Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Lead at the intersection of data, AI, & business
The rise of business intelligence tools that utilize data analytics and AI has created a strong demand across industries for managers that can understand and leverage them effectively. To answer this demand, we have created the Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MAAI), a program that is purpose-built to train the next generation of data-driven leaders, combining knowledge from master's degrees in data analytics and management, with the latest insights on AI.
The MAAI aims to build up your quantitative and managerial abilities to prepare a new generation of future leaders with in-demand skills:
- Develop and refine your analytic and data-management skills and learn how to integrate them into strategic leadership
- Get hands-on experience working with the latest AI and data management technologies
- Broaden your understanding of implementing AI tools and the challenges of doing so
- Apply your skills to real-life business-analytics projects to grasp the broader context of analytics and AI in the world of business
Duration
Tuition
Start date
Location
Focus
Format
A business analytics degree for future leaders
Program highlights
-
Customize your learning journey to suit your career goals
-
Combine experiences from a master's in data analytics and a master's in AI with vital management skills
-
Benefit from in-depth immersion into the latest software, automation trends and AI tools
-
Expand your competencies with hands-on skill seminars offered by industry practitioners.
-
Broaden your perspective with courses in Global Corporate Management, Innovation and Finance.
Profile
- You are a young professional in your early twenties with 0-3 years of post-graduate work experience.
(applicants with up to five years of post-graduate work experience will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis). - You have an intuitive understanding of how deeply technology permeates all aspects of modern life.
- You quickly grasp and adapt to new trends in business analytics.
- You are curious to master the complex flows of data, shaping them to create value for business and society.
Why ESMT?
-
Study in the heart of Berlin, connect to the city’s vibrant startup scene and Germany’s powerhouse economy.
-
Prime your profile for a competitive job market with ESMT’s Career Development Center
-
With internships, a consulting project and portfolio management program, there are plenty of opportunities to benefit from ESMT’s connection to businesses and get hands-on experience.
Topics
Core courses include:
-
Advanced marketing modeling
-
Coding in Python (and R)
-
Data Scraping & Processing
-
Advanced decision analysis
-
Introduction to machine learning
-
Data management
-
Machine learning and causality
Personalize your learning journey. Choose from more than 35 electives* including core courses from the other 2 master programs, more than 15 international exchange options, and master-specific practice projects.
Throughout the program develop key skills and begin to plan the next stage of your career through skills workshops, career advisor sessions and more.
Request a profile evaluation
Register here
Frequently asked questions
Not the answers you were looking for? Check out our FAQ page for more.
Am I a good "fit" for the MAAI?
ESMT's MAAI is a personalized degree for high-potential candidates with little or no previous work experience.
The qualities we are looking for in our applicants are:
- Excellent analytical problem-solving abilities
- A critical thinker who holds a scientific worldview
- Highly attentive to detail
- Knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies
- A desire for continuous learning opportunities
What are the MAAI application requirements?
The requirements for applying to ESMT’s MAAI program are:
- A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent
- Strong grades in your quantitative courses
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) or graduating from a university program taught in English
- Completed application, including essays and one recommendation
- Having less than 24 months of post-graduate professional experience (not including internship or work experience prior to bachelor program graduation)
Can I apply before receiving my bachelor's degree?
Yes, applications are encouraged from final-year undergraduate students awaiting completion of their degree.
However, a grade overview or transcripts must be included with the application.
What kind of scholarships are available for MAAI applicants?
Scholarships are offered to accepted students with outstanding academic merit and leadership potential. To apply for a scholarship, you should complete the proper essay included in the online application form, and indicate your suitability for a scholarship.
The scholarships offered in ESMT cover partial tuition fees. Most of our students cover the costs of their studies with a mix of scholarships, loans, and personal savings.
Here you can find more information about the scholarships and financing options.
Does ESMT offer on campus housing?
ESMT offers student accommodation in 7 shared flats near campus, just a 10-min walk away.
Full-time ESMT students can apply for single or double rooms in the shared flats – each fully furnished and equipped with WIFI. For more information on ESMT student accommodation, click here. As there are limited rooms available, please also consider other housing options.
Language learning with ESMT
ESMT collaborates with the GLS language school that has been offering language courses in Berlin since 1983. Classes take place at the GLS campus in Kastanienallee 82 and run once a week from October to December and January to March.