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The SKEMA School of Professional Studies Welcomes Its First Cohort
The SKEMA School of Professional Studies (SPS) has welcomed the first cohort of its AI & Management Bachelor’s degree. For the 2026 intake, 78 students joined the program across the Grand Paris and Sophia Antipolis campuses. This inaugural class brings together 15 nationalities.
September 11 and 14 marked the first intake for SKEMA’s School of Professional Studies. In total, nearly 78 students enrolled in the AI & Management Bachelor’s degree: 42 on the Grand Paris campus and 36 in Sophia Antipolis.
“The diversity of nationalities and academic backgrounds represented in this first cohort reflects the inclusive nature of the program. It was designed to bring together students with different profiles and experiences within a career-oriented curriculum at the crossroads of artificial intelligence and management,” said
Christophe Germain, Vice Dean in charge of Schools.
This first intake marks the launch of SPS, SKEMA’s new school dedicated to career-oriented education. Its programs combine management fundamentals with artificial intelligence skills, while placing a strong emphasis on professional experience.
A Bachelor’s Degree at the Intersection of AI and Management
The first program offered by SPS, the AI & Management Bachelor’s degree is a three-year program worth 180 ECTS credits. Open to students directly after high school, it provides a solid foundation in management while developing expertise in the latest applications of AI and data.
The curriculum covers generative AI, automation, business intelligence, no-code technologies, Python, and machine learning. These subjects complement courses in management, marketing, and strategy.
Professionalization is a central pillar of the program. From the first year, students benefit from 60 hours dedicated to employability development, soft skills, and professional communication, as well as individualized coaching.
Starting in the second year, students continue their studies through an apprenticeship model, spending three weeks in a company and one week on campus.
Specializations on the Grand Paris and Sophia Antipolis Campuses
The Bachelor’s degree offers several specializations that apply artificial intelligence to specific industries and functions.
AI & Human Resources and AI & Digital Design are offered on the Grand Paris campus, while AI & Luxury is delivered in Sophia Antipolis.
15 Nationalities Represented
The diversity of backgrounds stands out as one of the defining features of this first cohort. The 78 students represent 15 nationalities and come from a wide range of educational pathways, including general, technological, and vocational French high school diplomas, as well as the French International Baccalaureate (BFI).
