Presentation
What is a Master in Management?
A Master in Management (known in French as a PGE - Programme Grande École) is a French management programme of excellence, recognised for its academic standards and held in high esteem by companies for the quality of its graduates.
An overview of Excelia’s Master in Management
Excelia Business School's Master in Management programme is State-accredited with a French Grade de Master, educating students to become responsible, innovative managers, ready to embrace the transformations of tomorrow
Excelia is part of an elite group of only 1% of business schools worldwide boasting the three prestigious accreditations of EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. The school is officially recognised as a not-for-profit private higher education institution of general interest (EESPIG), a label awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space, which guarantees the school's commitment to its students and its choice of a teaching model of excellence, based on responsibility, innovation and societal impact.
The Master in Management attracts more than 80 nationalities and offers unique learning opportunities:
- 50 different study paths to choose from
- Inter-city mobility (La Rochelle, Tours, Paris-Cachan)
- International internships and expatriation periods
- Prestigious partnerships both international (233 international partners, Disney International Programs, UCLA) and in France, with a number of leading engineering schools (notably EFREI, CESI, EIGSI, ISART)
Its innovative pedagogical approach includes Humacité© and Climacité©, as well as the Blue Education Experience (BlueEdX), unique initiatives focussing on the social and ecological transition.
Language
English / French
Qualification
Bac+5 State-recognised degree at Master’s level. 2024 graduation rate: 93%
Location
Tuition Fees
In short
Double qualifications, Management, Marketing, Finance
5 reasons to choose the Master in Management
An internationally recognised Master programme
- Quadruple accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA and EFMD Master – placing Excelia among the top 1% of business schools worldwide.
- Ranked 3rd among post-secondary Programme Grande École institutions in France (Le Point 2026) and 39th worldwide for its Master's in Management (Financial Times).
- State-recognised Master's degree (Grade de Master), officially accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
A responsible, not-for-profit school
Join a school that places the collective interest at the heart of its mission... a school committed to training you to become an agent of change, aware of today's environmental and social concerns. Having signed an agreement with the French government, Excelia holds the EESPIG label, confirming its status as a not-for-profit higher education establishment. Its model is based on educational excellence and societal commitment, offering innovative initiatives such as Climacité©, Humacité©, XL Factory and Blue Education Experience (BlueEdX).
A programme with a strong international dimension
Build an international CV by studying on a programme with more than 80 nationalities represented, the possibility of studying 100% in English, a wide range of experiences abroad (Humacité©, academic expatriation, internships, etc.), and an opportunity to obtain a double international qualification… all making the Master in Management the perfect choice!
A human-centred school with strong values
Study on intimate campuses that are firmly rooted in their local regions, providing an environment that is conducive to personal development and offering a vibrant and cohesive student life.
Sharing, Humanity, Courage, Responsibility and Commitment… these are the core values upheld by the entire Excelia community.
A tailor-made study path with an eye to the future
Benefit from more than 50 different study paths and build a unique programme that reflects your aspirations and personality: some thirty majors and specialisations, double qualifications in France or abroad, hybrid academic paths with engineering and digital technology schools, inter-campus mobility, and entrepreneurial initiatives. You will be spoilt for choice!
Programme structure
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September-December
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January-February
- Climacité© project (6 weeks)
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March-May
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June-August
- Cap International project (2 months)
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September-December
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January-February
- Humacité© project (6 weeks)
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March-May
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June-August
- Operational internship (2 months)
International Track (for students who joined in Years 1 or 2)
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September-June
- Academic Expatriation - 2 semesters in a partner university
Classic Track (for students joining in Years 3)
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September-December
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January-February
- Humacité© project (2 months)
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March-May
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June-August
- Operational internship (3 months)
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 already work with our Exceliens
Rankings
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45
Financial Times 2026
Worldwide ranking of best Masters in Management (TOP 13 of French schools featured) -
4
L’Étudiant 2026
For best post-High School programmes -
3
Le Point 2026
Best post-High School Master programmes offered by major French business and management schools
FAQs
- What are the career opportunities after the Master in Management?
Graduates of Excelia Business School’s Master in Management go on to positions of responsibility in various sectors such as finance, marketing, project management, human resources, and consulting. As an Excelia graduate, thanks to the school’s close partnerships with leading companies and its extensive alumni network, you will enjoy a wide range of career opportunities.
- Why choose Excelia Business School for your Master in Management programme?
Choosing Excelia Business School for your Master in Management studies means choosing a higher education establishment renowned for its academic excellence and innovative approach to teaching. Excelia offers a dynamic learning environment, strong links with the corporate world, and personalised study programmes that prepare students to become leaders in their field. In addition, the school’s strong focus on internationalisation and social responsibility further enhances the learning experience.
- What international opportunities does Excelia Business School’s Master in Management offer?
The Master in Management programme at Excelia Business School offers numerous international opportunities to enrich your academic and professional experience. These include academic exchanges with partner institutions around the world, internships abroad, and collaborative projects with students of different nationalities. In addition, you can attend international seminars, take part in study trips and opt for a double qualification enabling you to obtain recognised credentials from more than one country. The aim of these international experiences is to promote intercultural skills and enhance your employability on the international job market.
- How much does Excelia Business School’s Master in Management cost and what financing options are available?
The cost of studying on Excelia Business School’s Master in Management programme depends on your chosen study path and additional features such as international exchanges. Tuition fees for the entire programme range from €13,500 to €15,000 per year for EU students. Our teams at Excelia Business School are on hand to help you explore the different financing options to help you cover your study costs. These include merit scholarships, reduced rate student loans, and funding opportunities through work experience* or student jobs. All applicants are encouraged to contact the Admissions Department to obtain personalised advice and to explore all available financing possibilities.
*Programme accessible under conditions for international applicants (please contact the International Admissions team).
- What are the benefits of studying on the Master in Management at Excelia Business School?
The Master in Management at Excelia Business School offers many advantages, such as international academic recognition, internship and job opportunities at prestigious companies, and access to a network of influential graduates. You also benefit from valuable international experience through academic exchanges and internships abroad.
- What are the admissions requirements for the Master in Management offered by Excelia Business School?
The admissions process involves a motivation interview conducted via an online video. Candidates can complete this assessment at any time throughout the year, with no predefined session dates.
Specialisations
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MiM + MSc double qualifications
- Sustainable Development & CSR
- Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation
- Integrated Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management
- International Event Management and Marketing
- Business Engineering
- Digital Marketing & Business Intelligence
- Marketing & Sales Management
- Sustainable Luxury Brand Management
- Human Resources Strategy & Development
- Audit & Consultancy
- Banking & Business Management
- Sustainable Finance
- International Corporate Finance
- Management Control & Business Intelligence
- Wealth Management
- Real Estate Development
- Cybersecurity Management and Digital Resilience
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 real estate, cybersecurity 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
- 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
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
- Artificial intelligence & Marketing Automation
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Referencing & SEO/SEA
- Digital Marketing
- Customer Experience Management
- Data Mining & Dataviz
- IS Management & Digital Transformation
- Marketing Research
- Start-up Challenge
- Community Management
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
- Digital Marketing (EN)
- Intercultural Management (EN)
- Commercial Law
- Business Venture
- International Supplier Customer Relations
- Driving commercial performance
- Complex negotiation & shopping center management
- International Commercial Strategies and Negotiations
Job opportunities
Growth Marketer, Social Media Manager, Digital Campaign Analyst
Overview
- La Rochelle
- French - Work-study
- Paris-Cachan
- French / English - Full-time
- Orléans
- French - Work-study
- Tours
- French - Work-study
Sustainable Luxury Brand Management
Offering a combination of strategy, creativity and innovation, this specialisation trains learners to become experts in the field of sustainable luxury. With a strong focus on environmental challenges, you will benefit from a programme that covers every aspect of the luxury sector, from design to marketing. You will be able to work in a wide range of professions in the luxury industry, drawing on sector expertise and responsible practices to meet changing consumer expectations.
Courses - Year 2 Full-time Track
Lessons
- Ethical Communication in the New Digital Landscape for the Luxury and Creative Industries
- Fundamentals of Sustainable Luxury Brand Management
- Sustainability in Brand Design and Identity Creation
- Made in and Heritage in Sustainable Luxury Brands
- Luxury Brand Growth through Immersive Storytelling
- Channel Management, Distribution and Sales
- Innovation Strategies and Emerging Trends in Luxury Brand Management
- The Emotional Customer Journey
- Experiential Luxury and Personal Branding
- Capstone Project: Sustainability and Ethics in Luxury Branding
Overview
- Paris-Cachan
- English - Full-time
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
- SRI Socially responsible investment
- Real Estate Investment
- AMF certification
Overview
- Tours
- French - Work-study
Real Estate Development
This specialisation trains students to become experts in real estate asset management, combining knowledge in the fields of finance, law and asset management. It will prepare you to meet the challenges of the market, including those of sustainable development and innovation. You will acquire sound technical and managerial skills, benfitting from immersive experiences and a sustainability-oriented approach.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study Track
Lessons
- Real Estate Strategies and Careers
- Real Estate Law and Urban Planning
- Asset Management and Property Management
- Real Estate Project Engineering
- Valuation and Financing of Real Estate Assets
- Real Estate Taxation
- International Real Estate Markets
- Data, Innovation and PropTech
- Risk Management and Compliance in Real Estate
- Real Estate Marketing and Negotiation
Overview
- Tours
- French - Work-study
Cybersecurity Management and Digital Resilience
The MSc in Cybersecurity Management and Digital Resilience at Excelia Business School prepares future professionals to help organisations address one of today’s most strategic business challenges. Far beyond technical IT issues, cybersecurity requires effective governance, informed budget decisions, risk management, business continuity planning and employee engagement. It is, above all, a matter of leadership, management and people.
This MSc prepares graduates for specialist careers such as Cyber Risk Manager, Cybersecurity Consultant, Compliance and Risk Manager, or Business Continuity Coordinator, while also developing highly sought-after cybersecurity expertise for cross-functional roles in project management, compliance, procurement, operations and innovation. By combining strategic management with digital resilience, the programme equips graduates with a valuable competitive edge across a wide range of industries.
Courses - Year 2 Work-study Track
Lessons
- Technical Foundations of Cybersecurity (Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate)
- Artificial Intelligence and Analytics for Cybersecurity
- Information Security Governance
- Cyber Risk Management
- Digital Compliance, Regulation and Data Protection
- IT Service Management and Incident Response (ITIL® 4 Foundation)
- Business Continuity and Organisational Resilience
- Cyber Crisis Management
- Secure Digital Project Management (Security by Design)
- Cybersecurity Consulting and Governance Auditing
- Cyber Crisis Simulation
Overview
- Paris-Cachan
- French - Work-study
Lessons
Year 1 Explore Management Disciplines
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.
Discover the fundamentals: all modules are compulsory, with opportunities to tailor your experience to your profile and career plans through experiential learning pathways.
Core curriculum
Semester 1:
- Learning how to learn
- Accounting Principles
- Business Game
- Marketing in a Changing World
- Business and Work Organisation
- Introduction to Law
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- English for Working and Studying Abroad
- Second Foreign Language
- Succeeding in Climacité
- Dream Career – Exploration & First Steps
Semester 2:
- Economics in a Changing World
- Financial Management
- Quantitative Methods Applied to Business Analysis
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Taking Action on Climate Change: The Case of Water
- Professional Communication
- English for the Professional World
- Second Foreign Language
- Cap International (Preparation)
- Student Association Engagement Project
Experiential learning:
- Climacité© Projects (6 weeks)
- Cap International (8 weeks)
Year 2 Explore the humanities and social sciences, as well as environmental and social issues.
You can study in either French or English in La Rochelle and Paris-Cachan, or in French in Tours.
Discover the fundamentals: all modules are compulsory, with opportunities to tailor your experience to your profile and career plans through experiential learning pathways.
Core curriculum
Semester 1:
- Fundamentals of Strategic Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Rules, Tools and Practices
- New Forms of Responsible Consumption
- Negotiation and Sales Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of Purchasing Management and Business Processes
- Business Data Production and Analysis
- English for Academic Purposes
- Second Foreign Language
- Succeeding in Humacité
- Dream Career – Positioning & Preparation
Semester 2:
- Management Accounting
- Business Digitalisation: Technologies and Practices & ANSSI Cybersecurity Certification
- Digital Marketing
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Geopolitics
- Water and Climate: Managing the Challenges of Tomorrow
- English for Contemporary Issues
- Second Foreign Language
- Student Association Engagement Project
Experiential learning:
- Humacité© Project (2 months) and Operational Internship (3 months)
Year 3 Explore New Environments
- If you joined the programme in Year 1 or Year 2
You will spend both semesters of your 3rd year studying abroad at one of our 230 partner universities.
Find out more about our partner universities
Allocation to a partner university is based first on your Year 2 ranking across all campuses, and then on your language proficiency.
In addition to the standard full-year study abroad option at a partner university, two other study abroad formats are available:
- If you do not meet the minimum language requirement to study in English, you may take an intensive semester at your own expense combining English language classes and management courses taught in English at Kozminski University, a triple-accredited partner university in Poland. You will then be allocated to another partner university for Semester 2.
- If you join the programme in Year 3
You can study in either French or English in La Rochelle or Paris-Cachan.
This year focuses on the fundamentals of management and the humanities and social sciences. You will also complete an international social engagement project through the Humacité© programme.
Core curriculum:
Semester 1:
- Economic Principles and Sustainability Challenges
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Concepts, Tools and Practices
- Business Legal Environment
- Human Resources
- Introduction to Social Sciences
- Geopolitics of Water
- Preparing for Your International Humacité© Project
- Languages: English and a Second Foreign Language
- Dream Career – Independence & Practical Application
Semester 2:- Fundamentals of Strategic Management
- Financial Accounting and International Standards
- Corporate Taxation
- Principles of Marketing
- Applied Business Analysis
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Energy Transition in the Face of Climate and Water Challenges
- Professional Communication
- Projet Voltaire
- Workshop: Introduction to Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility
- Student Association Engagement Project
Experiential learning:
- International Humacité© Project (2 months)
- Operational Internship (3 months)
Year 4 Unlocking your potential as a Strategist and Business Developer
The standard pathway 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
- 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
- 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.
Several options depending on when you join the programme
Some of you may wish to strengthen the international dimension of your studies by spending a year abroad as part of an academic exchange or a double degree.
3 ways to study abroad during your first year of the Master’s programme:
- Academic exchanges and international double degrees: students who have been enrolled in the programme since Year 1 can, if they wish, study abroad again with one of our 17 double-degree partners. Students who joined the programme in Year 3 can spend one or two semesters at one of our partner universities as part of a double-degree programme.
- 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.
You can choose to study in La Rochelle, Tours or Paris-Cachan, with the programme taught in French.
You can follow the programme as a work-study course 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, in your final year, to Majors that allow you to specialise in areas of management that meet the needs of tomorrow’s companies.
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 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.
Core curriculum- Advanced Excel and Professional Applications
- Workplace Well-being Management
- Research Methodology
- Specialisation Modules for Your Chosen Major
- TES (Ecological and Social Transitions): TASK Preparation and Completion
- English
- Business Game
- Data Marketing
- Organisation & Change Management (taught in English)
- Quality, Safety, Environment and Business Risks
- End-of-Studies Dissertation
- Dream Career – Expertise & Career Launch
- XL International Symposium
Experiential learning- Management-level Internship
Discover our majors on the Classic Track and their home campuses
- Work-study Track
Continuation of the 24-month work-study programme for those who began this pathway in Year 4 (M1), although others may also choose to do a 12-month work-study programme during their final year of study.
Schedule: 3 weeks in the company / 1 week at the School
Core curriculum
Semester 1
- Advanced Excel and Professional Applications
- Workplace Well-being Management
- Research Methodology
- TES (Ecological and Social Transitions): TASK Preparation and Completion
- 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 Risks
- End-of-Studies Professional Thesis
- English for General and Business Communication (e-learning)
- Major Modules
- Dream Career – Expertise and Career Launch
- XL International Symposium
- Managerial Synthesis
Discover our Master in Management majors on the Work-study Track and their home campuses
- Master in Management/MSc double degrees
Master in Management/MSc double degrees
Our portfolio of MSc programmes is organised around three families of careers: Marketing, Finance and Information Systems, and Strategy, Business and Management. It is available in the four cities of 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 Thesis Supervision
- Preparation for Professional Integration
- 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:
- The Pittsburg State University MBA (USA): in the final year, this exceptional university exchange leads to a Master in Management/MBA double degree and a one-year work authorisation in the United States.
- Zagreb School of Economics and Management (Croatia): this academic exchange offers the opportunity to obtain a Master in Management/MBA double degree in 4 specialisations: Management, Marketing, Finance and Banking, and Supply Chain Management.
- National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan) offers a Master in Management/MBA double degree in one of the following specialisations: Innovation, Human Resources, Data and Digital.
- HEC Montréal: this academic exchange offers the opportunity to obtain a double degree in 10 specialisations: Business Analysis, Sustainable Development, Organisational Development, Social Innovation, Management, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Supply Chain, E-commerce, Project Management
XL International Symposium
As part of the international experience requirement for graduation, students who have not had the opportunity to gain international experience can take part in the XL International Symposium, a week of conferences and discussions that combines, in English, a topical theme with intercultural issues.
The programme offers integrated pathways as part of a skills-hybridisation strategy that is both multi-partner and multi-territorial. Each year, it aims to train highly qualified hybrid talents capable of meeting the challenges facing tomorrow’s businesses.
This involves in particular developing systems thinking, data-oriented analytical skills and traditional creative skills.
The partnerships focus on areas of excellence such as digital transformation and business engineering, among others.
- Digital transformation offering
Digital Transformation Management (double degree in partnership with EFREI)
A double degree in partnership with the EFREI engineering school, taught in Paris-Cachan. This two-year double degree is essential for training the future experts in the digital transformation of organisations. The programme gives students, who are real drivers of innovation, a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge essential for successfully carrying out their projects in the field of digital management.
Lessons:
- 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 have the option of pursuing an additional year of study at Aivancity as part of the Master of Science in Data Management (RNCP Level 7 professional certification “Expert in Big Data Infrastructure and Processing”).
- Business engineering offering
MIND Business Engineer (double degree in partnership with EIGSI)
This double degree trains leaders in business development and complex project management. The programme combines theory and practice through a work-study pathway, 100% virtual, covering areas such as sales, negotiation, project management and B2B marketing. Thanks to a teaching approach based on case studies and company projects, it prepares you to excel in dynamic sectors.
Schedule:
- October > December: Company
- January > February: Lessons
- March > July: Work-study, 2 weeks / 2 weeks
- 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 Policy
- Human Resources Mobilisation
- International Deployment Policy
- Economic Intelligence and Innovation
- Agile Project Management and Certification
- Management of Organisations
- Integrated Projects
- Applied Thesis or Research Dissertation
- Industrial Management
- Other offerings
Supply Chain and International Transport Manager double degree, EIGSI
This double degree trains experts in international logistics, able to manage global chains, optimise sites and services, integrate new technologies, and guarantee traceability while complying with standards. A key programme for meeting the sector’s global challenges.
Possible roles after this programme:
- Supply 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
- Major Challenges for Supply Chain Stakeholders
- Supply Chain Management
- Project and Financial Flow Management in Supply Chain
- International Transport Operations
Experiences
The Dream Career Programme at the Heart of the Curriculum
The Dream Career programme supports you in building your personal and professional plans. Combining academic content, experience sharing, practical workshops and coaching, it gives you the tools you need to broaden your horizons and successfully prepare for your future career.
Humacité© Project
You will complete a two-month voluntary placement with a social, community or civic focus in an NGO or non-profit organisation abroad. This is one of Excelia’s distinctive features and reflects its commitment to educating responsible students who are aware of their role in society. This unique experience broadens your outlook on the world and on others, while also developing greater self-awareness.
Climacité© Project
Climacité© gives you the opportunity to take action for the planet. The project raises awareness and helps students understand and respond to the challenges of environmental protection and climate change adaptation.
Student Association Life
Focused on both personal and collective development, student association involvement reflects the core values of Excelia Business School. Participation in an association project is compulsory and assessed at the end of Years 1, 2 and 3. Students receive guidance and support throughout the year from the Student Association Life team.
Student association projects cover a wide range of themes and come to life through numerous local and national events. Student association life is also an excellent way to integrate into the School and enjoy unique experiences.
A "Student Association Management” pathway
This pathway is designed for students who want to take an active role in student association life and hold positions of responsibility. They benefit from an adapted timetable, management training in project and team management, and dedicated support to help them successfully deliver high-quality projects.
Cap International
Lasting 8 weeks in Year 1, Cap International is a professional immersion experience abroad designed to strengthen your English or other foreign language skills through work-related content. It takes place at the beginning of your programme.
Gap Year
This optional year forms part of your personal and professional development plan. It focuses on internships or employment contracts that allow you to discover or gain deeper insight into a particular sector and its challenges. The gap year is subject to certain conditions.
Internship as Part of the Standard Pathway
The standard pathway allows students to complete 3 internships:
- A 3-month internship at the end of Year 2 (operational internship)
- A 3- to 5-month internship at the end of the first year of the Master’s programme (functional internship)
- A 6-month final-year internship at managerial level, in France or abroad.
More than 60% of our second-year Master’s students receive a job offer following their final-year internship.
Work-Study Programme
<p> A real springboard into the workplace, the 12- or 24-month work-study programme allows students to spend, on average, two-thirds of the academic year working in a company. </p>
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Our graduates go on to become operational managers in all sectors of activity, in France and abroad, and quickly rise to senior management positions thanks to their first-rate studies.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the types of professions and industry sectors in which you could work.
Types of jobs:
- Customer Relations Manager
- Sales Manager
- Tourism Development Manager
- Sports Events Project Manager
- Purchasing & Procurement manager
- Sustainable Development Project Manager
- Digital Communication Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Company manager, creator of a Start-up
- Recruitment Manager
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Head of Marketing for digital Start-up
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
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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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Purchasing, Procurement, Logistics
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Human Resources
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Cost of studies
Tuition fees
STUDENTS FROM WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION*
- Year 1: €14,000
- Year 2: €14,000
- Year 3: €14 000 (First-year entry) / €15 000 (Third-year entry)
- Year 4: €14 000 (First-year entry) / €15 000 (Third-year entry or Master)**
- Year 5: €14 000 (First-year entry) / €15 000 (Third-year entry or Master)**
*27 European Union members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France and French Overseas Territories, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
**Tuition Fees for Classic Track
STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION
- Year 1: €14,750
- Year 2: €14,750
- Year 3: €14,750 (First-year entry) / €15,750 (Third-year entry)
- Year 4: €14,750 (First-year entry) / €15,750 (Third-year entry)
- Year 5: €14,750 (First-year entry) / €15,750 (Third-year entry)
WORK-STUDY TRACK
For the contrat de professionnalisation (professional training contract) and contrat d’apprentissage (apprenticeship contract), tuition fees are paid by the host company.
The above fees are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.
Multiservice charge
Fee: €350
This one-off Multiservice fee gives access to the following services:
- Administration and support services
- International mobility insurance-assistance
- Reprographics credit (photocopying, printing)
- Unlimited access to all content on Exceliaprime Edutainment platform
- Personalised support and coaching from our Talent Centre
Admissions
1 / Online application
Submit your application online and select your programme:
List of supportive documents required : CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)
Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
2 / Online video interview
Details of admissions tests
- Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
- Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)
3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid
Admissions test results
Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.
Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.
4 / Administrative assistance
Confirmation of enrolment
You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.
Click here for administrative assistance
5 / Proof of academic level required
Conditions of acceptance
You must confirm your final enrolment by providing proof of your required language level and a copy of your diploma:
Programme Grande École in French Track: B2 level required
Proof of language ability is NOT required if:
- Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
- You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
- You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track
Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
1 / Online application
Submit your application online and select your programme:
List of supportive documents required : CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)
Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
2 / Online video interview
Details of admissions tests
- Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
- Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)
3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid
Admissions test results
Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.
Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.
4 / Administrative assistance
Confirmation of enrolment
You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.
Click here for administrative assistance
5 / Proof of academic level required
Conditions of acceptance
To confirm your final acceptance, you must provide proof of your current qualifications and language ability:
English-Track and French-Track Programmes:
- Bachelor, Master, Masters of Science (MSc): B2*
- Foundation and preparatory programmes**: A2 or B1 depending on programme*
- For Summer School and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses: Open to students of all abilities
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
** International Foundation Programme and Excelia First Year
Proof of language ability is NOT required if:
- Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
- You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
- You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track
Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
1 / Online application
Submit your application online and select your programme:
List of supportive documents required : CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)
Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
2 / Online video interview
Details of admissions tests
- Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
- Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)
3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid
Admissions test results
Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.
Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.
4 / Administrative assistance
Confirmation of enrolment
You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.
Click here for administrative assistance
5 / Proof of academic level required
Conditions of acceptance
To confirm your final acceptance, you must provide proof of your current qualifications and language ability:
English-Track and French-Track Programmes:
- Bachelor, Master, Masters of Science (MSc): B2*
- Foundation and preparatory programmes**: A2 or B1 depending on programme*
- For Summer School and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses: Open to students of all abilities
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
** International Foundation Programme and Excelia First Year
Proof of language ability is NOT required if:
- Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
- You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
- You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track
Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
Applications are open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
1 / Online application
Submit your application online and select your programme:
List of supportive documents required : CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)
Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
2 / Online video interview
Details of admissions tests
- Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
- Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)
3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid
Admissions test results
Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.
Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.
4 / Administrative assistance
Confirmation of enrolment
You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.
Click here for administrative assistance
5 / Proof of academic level required
Conditions of acceptance
You must confirm your final enrolment by providing proof of your required language level and a copy of your diploma:
Programme Grande École in French Track: B2 level required
Proof of language ability is NOT required if:
- Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
- You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
- You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track
Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
February intake — join the Programme Grande École at Master 1 level in February 2027
Your academic calendar doesn't match the French September intake? Join the Programme Grande École directly in Master 1 this February: an 18-month track towards a prestigious Master's degree accredited by the French State (Grade de Master) without losing a year.
📅 Intake: February 2027
📍 Campus: Paris
🎓 Who can apply: international students holding a Bachelor's degree (3 years of higher education or equivalent)
🎥 Admission: applications open all year round, with an online video interview
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