Why you should study an MSc
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) is an higher degree available from 3 years of huger education. It provides academic and practical knowledge in a wide range of topics and is fully taught in English, preparing students for an international career. Besides an advanced knowledge in a certain field, this training provides students with a structured educational approach and continuous guidance. It can include a multitude of subject options, including: Creative Industries, Sport and Event Management, International Business, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing... and takes from 1 year to 18 months to complete. The most interesting reasons for undertaking a Master of Science include:
International outlook
The ongoing economic globalisation and internationalisation of the workforce make international Masters of Science highly in demand among employers. Not only does an MSc include opportunities abroad (partner universities, internships...), but they offer an international curriculum in an international environment with professors and students from all over the globe, making students able to navigate cultural differences and be aware of cross-cultural subtleties.
Theoretical, transferrable and soft skills
Some might consider that a specialised Master of Science only provides you with excellent theoretical skills, but it also gives you soft skills such as oral communication, problem solving, time management, teamwork, critical thinking... For employers, these skills can be just as important as occupation - or sector - specific knowledge.
Up-to-date training
At KEDGE, all MSc courses offer the opportunity to upgrade with the latest technologies and certifications (coding skills, data management...) that are highly sought after in the job market. By completing an MSc, you will acquire these skills throughout the curriculum, in both the first and the second year, thanks to additional experiential content and internship opportunities that will keep you up-to-date with the market innovations.
Employability
Business schools offer excellent placement services that will help you get started in your career and support you in evaluating your career path, your interests and in identifying the best employment opportunities. Throughout your courses, the Head of your programme, your professors and your lecturers will also be able to advise you. Our specialised programmes all offer an impressive array of career options. Careers open to all Masters of Science graduates, regardless of discipline, include management, logistics, media, financial services, sports and event management...
Find out which path graduates of our specialised programmes took!
Life after a higher degree: our graduates' stories
"I joined the International Business MSc for its broad range of disciplines, allowing to understand the global operations of a company, and its geopolitics and international law focus, providing an understanding of the global context and setting in which companies operate. I was able to complete my degree with an internship at the United Nations in New York, where I joined the NGO department team, in charge of coordinating the integration of non-governmental organisations into the Economic and Social Council of the UN. The scope of the programme allows students to grow into multi-skilled graduates while at the same time preserving the client-oriented mindset, highly sought after by recruiters in all types of organisations. Finally, the MSc has confronted us with international challenges that prepare us for tomorrow's work environment. It has allowed me to develop my skills in teamwork and multicultural cooperation, and has increased my awareness of international and complex issues and contexts."
Inès OLMOS, Branch Administrative Assistant at United Nations NY, MSc International Business - Class 2021
"As a young engineer, I wanted to better understand how business works, and how a technology can be brought successfully to the market. We live in a world that has to change fast: sustainability and digitalisation are a must, but companies struggle to keep up. I strongly believe that the solution is the path of innovation and entrepreneurship. During the year, I develop various innovative projects for major companies, but I also learnt how to build a business plan for financing my ideas, how to pitch my vision and how to succeed in the market. Thanks to this Master, and to the engagement of Kedge in sustainable development, I now feel ready to create my own start-up, and help companies innovate."
Marco LICARI, Innovation Consultant at CEA, MSc Innovation Transformation Entrepreneurship - Class 2021
"By joining this master's programme, I was looking to acquire skills and a network that would allow the development of my startup while pursuing my studies. Thanks to the highly practice-oriented course and the faculty composed of researchers and professionals, I was able to and professionals, I was able to use the concepts I learned in class to apply them directly to apply them directly to personal and school projects, but also to gather advice, tools and strategies on each element of the project. One of the strengths of this degree was the rigorous selection of students, who all have all have complementary skills and atypical backgrounds."
Mouhamed SECK, Entrepreneur / Strategy & Operations Consultant at Capgemini - MSc Innovation Transformation Entrepreneurship - Class 2021
I have always been passionate about sport, and the best way to turn my passion into a profession is to understand the ins and outs of the complex world of sport business. The international dimension of the programme also appealed to me, meeting and working with people from all walks of life allows you to grow personally, learn to learn and open up to other opportunities. During the programme, I did an internship in a professional football representation agency in Madrid. The internship mixed football knowledge with marketing and business skills. The company is growing fast, so it was very interesting to participate in the genesis of some projects, to be able to propose ideas, to brainstorm with the managers, and to feel important and useful among all these projects."
Baptiste PRUDHOMME, Logistics Manager at Tour de France, MSc International Sport & Event Management - Class 2021
"I have been a competitive athlete for most of my life and even after some injuries forced me to stop, my plans to remain in the sport industry didn’t change. KEDGE ISEM offered me the opportunity to learn from professors that are actual sport industry professional and to combine theoretical and practical learning thanks to the many projects that students are asked to work on throughout the master. Studying in France, and in Marseille specifically, allowed me to experience a unique and multicultural environment. Additionally, Marseille offers a multitude of sport viewing opportunities for someone that is passionate about sport. Currently I’m the Brand Project Manager for AS Monaco in Ligue 1. As part of my role, I work on all those project that involve the club’s brand both from a management side and from a strategic development side."
Tea STEFANI, Brand Project Manager at AS Monaco, MSc International Sport & Event Management - Class 2020
"I started as a translator and quickly felt like moving on to more challenging roles, so I decided to apply to KEDGE's International Business programme. I graduated in 2020, and I am now Vice President of HDF Energy, a global leader in hydrogen energy. This is the first company I joined after graduation. I started as a business developer in Bordeaux from where I worked with different countries, especially in South America. I now live in Mexico City, where I oversee the company's activities in Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador. My job is to collect market analyses from the team I lead, and to select the most promising project for the company by studying all aspects, especially technical and financial. I travel extensively to identify the different stakeholders in each project, negotiate, and develop the projects. The IB course has given me the tools and skills that are essential for my work. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to pursue a career in international business."
Cristina MARTÍN, Vice President at HDF Latin America, MSc International Business - Class 2020
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