Master in Data Management in detail
The Master’s degree in Data Management at Paris School of Business prepares professionals to collect, structure, analyze, visualize, and secure business data.
The program develops dual expertise in management and data technologies, including Python, R, SQL, business intelligence, Big Data, cloud computing, machine learning, and deep learning.
Students learn how to turn data into strategic insights that support decision-making, improve organizational performance, and drive digital transformation. They also develop essential skills in data governance, data quality, and data protection.
The program's accreditations
Rankings of our Program
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What official recognition does the Master of Management have?
The Master's degree awarded through the Grande École Programme (PGE) is a two-year program accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and confers the national Master's degree (Master's level, Bac+5 – EQF Level 7*). The program also benefits from the School's triple international accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.
*« Diplôme du Programme Grande École (PGE) » awarded by Paris School of Business, Level 7 (NSF 313), registered in the RNCP under number 42389 by decision of the Director General of France Compétences dated 05/03/2026.
Learn more about the RNCP qualification - Master in Management
Why choose the Master in Data Management?
Turn Data into Strategic Decisions
The specialization prepares professionals to interpret large volumes of data and deliver actionable recommendations to decision-makers.
Students learn how to design dashboards, identify trends, generate strategic insights, and transform data analysis into drivers of performance, innovation, and business growth.
Master the Entire Data Value Chain
Students learn how to collect, integrate, organize, model, analyze, and visualize data.
Using Python, R, SQL, business intelligence, and Big Data tools, they develop practical technical skills that can be applied directly to real business challenges and data-driven projects.
Develop Technical and Managerial Expertise
The program combines programming, artificial intelligence, data governance, and project management.
This dual expertise enables students to collaborate effectively with data, IT, and business teams, coordinate complex projects, and support organizations throughout their digital and data transformation.
"This program bridges management challenges and digital transformation to address today’s and tomorrow’s socio-economic issues. Students benefit from the expertise of internationally recognized faculty and leading industry professionals, along with personalized support to develop their skills, shape their career plans, and successfully enter the data sector."
Asma BOUHAFS
Head of Specialization
+20 000
alumni
Part of the Paris School of Business Network
Master in Data Management Program (2026/27)
The total number of teaching hours is 511 hours in the 4th year and 504 hours in the 5th year.
1st Year
- International Development Strategy
- Contemporary Economic Issues
- Management & Leadership
- Finance for Managers
- Marketing Management: Integrated Communication
- Corporate Law
- Elective Course
- Consumer Behavior
- Paid Media & Performance Marketing
- Business Models
- Excel: Data Analysis and Decision-Making
- Digital Product Lab: Design Sprint, Prototyping, and MVP Development
- Digital Product Design Hackathon
- HTML5 & CSS3 Web Development
- JavaScript Web Development
- SQL Data Management 1 & 2
- CRM, DMP, and CDP Project
- English as a First Foreign Language
2nd Year
- Python Programming
- Data Visualization
- R Programming
- Data Governance & Data Quality – GDPR
- Algorithms and Programming
- Mathematics for Big Data
- Supervised Learning
- Unsupervised Learning
- Workflow Automation and Agentic Artificial Intelligence
- Innovation Management
- English as a First Foreign Language
- Deep Learning
- Data Analysis Methods
- Business Intelligence
- Big Data Architecture
- Cloud Computing for Data Management and Processing
- SAS Seminar
- Social Network Analysis and Digital Identity
- Data and Cloud Cybersecurity
- Interdisciplinary Expert Track – DP-900 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
- Professional Development
- Overall Business Management
Work-Study within the Master in Data Management
The work-study schedule is 1 days in class / 4 days in the company.
To support students in securing a work-study placement, a dedicated career advisor provides personalized guidance, reviews and approves their CV, and assists them throughout the application process to help them find a host company.
*Work-Study is only available for French students. International students will instead be submitted to an intership
What to do after the Master in Data Management?
Professional integration
Following successful completion of the Data Management specialization, graduates can aspire to a wide range of positions, such as the following:
- Data Manager
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Geographical Data Analyst
- Decision-making Consultant
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Strategist
- Data Mass Manager
- Consultant Big Data
- Data Risk Manager
- Big Data Marketer
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager
- Entrepreneur
The school does not offer any track beyond graduation from this program.
How to join the Master in Data Management?
The admission process for the Paris School of Business Master in Management's degree consists of an application review, an English language test, and an individual interview. Applications are submitted directly through Paris School of Business, outside the Mon Master platform.
1.
Apply
Download and send us our application form or apply with our online application
2.
Application Review
The Paris School of Business admissions committee carefully reviews your application.
3.
Individual Interview
You will attend a motivation interview either in person or remotely to validate your admission.
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Paris School of Business processes the collected data in order to manage your requests for information and support you in your orientation. We inform you that Paris School of Business uses your data for marketing purposes to personalize and adapt its service offers to your needs and to establish statistics and marketing profile models. By providing your contact details, you agree to be contacted by our advisers from Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 19:00. Your data will be kept for a period of 3 years; to learn more about the management of your personal data and to exercise your rights, please consult the school's data protection policy or send an email to the data protection officer of the school of your choice. Data protection policy