MASTER’S DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY
Certification : Titre enregistré au répertoire national des certifications professionnelles N° de fiche RNCP38364, Date d’échéance de l’enregistrement : 31-12-2027 délivré par le ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la recherche
BACHELOR START-UP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Presentation
The Master’s Degree in Management and Strategy (MS) at ESEA is an RNCP-registered Level 7 qualification which trains, over a two-year period, professionals capable of leading complex organisations, making strategic decisions, and managing performance in a constantly evolving environment.
This programme is ideally suited to managers involved in the day-to-day management of organisations who are seeking creative, passionate, curious, and motivated collaborators.
The MS Master’s Degree at ESEA enables students to be highly operational from their very first professional experience. The programme includes lectures, conferences, Masterclasses, and Business Games delivered by professionals and industry experts.
It also provides access to our network of premium partner companies to undertake your work-study programme.
ESEA Business School is a higher education institution subject to the State’s academic supervision, through the Académie de Paris. ESEA Business School offers programmes in Sustainability Management from Bac to Bac+5, delivered both on campus and online, through initial and continuing education.
- Activity declaration number: registered with the Prefect of the Île-de-France region.
- SIRET number
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
01-60-05-58-30
contact@esea-bs.fr – admissions@esea-bs.fr
For disability-related enquiries, please contact the Disability Support Officer.
Disability Support Officer : Stéphane NOAH
phone : 0160055830
Mail : Stephanenoah@emsp-bs.fr
Admission Requirements
ADMISSION LEVEL(S)
Bachelor’s degree and Bachelor +4 level
Prerequisites:
The Master’s Degree in Management and Strategy (MS) at ESEA is open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree or any other Level 6 qualification, and to candidates applying for the second year of the Master’s programme who have completed a first year of a Master’s degree (M1) or obtained a waiver from the awarding body.
Admission is based on application review and, where applicable, an interview.
Duration :
STUDY DURATION:
- 2 years for students holding a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification, and 1 year for students who have completed the first year of a Master’s programme.
- Work-study programme available.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
The Master’s Degree in Management and Strategy (MS) at ESEA is a State-recognised Level 7 qualification designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Learn to analyse the macro- and microeconomic environment, identify trends, and anticipate challenges.
- Master strategic planning tools and ensure their operational implementation across the organisation.
- Understand ethical, CSR, and governance issues to ensure sustainable and responsible growth.
- Understand business valuation mechanisms, financial structuring, and risk management to support strategic decision-making.
- Develop leadership skills and the ability to motivate teams, manage conflicts, and support organisations through digital and organisational transformation.
- Integrate innovation, as well as talent and skills management, as levers for performance and competitive advantage.
- Master management control tools, budgeting processes, and performance evaluation to optimise resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Define the company’s positioning within its markets and adapt its offering to customer needs to ensure profitable growth.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- Enrolment for the September 2025 intake runs from 1 March to 20 September 2025.
- Enrolment for the January 2026 mid-year intake continues until 18 December.
Procedures
Access to our training programmes can be initiated:
- By the employer
- At the employee’s initiative, with the employee’s consent
- By a student or their legal guardian
- Work-study programme available from the third year onwards
After completing the application form, our school commits to responding within 72 hours.
If the programme requires prerequisites, we will offer, regardless of the funding method you are considering, a knowledge test and/or a placement interview (by phone or video conference) and/or a review of your application.
Funding
- Apprenticeship contract: the company covers the tuition fees on behalf of the student.
- Individual Training Leave (CIF).
- Individual Training Assistance (AIF): if you are a job seeker.
- Personal funding: through a student job or a bank loan.
- You have the option to pay your tuition fees in instalments.
TEACHING METHOD AND ASSESSMENT
Assessment Methods:
Case studies and/or tests and/or essays and/or text analysis and/or multiple-choice questionnaires (MCQs) and/or oral assessments and/or research projects / Continuous assessment / Work-study and skills review (written + oral) / Dissertation defence / Professional evaluation in the workplace
Training Materials:
Course materials (PDF, Word, and/or PowerPoint formats), case studies, audio and video materials, and any exercises to be completed during the training programme
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Operational Manager
- Entrepreneur / Business Founder
- Profit Centre Manager
- Strategy Consultant
- Management Consultant
- Marketing Manager
- Sales Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Financial Manager
- Organisation Consultant
- Internal/External Auditor
Academic Programme
1st YEAR
The MS programme in the first year, which aims to develop managerial skills, is structured as follows:
Semester 1:
Business Strategy
Human Resources Management and Organisational Behaviour
Project and Innovation Management
Managerial Geopolitics
Corporate Finance and Cash Flow Management
English
Business Challenges in a Globalised Economy
Business Law
Semester 2:
Innovation & Business Model
Collaborative Tools Management
Globalisation and International Economics
Environmental Management and Eco-Responsible Strategies
Business Sales Strategies
Basic Management Control
Competitive Intelligence and Strategic Monitoring
Influence and Lobbying Strategies
Business Game
Internship (Optional)
2nd YEAR
The MS programme in the specialisation year is organised around two (2) main components:
AXIS 1: SPECIALISATION MODULES
Semester 1:
Cross-Cultural and Inclusive Management
International Economics
International Management and Business
Risk Management
Semester 2:
Employment Law and Industrial Relations
Customer Needs Analysis and Reformulation
Commercial Operations Management
Leadership and Team Management
Business Game
Internship (mandatory)
Professional Dissertation Writing
AXIS 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Validation of competency blocks:
Block 1: Create and develop a digital entrepreneurship project with the support of AI
Block 2: Design a digital project using a UX Design approach, adapting to AI technologies
Block 3: Manage a digital project using Agile methodology, develop its functional specifications and technical requirements
Block 4: Develop an e-marketing and communication strategy for a digital entrepreneurship project with the support of AI
Block 5: Conduct research and produce reports in competitive intelligence and corporate strategy
SUPPORT FOR COMPANY SEARCH
- Company Search Seminar
- Individual Coaching
- Networking with the School’s Partner Organisations
TUITION FEES
The information regarding the cost of this programme can be accessed by clicking the following link: https://esea-bs.fr/tarifs-et-financements/
