MSc Artificial Intelligence for Marketing Strategy
The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence for Marketing Strategy (MSc AIMS) program is a joint degree between EPITA, an engineering school and EM Normandie, a business school.
The program equips students with AI skills to apply technology to enhance an organization’s marketing strategies and decision-making process.
Accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), this program is offered entirely in English.
Graduates of MSc AIMS will be able to utilize artificial intelligence techniques and tools to :
- improve consumer engagement experience by creating relevant client profiles based on KYC (Know Your Customer) concepts ;
- monitor and analyze a variety of communication channels, such as social media, and assist in the understanding of the market’s perception of a brand ;
- provide companies with relevant, timely and precise customer service and social media interaction ;
- optimize the marketing content in order to boost the visibility of the companies and drive traffic to brands’ websites ;
- and exploit computer vision to revolutionize the visual engagement strategy.


MSc Artificial Intelligence for Marketing Strategy
Program Structure
The program consist of 12 months of classes and a 6-month internship at the end of the studies in a French or international company.
To obtain their degree, students must acquire 120 ECTS (European Credits Transfer Systems) over the 18-month period and the French A2 level.
Semester 1 (S1) 30 ECTS / 12 Months
- On-campus classes
- Part of the program delivered at EPITA while the other part at the campus of EM Normandie in Paris
Semester 2 (S2) 30 ECTS / 12 Months
- On-campus classes
- Part of the program delivered at EPITA while the other part at the campus of EM Normandie in Paris
Semester 3 (S3) 30 ECTS / 12 Months
- On-campus classes
- Part of the program delivered at EPITA while the other part at the campus of EM Normandie in Paris
Semester 4 (S4) 30 ECTS / 6 Months
In company
Semester 1
This semester lays a sound foundation of technical and marketing skills for students regardless of their academic background. Students will take French language classes and cultural integration courses so as to manage well cultural shock and acquire a better understanding of French culture.
The semester consists of 240 hours of classes.
- Data Privacy by Design
- Introduction to Python
- Python & Mathematics for Data Science
- Boot Camp
- Technical Warm-up
- Cultural Integration Workshop
- General French (All levels)
- Strategic Marketing Principles
- Operational Marketing Concepts
- Communication for Leaders
- Managing Artificial Intelligence
- Working in a Multicultural Environment
Semester 2
This semester introduces students the concepts and essential tools of data science and digital marketing to prepare them for specializations in the coming semester. Students will have the opportunity to gain an enriching international and professional experience by participating in a week-long learning trip to visit companies located in Dublin (e.g. SAP, Oracle, consultants, start-ups which specialize in artificial intelligence on the Dublin campus of ).
The semester consists of 240 hours of classes.
- Learning Trip to Dublin
- Career Project Elaboration
- Designing Responsible Artificial Intelligence
- Project Management Principles
- General French (All levels)
- Data Reporting & Visualization
- Digital Transformation
- Introduction to Deep Learning
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Knowledge Representation & AI History
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Digital Marketing Analytics (SEA/SEO)
- Introduction to User Experience
- Social Media Strategy
Semester 3
This semester allows students to formulate marketing strategies with innovative artificial intelligence tools by combining the technical and marketing skills acquired in the first semester with the knowledge of data science and digital marketing developed in the second semester. Student will have to finish an end-of-program project and a dissertation before taking an internship in the last semester.
This semester consists of 240 hours of classes.
- Recommender System
- Computer Vision & Image Analysis
- Natural Language Processing Applications
- Ethical Development of AI Applications
- Disruptive Technology in Business
- AI for Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Artificial Intelligence in UE and Bots Implementation
- Gamification, Augmented reality & Virtual reality Workshop using AI
- Data Driven Marketing & Advertising
- General French (All levels)
- Research Methodology
- End of Program Project
- Dissertation
Semester 4 – Internship
The last semester is a compulsory 6-month internship and is the capstone to the MSc Artificial Intelligence for Marketing Strategy program. Students will acquire technical business experience, enriched by working in different social and cultural environments, facilitating their future professional integration. It is necessary for the internship to be part of an industrial or research project. The well-defined role of the student must include active participation in all stages of analysis and design cycles. Business startup projects can be accepted under certain conditions. Students of our MSc AIMS program are paid between €1,000 and €1,500 per month during their internships.
As students need to provide an official A2 level attestation in French in the end of their program, EPITA organizes TFI (Test de Français International) sessions during the fourth semester. In order to prepare them to the particularities of this exam, the students will be offered a 10 hours preparation course.
Student Testimony
What jobs can the MSc Artificial Intelligence for Marketing Strategy lead to ?
- Data Enabler
- Data Visualization Consultant
- Marketing Data Analyst
- Customer Intelligence Manager
- E-marketer
- Operational Researcher
- Business Intelligence Consultant
- Data Manager
- Data Analyst
- Data Strategist
- Data Planner
- Marketing Scientist
- Big Data Consultant
- Data Scientist
- Marketing Strategist
- Expert/Analyst in marketing analysis/marketing/research/CRM/credit analysis
- Business Data Analyst
- Entrepreneur

You wish to Study at EPITA ?
Admission criteria
The program is open to candidates holding a 3-year or 4-year Bachelor’s degree (or higher) regardless of their discipline. There are no age restrictions. Students can join this program immediately after receiving their Bachelor’s degree or later in their careers.
English Language Requirement
If the native language or the medium of instruction of the applicants’ Bachelor study is not English, they have to demonstrate proficiency in English using one of the following tests.
- TOEFL (minimum score 80 IBT)
- TOEIC (minimum score 800)
- IELTS (minimum score 6.0)
French Language Requirement
No French level is required for candidates to be admitted to the MSc Artificial Intelligence for Marketing Strategy program.
How to apply
Applicants should fill in the application form and upload the following documents translated into English or French in digital format at our application portal :
- CV
- Passport
- Scan copy of certified Bachelor’s degree transcripts
- Scan copy of certified Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Scan copy of certified High School diploma
- 2 letters of recommendation
- TOEFL (80 IBT), TOEIC (800), or IELTS (6.0), if the native language or the medium of instruction of the Bachelor’s studies of the applicant is not English
- Statement of purpose
The admission process is fully automated, and the application should be submitted online.
Application fee : €60 / Payable upon submitting application
Application deadline :
Spring 2027 – 15 Jan 2027
Application Procedure
- Submit your application
- Attend an online interview
- Receive admission results
Two intakes per year : Fall (September) and Spring (February)
