathematics, computer science, data science, AI technologies, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). This phase includes two 3-month internships, totaling six months of professional experience.
• Years 3 and 4: The curriculum becomes project-oriented, allowing students to choose from three specialized tracks:
  • Data Science Track: Collaborate with a company on a comprehensive data science project, including a 3-month summer internship, culminating in delivering a tailored solution to the partner organization.
  • Research Track: Engage in a research project within a partnered laboratory, guided by experienced researchers, and undertake a 3-month summer internship in the lab.
  • Entrepreneurship Track: Develop and launch a startup idea with support from the incubators of emlyon business school and École Centrale de Lyon, dedicating the summer internship to full-time development of the business venture.

Throughout the program, students benefit from the combined expertise of both institutions, access to cutting-edge research facilities, and a curriculum designed to meet the evolving needs of responsible business in the era of AI and data science.

As one of Europe’s oldest business schools, emlyon holds a distinguished position in the realm of higher education. It proudly stands among the elite 1% of global business schools accredited by the highly regarded AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, solidifying its status in business and management education. emlyon's distinctive academic signature "We are makers" molds learning into a lifelong endeavor to have an impact on the world and offers a real alternative in its environment. It sees learning as not only a transfer of academic knowledge but also a "course of learning experiences" that equips students to forge a constant link between thought and action:  "doing to learn, learning to do" emlyon business school’s programs are open to international and French students and give you the opportunity to develop and acquire cutting-edge expertise in a wide range of fields:

• Management
• Finance & Strategy
• Data Science
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Marketing & Sales
• Industry-Specific Disciplines

Through these collective and individual learning experiences, emlyon has set out to train responsible managers capable of taking up the challenges of today and tomorrow. This commitment to societal impact is central to the school's mission and was formalized in its articles of association when it became a benefit corporation in July 2021.

It is possible to enter the program at different moments, from the first, second or third year on. Admission to the 1st year:

• For students in their final year studying for their High School certificate, for the IB or "National Baccalauréat", or for an equivalent certificate

Admission to the 2nd year:

• For students presently completing a 1st year of university studies (to be validated by 60 ECTS credits) or a diploma certifying one year of successful study at a higher level and issued by an official higher education institution.

Admission to the 3rd year:

• For students presently completing a 2nd year of university studies (to be validated by 120 ECTS credits) or a diploma certifying two years of successful study at a higher level and issued by an official higher education institution.

N.B. Students seeking to enter the program at this level (3rd -year) must have pursued studies in the field of mathematics, computer science or engineering comparable to the contents of the first two years of the BSc in Data Science

Graduates from this data science program will learn from renowned organizations and companies, talented professionals and featured speakers from all over the world. Graduates will seek positions as :

• AI Project Leader
• Data Science
• AI Consultant
• Data Analyst / Big Data Analyst
• Data Scientist

They can work in all sectors of activities : tech, banking, industry, e-commerce, energy, transport, telecommunications,…