MSc in Business Strategy & Consulting at Audencia

Full-time MSc taught in English preparing students for consulting and strategic management, built on experiential learning with real projects proposed by companies. Year one is taught in Nantes and the specialisation year in Paris or Nantes. The degree is a Master of Science with the Grade de Master, state-recognised (visé) at Bac+5, registered at RNCP level 7 (Diplôme d'Études Supérieures en Management Global).

Faculty: Audencia Business School  |  Department: MSc programmes  |  Duration: 1 year (after Bac+4) or 2 years (after Bac+3)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Intake: September 2027 (01/09/2027)  |  Location: Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

What you will study

Year one is Global Management in Nantes: Managing Data & AI, Managing Diverse and Intercultural Workforce, Strategizing in Uncertain Times, Managing International Projects and Designing Circular Business Models, plus one business track. Year two is the specialisation, followed by an internship or work experience in France or abroad (4 to 12 months) and a master thesis. Specialisation courses include Organization & Management of Consulting Firms, Advanced Topics in Strategy Consulting, Managing Transformations, Consulting Challenge, Communication & Facilitation Skills, Consulting Proposals & Ethics, Digital Transformation, Data & Business Analytics and Cases of Strategic Management Consulting.

Career pathways

Management, strategy, organisation, change and digital transformation consultant, internal consultant, strategic project manager, assistant chief of staff or chief of staff.

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