ENTREPRENEURSHIPinitiatives at SKEMA

Since the end of classes, I'm now an assistant project manager at Deret Logistique (the logisitics provider for Sephora, Hermes, Cdiscount, ShowRoomPrivee and many more), working on the design of business intelligence solutions, identifying various facts and trends, creating reporting and dashboards using data analysis tools to pull meaningful results that can help the employers and clients make important decisions."

I was able to secure an internship offer in Amadeus as a data analyst before the end of my first semester."

Class of 2018-19

"My year on this MSc has allowed me to develop advanced communication and analytical skills. I have grown personally and professionally, with not only the set of challenges that I learned of the luxury industry, but also the set of challenges that I faced while adjusting to an entirely new way of life and living. 

I’ve always had a passion for communicating. This MSc really allowed me to break barriers in networking and to advance my own interviewing skills. I have learned valuable strategies and skills that I am certain will serve as the blueprint for my future entrepreneurial endeavours. 

I am currently a front desk agent with the Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina, where I am immersed in the world of luxury, applying the things that I have been taught, in order to enhance guest experiences.

There is no doubt in my mind, that the connections made along with the teaching and study tours, that the MSc Global Luxury and Management will continue to have everlasting impacts on my life."

Class of 2019

“I’ve appreciated the quality of attention given to each student and how the MSc leads you to what fits you best.

There are lots of practical learning opportunities in the form of real business cases and projects where students work closely with existing companies.

The cultural diversity among students brings out unique ideas and knowledge we previously were unaware of, and gives us hands-on experience in multi-national teamwork.

We’ve made lifelong friends, received an excellent education and have become functional professionals.

Today, I am working as an innovation manager in European Computer Telecoms AG, Munich, Germany.

I am working in exactly what I studied and this is what realising a dream is all about.”

Class of 2019

"Right after the MSc EI, I started Devalaya, a hospitality business that provides food and beverage services along with corporate hospitality solutions in Nepal. The company raised 90 000 euros from three different partners and investors that have confidently supported my vision and long-term plan.

We already have lots of people who are keen and the venture will soon be featured in national business magazines and digital platforms.

The MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation played a vital role for my confidence in executing my new business in less than a year since I left the campus. It's been an exceptional experience that has led me to the path where I always believed I belong: pure entrepreneurship."

This energetic, practical and efficient sales and marketing programme is well placed in rankings. The programme of study was so interesting and the advisory board constantly updates key subjects in reference to the market need and its speed. Professors are well experienced and activities in classes are mostly practical and professionally oriented.

The sales challenge (sales simulation with market professionals) where I pushed myself to my limits to participate in two simulations to win in both. This confirmed for me my strength as a sales professional.

I got my internship in Paris at Kantar TNS. That has now become a full contract. I work as a market research executive."

Class of 2019

"I have been amazed by the entrepreneurial spirit at SKEMA: students are always involved in project work, there are frequent professional workshops, career events, start-up workshops.

On this MSc there are splendid opportunities to develop your innovative idea and bring it to market with the help of SKEMA professors as well as entrepreneurs who work closely with the school.

Everybody is willing to give professional advice, to support, to share knowledge and expertise. The only thing needed from you is a desire to create, to collaborate, to innovate, and to be passionate about what you do.

Thanks to SKEMA, I gained loads of practical knowledge and skills. It’s allowed me to unleash my potential.

SKEMA is an endless variety of opportunities that are now open to me and, most importantly, it is people. The international SKEMA environment allowed me to make friends from different parts of the world, to exchange experiences with them and to explore different cultures.

In one year I fell in love with the school, with the region, with the people. I am incredibly grateful to everybody who gave me this chance to be a SKEMA student."

This course has not only equipped me with practical business knowledge but it has also sharpened my interpersonal and soft skills. This programme made me into a well-rounded individual who is ready to take on challenges in the workplace. I have learned that anything is possible."

Class of 2018-19

"I’d recommend the MSc Luxury Hospitality & Innovation as it has provided me the knowledge and tools necessary to start my career in the best way.

You have master classes and classes with professionals of the industry but you also visit prestigious hotels in Paris and around.

The semester at SKEMA is more luxury-oriented whereas on the Ferrieres campus it is more hospitality focussed.

I’m doing my end-of-study internship at the headquarters of Société des Bains de Mer in Monaco, in sales."

Update, Feb 2020: "Now, I work as sales executive in Geneva for the group Starling Hotels & Resorts"

With the career days and fairs on each of its different campuses, I was able to obtain and sign a permanent job contract before the end of my studies."

"​The Msc Entrepreneurship & Innovation, what a surprise! I learned a lot of things, from different perspectives. Its format is interesting, one semester purely entrepreneurial and another more consulting oriented, both with concrete group work that allowed me not only to have the tools to understand how to be a good entrepreneur but also to take a step back and make the right choices. In addition, as I had a personal project, on a large part of the group work my project was used as an example. These challenges opened my mind and really made me pivot! My Parisian BtoC project became a Pan-African BtoB project. Finally, I knew I had an entrepreneurial mind, I understood that more than a job, it was a passion, I realize that this master’s degree allowed me to think differently, through different angles. My job is to find problems, and to solve them while making sure that there is a viable market. Right after my post-MSc experience, which allowed me to validate my degree, I was able to create a structure that in less than two years, operates in 15 countries. I have no limits, I am always more ambitious and I want to create the Africa of tomorrow. I am part of the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 family.​"

"I am very pleased with my choice of master and the knowledge and tools it has provided me with. I would unreservedly recommend this programme to those who are considering a master’s degree within finance.

The structure of the programme is great and extends to a broad range of interesting topics. In most of the courses professionals gave lectures, which provided us as students with a better – and practical – understanding. In addition, we followed real-life examples happening at the same time, taking a practical approach and engaging the students.

The mixture of international students that are on the MSc in Corporate Financial Management makes it even more interesting and valuable. You will get to know other cultures, as well as their way of doing business, which is a great asset for an international business career.

In addition, this master opens up a wide range of career possibilities after graduation: consulting, investment banking, accounting, auditing, banking, and trading are just some of them.

I have an internship with Deloitte in the Audit and Advisory department."

​“This MSc teaches you how to exploit the
potential of collective intelligence and diversity
as well as when to take the leadership and when it’s better not to.
This MSc allows you to test yourself in the real business world, as
an entrepreneur as well as a manager; it’s up to you to understand
who you are and what you are really suited for. You can launch
your dream idea as well as providing your strategic point of view to
some local companies. Last but not least, you will fully grasp the
importance of human capital. I am now a Business Advisor with
Bearing Point"

Class of 2014-15

"This master opened new horizons for me. I knew I wanted to work in webmarketing but I was lacking experience in this field. I was very relieved when we started putting into practice our theoretical knowledge through projects, learned how to use useful tools like Google Adwords or Google Analytics, and learned the basics of web development.

We were taught by amazing professionals from Google and web agencies.

Any of us in the master will now be able to create a website, manage advertising, and lead team projects.

I have an internship in a major consulting group. I know it won’t be long until I find the job I want as the company would like me to stay and I am regularly contacted by recruitment firms, and companies from very diverse industries for job offers."

Class of 2014-15

"The company project that we did throughout the year required real engagement to accomplish missions and propose solutions. This project was an opportunity to apply all our knowledge regarding digital marketing and project management in a team working context.

Everything we did during the year turned out to be useful for finding an internship or a job, and our work in SKEMA was appreciated by recruiting companies.

I found my job as a commercial agent in the luxury sector at the end of academic year and I would like to thank especially the director of the MSc who always does her best to help and support her students."

"Passionate practitioners working at top tier banks train us during modules and focus on real-time practical examples. Those modules give you the opportunity to better understand their daily business, create a network and develop skills needed for front office jobs. Furthermore you have unlimited access to Bloomberg terminals and must use them for many projects during both semesters. That gives you proficiency with those terminals and is real added value for your future career.

I’ve gained a solid understanding of different asset classes ranging from equities to commodities. I was able to advance my knowledge during the second semester by selecting exciting electives that suited my area of interest.

Overall it has been intense but definitely worth the investment. It helped me to develop my technical skills and to receive an offer at Addax and Oryx Group in their Oil Trading department one month before the end of the programme."

Class of 2013-14

"This course allowed me to improve my skills and acquire the knowledge that companies look for. Thanks to this MSc, I got an internship in a travel agency as a web-marketing project manager at the end of the second term.

Every day I'm using the skills acquired during the MSc. The master’s project management part is also very useful. Throughout the year we had to manage a real professional project with a company in the region. It was a wonderful experience. We learned the theory of management in class then applied that knowledge to carry out real, in-company projects. In this MSc you get theory and practice."

"Specialising with the MSc Financial Markets & Investments is a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of financial markets, whatever job you want to do afterwards (sales, trading, structuring, asset management, risk analyst…). It’s a complete programme taught by experienced and attentive professionals. They focus courses on global economic and financial news which really helps us to fit into working life.

The unlimited access to the Bloomberg Room is also a real advantage for both technical practice and personal knowledge.

Finally, the small class sizes (about 40 students each year) contribute to creating a good atmosphere and increasing group cohesion. I've found this year very intensive but valuable too.

I've learned a lot and this specialisation has allowed me to join the Advisory Services' Investment Solution team of UBS Monaco Wealth Management as an investment analyst."

"First and foremost, we received training by practitioners passionate about their subject and about teaching it. These seminars alone were worth investing one year in the programme.

Secondly, the rhythm was very intense and good preparation for taking my next step in the fast-paced environment of the financial markets.

Thirdly, I received two offers for an internship a few days after the end of the programme: one from Société Générale and one from one of our teachers who is a former trader at Société Générale and now runs a fund on his own.

Also, the Bloomberg terminals gave me deep exposure to Bloomberg, widely used in the industry and not offered by many other schools. The combination of all these made it a real turning point for my career."

"I chose this MSc as it's one of the top masters in finance worldwide. In the end, I discovered that it was much more than this.

This programme gave me all the required knowledge for a career in finance. The second semester programme splits in two different tracks according to students’ interests. Most of the courses in the tracks are taught by actual professionals, giving an insider’s point of view. While the class composition itself consisted of people from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds. Every month, we had conferences on hot topics presented by professionals that work in top tier banks and financial institutions.

In addition we had the chance to do many trading simulations on our Bloomberg terminals and work on real-life cases studies.

Before even finishing my second semester, I had already signed my contract with Société Générale for an internship in their Equity Research department. This degree helped me get that position."

"I decided to do the MSc taught by Tarek Amyuni after a gap year where I worked in treasuries at Cofidis and then in a trading room at UBS. My main concerns were to do a well-ranked MSc that has a wide-ranging programme allowing me to work not only in trading rooms, but also in corporate finance.

All the courses were taught in English and many exercises made us use the Bloomberg room. The workload is quite intense which makes the second term challenging, especially when we’re looking for jobs at the same time.

Concerning the job, I’ve secured a post at UBS Luxembourg thanks to this MSc. I was recruited before the end of my studies.

To sum up, I have found the Financial Markets & Investments programme to be an extremely valuable MSc, which is much appreciated within banks and finance."

"The MSc Financial Markets & Investments provides students with a high quality of lectures especially thanks to experienced professionals who share their experience. The course content gives students great practice based on the study of real-world situations.

The emphasis on programming languages is also a must. I highly recommend this master to anybody who wishes to broaden their knowledge in financial markets. It's a very good way of learning theory and at the same time to practice it in the Bloomberg Room.

I’ve already reached my objective: I’ve got a job in the Front Office; I’m starting work for Société Générale in London within the credit derivatives structuring team."

"SKEMA’s MSc in Financial Markets & Investments has helped me better my understanding of financial markets. It has been particularly good for mastering the practical side of things. This is essential for a career in this field.

The selection of classes and material taught makes this master unique and extremely beneficial. Professors are experts and expect a lot from you, pushing you through a multitude of practical projects.

This training has given me confidence and I can definitely see the MSc’s added-value now that I’m starting my career. I now work in New York as a senior analyst for Chappuis Halder & Co, a consulting firm specialised in financial services."

"I used to study finance for my bachelor’s degree in Vietnam but I could never remember all the formulae because I didn’t really know what they were for; it was all just theory. After this MSc, I now understand everything much better. With Bloomberg software, we access up-to-minute market data and apply directly what we’ve learnt in class to current moving market situations.

On the MSc programme, we were taught by current managers from banks or financial firms, like BNP, and we did reports as real analysts do, so now I am equipped with all the skills for my future career. Moreover, with interesting simulations, I gained knowledge about how the market moves and is traded, but also had fun with my classmates from all over the world.

Now I am going to go back to Vietnam to work as a market risk analyst in a commercial bank. With the MSc Financial Markets & Investments, I now know that even without any prior work experience or training, I can start my job immediately and handle it competently."

"This MSc is a great way to learn everything that one needs to start a career on a trading floor. Courses cover all the asset classes from commodities to equities, including credit derivatives, structured products, etc.

Most classes are practice-oriented and taught by accessible and talented professionals. Additional classes, sometimes optional, such as Technical Analysis or Banking Regulation, are great too. I had a great time studying financial markets at SKEMA, and it was the perfect preparation to get me going at the Structured Products desk at Société Générale and then to the Structured Products Sales & Trading team at Kepler Capital Markets, the leading independent brokerage firm in continental Europe."

"Among all my studies, this year was by far the best and the most exciting one. I had an engineering background and had worked for a year in IT in the banking industry before the MSc. I really wanted to learn about finance so I started to look for a challenging MSc which would be a springboard for starting a career in Front Office. That is exactly what I found with the MSc Financial Markets & Investments at SKEMA.

I learned from talented professionals who were accessible to us out of class too. Tarek Amyuni was a great MSc director, he gave dedicated follow-up to each of us and was at the same time a very capable teacher of very important concepts. I studied a complete range of courses about financial markets, which helped me to get ready for job interviews.

With the Bloomberg Room, we were able to jump easily from theory to practice, always focusing on learning to get ready for the floor!

At the end of the programme, I moved to Amsterdam to work as a junior trader at Optiver, a leading proprietary trading firm."

“This MSc has provided me with a unique learning experience that’s enabled me to hit the ground running in my professional life upon graduation. The strong academic foundation, coupled with a highly practical teaching style, has given me not only an understanding of financial markets, but more importantly how to manoeuvre through them.

At SKEMA they don't teach financial concepts, they teach you how to apply them.

I have already obtained a position as a stock broker for Pareto Securities in Oslo, a renowned investment bank in Norway.”

Two-Year MSc 2015-17

"The Two-Year MSc suits me with the studies I have done so far; and the MSc Financial Markets & Investments with its sixth place worldwide ranking in the Financial Times makes it one of the very best masters there is. I realised that the job market would appreciate SKEMA’s rigorous and practical teaching.

The other thing that appeals to me is the international experience at SKEMA."

"I chose SKEMA because I was greatly attracted by the international mobility tracks which allow me to study for two years on the Sophia Antipolis campus and the last two years at a university partner of my choice.

The training is based on an English-speaking university model and proposes intensive practice of English language which seems essential for successful careers of today and tomorrow.

I am currently doing my second-year specialisation in Mechanical Engineering and will soon be transferring to the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) in the United States to begin the second part of my bachelor's degree and thus obtain a double degree: that of SKEMA as well as the degree of the American university: FIT's.

Doing the second half of my degree in the US, I will have the chance to discover a new world and a different culture in a the beautiful, idyllic setting of Florida. I'll be able to enrich myself both professionally and personally. This education combining competences and diverse learning environments has more than exceeded my expectations."

Class of 2018-19

"It’s been a great year at SKEMA on the French Riviera – the ideal location to get a tourism degree and one of the top tourist destinations in Europe.

Being with highly motivated students from all around the world and learning from globally renowned professors and experts was a great experience for my future career.

The school gave us many opportunities to gain hands-on experiences in the event, tourism and hospitality industry by participating in the region’s biggest events. The one-week trip to visit ITB Berlin was a real highlight of this year at SKEMA. During that travel trade show, we attended various conferences and presentations which helped us understand  future trends and best practices in the global tourism industry.

I am going to start my six-month internship at the United Nations in Paris next month. I will be in charge of a sustainable tourism project."

"Choosing to come here was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. My BBA degree at SKEMA has provided me with the skills needed to reach my career and personal goals. The combination of great courses and hands-on experience was the kind of education I was looking for. Thanks to this education, I have got a job at Apex Consulting, one of the leading consulting firms in my hometown, Yemen.

SKEMA’s multicultural environment and its large company network have helped me excel in several international companies. SKEMA’s professors and students are from all over the world; this diverse environment along with the focus on intellectual discussion and practical teamwork helped me grow not just on a career level but also on a personal level."

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“Before doing the MSc Global Supply Chain Management & Procurement I had been working for seven years as a warehouse supervisor in procurement at an oil and gas company in Abu Dhabi.

I came to SKEMA to reach my career goals. It’s been a great experience for different reasons: first of all, since my arrival, I have enjoyed the academic environment and appreciated lectures from practising professionals sharing their experience in their field of expertise. The multicultural classes have helped me get used to working and interacting with people from different nationalities.

Not only have I acquired the expected knowledge but I also met great people among classmates and professional teachers. The friends I have met and the relationships I have made are priceless and will last a lifetime.

I’m now doing a four-month internship with Total as a purchasing trainee in the Procurement & Purchasing department."

As of October 2013, Mohammed is working as vendor registration engineer and procurement specialist for Dolphin Energy, United Arab Emirates

"Four years ago, I embarked on a journey at SKEMA that has shaped me into the stronger, more developed and more knowledgeable woman that I am today. It has helped me grow not only academically, but personally and professionally as well.

Academically, it has given me sound background knowledge on my specialty of environmental management and its different disciplines. 

The programme has also enriched my understanding of other aspects such as leadership skills, communication skills, IT principles and development studies.

My character has been positively impacted by the international experience I have been offered; and this helped to develop me into becoming a more open-minded and flexible person.

Moreover, the opportunity to do my end-of-study internship at SEMIDE, which I found through the Career Center of SKEMA, was the greatest accomplishment of all because it gave me the chance to apply the knowledge I had gained. I was able to understand the application of the theory on European projects co-funded by the European Commission under the 7th framework programme. I currently work for SEMIDE, and I hope to keep improving my skills before pursuing my master’s studies."

(Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility specialisation)

Class of 2018-19

"The courses turned out to be wide-ranging with a 360-degree vision of the field.

Many of the professional insights gained are proving very useful in my current position.

The MSc CFM course has been a gateway to the world of global finance, through the many career fairs and seminars organised by SKEMA.

During my previous studies, I worked first for a rating agency in Milan and then for one of the Big Four in Paris.

Now I'm working for AXA IM (one of the biggest asset managers in the world) with a full contract in Paris La Défense within the Institutional Client Group department. My mission is to contribute to the fundraising efforts by helping to win new mandates and fund subscriptions for the companies’ different investment solutions and strategies from traditional asset classes (global aggregate bonds, discretional and quantitative equities, multi-asset investments) to alternative ones (real estate, infrastructure, private debt) at the regional and global levels.”

​Class of 2023

"Finishing my studies with this MSc was definitely the right choice for my career; it allowed me to get a job really quickly. The courses helped me reinforce my knowledge in online marketing, taught me how to handle a project (which is essential in every IT or web company), and also allowed me to discover new areas of specialisation deeply linked to the vibrant digital industry.

Working as a team for a real project throughout the year gave us the perfect opportunity to put theory into practice.

At the end of courses, I obtained an internship at Microsoft France then, right after, Bwin offered me a job in London as a digital marketing partner!"

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Class of 2018-19

"What I really enjoyed was the practical aspect of the curriculum. We had different courses where we had specific and realistic projects, so we could get a clear idea of the corresponding jobs.

One of the best days was the trading simulation day, when we had a lot of fun while learning the job of a sales trader, trader and hedge fund analyst.

There’s the Bloomberg room, where we work on our personal projects whenever we want.

Also, the head of the MSc tries to focus the programme on skills that are in high demand, such as programming skills. We’ve learned several programming languages this year. Python was a new course, and the head of the MSc was attentive to our feedback to improve it (which was not necessary, as the professor was really good).

We met inspiring speakers with impressive careers, and some of them are willing to help us to find internships.

I have found an internship as a credit risk analyst at Credit Suisse (Zurich), thanks to the MSc head who guided me to a job which corresponds to my personality and in a city where I’d like to work."

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Here is a short interview with Joy.

Why did you choose SKEMA?

"SKEMA is about success and internationalisation. I needed to improve my English, to open up to a promising future and to take my chances abroad. SKEMA offers all of that in one package; that’s why I chose this school. I’ll be going to study in London as from September."

What’s it like, studying on the BBA in Global Management?

"Rewarding! We get to know a lot of cultures and the classes in English are a real bonus. The professors are available to students; this environment makes it easy to get ahead."

What’s life like here (outside of class)?

"As far as student life is concerned, we never get bored! There’s a lot going on: events, get-togethers, and students who are looking to make the most of their time between classes."

What’s been the highlight of the last 12 months?

"I’m thinking of the day when I created my own student society: SKEMA News (the BBA in Global Management newspaper.)

Testimonial provided at end of Joy's second year.

Manager, The Venture Factory

Sophia Antipolis campus, France

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"Before doing this MSc, I was working at HSBC as a financial analyst. I came to do the MSc here at SKEMA because I wanted to learn how companies work from the inside. I have not been disappointed; the experience has been great! It was kind of intensive and a challenge at times, but I liked that- it was what I was looking for. I extended my knowledge especially in the subjects of Mergers & Acquisitions, Advanced Financial Strategy (how to buy / evaluate stocks), and Management Accounting & Control.

I’ve also really enjoyed the dynamism and diversity of the classes. There were students from lots of other countries, all speaking English together. Being with, and working with, people from such multicultural backgrounds was a rich learning experience in itself."

“The consultants and guest speakers who contributed to the MSc Luxury and Fashion Management were from the top management of some amazing companies: Manuel Mallen, CEO of Baume & Mercier France; Francesco Giliberti, tax manager of the Gucci Group, Jacques Molas, former CEO of RSW: Laurent Lecamp, Multibrand & Multizone director of Forum Distribution; Karin Maisant, sales director of Vertu Cannes, among others… We were able to ask them anything we wanted to know about.

I found a job before the year was up. I will be working for Elite Rent, a Swiss luxury car rental company. I’ll be working in their French Riviera office, in charge of marketing and brand improvement. I’ll also be in charge of international booking. The content of the MSc helped me to convince my employer that I could help its business and be a real asset for the firm.”

"This MSc is an opportunity not to be missed for success in today's context of increasing competition. During my year on this MSc, I have benefited from quality training, combining certifications and transmission of best practices.

The teachers are professionals from various origins with rich work and cultural experiences. The teaching on the MSc helped me contribute to the improvement of performance in my profession, particularly through my thesis about the contribution of project management to the world of franchising.

Now, I'm working in the world of consulting where the “project mode” is omnipresent. The MSc Project and Programme Management brought added value to my profile and gave a real boost to my career.

I'm now working as a consultant in Kurt Salmon, a global management consulting firm. I work mainly between Casablanca (Morocco) and Paris, on strategy and business transformation projects."

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"This human resource management MSc gave me the boost needed to get my career going in the right direction. In an international setting, with real-life professional HR practitioners sharing their knowledge and experience, I have gained a holistic view of the human resource field as well as strategic business management in general.

With a blend of exciting projects mixed with theory and network building, I would say this experience has been a rich and well-rounded one. The programme helped me to get a deeper understanding of the business setting from an HR perspective and allowed me also to analyse the international dynamics involved.

Having completed the course of study, I am now doing my internship at Schneider Electric in Paris as a learning and development assistant providing training solutions for their multinational employee base."

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Marco Balzano is a PhD Student in a dual PhD programme between SKEMA Business School and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. His research interests include strategic imitation, competitive dynamics, organisational agility, and digital innovation. 

 

June 2022 update: I am currently an analyst at Goldman Sachs (London office), after two internships at General Electric and BNP Paribas.

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"The programme’s entirely in English. This has been great for my communication skills.

The strong international aspect of the BBA in Global Management allowed me, for my third year, to study in Raleigh, USA. This was one of the most interesting experiences of my life.

The tutoring programme meant that I had close guidance from a tutor who helped me a lot with all the administrative work and careers advice.

All the internships and jobs during summer breaks have been great to get me in gear professionally. The most interesting internship that I have done was in Dubai, in a French fragrance company that produces high quality perfumes sold all over the world."

"I'm very satisfied with my year doing the MSc Luxury and Fashion Management. I've learned a lot about the luxury and fashion field, as well as deepening my understanding of company strategy in the luxury sector.

We had so many lectures from professionals of different luxury companies! One of them I remember particularly well was from Richemont; that was great! Complementing our courses in luxury and fashion, we had classes in Strategy, Finance and Research Methods. These were excellent classes too, and - I would say - a necessary part of any effective business management education.

The MSc has enhanced my autonomy and initiative as well as giving me the opportunity and environment in which to perfect my English. I now have a strong theoretical knowledge base while the MSc's emphasis on practical application has given me the confidence and the know-how to hit the ground running from the first day on the job.

I've started my internship at Lacoste. I'm working in e-Commerce. There's plenty to do: Lacoste just opened its first online shop in France and will be opening online shops for the UK and Germany in a couple of months. I'm also working on competitive business intelligence for Lacoste. It's really interesting!"

"Doing this MSc has been a wonderful experience. I’ve learned a lot through very interesting projects. My best memory was presenting a luxury bakery project in front of a key account manager from P&G.

By choosing this MSc at SKEMA Business School in Paris, I’ve had a great number of professional opportunities on graduating. I am now a trainee in one of the largest French media groups (Lagardère), working in customer relationship management for the famous magazine Paris Match.

The MSc International Marketing & Business Development is very well adapted to the job market. All the projects I participated in were really close to the reality of day-to-day working. I can now use all this knowledge in my everyday work."

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"Nine months into the programme, the quality of the courses as well as the high performance of all my classmates have given me an answer to why SKEMA possesses such a strong reputation and credibility worldwide.

Doing an internship alongside the MSc is adding a great value to the theoretical part of the programme. The professors’ wide and coherent project management experience enables students to acquire a path to a valuable source of practical knowledge. I’m confident that the MSc Project and Programme Management & Business Development will help me shape my future for the best."

After obtaining a bachelor diploma in business administration in Brazil, I decided to pursue a master’s degree in marketing in order to complete my studies. I wanted to come to France for the worldwide recognised level of its institutions and being at the heart of the European Union business environment.

The courses were excellent, with teachers that are also acting as professionals in different business areas, allowing the programme to give a complete business overview to students.

Living in Paris enriched my experience too. I made friends with students from different parts of the world, and learned from their different points of view.

At the end of the course, with help from the school, I was able to find an internship in digital marketing at a technology startup in Paris named Capptain, which is my field of interest."

​Class of 2022

“I was very happy to find an MSc programme that is entirely dedicated to the field of corporate finance. It touches upon many functions and techniques of financial management, such as financial analysis, project finance, asset and corporate valuation and financial modelling. The courses provided me with the necessary tools for my desired future job.

Our group consisted of about 40% international students. With a little effort from all and numerous team work projects, we were able to build a great community throughout the year.

The majority of our lecturers were internationals with a wide variety of backgrounds from the academic and corporate worlds. One of the projects we did was the planning, structuring and modelling of an off-shore wind park project that we did in the second semester. It was a great challenge and felt much like real work experience.

I've started working with Ernst & Young in Munich as a consultant in Transaction Advisory Services. I’ll be working on all kinds of projects in corporate valuation, due diligence, restructuring and M&A lead advice. I’m happy so far and plan to spend the next couple of years doing that job."

"What an experience! I have never met so many professionals. They came from a variety of fields in luxury and fashion, from PPR, Vertu, Cyrus Watches, Baume & Mercier and many other large luxury companies.

I was already passionate about watches so took the opportunity we got on the MSc to attend the two most famous watch exhibitions, SIHH and Baselworld. I came back home from those events with an expanded network and a number of contacts.

Thanks to that, I found my internship at the famous watchmaking company Tissot, part of the Swatch Group. This year has given me a real overview of the market, the specificities of this world, and an international way of thinking about luxury. I am sure that this experience has allowed me to get my first permanent job at Tissot."

"Doing this master at SKEMA in Paris helped me consolidate the marketing classes taken during my bachelor degree in management as well as to see more practical cases and exercises.

I liked the combination of both marketing and international business courses. I found most interesting the business and sales games we did during both semesters, as well as the simulation of job interviews, where we were given very useful feedback. All this added something different to this MSc and prepared us for our professional lives.

Now I am working in an international team at the multinational market research company GfK. I’m seeing first-hand what we were taught in one of my preferred classes of the master, market research."

​Class of 2022-23

"The Global MBA | International Triple Degree is a necessary step for your professional and personal development.

“I started my bachelor degree at SKEMA and transferred to Griffith University, Australia to finish my degree. Thanks to this degree, I have gained skills in the analysis and understanding of environmental problems and issues, and have developed understanding of the complexity of the natural environment and the important links between human society, the economy and nature.

These four years of studying have been an amazing experience. All the courses in English and the foreign university transfers give us the opportunity to live unforgettable international experiences.

This bachelor’s degree is the pathway to a career in the social, economic and political spheres associated with the natural environment and its resources.” (Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility specialisation)

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"I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Environmental Science at SKEMA.. I chose SKEMA for the international experience. I wasn’t disappointed!

My studies at SKEMA were highly rewarding. Nowadays, international communication in science is becoming so important that I believe the customised English training at SKEMA and the transfer I chose to an Australian partner university (University of Queensland) for two years were particularly relevant to my professional goals.

I learnt team work and was able to carry out my own research project. I have been very satisfied by the involvement of academics as well as the academic opportunities and resources available throughout my course of study.

Although contrasting, the learning environments on both French and Australian campuses have been very enjoyable and have allowed me to successfully acquire essential scientific research and communication skills.

During my studies, I was also given part-time job opportunities related to my education (tutor and laboratory assistant jobs) which were highly valuable add-on professional skills. I’ve decided to stay in Australia to further progress the research on mine site rehabilitation that I have been conducting during my honours degree at the University of Queensland.

I'm now applying to start a PhD there." ( Environmental Management specialisation)

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Class of 2014-15

"This master course was very attractive especially because of the learning experience with international students; the work in multicultural teams added a lot of value. The networking opportunities during the year were tremendous, including entrepreneurial meetings, alumni meetings and the start up contest.

The programme is built in such a way that you can work on different aspects of particular projects or business studies throughout the year. The understanding of this is made better by working on various case studies and real company projects. The availability and involvement of teachers is highly appreciated.

Presently, I am launching my own business called Optical Coating Technologies based on thin film coatings for lenses used in defence, electronics or optical equipment. So far, we have finalised the location, I'm now dealing with suppliers for machinery."

"I chose the SKEMA USA campus in Raleigh because I had always been attracted by American culture and the American way of life. Living on an American campus has been unforgettable. Having the chance to be among 35,000 students from all nationalities and to say "I was there" is, for me, an opportunity that I had to take advantage of.

I’ve been really impressed by going to football games with 60 000 people in the stadium, participating in cultural events, and the availability of the library 24-7 with unlimited access to the latest technology ... The discovery of this campus and its wonders keeps continuing.

I am president of the SKEMA Student Union; this role has allowed me to represent SKEMA among American students as well as to discover the hidden face of North Carolina State University. Life in the United States is a real pleasure. Americans are always willing to help and to exchange with foreigners to discover and understand a different culture.

Starting my career in the U.S. will be easier now that I have one year’s significant experience in the country. For a recruiter, I know American culture. This international experience is a real asset for me: experience abroad, improve my language level, discovering a new culture..."

"This year I got to discover a world of tourism opportunities. I enhanced my knowledge on destination marketing, yield management, sales and much more. I also worked on some interesting projects for professionals and our work is actually now being used in some international companies.

What I loved about this year was the variety of things we did from visits around the French Riviera meeting tourism and events professionals to our week in Berlin for the ITB (the world's largest travel tourism exhibition). I also made friends from all over the world as more than 10 nationalities shared my class.

I am now looking forward to my jump in to professional life as I've found a great internship (on the school’s student intranet) with an events agency on the Riviera. I'll be working as an events manager organising incentive trips and seminars."

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"The teachers are very much involved in the high quality courses and the close follow up of students’ needs. The approach and methods at SKEMA are very engaging. The projects and oral presentations enabled me to gain confidence and be better prepared for professional interactions.

The most important thing for me is that SKEMA allows me to choose from many course paths the one that suits me and my professional project. These paths can be tailored to the specific needs of each student.

I’m doing an internship this year, in the second term, and next year I have chosen to do another long internship during my gap year.

During the last year at SKEMA, I will be applying for a semester in another campus in the USA or China. Such rich training that combines the practical, the professional and the academic will be an asset and added value for my CV and my career."

"The first thing I’d mention about this MSc would be about the quality of courses delivered not only by professors but also by professionals from the consulting sector. This gave us the theory alongside its practical application.

The possibility to choose courses allowed me to develop a customised expertise within the MSc’s dual skill set which is sought after by consulting firms and IT companies.

My internship is in market development at HP. It’s really interesting. I’m working on a development plan, performance tools, definition of sales strategy for new markets, as well as managing a team for a project in collaboration with SKEMA. I strongly recommend this MSc for people looking for a complete, yet challenging, experience."

"I chose this MSc for multiple reasons. The programme combines the development of hard skills with courses like Project Financing and Operational Scheduling with the development of soft skills with classes like Team and Social Competencies.

This master of science is accredited by the Project Management Institute giving the MSc international recognition. When doing interviews, I felt confident talking about my project management competencies.

Two international certifications in project management are included in this MSc degree: CAPM from PMI and PRINCE2 from APMG. The professors are real assets. Most of them are exterior to SKEMA and chosen for their expertise and their professional experience. One month after the end of the academic year, I got a full time position at Suncor Energy in Canada, where I now work as a project controls analyst."

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"I decided to come to SKEMA because of its excellent global reputation and the wide range of course offerings. Being an exchange student from Canada, I was a little nervous about venturing abroad for my studies, but at SKEMA I have not been disappointed.

The professors are all very knowledgeable and have extensive experience in their fields. Everyone here has been so lovely and helpful and the South of France is beautiful. All in all, SKEMA has been a wonderful experience for me so far and I'm delighted to finish up my studies in the Grande Ecole programme here."

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"My two years at SKEMA have been extremely enriching in complementary ways. The management foundations we learned in the first year provided me with the necessary background which I’m able to use now in my everyday job. In fact, I did not expect to use as much finance and accounting as a junior consultant in tourism. On the other hand, the second year gave me vital knowledge, vocabulary and concepts, specific to my current sector, tourism.

On the Sophia Antipolis campus we have the ideal climate and the chance to make the most of it with the beaches and mountains close by. But that’s not it! I’m especially thankful for the professors, speakers and classmates I’ve had the chance to meet over the last two years. It is an undeniable advantage to start building a high quality international professional network at school.

In fact, it's thanks to one of my MSc speakers, also a SKEMA alumnus, that I obtained the opportunity to work for an international consulting firm in a department specialised in tourism!"

Class of 2014-15

"The MSc Luxury & Fashion Management guarantees students the opportunity to develop strong skills and abilities in international luxury brand management.

I joined this MSc in order to complete my training and pursue my professional project.

Thanks to this experience, I’m now an international press officer intern at the Givenchy Head Office in Paris (LVMH Group). I'm now using the skills acquired during the programme to complete my internship objectives. There's a good chance there'll be a job offer at the end!"

Class of 2022-23 

"​I'm incredibly excited about the elite education and international teamwork opportunities from MSc GSCMP. The chance to learn from esteemed professionals in various industries through cutting-edge lectures and workshops on supply chain management and procurement is truly invaluable. It enables us to stand on the shoulders of giants. 

Moreover, collaborating with students from around the globe in engaging teamwork workshops not only enhances my educational journey but also opens up exciting possibilities for future involvement in cross-international teams." ​

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"This MSc has been the most interesting period of my student life. I have been very pleased by the quality of teaching. Not only are the professors good at explaining, and making their courses attractive and understandable, but they also provide students with a practical overview and sharing of experience that is particularly useful.

As our professors at SKEMA are also professionals in the field, they are well acquainted with all the practical aspects of working in tourism. Among other things, they told us about the most important current tools and practices, and gave us the opportunity to get connected with many useful professional contacts.

In addition, the biggest step forward that I made during my stay at SKEMA is gaining more self-confidence when speaking publicly. There were many class presentations, which really trained me to control my emotions and communicate clearly an idea to the audience.

There is no denying that having reached such a level of self-confidence has helped me to get hired for a six-month internship by the French group of luxury hotels and casinos Lucien Barrière, in Cannes, in the Communication department."

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"I’ve been struck by the international environment here. In class, and in group work, there’s always someone who has a different point of view. People say: “It’s not like that in my country…” This gives us a truly international education.

I’ve learned an enormous amount this year: the theory and the practical application of that theory to the professional world. We’ve also had a lot of networking opportunities offered: we’ve had classes with, and met, managers from P&G, Nestlé, Monaco Telecom and many other companies.

I liked the job-interview preparation event that took place in February. That was very useful. We did simulation job interviews with HR professionals and then got feedback on the spot. Usually, at an interview, you never get more than a “yes” or a “no” regarding your performance. This event, however, allowed us to get real feedback on our strong points and weak points at interview; because of this, I’ll do better at interviews now.

The negotiation contest I attended in Normandy was great too. We met managers from lots of different companies. I have a job opportunity as a result; I may not take it up though because I have other internship opportunities at the moment. This is the last week of studies here. I must confess: I’m very sad about it. We’re at the end of such an excellent and happy year."

"This year of MSc studies has been the best ever. This master perfectly fits the market I am about to enter. Project management is 100% covered on the programme. I feel like I understand and master every piece of what project management is about.

Students can get PMI certified which can make a lot of difference when looking for a job.

To support the teaching of project management, students must work on real projects throughout the year. Managing a nine-month project can be quite challenging, however it gave us the ability to work efficiently as teams, in a way that I never had done before. This experience enabled us to understand and manage what is needed to get a job in the web industry, such as advertising, or even basic creation skills. It’s a tough year, but it’s worth it!

And it’s paid off – I’ve just been confirmed a permanent post at Zanox as a small and medium business account manager. Zanox is Europe's largest network for performance-based online advertising. I’m really happy about it."

"I have always been attracted by both management accounting and audit, and the MSc programme in SKEMA was exactly what I was looking for and expected.

The courses, but also the international aspect of the programme, were two important criteria for my last year of studies. I have met very nice people on this MSc, and I have been lucky to spend this year with students from many different countries and cultures.

Courses were given by international teachers and professionals, expert and competent, which definitely improved my knowledge.

The MSc allows us to follow a specialisation, which was another chance to further reinforce my skills before starting on the job market.

I am now doing my internship in an accounting & audit firm, Cabinet Rougagnou-CGA, where I am working as a junior auditor. This is a very good experience and a strong basis for my thesis."

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"Doing the Luxury & Fashion Management MSc at SKEMA is one of my very greatest achievements. Living in the south of France has been a real luxury. These past nine months have helped me understand French culture and another mindset. In this globalised business world, those who are able to adapt to cultural differences will boost their company’s success.

As a result of studying this MSc, I am now starting a luxury business focused mainly on watches: rare time pieces, limited editions – less visible brands. I am able to apply what I’ve learned on the MSc to my own business straight away.

I’ve also had help and support from the programme director and a professor to start up my business. If you, new students, know where you are heading, the MSc Luxury & Fashion Management will help you understand what luxury is all about, and how to create a luxury brand."

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"I chose this master because of its international renown and because it corresponded with my career goals. It has brought me know-how and skills in project management as well as valuable experiences with different nationalities and cultures. Many teachers have a high level of certification in project management and are recognised internationally for their professional experiences.

This master has the advantage of giving us effective training for the CAPM and PRINCE2 certifications. In addition, training for CV writing and job interviewing is also organised to boost us into our careers.

I'm now working as a PMO in Accenture, the global management consulting firm. My first assignment was for a client in the energy sector."

"Imagine having classes with 25 students of 10 different nationalities!

On the MSc International Human Resources & Performance Management I’ve experienced cultural diversities and challenges throughout the year. Sometimes the cultural divide would create difficult obstacles to overcome, but these were valuable learning experiences.

The second semester’s classes have been excellent– very practical; the knowledge acquired is closely connected to the professional world because the lecturers have a lot of professional experience. There has been real diversity in lecturers too. That’s helped us comprehend the complexity of HR issues.

The in-company practice we got has been another advantage of this MSc. My group carried out an audit in a large company’s (Cargill) HR department in Sophia Antipolis. It was very useful practical application. My communication skills have seen real advances thanks to, among other things, the Negotiation Skills class. Added to that, I have progressed significantly in terms of international and cross-cultural communication. And I can now understand all the different accents there are in English too!"

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