MSc in Data-Driven Decision Making

Curriculum Structure

Academic Overview & Focus

The MSc in Data-Driven Decision Making at Brookfield Business School is constructed to meet the highest European and Swiss benchmarks for executive and postgraduate education. Through an integrated balance of core theoretical frameworks, case analytics, and applied enterprise capstones, students master the discipline of strategic decision-making in volatile operating environments.

Rooted in the academic values of the Canton of Zug, the programme emphasizes fiduciarily responsible leadership, quantitative precision, technological readiness, and ethical corporate stewardship.

Advanced quantitative modeling & valuation

Boardroom strategy & fiduciary governance

Digital transformation & enterprise AI platforms

Cross-border market & geopolitical risk analysis

Modular Breakdown

Curriculum Syllabus by Semester

Semester 1 8 Modules

ANL711 Advanced Theoretical Foundations & Analytical Models in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Critically evaluate theoretical paradigms, literature schools and axiomatic models governing modern Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL712 Advanced Quantitative Methods & Econometric Modeling in Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Derive and estimate multiple regression, panel data models and probabilistic forecasts in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL713 Strategic Corporate Finance & Capital Structure Optimization in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Evaluate corporate valuation models, optimal debt-equity ratios, cost of capital and dividend policy in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL714 Advanced Financial & Economic Modeling Studio in Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Construct complex Monte Carlo simulations, sensitivity matrices and dynamic valuation models in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL715 Global Market Dynamics, Geopolitical Strategy & Risk in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Analyze transnational competitive pressures, currency volatility and geopolitical risks affecting Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL716 Data Engineering & Advanced Analytics Workshop for Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Extract, clean and visualize large-scale transactional datasets supporting managerial decisions in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL717 Research Epistemology, Scientific Design & Benchmarking in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Formulate rigorous academic research hypotheses, qualitative/quantitative inquiry designs and sampling in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL718 Swiss & International Corporate Governance, Compliance & Law in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Examine Swiss corporate law, international trade regulations, fiduciary liability and compliance frameworks in Data-Driven Decision Making.

Semester 2 8 Modules

ANL721 Deep Specialization & Advanced Topical Seminar in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Deconstruct state-of-the-art academic breakthroughs and leading corporate practices specific to Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL722 Enterprise Applied Practicum & Domain Architecture Studio in Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Engineer a comprehensive departmental or enterprise solution addressing operational bottlenecks in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL723 Digital Transformation, Platform Ecosystems & AI Strategy in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Formulate enterprise platform strategies, digital business models and artificial intelligence integration in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL724 Strategic Process Automation & Business Intelligence Studio in Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Implement robotic process automation (RPA) and automated decision rules for enterprise workflows in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL725 Organizational Architecture, Culture & Change Enablement in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Model adaptive organizational structures, sociotechnical change dynamics and talent retention in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL726 Executive Case Study Analysis & Collaborative Solution Lab in Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Analyze Harvard/INSEAD enterprise case studies and present actionable strategic turnaround briefs in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL727 Enterprise Risk Governance, Internal Audit & Operational Resilience in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Formulate enterprise risk registers, stress test scenarios and business continuity disaster recovery in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL728 Advanced Applied Data-Driven Decision Making Master's Laboratory: Mid-Year Project

Practical

Deliver an empirically validated proof-of-concept business model or strategic initiative in Data-Driven Decision Making.

Semester 3 8 Modules

ANL731 Frontiers in Data-Driven Decision Making: Emerging Innovations & Market Disruption

Theory

Critically assess disruptive technologies, shifting market paradigms and future growth vectors in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL732 Strategic Consulting Workshop & Executive Advisory Studio in Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Structure client engagement charters, problem diagnosis trees and deliver C-suite management advisories in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL733 Corporate Sustainability, ESG Disclosure & Stakeholder Value in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Audit CSRD/GRI non-financial corporate disclosures and evaluate sustainable supply chain value in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL734 Advanced Statistical Analysis & Econometric Software Lab in Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Execute advanced structural equation modeling (SEM) and factor analysis using R, Stata or Python in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL735 M&A Strategy, Corporate Restructuring & Private Equity in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Structure private equity buyouts, leveraged recapitalizations and cross-border acquisition terms in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL736 Master's Thesis Research Proposal Formulation & Colloquium in Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Author and orally defend the master's research proposal defining methodology, data sources and scope in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL737 Venture Capital, Commercialization & Corporate Incubation in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Structure venture investment memos, valuation benchmarks and corporate spin-off licensing models in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL738 Pre-Thesis Field Investigation & Primary Pilot Testing in Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Conduct preliminary corporate interviews, pilot surveys and dataset validation supporting the master's thesis.

Semester 4 8 Modules

ANL741 MSc Data-Driven Decision Making Dissertation: Research Methodology & Analytical Design

Practical

Establish the formal experimental methodology, data collection protocols and ethical validation in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL742 MSc Data-Driven Decision Making Dissertation: Empirical Investigation & Data Collection

Practical

Collect and organize primary qualitative and quantitative corporate datasets examining core hypotheses in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL743 MSc Data-Driven Decision Making Dissertation: Statistical Synthesis & Theoretical Findings

Practical

Execute rigorous empirical statistical analyses, econometric tests and qualitative thematic syntheses in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL744 Critical Literature Review & Theoretical Contributions in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Synthesize top-tier academic journals (AMJ, SMJ, JOF), identifying theoretical gaps and novel scholarly contributions.

ANL745 Strategic Management Implications & Executive Advisory Playbook in Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Translate empirical research findings into actionable C-suite executive transformation playbooks in Data-Driven Decision Making.

ANL746 Academic Manuscript Preparation & Peer Review Standards in Data-Driven Decision Making

Theory

Author a publication-ready academic manuscript adhering to IEEE/ACM or Academy of Management formatting.

ANL747 Final Technical Dissertation Portfolio & Executive Deliverables in Data-Driven Decision Making

Practical

Package the complete dissertation manuscript, reproducible analytical code, datasets and executive summaries.

ANL748 MSc Data-Driven Decision Making Thesis Oral Defense & Public Academic Examination

Practical

Defend the novel scientific master's thesis and managerial findings before an academic examination committee.

Professional Placement

Career Trajectory & Placement

Graduates of the MSc in Data-Driven Decision Making pursue leadership roles across multinational enterprises, Swiss private banking houses, boutique consultancies, and innovative scale-ups.

Target Executive Roles

Chief Executive, Vice President Strategy, Managing Director, Senior Partner, Head of Corporate Governance.

Industry Sectors

Private Banking, FinTech, Global Supply Chain, Luxury Goods, Management Consulting, Healthcare Systems.

Swiss Private Higher Education Regulatory Notice

Brookfield Business School operates as an independent private higher education institute pursuant to Article 20 of the Swiss Federal Constitution (academic freedom) and relevant cantonal legislation in the Canton of Zug. Degrees and qualifications conferred are proprietary private Swiss academic credentials in accordance with Swiss private law.

Admissions Information

Enrolment Details

Degree Level Master of Science (MSc / MiM)
Duration 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Academic Load 120 ECTS Equivalent
Delivery Full-Time / Hybrid
Next Cohort October, February & June

Eligibility Criteria

Recognized Bachelor Degree in business, economics or quantitative discipline, or relevant professional equivalence. English proficiency IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent.

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