MSc Strategic Intelligence & Global Risks at emlyon business school

Programme overview

The MSc in Strategic Intelligence & Global Risks is an 18-month, English-taught programme on the Paris campus (12 months of classes plus a 4 to 6 month internship). It teaches students to design and lead intelligence functions in corporations, government bodies, consulting firms and international organisations, anticipating risks and advising leadership under uncertainty. The first intake was September 2026.

What you will study

Period 1 covers the foundations of strategic intelligence, mastering global risks, knowledge management and a one-week seminar at the United Nations System Staff College in Turin. Period 2 covers advanced competitive intelligence practices such as influencing social and geopolitical actors, collective intelligence and offensive strategic intelligence; the programme includes an international semester in Finland.

Career pathways

Roles include knowledge manager, lobbyist, auditor, information manager, strategic intelligence consultant and global risk analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need a validated 4-year bachelor's degree or Master 1 (Bac+4) or a validated 3-year bachelor's degree or Licence 3 (Bac+3) and can apply while completing the final year. Mandatory documents: CV in English, ID or passport, certified degrees, enrolment certificate if still studying and transcripts from the first year of undergraduate study; GMAT, GRE, TAGE MAGE or CAT scores, an English test (TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS or Cambridge), recommendation letters and a motivation letter are optional or recommended. Selection includes digital tests and rolling admission; applications for September 2027 open on 6 October 2026 and close on 15 July 2027.

EUR 25,900 for the whole programme (2027-2028). Whole programme, including tuition for the international period at the partner university, seminar travel and lodging, and enrolment and administrative fees. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 18 months

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