International Business Analytics and Management BSc
Discover a new and unique programme taught in two internationally renowned institutions . Build comprehensive understanding of global business practices & the experience of studying in two countries.
EDHEC Business School and King’s Business School join forces to launch a pioneering double degree in Europe: the BSc in International Business Analytics and Management. Taught entirely in English, this four-year programme combines academic excellence, experiential learning, and immersion in Lille and London. It equips future leaders with strategic insight, data analytics expertise, and a commitment to sustainability in a rapidly changing global environment.
Overview
Why choose the International Business Analytics and Management BSc?
The BSc in International Business Analytics & Management equips students with the analytical and strategic skills to thrive in a changing world.
The programme uniquely combines intercultural intelligence and sustainability across campuses in London and Lille. Taught entirely in English, this double degree offers students the opportunity to study at two internationally renowned institutions, gaining a comprehensive understanding of global business practices and first-hand experience of living and studying in two countries.
Students spend the first two years at King’s College London before progressing to EDHEC Business School’s Lille campus, gaining genuine intercultural exposure across two world-class academic environments. Limited places available.
Discover the programme
Hear from the professors and directors behind the King’s–EDHEC double degree as they explain how this four-year programme bridges business, data and artificial intelligence, offering students a truly international learning experience across London and Lille. Through their insights, discover how the curriculum combines academic fundamentals, applied projects and internships to develop both analytical and strategic skills.
About King's College London
King’s College is one of England’s oldest and most prestigious universities, founded in 1829 within the tradition of the Church of England by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. 14 Nobel Laureates graduate from KCL.
About King's Business School
Since 1989, we have grown into a leading management institution, becoming King's Business School and the university's ninth faculty in 2017. We’re rated in the top five for business and management undergraduate studies in the UK. In 1941 Bush House became the home of the BBC World Service, the world’s largest international broadcaster. Communicating at one point in over 40 languages with over 200 million listeners all round the world.
This new programme, which is unique in Europe, will enable students to acquire dual skills in data and artificial intelligence as well as management, while benefiting from the ecosystems, alumni networks, and the exceptional campuses of both institutions. Through this new programme, EDHEC reaffirms its ambition to prepare students to lead corporate transformations to benefit the common good.
EMMANUEL MÉTAIS
DEAN OF EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL
We are excited about bringing together two great schools and deepening our partnership with EDHEC. The programme addresses the great challenge of today: how to develop graduates who have the combined technical and human skills to analyse, shape and implement strategy effectively in an unpredictable global context.
Professor Stephen Bach
Executive Dean, King’s Business School
Courses
From Fundamentals to expertise
The four-year curriculum combines academic fundamentals and applied learning through a progressive structure. The first two years at King’s College London focus on core subjects in management, economics, business and data analysis, complemented by practical projects, case studies and workshops.
In years three and four at EDHEC Business School, students build on this foundation by choosing a minor in Marketing or Finance, followed by a specialisation in areas such as strategy, finance or marketing. These final years also include two internships totalling ten months, as well as a bachelor thesis, enabling students to link academic knowledge with real-world experience.
Modules
- Organisational Behaviour
- Introduction to Accounting & Finance
- Foundations of Mathematics
- Economics for Business
- Principles of Marketing
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Data Management for Business and Finance
- Principles of Programming
- Additional Modules such as Business Accelerator...
Required Modules
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Econometrics and Statistics for Data Analytics
- Introduction to Corporate Finance
- Machine Learning and AI
- Programming for Data Analytics
- International Business
Optional Modules
- People Analytics
- Cultural Competency
- Brand Management
- Leading and Managing Teams
- Marketing the Experience Economy
- Marketing Communications
- Strategic Management
- Technology & Innovation
- Law & Management
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Marketing, Organisations and Society
- Strategic People Management: Innovation and Change
- Government & Business
- Industrial Organisation
- The Psychology of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Work & Organisational Psychology
- International Business
- Consumer Behaviour
Required Modules
- Managing Complexities in Global Organisations (8 credits)
- European Economic & Governance Issues (8 credits)
- Strategic Analysis (8 credits)
- Operations Management (8 credits)
- Internship (60 credits)
Minors
- Finance
- Marketing
Students are required to take one of the two minors.
Required modules
- Research Methodology
- Agile Project Management
- Business Analysis for Consulting
- Business Game
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Bachelor Thesis (incl. Internship)
Specialisations
- Data Driven Marketing Intelligence
- Sustainability & Environmental Management
- Strategy & Supply Chain
- Corporate & Investment Banking
Students are required to take one specialisation.
French language courses
Students may choose to take optional, non-credit French courses offered specifically for participants in the programme. The classes are taught by native speakers and focus on practical language use related to living and studying in France. Topics include everyday communication, French culture and life in Lille and the Hauts-de-France region, with an emphasis on developing speaking, listening and writing skills.
Admission & fees
How to apply
Are you currently preparing for the equivalent of the French Baccalaureate — such as the High School Diploma, A Levels, the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Abitur, the Moroccan Baccalaureate, or the European Baccalaureate? Discover how you can apply to join the double degree.
Applications must be submitted via the UCAS platform. You can apply to UCAS from 1 September for entry the following autumn.The standard deadline for applications is 14 January 2025 19:00 (UTC+1 time).
Fees
Tuition fees may vary according to the student’s nationality and country of domicile. For precise information, please refer to the official King’s College London website.
All international applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee.
This four-year programme offers students the opportunity to study at two renowned institutions — King’s College London (UK) and EDHEC (France) — and develop both strategic & technical skills in global business, data analytics and management.
Applicants preparing for an equivalent of the French Baccalaureate (for example High School Diploma, A Levels, IB, Abitur, Moroccan or European Baccalaureate) are eligible. Applications are submitted via the UCAS platform (for UK admission). Check the detailed entry requirements (academic qualifications, English language proficiency, etc.) on King's College website.
In the first two years studnets study at King’s College London, focusing on core subjects such as business analytics, economics, data management, programming, international business. In years three and four, students move to EDHEC in Lille, where they select a minor (e.g., Finance or Marketing) and then specialise (e.g., Strategy, Supply Chain, Corporate & Investment Banking) and complete internships and a bachelor thesis.
Studying in two countries gives students intercultural exposure, adaptability and a broader understanding of global business contingencies. They will experience both the London and Lille academic-environments, develop networks in different national contexts, and enhance your language/cultural skills which are strong assets for international careers.
Graduates are awarded both a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from King’s College London and a Bachelor in Business Management (BBA) from EDHEC Business School, recognised internationally.
Events
Global MBA - AI Impact Series: Leadership in AI-Enabled Environments
Global MBA Consultation & CV Clinic: Washington DC
MASTERS One-on-one meeting in Washington DC
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