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What is direct entry to the Master in Management (Programme Grande École)?
The Master Grande École, the two-year cycle of Excelia Business School's Master in Management, can also be joined directly in M1: this is direct entry. You do not have to go through the first three years of the curriculum again. From M1 to M2, full-time or on a work-study basis, you follow the cycle to the standards demanded of students who entered straight after the baccalaureate and you obtain the same State-accredited degree, which leads to the Grade de Master.
This degree is obtained on a programme that holds the quadruple accreditation EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA and EFMD Master. Fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide hold it: Excelia Business School is one of that small number. You follow your two years on the La Rochelle, Tours or Paris-Cachan campuses, within cohorts that bring together 80 nationalities: a multicultural environment that prepares for the international roles that most of our graduates aim for. The double degrees with a Master of Science (MSc) are also rolled out in Orléans.
Who is this entry into the Master for?
This route is for you if you are studying for or hold a Licence, a BUT or another Bac+3-level degree validating a minimum of 180 ECTS credits (the European Credit Transfer System), and you want to join the Master level directly rather than start again from scratch. With a Bac+2, you enter the 3rd year: go to the Master in Management pathway after a Bac+2.
Entry is based on an application file: after your application and supporting documents have been reviewed, you take a motivation interview. For candidates who choose an English-language pathway, part of the interview is conducted in English. The "Admissions" tab on this page presents the stages of the admission process, as well as work-study, returning to study and the off-cycle intake. To find out more about this route in, read our article on direct entry to business school.
Language
English / French
Qualification
Bac+5 State-recognised degree at Master’s level
Location
Tuition Fees
In short
Double qualifications, Management, Marketing, Finance
4 reasons to join the Master in Management (Programme Grande École)
A benchmark degree, from the moment you arrive in M1
- Master in Management ranked 45th worldwide (Financial Times 2026)
- 3rd Master in Management in the Le Point 2026 ranking of undergraduate-entry Masters at the management Grandes Écoles
- An Excelia Business School degree State-accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, which leads to the Grade de Master and is identical to that of students who entered straight after the baccalaureate
A Master to build around your project
- The cycle: two years at Master level to develop your managerial skills and finalise your professional project
- The offer: 50 à la carte pathways, among them 30 specialisations, MSc double degrees and entrepreneurship
- The partnerships: engineering schools (Efrei, EIGSI, EPF) and digital schools (ISART), in support of a dual skill set
- The support: business creation and project management
A pathway with an international outlook
- 129 partner universities
- 80 nationalities on the campuses
- 14 international double degrees, including 4 MBA double degrees (Pittsburg, Zagreb, Taiwan, HEC Montréal)
- An English-language pathway possible from entry into M1, in La Rochelle and Paris-Cachan
A programme in contact with business
- In M1, work-study is possible over 24 months (M1 and M2), or a vocational internship
- On the Classic Track, a group project of your choice from M1: consultancy, entrepreneurship, association management or applied research
- In M2, a 6-month management-level internship
- A 100% active, professionalising pedagogy: business game led by professionals, workshops, real-life projects with partner companies
Programme structure
International Track
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September-June
- Academic Expatriation (Those students joining the programme in Year 4 can choose to spend one semester abroad at one of our partner universities)
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June - August
- Vocational internship (2-3 months)
Classic Track
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September-April
- Lessons
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April-August
- Vocational internship (3-5-months) OR Internship (3 months) + Humacité©/Climacité© project (2 months) for students joining directly in Year 4
Work-study Track
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September-August
- 1 week school-based/3 weeks company-based
Hybrid Track
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September-August
- A 1- or 2-year study path, carried out either on a Classic Track or a Work-study Track, depending on the specific agreement signed with our French partner higher education establishment
Classic Track
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September-December
- Lessons
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January-June
- Management-level internship (6 months)
Work-study Track
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September-August
- 1 week school-based/3 weeks company-based
International Track
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September-December
- International double qualification
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January-June
- International double qualification
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June-September
- Internship (4 months)
Hybrid Track
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September-August
- Carried out either on a Classic Track or a Work-study Track, depending on the specific agreement signed with the French partner higher education establishment
Companies that recruit our students
Rankings
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45
Financial Times 2026
Worldwide ranking of best Masters in Management (TOP 13 of French schools featured) -
3
Le Point 2026
Best post-High School Master programmes offered by major French business and management schools
FAQs
- Can you join the Master in Management directly at Master level?
Yes. You can join the Master 1st year (Bac+4) of Excelia Business School's Master in Management directly if you hold a Bac+3-level degree validating a minimum of 180 ECTS credits (the European Credit Transfer System). Admission is based on an application file, followed by a motivation interview. You then continue for two years to the Bac+5 degree.
- What degree do you obtain by entering the Master directly?
The same degree as students who entered straight after the baccalaureate: a State-accredited degree that leads to the Grade de Master. The Master in Management also holds the quadruple accreditation EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA, EFMD Master.
- Which specialisations should you choose when entering the Master?
You choose in M2, after an M1 which, on the Classic Track, consolidates and pre-specialises. A management major lets you go deeper into a field, while a double degree with a Master of Science (MSc) at Excelia Business School allows you to target a specific career. Each profile in the Specialisations tab gives the campus, the language and the rhythm, which should help you decide.
- Can you take this Master on a work-study basis?
Yes. The Master cycle of the Master in Management can be followed on a work-study basis, at a company/school rhythm across M1 and M2. All tuition fees are then covered by your employer. Find out about work-study at Excelia Business School.
- Which careers can you pursue after the Master in Management?
Graduates of Excelia Business School's Master in Management go on to roles such as business developer, product manager, consultant, management controller or marketing manager, mainly in business development, communications and marketing, or administration, management and finance.
Specialisations
Master in Management majors
One qualification, the Master in Management: in your final year, you specialise in an area of management, from HR to data, marketing and finance.
HR Business Partner
The ‘HR Business Partner’ major educates future business professionals working in Human Resources, responsible for implementing a company's HR policy. An HR Business Partner is a multi-faceted professional who is adept at juggling the various tasks entrusted to them. They also have excellent interpersonal skills and are good listeners. Furthermore, they know how to adapt their communication to all levels of personnel within a company.
Lessons take a comprehensive look at the role and responsibilities of HR: empowering the corporate culture, consolidating the relationship between Management and HR, preparing for the future of work, mobilising social data, supporting managers, facilitating projects, etc.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study or Full-time Track
Lessons
- International HR Management
- Employment Law & Management
- Diversity Management
- HR Management and Health & Safety
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Social Management & HR Performance
- Payroll Management
- Negotiation & Employee Relations
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Paris-Cachan
- French - Full-time
Strategy Consulting & Business Transformation
The Strategy Consulting and Business Transformation major prepares students for exciting careers in management consulting, digital transformation and information systems. Graduates are also highly sought after by large organisations facing complex strategic and organisational challenges.
This specialisation equips students with a strong consulting mindset while developing essential expertise in business transformation and crisis management. Above all, it prepares the next generation of consultants with sharp analytical thinking, strategic vision and the ability to lead meaningful organisational change.
Students also develop advanced multidisciplinary expertise in strategy, finance, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and digital transformation, enabling them to drive innovation, deliver sustainable change and create long-term value across organisations.
Upon graduation, you will be well prepared for strategic roles in consulting firms, corporate strategy departments and business transformation project management.
Courses - Year 2 Full-time Track
Lessons
- Business Intelligence and Strategic Foresight
- Consulting in practice
- Strategy, Transitions and Innovation
- Sustainable Finance
- Transformation management
- Digital Transformation and Disruptive Technologies
Overview
- Paris-Cachan
- English - Full-time
- Tours
- English - Full-time
Project Management
The ‘Project Management’ major trains future experts to lead complex projects with skills in risk management, communication, resources, and stakeholder engagement. It also prepares learners for the CAPM certification, to ensure they develop a structured and efficient management approach.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study or Full-time Track
Lessons
- RAN Project Management
- Project Integration and Scope Management
- Risk Management
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- End-to-End Project Management
- Preparation for the CAPM® Certification
- Stakeholder, Communication and Resource Management
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Paris-Cachan
- English - Full-time
- Tours
- French - Work-study
Marketing Strategy
The Strategic Marketing major equips students to make informed marketing decisions in complex and rapidly evolving market environments. It focuses on market analysis, value proposition development, brand management, customer strategy and marketing channel management. The programme develops strategic thinking, critical judgement and the ability to balance business performance, customer value, corporate responsibility and organisational constraints.
Students are prepared to design and implement coherent, sustainable marketing strategies that respond effectively to changing business environments.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study or Full-time Track
Lessons
- Market Analysis & Strategic Decision-Making
- Digital Platforms, AI & New Forms of Marketing Intermediation (taught in English)
- Brand Strategy & Value Proposition (taught in English)
- Customer Strategy & Customer Experience Management
- Responsible & Ethical Marketing (taught in English)
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Paris-Cachan
- English - Work-study
- Tours
- French - Work-study
International Marketing & Business Development
The International Marketing & Business Transformation major equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand how global markets are evolving under the influence of globalisation, innovation and digital technologies. It focuses on analysing complex international business environments, managing cultural differences and adapting marketing strategies to diverse economic, institutional and competitive contexts.
The programme develops a strategic and international approach to marketing, with a strong emphasis on value creation, cross-cultural customer experience and responsible decision-making in rapidly changing global markets.
Courses - Year 2 Full-time Track
Lessons
- International Market Strategy & Global Dynamics
- Marketing Innovation & Market Transformation
- Digital Platforms, AI & New Forms of Marketing Intermediation
- Customer Strategy & Cross-Cultural Experience Management
- Responsible & Ethical Marketing
Overview
- La Rochelle
- English - Full-time
- Paris-Cachan
- English - Full-time
- Tours
- English - Full-time
Financial Engineering & Innovation
The Financial Engineering & Innovation major provides advanced training in corporate finance, with a focus on analysing, evaluating and structuring financial decisions. The programme adopts a multidisciplinary approach, combining financial expertise, modelling, risk management and a strong understanding of organisational challenges.
It also addresses the impact of digitalisation, disruptive technologies and sustainability on the financial sector. Graduates are equipped to support strategic financial decision-making in complex and rapidly evolving business environments.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study or Full-time Track
Lessons
- Advanced Financial Analysis & Business Valuation
- Financial Structuring & Corporate Financing
- Financial Modelling with Python
- Financial Risk Management (taught in English)
- Sustainable Finance & ESG Criteria
- Digital Finance & Disruptive Technologies
Overview
- Paris-Cachan
- French - Work-study
- Tours
- French - Work-study
- English - Classic
AI, Data & Business Analytics
The AI, Data & Business Analytics major prepares future managers to harness the power of data and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making, improve organisational performance and drive innovation across businesses.
Students develop a dual skill set, combining technical expertise in data science, machine learning and advanced data analytics with the strategic and managerial capabilities needed to integrate these technologies into value creation and business transformation.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study or Full-time Track
Lessons
- Data Science and Machine Learning for Decision-Makers
- Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation
- Value Creation through Artificial Intelligence
- Data Ethics and Governance
- Predictive Analytics, Forecasting & Managerial Decision-Making
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Paris-Cachan
- English - Work-study
- Tours
- French - Classic
MiM + MSc double qualifications
Two qualifications on graduation: the Master in Management and a Master of Science (MSc) from Excelia Business School, aimed at a specific career, from audit and banking to finance and supply chain.
Sustainable Development & CSR
This specialisation has been designed to educate learners to become managers capable of integrating sustainability into all aspects of a company's operations, including marketing, HR, and supply chain management. Boasting an RNCP Level 7 professional certification and a French Grade de Master, this specialisation will enable you to develop expertise in CSR strategy, project management, and extra-financial reporting.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study Track
Lessons
- Sustainable Marketing
- HR Management and Responsible Practices
- Critical Approaches to CSR and New Forms of Governance
- Sustainable finance
- Management and normative tools of CSR
- Risks and crisis management
- Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain (EN)
- Carbon footprint and transition strategies
- Ecosystems of responsible innovations
- Environmental innovation and resilience (EN)
Job opportunities
CSR Coordinator, ESG Analyst, Sustainable Development Consultant
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation
This specialisation prepares students for operational and strategic management roles in innovative business units, new companies or company takeovers. The curriculum covers a range of challenges, from local to international, and brings together different disciplines to implement innovative projects. It includes coaching from industry professionals and the use of specific entrepreneurial tools.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study Track
Lessons
- Entrepreneurship & Diversity (EN)
- Legal Framework of the Company: Creation and Transfer
- Business Valuation Methods: Creation and Acquisition
- Management of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial projects
- Performance management
- Innovative and Digital Marketing (EN)
- Creativity and company project
- Business plan and financing techniques
- Networks and Business Ecosystems
- Digital Transformation of Organizations and Disruptive Technologies
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Orléans
- French - Work-study
Integrated Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
This specialisation trains students to develop expertise in procurement strategy, logistics and process optimisation. With a strong international and responsible approach, it will equip you to meet the challenges of a changing sector by providing you with the necessary skills in risk management, digitalisation, and global performance.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study Track
Lessons
- Foundations of strategic procurement management
- Sourcing strategies and responsible supplier management
- Procurement negotiation techniques
- Purchasing and supply chain monitoring and audit
- Legal and Contractual Issues in Purchasing and Tendering Processes
- International trade, transport, customs, and Supply management
- Operations management and business excellence
- Value analysis and cost optimization
- Procurement project, innovation, and digital transformation (EN)
- Procurement Quality, Risk Management and Compliance
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Tours
- French - Work-study
- Orléans
- French - Work-study
Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management
This specialisation gives learners the opportunity to develop advanced skills in logistics and purchasing whilst addressing the major challenges of sustainable development. You will develop the necessary expertise to optimise global supply chains by responding to economic, environmental and social challenges, and by mastering risk management and the sustainable transformation of organisations.
Courses - Year 2 Full-time Track
Lessons
- Supply Chain strategy and implementation drivers
- Eco responsible procurement and sourcing strategies
- Sustainable production systems
- Sustainable transport system planning and management
- Procurement, suppliers and providers management
- Business Excellence
- Distribution and last mile networks management
- Sustainable supply chain management: Economic, social and ethical considerations
- Purchasing and supply chain digitalization and sustainable quality
- Purchasing and supply chain monitoring and audit
Overview
- Paris-Cachan
- English - Full-time
International Event Management and Marketing
This specialisation trains learners to become professionals capable of designing and managing international events. You will develop skills in strategy, project management, marketing, and communications, with a particular focus on ecological and social considerations. You will develop expertise in the event management sector, particularly with regard to corporate, cultural, sporting and luxury industry events.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study or Full-time Track
Lessons
- Event communication 360
- Team Management and Event Project Leadership
- Sponsoring and Partnership (EN)
- Cost control and budgeting for Event Manager (EN)
- Consultancy Project for Event Manager
- CSR and Responsible Event Management
- Smart Events & Digital Transformation (EN)
- Sales Event Management/Management commerciale des événements (EN)
- No-code for event project management
- Event production and logistics (EN)
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- English - Full-time
Business Engineering
This specialisation educates learners to become leaders in business development and the management of complex projects. It combines theory and practice, enabling you to specialise in areas such as sales, negotiation, project management, and B2B marketing. Thanks to a teaching approach based on case studies and in-company projects, you will be well equipped to excel in these highly dynamic sectors.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study Track
Lessons
- Marketing and sales B to B to C
- Team Management and Conflict Management
- Supply Chain Management (EN)
- Commercial negotiation and contracts
- Sales of complex projects
- Digital Transformation of Organizations and Disruptive Technologies
- Strategic Analysis and Business Development (EN)
CESI/LR
- Management of supplier and service provider negotiations
- Industrial Management Control and Business Performance Management
- Agile Project Management
EPF/ORL
- Business Intelligence
- Digital project management
- MOA MOE (Contracting Authority – Project Management)
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Orléans
- French - Work-study
Digital Marketing & Business Intelligence
This specialisation trains learners to become experts in digital strategy and agile growth. You will develop skills in designing and deploying innovative digital campaigns, mastering digital tools, analysing online behaviour, and optimising customer engagement. You will be fully prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing digital environment.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study or Full-time Track
Lessons
- La Rochelle
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Search Engine Optimisation and SEO/SEA
- Digital Marketing
- Prompt Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence and Marketing Automation
- Customer Experience Management
- Data Mining and Dataviz
- Information Systems Management and Digital Transformation
- Marketing Insights
- Start-up Challenge
- Tours
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Search Engine Optimisation and SEO/SEA
- Digital Marketing
- Prompt Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence and Marketing Automation
- Customer Experience Management (EN)
- Data Mining and Dataviz
- Growth Hacking & Acquisition Strategy
- Marketing Insights
- Start-up Challenge
- Paris-Cachan
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Search Engine Optimisation and SEO/SEA
- Digital Marketing (EN)
- Prompt Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence and Marketing Automation
- Customer Experience Management (EN)
- Data Mining and Dataviz
- Webdesign – UX/UI
- Marketing Insights
- Start-up Challenge
Job opportunities
Growth Marketer, Social Media Manager, Digital Campaign Analyst
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Paris-Cachan
- English - Full-time
- Tours
- French - Work-study
Marketing & Sales Management
This specialisation gives learners the opportunity to develop strategic skills in marketing, negotiation, and sales management. You will be trained to be a leader capable of devising innovative strategies, optimising the performance of sales teams and meeting the challenges of a constantly changing sales environment.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study or Full-time Track
Lessons
- Marketing & Sales in B to B
- Customer Relationship Management in the Age of Customer Centricity
- Digital Marketing (EN)
- Intercultural Management (EN)
- Commercial Law
- Business Venture
- International Supplier Customer Relations
- Driving commercial performance
- Complex negotiation & buying centre management
- International Commercial Strategies and Negotiations
Job opportunities
Business Developer, Key Account Assistant, Sales Consultant
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Paris-Cachan
- French / English - Full-time
- Orléans
- French - Work-study
- Tours
- French - Work-study
Human Resources Strategy & Development
The aim of this specialisation is to train learners to become HR leaders capable of managing talent in a constantly changing environment. Combining theory and practice, you will develop a strategic vision, embracing the challenges of digital HR and preparing for strategic roles such as HR Manager, Talent Manager or Consultant, in an international and innovative business arena.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study Track
Lessons
- HR Consulting Techniques
- Social conflicts and negotiation techniques
- Management of jobs and career paths in companies and Professional training
- Motivation and Quality of Life at Work
- Management of corporate restructuring
- International HRM
- Management of Remuneration
- Recruitment, Integration and Internal Mobility
- CSR, HRM and Responsible Practices
- Social Law and Employment Safeguard Plan
Overview
- Tours
- French - Work-study
Audit & Consultancy
This specialisation trains learners to become experts in financial auditing, strategic consultancy, and management control. Resulting in an RNCP Level 7 Professional Certification and a French Grade de Master, this specialisation can be joined in Year 1 (24-month programme) or Year 2 (12-month programme), and combines theory with practice. Having been offered by Excelia for some 18 years, you will benefit from this proven longstanding specialisation, preparing you for careers such as Auditor, Management Controller or Consultant, working in France or abroad.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study or Full-time Track
Lessons
- International Accounting
- Advanced Accounting
- Advanced Consolidation Techniques
- Advanced Auditing Techniques
- Business Valuation & Due Diligence
- IS Management & Digital Transformation of Companies
- Sustainable Finance & Extra-financial Reporting
- Financial Risk Management
- Financial Markets & Derivatives
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Auditing Techniques
- BI & Reporting Tools
- AMF certification
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Paris-Cachan
- French - Work-study
- French - Full-time
Banking & Business Management
This specialisation has been designed to train learners to become specialists in banking management and customer relations, with expertise in financial analysis, risk management and negotiation. Resulting in an RNCP Level 7 Professional Certification and a French Grade de Master, it prepares you for careers such as Account Manager, Wealth Management Advisor or Branch Manager, in today's rapidly changing banking sector.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study Track
Lessons
- Wealth Legal Techniques
- Wealth Tax Techniques
- Professional banking practices and commercial management
- Asset Management
- Advanced wealth management
- SRI Socially Responsible Investment
- Portfolio Management (EN)
- Compliance
- Business Plan & Financial Analysis
- Financing techniques
- Banking Techniques and Products (RAN)
- AMF certification
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Paris-Cachan
- French - Work-study
Sustainable Finance
This specialisation unites finance and sustainability, training learners to become experts in financing the energy transition and the blue economy. Developing skills in responsible investments, financial risk management, and sustainable innovation, you will be fully prepared to embark on an international career in sustainable finance.
Courses - Year 2 Full-time Track
Lessons
- Sustainable Finance
- Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
- Corporate Sustainability and Financial Decision-Making
- ESG Reporting and Non-Financial Disclosure
- Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Inclusive Finance and Social Impact
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring
- Sustainable Practices in Banking and Insurance
- Financial Services and Disruptive Technologies
Overview
- Paris-Cachan
- English - Full-time
International Corporate Finance
This aim of this specialisation is to train students to become leaders in international corporate finance. Delivered entirely in English, it will enable you to develop skills in financial markets, risk management, as well as mergers and acquisitions. Boasting a high success rate in terms of vocational integration, this specialisation offers a valuable combination of theory and practice, preparing you to embark on careers such as Financial Analyst or Financial Director.
Courses - Year 2 Full-time Track
Lessons
- Strategic Financial Management
- Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
- Corporate Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Financial Modelling with Python
- Sustainable Finance
- Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Global Financial Markets and International Finance
- Firm Valuation Techniques
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring
- Financial Services and Disruptive Technologies
Overview
- La Rochelle
- English - Full-time
Management Control & Business Intelligence
This specialisation focusses on training students to become experts in performance management, with a mastery of advanced tools such as Excel, Power BI and business intelligence systems. Resulting in an RNCP Level 7 Professional Certification and a French Grade de Master, this specialisation combines technique and strategy to prepare you for careers in Management Control, Business Analysis or Consulting, in a digital and data-driven context.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study Track
Lessons
- Strategic Performance Management
- Excel Dashboards, Macros, and Power BI
- BI and Reporting Tools
- Financial Modelling with Python
- Internal Audit and Risk Management (EN)
- Advances Management Control
- Information Systems Management: Governance and Auditing (EN)
- SRI and non-financial performance
- Financial AND Strategic Management
- Business Partner Management
Overview
- Tours
- French - Work-study
Wealth Management
This specialisation provides students with a comprehensive education in wealth management, encompassing finance, law, taxation, and the necessary soft skills to be able to advise private individuals and companies alike. The curriculum covers areas such as taxation, real estate, financial products, and responsible investment. You will benefit from valuable professional immersion before embarking on such careers as Wealth Management Advisor or Private Banking Advisor.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study Track
Lessons
- Economic and Financial Environment of Wealth Management
- Wealth Tax Techniques
- Civil Asset Management
- Property rights
- Audit and asset management
- Management of social assets
- Financial and Banking Products and Portfolio Management
- Financial Modelling with Python
- SRI Socially responsible investment
- Real Estate Investment
- AMF certification
Overview
- Tours
- French - Work-study
Lessons
Year 4 Develop Your Potential as a Strategist and Business Developer
The Classic Track offers the widest range of opportunities. It allows you to deepen your understanding and application of concepts and theories through an innovative teaching approach based on experiential learning. This pathway includes practical projects designed to address the needs of partner companies, both locally and internationally.
It also offers exclusive corporate partnerships, including internship opportunities with major companies, round tables, career-focused conferences, and company visits led by professionals with inspiring career paths.
Finally, it provides privileged access to certain double degrees, such as the DSCG, as well as certificates.
You can choose to study in La Rochelle or Paris-Cachan, in either French or English, or in Tours, where the programme is taught in French.
1st semester
Business Development
The core curriculum focuses on project management and business development strategies:
- Business Models and Strategy (taught in English)
- Strategic Financial Management
- Information Systems Management and Web Development
- Strategic Marketing: Context and Applications
- Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Process Performance
- Project Management and Business Risk Management
- Pathway Project* (Consultancy, Research, Entrepreneurship, Student Associations)
- English for Professional Projects
- Optional Second Foreign Language
*Building on the core curriculum, you will work in a group on one of the following projects:
- Business Development Consultancy Project
- Managing or Taking Over a Student Association (real-life project)
- Creating a Business
- Applied Research on Organisations and Management Practices
2nd semester
The second semester begins with the core curriculum, followed by three weeks of pre-specialisation electives, and ends with a 3- to 5-month internship.
Core curriculum:
- Business Ethics & CSR
- Cost and Budget Management (taught in English)
- Marketing Research
- Management & Leadership
- Introduction to Research
- Global Geopolitical Perspectives
- Dream Career – Consolidation & Strategy
Electives
You will choose one module from each elective theme, for a total of three modules.
The electives are:
Digital transformation and data:
- Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age
- Artificial Intelligence and Decision
- E-commerce & Business Analytics
- Fintech: Principles and Technologies
- Data-Driven Planning and Management
- Artificial Intelligence and Decision
- Applied Machine Learning
- Sustainability and Digitalisation
- Artificial Intelligence for Managers (Aivancity AI Certificate) – Paris campus only
Humanities & global perspectives:
- Rethinking Economics: A Degrowth Perspective on Ecological and Social Transitions
- Neuroscience and Communication
- Doing Business in Asian Countries
- Human Resources Management
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Introduction to Women’s History
- Sociology of Organisations
- Working in Latin America
Innovation and sustainable growth:
- Circular Economy, Resources and Innovative Business Models
- Entrepreneurship, Impact and Innovation
- Responsible Marketing
- Agile Management and Resilience
- Sustainable Supply Chain & Innovation
- Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Environmental Risk Management in Business
According to a Céreq study (Centre for Research on Education, Training and Employment) entitled “International Student Mobility: Does It Improve Access to Managerial Positions?”, published on 3 June 2025, international mobility can improve access to managerial-level jobs. It can also provide a salary advantage and a better understanding of the world and its challenges.
Studying abroad during the first year of the Master’s programme
Some of you may wish to strengthen the international dimension of your studies by spending time abroad as part of an academic exchange or a double-degree programme.
3 ways to study abroad during the first year of the Master’s programme:
- Academic exchange: students joining the programme directly in the first year of the Master’s programme can choose to spend one semester at one of our partner universities.
- Disney International Program: one semester at Disney in Orlando, USA, including one month of study at Delaware State University and two online Harvard courses (30 academic ECTS credits), followed by a six-month internship at Walt Disney World Resort in support functions.
- UCLA Certificate (Los Angeles, California, USA): a two-quarter programme in the heart of Los Angeles leading to a UCLA certificate in either Marketing or Project Management, at no additional cost to the student.
Studying in Taiwan on a double degree
In this video, meet Lucas, an M1 student on Excelia's Master in Management. He talks about his pathway and his double degree in Taiwan.
You can choose to study in La Rochelle, Tours or Paris-Cachan, with the programme taught in French.
You can follow the programme on a work-study basis from the first year of the Master’s programme. In this case, you commit to a 24-month period covering both years of the Master’s programme and sign either an apprenticeship contract or a professional training contract with a company. This allows you to gain significant professional experience while studying, as well as finance your studies and receive a salary.
Schedule: 3 weeks in the company / 1 week at the School
Core curriculum
Semester 1
- Business Models and Strategy
- Business Ethics and CSR
- Cost and Budget Management
- Marketing Research
- Project Management and Business Risk Management
Semester 2
- Sustainability and Digitalisation: The Challenge of Transitions or Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age – depending on the campus
- Strategic Financial Management
- Information Systems Management and Web Development
- Management and Leadership
- Strategic Marketing: Context and Applications
- Supply Chain Management and Process Performance
- Introduction to Research
- Risk Management and Impacts on Biodiversity
- Global Geopolitical Perspectives (or Sociology of Organisations, depending on the campus)
- Introduction to Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility
- English for Professional Projects (seminar)
- Management Synthesis
- Dream Career – Consolidation & Strategy
Experiential learning
- Climacité Project (for new entrants), carried out within their work-study company
Year 5 Deepen Your Expertise in a Preferred Industry or Business Function
- Classic Track
The Classic Track of the Master in Management gives you access to Majors in your final year, allowing you to specialise in areas of management that meet the needs of tomorrow's businesses.
Choosing the Classic Track allows you to deepen your understanding and application of concepts and theories through an innovative teaching approach based on experiential learning. This pathway includes practical projects addressing the needs of partner companies, both locally and internationally.
It also offers exclusive partnerships with companies, including internship opportunities reserved for students within major organisations, round-table discussions, career-focused conferences and company visits led by inspiring industry professionals.
Core modules- Advanced Excel and Professional Applications
- Workplace Wellbeing Management
- Research Methodology
- Specialisation Modules for the Chosen Major
- TES Preparation and TASK Assessment
- English
- Business Game
- Data Marketing
- Organisation & Change Management (taught in English)
- Quality, Safety, Environment and Business Risk Management
- Final-Year Dissertation
- Dream Career – Expertise & Career Launch
- XL International Symposium
Experiential Learning- Management-Level Internship
Explore our Classic Track Majors and their respective campuses
- Work-study Track
Students who started the 24-month Work-study Track in the first year of the Master's programme can continue their work-study experience in their final year. Other students may also choose to undertake a 12-month work-study programme during their final year of studies.
Schedule: 3 weeks in the company / 1 week at the School
Core modules
Semester 1
- Advanced Excel and Professional Applications
- Workplace Wellbeing Management
- Research Methodology
- TES Preparation and TASK Assessment
- English for General and Business Communication (e-learning)
- Major Modules
Semester 2
- Business Game
- Data Marketing
- Organisation & Change Management (taught in English)
- Quality, Safety, Environment and Business Risk Management
- Final-Year Professional Thesis
- English for General and Business Communication (e-learning)
- Major Modules
- Dream Career – Expertise & Career Launch
- XL International Symposium
- Management Synthesis
Explore our Work-study Track Majors and their respective campuses
- Master in Management/MSc Double Degrees
Master in Management/MSc Double Degrees
Our MSc portfolio is organised around three main career areas: Marketing, Finance and Information Systems, and Strategy, Business and Management. These programmes are available in La Rochelle, Tours, Orléans and Paris-Cachan, on the Classic and Work-study Track.
Core curriculum
Semester 1
- Advanced Excel
- Data-Driven Management
- Research Methodology
- Professional Dissertation Support
- Career Preparation
- Specialisation Modules
Semester 2
- Digital Transformation of Organisations: Web Hackathon for Managers/COMPIT
- Environmental and Social Transition – TASK
- Specialisation Modules
- International Double Degree
International Double Degree
Some of you may wish to strengthen the international dimension of your studies by spending a year abroad as part of an international double-degree programme:
- MBA at Pittsburg State University (USA): in the final year, this exceptional academic exchange leads to a Master in Management/MBA double degree and includes authorisation to work in the United States for one year.
- Zagreb School of Economics and Management (Croatia): this academic exchange gives you the opportunity to earn a Master in Management/MBA double degree in one of four specialisations: Management, Marketing, Finance and Banking, or Supply Chain Management.
- National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan): this programme leads to a Master in Management/MBA double degree in one of the following specialisations: Innovation, Human Resources, Data or Digital.
- HEC Montréal: this academic exchange gives you the opportunity to earn a double degree in one of 10 specialisations: Business Analytics, Sustainable Development, Organisational Development, Social Innovation, Management, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Supply Chain, E-commerce, or Project Management.
XL International Symposium
As international experience is a prerequisite for graduation, students who have not had the opportunity to gain experience abroad can take part in the XL International Symposium, a one-week programme of conferences and discussions in English combining a current affairs topic with intercultural perspectives.
The programme offers integrated pathways as part of a skills hybridisation strategy combining multiple partners and locations. Its aim is to train highly qualified hybrid talents each year, capable of meeting the challenges faced by tomorrow’s businesses.
This notably involves developing systems thinking, data-driven analytical skills, and traditional creative skills.
Partnerships focus on areas of excellence such as digital transformation and business engineering, among others.
- Digital Transformation Pathway
Digital Transformation Management (double degree in partnership with EFREI)
A double degree developed in partnership with EFREI engineering school and taught in Paris-Cachan. This two-year double degree is designed to train future experts in the digital transformation of organisations. The programme equips students, as drivers of innovation, with a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge to successfully manage projects in the field of digital management.
Courses:
- Digital Strategy and Innovation
- Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovative Business Creation
- Digital Security Management
- E-Customer Relationship Management
- Digital Intelligence
- Digital Project Management and Digital Transformation
Aivancity + Berkeley Certificate"AI Product Engineering: From Idea to Market"
Post-Master in Management specialisation
- Master in Management graduates can continue their studies for an additional year at Aivancity as part of the Master of Science in Data Management, leading to the French RNCP Level 7 professional certification “Expert in Big Data Infrastructure and Processing”.
- Business Engineering Pathway
MIND Business Engineer (double degree in partnership with EIGSI)
This double degree trains future leaders in business development and complex project management. The programme combines theory and practice through a fully online work-study pathway, covering areas such as sales, negotiation, project management and B2B marketing. Through case studies and company-based projects, it prepares you to succeed in dynamic sectors.
Schedule:
- October > December: Company
- January > February: Classes
- March > July: 2 weeks in the company / 2 weeks in class
- From early July until the end of the contract: full-time in the company
Modules:- Negotiation and Contracts
- Business Management Control and Performance Monitoring
- Corporate Strategy and General Management Policy
- Human Resources Mobilisation
- International Expansion Strategy
- Competitive Intelligence and Innovation
- Agile Project Management and Certification
- Organisation Management
- Integrated Projects
- Applied Dissertation or Research Thesis
- Industrial Management
- Other Pathways
Supply Chain and International Transport Manager Double Degree, EIGSI
This double degree trains experts in international logistics who are able to manage global supply chains, optimise sites and services, integrate new technologies, and ensure traceability while complying with relevant standards. It provides key skills for addressing the global challenges facing the sector.
Possible career opportunities after completing this programme:
- Inbound Logistics Manager
- Distribution Logistics Manager
- Sourcing Manager
- Fleet Manager
- Logistics Director
- Consultant
Teaching units at EIGSI – Semester 8:
- Supply Chain Strategy, Planning and Forecasting
- Supply Chain Flow Organisation
- Key Challenges for Supply Chain Stakeholders
- Supply Chain Management
- Project and Financial Flow Management in Supply Chains
- International Transport Operations
Experiences
The Dream Career Programme at the Heart of the Curriculum
Led by Excelia Business School’s Talent Centre, the Dream Career programme provides individual support from the moment you join the first year of the Master’s programme, helping you build your career plan through practical workshops, coaching and experience sharing. It continues throughout both years: consolidation and strategy in the first year, followed by expertise and career launch in the second year. You do not need to have completed the first three years of the Master in Management programme to benefit fully from it.
Humacité© and Climacité© Projects
Humacité© or Climacité©: on the Classic Track, students joining directly in the first year of the Master’s programme complete their 3-month internship with a 2-month project as part of one of Excelia Business School’s two engagement programmes. Humacité© is a voluntary social, community and civic project carried out with an NGO or non-profit organisation abroad, while Climacité© focuses on taking action for the planet, particularly environmental protection and climate change adaptation. On the Work-study Track, you carry out a Climacité© project within your company.
M1 Pathway Support
During the 1st semester of the first year of the Master’s programme, on the Classic Track, pathway support takes the form of a group project that puts the core curriculum into practice. You can choose to work on one of the following: business development consultancy, managing or taking over a student association based on a real-life case, creating a business, or conducting applied research on organisations and management practices.
Study Abroad and Double Degrees
Even if you join the programme directly in the first year of the Master’s programme, you can choose to spend one semester abroad at one of Excelia Business School’s partner universities. In the second year of the Master’s programme, a full year abroad can be completed as part of an international double degree combining the Master in Management and an MBA. As international experience is a prerequisite for graduation, students who have not had the opportunity to study abroad take part in the XL International Symposium, a one-week programme of conferences and discussions in English.
Internship on the Classic Track
Two internships are included in the Classic Track of the Master’s programme. In the first year, the functional internship lasts between three and five months or, for students joining the programme at this stage, three months followed by a two-month Humacité© or Climacité© project. In the second year, the six-month final-year managerial internship takes place in France or abroad.
Work-Study Programme
You can follow the Master’s programme on a work-study basis from the first year: you then commit to a 24-month period covering both years of the Master’s programme, alternating between the company and the School under an apprenticeship or professional training contract. Your employer covers all of your tuition fees, and you receive a salary. Full details are available on the page dedicated to work-study at Excelia Business School.
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Careers after the Master in Management
On leaving Excelia Business School's Master in Management, whether you joined straight after the baccalaureate or directly in M1, you go on to the same positions of responsibility, depending on the major or double degree chosen during your Master cycle:
- business developer
- product manager
- consultant
- management controller
- business account manager
- marketing manager
- transformation project manager
Our graduates are distributed across the following sectors:
- 30% in development, including sales engineers
- 22% in communications, marketing and events
- 20% in administration, management, finance and audit
- 12% in purchasing, procurement and logistics
- 11% in human resources
- 5% in other functions
Job market entry and salary
Master in Management graduates' entry into the job market is rapid: 99% of them are in employment six months after leaving, and 60% of students are recruited before they obtain their degree. The average gross annual salary on hiring stands at €40K, rising to €49K after three years of experience. Finally, 85% of our graduates hold a role directly linked to the international sphere, on all five continents.
Joining the Excelia alumni network
By joining the Master in Management, you also join an active alumni network: the Excelia network has 53,000 graduates, mobilised to facilitate professional contacts and career opportunities as soon as your studies end. Find out about the Excelia alumni network.
Job opportunities after the Master in Management
Facts & Figures
of our graduates find a job within 6 months of graduating
secure a job contract before graduating
Salaries
average annual starting salary
average annual salary after 3 years
International
find a job with an international dimension
Our graduates work in all business sectors across the 5 continents.
Main countries: Germany, United Kingdom, Mexico, Spain, Canada, Poland, United States of America, Luxembourg, Belgium, Panama, Chile, China, Ireland, Indonesia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, India, Israel, Sweden...
Our graduates work across a number of industry sectors
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30%
Development, including Engineering Business Management
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22%
Communications, Marketing, Events
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20%
Administration, Management, Finance, Audit
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12%
Purchasing, Procurement, Logistics
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11%
Human Resources
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5%
Other
Cost of studies
Tuition fees
Students from the European Union
- Year 4: €15,000**
- Year 5: €15,000**
* 27 member states of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France and French Overseas Territories, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
**Tuition fees shown for the Classic Track
International students from outside the European Union
- Year 4: €15,750
- Year 5: €15,750
Prices given for information only – subject to change each year.
Work-study
All tuition fees are covered by the employer (professionalisation contract or apprenticeship contract).
For more information about tuition fees on the Work-study Track: [email protected]
Multiservice flat-rate fee
Amount: €350
The compulsory Multiservice Flat-Rate Fee (CMS) gives access to services such as:
- Administrative and service fees
- International mobility insurance and assistance
- Photocopying and printing credit
- Unlimited access to all content on the Exceliaprime edutainment platform
- Access to personalised support and coaching from the Talent Centre
Funding support
Admissions
Admission process February intake
Admission process
The essentials
Interview: online or by video with 5 days to respond
Results: within 6 days after the interview
Application fee: €50, to be paid by bank transfer or credit card
The steps of your application
- Submit your application onlineChoose the programme, then attach your CV and proof of your current qualification (enrolment certificate). If you apply for the English Track, your CV and cover letter must be provided in English.
Submit my application - Take your interview onlineYou can either do it by video call on a date agreed with the admissions team, or record your answers on video, in which case you have 5 days to respond to questions about your motivation and your academic and professional plans, in French or English depending on the programme you have chosen.
- Receive your results and pay the depositThe answer arrives within 6 days after the interview. If you are admitted, you pay a deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.
- Prepare your arrivalYou receive the confirmation of pre-enrolment and the confirmation of accommodation needed for your student visa application.
- Confirm your enrolmentYou send a copy of your qualification and proof of your language level.
Good to know
- What language level do you need to prove?
Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), in the English Track as in the French Track. All official certificates are accepted. You are exempt if:
- the official language of your country is the language of the chosen programme
- you hold a qualification issued in an officially French-speaking country and the programme is taught in French
- you hold a qualification issued in an officially English-speaking country and the programme is taught in English
- How can you pay from abroad?
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- Where can you find help with administrative procedures?
February intake: join the Master in Management at Master 1 level from February 2027
Do you hold a Bac+3 and did not join a school in September? The Master in Management is open for a February 2027 intake directly in Master 1: an 18-month pathway to aim for excellence in management and obtain a State-accredited degree leading to the Grade de Master without losing a year.
The essentials
Intake: February 2027
Campus: Paris
Profiles: Bac+3 holders (or equivalent), French students changing course and international students
Admission: one recruitment session per month from September 2026 (interview by video call for international candidates)
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