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Data science & management

Data is a strategic asset nowadays. Everyone agrees with the principle, but we are far away from an effective use of data in business. In order to create value from Big Data and analytics, companies need to transform into Data-Driven Enterprises. HEC Lausanne and EPFL have designed this program to ease this transformation.

training informations

Certificate of advanced studies (CAS)

duration

16 days spread over 9 months

price

CHF 17’000

language

English

location

Onsite

internationally recognized

hands-on & practical course

Presentation of the program

The Executive Certificate (CAS) in Data Science & Management is a unique program for executives, developed by HEC Lausanne and EPFL. The program combines management and technology perspectives and demystifies Big Data, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Participants develop the required skills to drive the transformation towards a Data-Driven Enterprise and create sustainable business value from data.

The capstone project of the Executive Certificate in Data Science & Management is the “Individual Data Project”. Participants are encouraged to start the program with a concrete “data transformation” ambition in mind (usually for their employer). They will develop their project throughout the program with the support of HEC Lausanne and EPFL experts.

Learning objectives

Critically define the role and value of data for companies and design value chains from data to information and insights.
Demystify Big Data, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and define innovative data-driven solutions.
Identify and implement effective practices to manage data as a strategic resource.

Target audience

(Future) Chief Data Officers (CDOs), senior managers and executives who are launching data initiatives.
Business intelligence (BI) and data managers, data engineers and data architects who want to manage successful data-driven transformation.
Data champions and executives in business lines (HR, Marketing, Operations, …) who want to become more data and analytics-savvy.

Program's curriculum

The open program in Data science & management is a CAS designed for professionals wishing to develop new skills in parallel with their professional activity. This open program incorporates a strong participatory dimension. The fundamental notions will be presented beforehand, then supplemented and illustrated by numerous practical exercises based on real cases.

The Data science & management program consists of 4 blocks and includes the writing of a final report . This represents 16 days spread over 9 months. That represents a total of 128 hours of teaching and about as many hours of personal work.

each module can be followed individually

The data-driven enterprise

The fourth industrial revolution is driven by smart, connected objects, and exploding amounts of data. In this new era where “data is the new oil”, there is little value in “crude” data. But if crude data can be extracted, refined, and piped to where it can impact decisions, its value will soar. see program The data-driven enterprise

From data to insights

The impact of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) whether it be on the economy or on society as a whole, is now recognized by all. In order to best negotiate the turn of the digital revolution, companies are now obliged to adapt to a pace they have never experienced before while bypassing the myth surrounding AI. see program From data to insights

Managing data as an asset

Most companies consider data as a strategic asset, but they hardly manage it as such. This short program introduces principles and methods of data management covering data assets, data quality, data governance and data life cycle. This will empower organizations to create the data culture strategically needed nowadays. see program Managing data as an asset

Data innovation, privacy & risks

The increasing amount of data offers manifold opportunities for data-driven innovations and new business models. To benefit from these innovations, companies need to establish effective practices for data sharing in their ecosystems while coping with data privacy, ethics and risks such as the impact of GDPR. see program Data innovation, privacy & risks

Final report

The Individual Data Project - IDP - is the flagship project of the CAS in Data science & management. Participants are encouraged to start the program with a concrete data transformation objective in mind (usually for their employer). They will develop their project throughout the program with the support of professors and experts from HEC Lausanne, UNIL and EPFL. The IDP consists of a written report and an oral presentation.

Program's sessions

You can see all our open program sessions in Data science & management below. Click on the session you are interested in or check the full calendar.

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March 2026

open

start: 23 March 2026
end: 17 September 2026
language: English
registration: Before 31 January 2026

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Some testimonials

Eric Ferrari

This program granted me a global vision of Data related stakes. It dives into the strategic as well as organisational and technical aspects of Data science. The diversity of speakers covers a wide scope of theoretical and practical knowledge during the 4 modules of this programme.

Jorge Garcia

I chose this program because it is a blended solution that combines both technical and strategic aspects of Data Science. It was very inspiring.

Virginie Debons

There was a great quality and diversity among the speakers. The mix between theory and practice was perfect.

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The quality of the training and the professionalism of the instructors are reflective of HEC Lausanne.

Benjamin Flachs

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