Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MScBA)
Geneva, Switzerland
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 May 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
19 May 2025
TUITION FEES
CHF 36,400 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* application fee: 150 CHF
Introduction
Preparing students as the new generation of managers who understand data and are fluent in data-driven decision-making to solve real problems with Big Data in today’s digital world.
The Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MSc-BA) is designed for young professionals interested in Data science/analytics which is now a critical skill for every manager in the digital age. This program provides the technical skills and business vision to understand, work, and decide with the data: a comprehensive introduction to Big data, databases, opportunities, and challenges, as how to explore/analyze/visualize ‘big data’ sets to derive insights, how to communicate them as well as how to use Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning methods to support decision making and digital transformations for both private and public organizations.
Key Benefits
- Multi-disciplinary program blending technology and business
- Good balance of theory and practice with case studies and hands-on exercises with real data
- Explore the latest technologies and practices in Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence
- Learn one of the key skills employers are looking for the most, Cloud Computing, and add more value to your Master's by earning an Amazon Web Services certificate
- Developed, advise,d and delivered by data analytics experts with industry and academic experience
- Gaining insight into global businesses, their management and operations
- Study tour to Silicon Valley
Curriculum
Program Details
In addition to business courses, the core curriculum in Business Analytics trains young professionals to be future leading data scientist/analyst and top managers with courses in database fundamentals, data preparation, exploration, visualization techniques, communication/storytelling skills, Artificial Intelligence/Machine learning methods for advanced analytics by using software technologies like SQL, Tableau, Python, and PowerBI.
The Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence is comprised of 9 courses taken over one year.
Year 1
1st Trimester
- TEC 610 – Introduction to Big Data Analysis
- ECO 610 – Global Economics & Development
- TEC 645 – Programming for Data Analytics and AI
- MGT 657 – Logistics & Project Management
2nd Trimester
- MGT 620 – Change Management & ESG
- TEC 650 – Artificial Intelligence and Applied Machine Learning
- TEC 635 – Exploring, Visualizing & Storytelling with Data
- MGT 630 – Turning Idea to Success
3rd Trimester
- TEC 698 – Business Analytics - Capstone
Career Opportunities
Data science/analytics is now a critical skill for every manager in the digital age. Such skill helps individuals to pursue careers as business intelligence consultants, marketing analysts, data solutions architects, business analysts, big data analytics, chief data officers, and other relevant positions.
You have access to a Career Counselor who provides one-on-one career advising, job search support, and coaching.
Rankings
Ranked among the top ten universities in Switzerland, the International Institute in Geneva (IUG) is an accredited academic institution specializing in business education.
The Institute offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Administration, International Relations, Media and Communication, and International Trade. The curriculum features a unique combination of theoretical and practical instruction, with a particular focus on international business practices. The international exchange program offers an opportunity for students to study at renowned universities worldwide.
Located in Geneva, Switzerland, at the center of Europe and a hub for international politics and business, the campus is close to the airport and about 5 km from the city center. The IUG has students representing over 60 nationalities providing a truly multicultural setting.
