Business & strategy
Programme
MSc Strategic Management & Consulting
Practical information
Type of programme
Full time
Duration
1 ou 2 ans
Tuition fees
One-Year MSc: €25,000 - Two-Year MSc: €44,000
Location
Paris (France)
Language
English
Start date(s)
September
Admission level
High school + 3 years of study, Bachelor degree
Degree
Master degree
Programme overview
The MSc in Strategic Management & Consulting prepares students for careers in leading consulting firms and corporate strategy teams through a curriculum built around real business challenges, practitioner insight, academic rigour, and a highly structured Strategy Club.
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- A dual standard combining practitioner credibility and analytical rigour. Every deliverable is assessed on two dimensions: would a client buy this, and are the assumptions tested?
- Hands-on consulting from day one. Learning from real projects, real clients, and direct experience sharing with practitioners from leading firms including McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and BCG, alongside systematic preparation for consulting firm interviews.
- A Strategy Club built around four structured pillars. Seminar series, case cracking, company presentations, and company visits.
- An annual Study Trip.An international immersion combining company visits, market exposure, and strategic insights.
- Harvard Summer School. Three weeks of on-campus immersion at one of the world’s leading universities.* A distinctive Ivy League experience embedded into the programme.
- Current and future-ready. The curriculum integrates the latest developments in technological innovation, AI, and digital analytics, ensuring graduates are prepared for the evolving consulting landscape.
- Highly selective. A highly selective cohort of up to 35 students.
*Participation is subject to academic excellence, exemplary attendance, and active participation in class.
Courses
The fundamentals of strategic management are taught during the Fall semester, with a strong emphasis on corporate strategy, strategic marketing, corporate finance, as well as organisation, economics, and quantitative methods.
The most advanced courses take place in the Spring semester, with a focus on corporate valuation, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), leadership, digital transformation, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges.
Artist/Entrepreneur/Athlete and Student: It’s Possible!
SKEMA offers tailored arrangements for individuals with special statuses, enabling them to successfully pursue a dual path: obtaining a higher education degree while continuing their professional careers.
These programmes are built on curriculum flexibility, notably through a course system that includes tailored measures for each type of activity, providing a real solution to support the success of dual academic and professional ambitions.
The High-Level Athlete Track
The course system offers students the following:
- Possibility to extend the duration of studies (by 1 to 2 years) without any additional tuition fees (HLA – High-Level Athletes) / academic years may be split
- Personalised timetable arrangements, based on a detailed review of both sporting and academic calendars
- Tailored support including academic and athletic mentoring, follow-up, and specific assistance dedicated to the needs of athletes
- Adaptation of internship and exam arrangements in case of competitions.
- Flexible international experience if needed
- Recognition of athletic commitment through the award of 3 ECTS credits.
Documents to be submitted in addition to your application:
- Athletic CV with record of achievements
- Sports motivation letter
- Copy of your current year’s federation licence or club certificate
- Sporting goals, training, and competition schedule for the coming year
- Certificate of inclusion on the Ministry of Youth and Sports list or from the training centre (if applicable)
Admissions
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Applicants should meet the following criteria
- Demonstrated academic excellence
- Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
- High level of English proficiency
- High emotional intelligence
- High work ethic
Financing
Tuition fees for the academic year 2026-2027, provided for information purposes and subject to change. Definitive amounts will be those mentioned on the contract at the date of registration.
Career
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