Issues
- Training engineers specializing in data science
- Combining mathematical and statistical processing of economic data
- Providing a broad professional outlook with singular expertise
Diplomas awarded:
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A dual 4-year course
The double degree course follows the "2+2" pattern: two years at Centrale Lyon then two years at ENSAE.
1st and 2nd year at Centrale Lyon
During the first and second years Centrale students follow the cursus initial ingénieur généraliste.
During the second year, engineering students have the option of carrying out their second semester abroadat a partner institution or customizing their course according to a reference field or profession.
3rd and 4th year at ENSAE Paris
During the third and fourth years, Centrale engineering students enter theengineering cycle at ENSAE in one of the following majors:
- Data Science & Business Decision
- Data Science & Social Sciences
- Data Science, Statistics & Learning
- Forecasting & Economic Policy
Selection
This course is open only to engineering students in the Centrale Lyon generalist curriculum. Students submit their application file during their second year (in January), which is studied by the studies committee (March). Applications are then examined by the ENSAE admissions committee for a decision in May.
Students enrolled at ENSAE should contact their academic department to find out about admission procedures.
Careers
- Data scientist
- Economic analyst
- Financial risk consultant