CMU Tepper and ESSEC Launch New Dual-Degree Master's for Business Analytics and Management

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Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business and France’s ESSEC Business School have launched an exciting new joint dual-degree master’s program, offering a highly competitive option for applicants in business analytics and management. The program takes at least two years, with students spending one year at each school—in Pittsburgh and the Paris suburb of Cergy—and completing an internship, ultimately earning both CMU’s STEM-designated MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) and ESSEC’s Master in Management (MiM). This combination not only blends data-driven decision-making skills with a solid foundation in management theory, but also provides a transatlantic learning experience that prepares students to become globally-minded, versatile business leaders.

The CMU curriculum emphasizes Python programming, machine learning, statistical foundations, and data analytics applications in finance, marketing, and other fields, using data to solve complex business problems. The ESSEC portion covers core management areas such as financial accounting, strategic management, marketing, and organizational behavior, aiming to develop the leadership skills needed for future challenges. While the specific admission requirements for the joint program have yet to be fully unified, applicants are advised to plan ahead for background enhancement given the high standards of both schools. CheersYou（清柚教育） will continue to monitor the program's detailed admissions policies and help students seize this valuable opportunity created by the collaboration of two top-tier institutions.

CMU and ESSEC Business School announce a new joint dual-degree program (New Dual Degree Program)!

Upon completion, students will earn two degrees: the U.S. CMU Tepper School of Business MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) and the French ESSEC Business School Master in Management (MiM).

Program Introduction

The program requires at least two academic years to complete, with students spending one academic year at each school and completing an internship.

Students at CMU will study in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and at ESSEC they will study in Cergy, a suburb of Paris.

The Tepper School's MSBA program is a STEM-designated program designed to help students enrich their business expertise and enhance creative problem-solving skills by analyzing data, enabling them to make smarter decisions for their companies or organizations.

ESSEC’s MiM program provides a solid foundation in management knowledge, aiming to prepare the next generation of leaders to tackle the major challenges facing businesses, organizations, and society.

Curriculum

The specific curriculum for the joint program is yet to be announced. Below are the core courses for the CMU MSBA and ESSEC MiM respectively.

CMU-MSBA

Mini 1

- R and Python Programming

- Introduction to Probability and Statistics

- Data Exploration and Visualization

- Business Fundamentals for Analytics Professionals

- Experiential Learning

Mini 2

- Business Communication for Analytical Decision Making

- Statistical Foundations for Business Analytics

- Optimization for Prescriptive Analytics

- Modern Data Management

- Experiential Learning

Mini 3

- Team and Organization Management

- Machine Learning Fundamentals

- Operations and Supply Chain Analytics

- Marketing Analytics

- Experiential Learning

Mini 4

- Delivering Business Value through Integrated Analytics

- Machine Learning for Business Applications

- Data Analytics in Finance

- Ethics and Artificial Intelligence

- Experiential Learning

ESSEC-MiM

Financial Accounting and Reporting
Management Control
Business Economics
Principles of Finance
People and Organizations
Marketing Management
Strategy and Management
IT Management in the Digital Age
Operations Management or Law (choose from a selected list of courses)

Admissions Requirements

Since the joint program does not yet have unified requirements, below are the individual admissions requirements for CMU MSBA and ESSEC MiM for reference.

Education and Experience Requirements

CMU-MSBA

Students must hold a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, with proficiency in the following areas:

General mathematics, including calculus and linear algebra
Basic statistical concepts and methods
Basic programming in any modern language

ESSEC-MiM

Hold or be pursuing a non-French three-year bachelor's degree (minimum level) in any field of study (engineering, science, business, management and economics, humanities and social sciences, law, health, political science and international relations, architecture and real estate, etc.)
Have little or no work experience, and be under 32 years of age

Application Materials

Official transcripts from institutions where undergraduate and/or graduate degrees were obtained* (unofficial transcripts can be submitted for application purposes; official transcripts must be submitted after admission)
Two letters of recommendation
Resume/CV
Personal statement
English language proficiency proof (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
GRE / GMAT
Essay
Interview

CMU-MSBA Application check list:

ESSEC-MIM Application checklist:

Career Prospects

The ESSEC MiM website provides an overview of graduates' industry destinations and the roles they take on in various fields:

It is foreseeable that students trained jointly by these two prestigious institutions will broaden their international perspective and possess more comprehensive business skills.

Regarding the joint program's curriculum and other information, we believe the official websites of both schools will continue to provide updates, and CheersYou（清柚教育） will also follow up on the latest information about this program.

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