The department combines expertise in information systems, data analytics, operations research, and operations management. We aim for excellence in research, teaching and business consulting.

The department's expertise focuses on the quantitative and qualitative modeling, management and analysis of data. The department is made up of four complementary groups:

- Information Systems, which deals with the modeling, development and management of information. The Information Systems group conducts research on how individuals and organizations can leverage digital technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

- Data Analytics, which deals with the modeling, analysis and interpretation of data specifically for decision-making. The Data Analytics group conducts research on stochastic methods such as statistics, econometrics, and forecasting.

- Operations Research, which deals with the optimization of decision making. The Operations Research group conducts research on the development of new methods and on the application of methods to solve operations problems.

- Operations Management, which deals with the creation, production, and delivery of products and services. The Operations Management group conducts research on operations management, service management and innovation.

Within ESSEC Business School, the department has three objectives:

• To contribute to basic and applied academic research according to the highest international standards;

• To participate in the dissemination of knowledge among students in full-time education (BA, MA and PhD students), as well as professionals in continuing education;

• To study concrete decision-making problems and provide guidance for companies and practitioners.
  
  

The department’s collaboration with partner institutions and other ESSEC departments is also materialized in various academic programs.

The department organizes regular seminars as well as conferences, where the latest research works are presented and discussed.

Current Department Chair: Frank Chan

Administrative Contact: Patricia Fernandez