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Master of science (MSc) – Data Science and Business Analytics

Structure

Thesis stream Supervised project stream
7 courses (21 credits) 12 courses (36 credits)
Research Workshop
Thesis (24 credits)
 
Total: 45 credits
Supervised Project: organizational intervention mandate, academic case study, specific research mandate or expert opinion (9 credits)

Total: 45 credits
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Program length: 16-24 months (excluding preparatory phase)

Candidate from another domain
Undergraduate preparatory courses (3 credits) may be imposed by the Academic Advisor if prior learning does not meet specialization requirements. You have one year to take these courses, preferably at the start of your studies. See the structure below for the non-exhaustive list of courses.

Compulsory Courses of the Specialization

18 credits

MATH 60603A
MATH 60604A
MATH 60606A
MATH 60621A

Optional specialization courses

Minimum 12 credits

MATH 60612A
MATH 60615A
MATH 60638A
MATH 70611A
MATH 70630A
MATH 80648A

Elective course

Maximum 3 credits

Graduate courses at HEC Montréal, including a campus abroad. A maximum of one course (3 credits) may be taken at another university; in this case, this choice must be approved by the academic advisor.

Compulsory Course of the Program

Compulsory activities

9 credits

INDV 66202A

Strongly recommended activities

ATEL 66242A

Compulsory Courses of the Specialization

9 credits

MATH 60604A
MATH 60606A

Optional Specialization Courses – 9 credits

Block 1 – Maximum 3 credits

MATH 60603A
MATH 60612A
MATH 60615A
MATH 60621A
MATH 60638A

Block 2 – Min. 6 credits, max. 9 credits

MATH 70611A
MATH 70630A
MATH 80601A
MATH 80617A
MATH 80618A
MATH 80621A
MATH 80627A
MATH 80648A
MATH 80680A
MATH 80685A

Compulsory Course of the Program

Compulsory activities

24 credits

RECH 66218A
RECH 66248A

Strongly recommended activities

ATEL 66242A

 

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Program details

Type
Master's
Level
Graduate  
Credits  
45 Credits
Schedule
  • Full time
  • Part time   
Time
  • Day
Instruction mode
  • On-site
Location
  • Côte-des-Neiges