Condensed Track pre-specialisation course: 4 months to get into an MSc
In 4 months, students who have completed a Bachelor's degree (mainly international) will acquire the fundamentals of management and input on their future specialisation through courses organised in 30-hour seminars, in order to enter the specialisation year of one of KEDGE's 17 MSc programmes.
An intensive programme available after three years of higher education
This intensive 4-month programme allows students to attend a range of courses, partly compulsory and partly elective, depending on their previous academic background and skills.
The courses, taught in English on our Bordeaux or Marseille campuses, ensure that students participate in an international academic experience as they are linked to our annual Summer School programme, which hosts groups of students of various nationalities from partner institutions around the world.
Applications for this new Fast Track will be available online from February 1st on our application website join.kedge.edu for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree.
A personalised experience in 5 stages
Phase 1: Summer school
KEDGE's Condensed Track is based on our summer school programmes on our Bordeaux and Marseille campuses, offering students quality educational content created in association with KEDGE's centres of excellence and expertise, as well as a true multicultural experience and a discovery of the economic environment.
Pre-specialisation courses to choose from:
Students will have the choice of 6 courses to create a personalised programme.
On the Bordeaux campus, the following courses are offered:
Supply Chain
- Design of the Supply Chain
- Management of the SCM
Value creation & digital marketing
- Value creation & brand management
- Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial Business model design
- Leadership communication skills for Entrepreneurs
Wine tourism
- French wine industry
- Oenotourism
- Wine tasting
On the Marseille campus, the courses available:
Sports management & marketing
- Strategic Management & advanced marketing for sport organizations
- Sport marketing & communication
Design thinking
- Managing the creative process
- Design thinking
Social business
- Social business, territories & innovations
- Sustainable entrepreneurship
Global Finance & international business
- Global Finance Regulations or Managerial Cost Accounting
- International Business : A Mediterranean Perspective
Ethics in business and society
- Ethics in business & society
- Towards sustainability
An enlightening experience:
Each week, company visits or social activities are organised to develop an in-depth understanding of the industry, culture and economic environment. Leisure activities such as scuba diving, guided hikes, boat trips, visits to iconic sites such as the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux... add to the experience.
Video presentation of the Summer School programme
Phase 2: Summer break
After the 6 weeks of classes, students will have 3 weeks of holidays to enjoy their summer, to travel or simply to rest.
Phase 3: Core courses and soft skills development
Students then follow a series of core courses for 3 weeks and develop the 'soft skills' necessary to enter an MSc programme. They will have a choice of 3 courses from the following list:
- Data Management
- Team Management
- Video Communication & Design
- Public Speaking & Leadership
- International Management
Phase 4: a corporate project, a consultancy mission on a real and current company innovation issue
This business project allows students to implement theoretical courses and gain practical experience in business management and strategy. They are also exposed to the complexity of decision-making processes. The assignment is carried out in groups of 4 to 5 students and is accompanied by a professional coach. It is a combination of group and individual work.
Phase 5: September MSc intake
At the end of this intensive course, students will be ready to enter the Master of Science programme of their choice. Finance, marketing, purchasing, supply chain, international trade, wines & spirits, auditing, CSR, data management, entrepreneurship, arts & creative industries, sports... there is a wide choice and many opportunities.
Benefits of this new track
- Boost your studies: students will graduate from a Master of Science programme in 16 months vs. 2 years for the traditional track
- Save time and money: this condensed track allows students to save on living expenses and enter the job market earlier.
- Catch up and move on: students who have taken a gap year or want a fresh start will be able to achieve the necessary level to enter the MSc of their choice and graduate with a 5-year degree in a few months.
