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Graduate Diploma in Management – Data Science and Business Analytics

HEC Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Graduate Diploma in Management – Data Science and Business Analytics is a postgraduate diploma in Data Science & Analytics programme taught at HEC Montréal in Montréal, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 25,900 per total (CAD 5,200 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Data Science & Analytics
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 5,200 / total
International tuition: CAD 25,900 / total

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: hec.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Management – Data Science and Business Analytics is a 30-credit graduate program covering optimization, statistical modeling, machine learning and deep learning, with an emphasis on applying these methods to management decision-making and business process optimization. It is offered full-time or part-time, with classes held on-site at the Côte-des-Neiges campus. Students have access to IVADO, a research consortium in artificial intelligence, and many instructors are members of Mila, Montréal's artificial intelligence research centre. Graduates typically pursue roles such as applications analyst, business analyst, business intelligence analyst or web analyst, applying data science skills across finance, marketing, logistics, operations and human resources. Under certain conditions, graduates can continue their studies toward the Master of Science (MSc) in Data Science and Business Analytics. The program is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.70 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree of at least 90 credits in business administration or a related field, with engineering, computer science, mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, finance and quantitative science prioritized, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.3 scale for the undergraduate degree (or higher if required by the granting university for graduate admission). Applicants need an intermediate-advanced level of English, demonstrated through prior education or by passing an English test or completing an English program, unless exempt. Applications for the Fall term are due by March 1 (Canadian and international applicants); Winter-term applications are due by September 15 (Canadian) or June 1 (international); there is no Summer intake.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About HEC Montréal

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1907
Students: 14,484
Programs: 70
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Graduate Diploma in Management – Data Science and Business Analytics award?

HEC Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Data Science & Analytics on completion of this programme.

How much does Graduate Diploma in Management – Data Science and Business Analytics cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 25,900 per total (CAD 5,200 per total for local students).

Can Graduate Diploma in Management – Data Science and Business Analytics be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at HEC Montréal.

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