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An overview of Excelia’s MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries
The Master of Science (MSc) specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries is an innovative and comprehensive programme addressing the challenges of sustainable luxury. This unique MSc specialisation offers you the opportunity to explore the very heart of the luxury and creative industries, whilst discovering the latest in responsible business practices. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, it offers total immersion, covering every step from product design to marketing, whilst addressing the challenges of sustainable development. You will learn from a team made up of our research-active Faculty and industry professionals, exploring the latest strategies and management tools unique to this constantly evolving domain.
Why study for an MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries?
The MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries at Excelia Business School trains learners to become skilled professionals taking up positions such as Luxury Brand Manager, Luxury Product Manager, Sustainable Luxury Consultant or Project Manager. Learners develop solid expertise in luxury brand management, incorporating a sustainable approach that meets the expectations of today’s consumers. By combining strategy, creativity and environmental awareness, they will be equipped to devise innovative and responsible solutions in sectors such as fashion, design, cosmetics, and gourmet cuisine. The programme provides them with the necessary tools to adapt to fast-changing environments, enabling them to stand out from the crowd by responding to current challenges in the global luxury market.
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LanguageEnglish
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QualificationMaster (5 years of higher education)
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Location
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Tuition Fees
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In shortIndustry, Luxury, Design Thinking, Marketing
Accreditations
5 Reasons to choose the MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries
A study programme with official recognition
This specialisation is part of the Master of Science in Business Management offered by Excelia Business School. It is a State-accredited qualification with a Grade de Master awarded by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. Thanks to this official recognition, this MSc not only guarantees greater credibility, but also academic and professional excellence, opening up numerous career opportunities in France and abroad.
A teaching team of French and international experts
This MSc specialisation boasts a highly qualified teaching team, made up of French and international academic experts and seasoned professionals from the luxury and creative industries. The programme covers current trends and new sustainable practices in the luxury sector, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date overview that addresses today’s ecological and economic challenges.
Your career, our priority
Excelia Business School will actively accompany you on your way to professional success with one-to-one guidance, CV and interview preparation workshops, and company visits to give you an insight into the world of work. Thanks to our Talent Centre and a number of activities such as lectures and Job Days, you will develop a powerful network and benefit from essential support to help you refine and implement your career plans.
The perfect balance between academic research and sector-specific expertise
The MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries brings together theory and practice through a teaching team made up of research-active Faculty and renowned industry professionals. This combination will provide you with both the fundamental knowledge and technical skills needed to respond to the rapid changes taking place in sustainable luxury, enabling you to distinguish yourself in a field where innovation is key.
Openness, International Outlook, Professionalism
This programme embraces an international outlook and creativity, giving you a contemporary view of the luxury and creative industries. Preparing you for a career in line with the expectations of today’s global market, this MSc specialisation will help you develop essential qualities such as adaptability and rigour, positioning you as a responsible player ready to meet the demands of sustainable luxury.
Programme structure
Classic Track
Classic Track
What is luxury brand management?
Luxury brand management is a business specialisation that focusses on a comprehensive understanding and the management of luxury industries. It covers the design, production, marketing, distribution, and sales of luxury products and services.
The role of managers in this sector is to harmonise brand values with consumer expectations. They must also be able to manage complex operations, develop innovative strategies, and respond to market challenges.
Managers in the luxury sector need to have a highly specific skillset which includes…
- a thorough knowledge of market trends and consumer preferences
- the ability to cultivate and uphold a distinctive, prestigious brand image
- the ability to develop pricing strategies for premium products
- the ability to manage the supply chain and production of luxury products
- the ability to conduct effective marketing and advertising campaigns
The MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries will equip you with the skills, competencies, and knowledge you need to succeed in this exciting and challenging sector!
Companies that already work with our Exceliens
Rankings
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Best School Experience - Happiness Barometer
11th
European Business Schools, Financial Times 2023
Ranked 54th in the world and 11th in France
FAQs
- How is the MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries organised?
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This MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries comprises dynamic lessons led by a teaching team of research-active Faculty and industry professionals, combining theory taught in lecture theatres with tutorials held in small groups, to encourage stimulating, pertinent debate. You will take part in practical projects, such as case studies and Business Games, where you will work in groups to solve real-life issues. In addition, there are a number of themed lectures given by recognised experts from the luxury industry. To complement this, the programme also includes support for vocational integration, provided by the Talent Centre, offers personalised coaching to help you develop your soft skills and optimise your applications, thereby strengthening your readiness for the job market.
- What are the career prospects after an MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries?
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Graduates of the MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries can aspire to a wide range of positions in the luxury and creative industries, such as CSR Manager, Sustainable Luxury Project Manager, Creative Industries Strategy Consultant, Public Relations Manager, Boutique Manager or even Digital Marketing Manager in the luxury sector. This programme opens up opportunities in prestigious companies specialising in luxury goods, fashion, the arts and culture, where creativity and innovation are paramount.
- What are the skills acquired during a Master of Science specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries?
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This MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries will enable you to develop essential skills in sustainable project management, marketing for the circular economy as well as innovation strategies specifically for creative industries. You will learn to analyse sustainable luxury trends and incorporate ethical practices into digital communication, sales channel management, and customer relations. You will also acquire in-depth knowledge of brand management in an international context, taking into account the sector’s cultural and environmental challenges. Trained to become a veritable leader of change, you will be able to respond to the demands of a luxury goods market in the throes of transition to more responsible practices.
- Does this MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries benefit from official State recognition?
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Yes, this MSc specialisation is a State-accredited qualification with a Grade de Master, awarded by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. This official recognition attests to the quality of the programme and its alignment with national academic standards.
- What is the admissions procedure for the MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries?
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To join this MSc programme, you need to have validated 3 years of higher education to start in Year 1, or 4 years to start in Year 2. All applicants must satisfy a rigorous selection procedure, which includes submitting an application along with CV and cover letter. The selection panel will be looking at specific criteria: career plans, the coherence of an applicant’s choice of MSc with their academic and professional background, and any previous experience. Academic transcripts and a letter of recommendation (optional) are also taken into consideration.
- How does Excelia support its students in their vocational integration?
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Excelia Business School offers comprehensive support to help its students enter the job market with confidence. Our Talent Centre, through its support for vocational integration, offers interview preparation workshops, personal branding sessions as well as a host of information about professions in the luxury and creative industries. Through events such as Job Days, talks given by leading professionals and partnerships with leading companies, students are able to build a powerful network and maximise their career prospects. This support enables them to develop valuable contacts in the sector and secure internships and jobs in line with their career aspirations.
Lessons
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Year 1
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Description Cours EN
Courses/Activities:
- 360° Marketing
- Business Models & Strategy
- Management & Leadership
- Project Management
- Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
- Information Systems Management
- Budget Planning & Management
- Finance for Managers
- Methodology
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Biodiversity and Companies: managing risks and impacts
- IT Management using Excel
- English or French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
- Prerequisite Specialisation:
- Business Game & Companies; Labour & Legal Framework
- Prerequisites: Marketing Professions
- Responsible Marketing
- International Customer-Supplier Relations
- Innovation Strategies and Design Thinking in the Digital World
The different courses and projects are provided for indicative purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next. The specialisations offered will only be available if the required minimum number of students is reached.
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Year 2
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Description Cours EN
Core course modules - MSc:
- Research Methodology
- Advanced Excel
- Data Driven Management
- Professional Thesis Monitoring
- Preparation for vocational integration
- Environmental & Social Transition
Specialisation lessons - MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries :
- Fundamentals of Sustainable Luxury Management
- Responsible Creative Industries Onboarding
- Brand Management & Heritage
- Experiential Marketing
- Ethical Digital Communication for the Luxury & Creative Industries
- Channel Management Retail & Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- New Responsible Business Models
- Innovation Strategies & Design Thinking
- Capstone Project in Sustainability & Ethics
The different courses and projects are provided for indicative purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next. The specialisations offered will only be available if the required minimum number of students is reached.
All you need to know about languages, assessment, lessons and your teachers
Programme format and language:
- MSc Year 1 and 2 – Classic Track
- Programme taught in English only
Assessment:
Three types of evaluation:
- Continuous assessment: Throughout the year, you will work on group or individual projects which will be marked by your teachers
- End-of-semester exams: These take the form of written exams
- Professional Thesis
Your teachers:
The teaching team for this MSc is made up of French and international research-active Faculty members and industry professionals who are recognised for their strong expertise in the different fields of management. The research-active Faculty work with our laboratory, Excelia Lab, offering innovative pedagogy, whilst the industry professional lecturers focus on real-life business issues.
Types of lessons:
Your core course modules are taught as amphitheatre lessons, with your entire Year Group. In addition, depending on your chosen specialisations, language ability, etc., you will attend tutorials in small groups.
Your experiences
Business Game
Carried out as a company game, you will work in teams to tackle and solve real-life business issues.
Series of Lectures
Throughout the year, industry professionals and experts present a variety of lectures, helping you to understand the different issues and problems facing their industry sector.
Climacité© Project: 2 months
Through Climacité©, our students have the opportunity to make a personal contribution to the planet. By focussing on one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the aim of the project is to raise awareness and educate students on the issues of environmental protection and how to effectively address climate change.
Students spend 2 months in an NGO or association, in France or abroad, undertaking a socially responsible, voluntary assignment to benefit the planet and other living beings.
Internship (9 months)
The Year 1 Classic Track provides an opportunity to carry out a 3-month internship and in Year 2 a 6-month internship, in France or abroad. The theoretical expertise acquired during MSc lessons is therefore put into practice during this company-based period.
Support for Vocational Integration
At Excelia, your professional success is our priority. Through the Talent Centre, you benefit from tailored support: coaching sessions, CV and interview workshops, a platform offering exclusive job opportunities, and networking events with companies.
Whether you're seeking an internship, a work-study placement, or your first job, we equip you with all the tools you need to stand out and secure the best career opportunities.
Final dissertation
It is the culmination of your academic career and enables the school to assess your ability to analyse complex issues linked to the sustainable luxury sector and the creative industries. You will be required to carry out an in-depth analysis, formulate a precise diagnosis and propose innovative solutions tailored to the challenges of these fast-changing sectors.
This experience is also a unique opportunity to conduct research on an operational subject, under the supervision of lecturer-researchers. It is an essential asset for enhancing your CV and maximising your career opportunities in the luxury and creative industries.
Careers
A choice of careers after this MSc specialisation in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries
Our graduates quickly take up positions of responsibility in all sectors of activity across all 5 continents. Thanks to the MSc, they rapidly rise to management positions.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the types of professions in which you are likely to work.
Types of jobs :
- Boutique Manager
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- Market Manager
Companies:
- Chanel
- Guerlain Benelux
- L’Occitane Group
- Cartier
- Galeries Lafayette
- Lancel
Facts & Figures
Length of time required to secure a job
of our graduates secure employment within 6 months of graduation
Salaries
average starting salary
Cost of studies
Tuition Fees 2025-2026
Students from within the European Union*
- Classic Track** MSc 24 months (Years 1 and 2): €25,500
- Classic Track** MSc 12 months (Year 2): €15,000
*27 European Union members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France and French Overseas Territories, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Students from outside the European Union
- Classic Track** MSc 24 months (Years 1 and 2): €27,000
- Classic Track** MSc 12 months (Year 2): €16,000
The above fees are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.
In addition to tuition fees, you need to take into account the following costs:
- Multiservice charge: €350*
- Annual administration costs relating to a double qualification (if applicable)
- Enrolment fees at a partner university relating to a double qualification (to be paid directly to the partner institution)
*This one-off Multiservice fee gives access to the following services:
- Administration and support services
- International mobility insurance-assistance
- Reprographics credit (photocopying, printing)
- Unlimited access to all content on Exceliaprime Edutainment platform
- Personalised support and coaching from our Talent Centre
Financing your studies
International Students
For more information about the cost of studying
Admission
Applications are open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
1 / Online application
Submit your application online and select your programme:
List of supportive documents required* : CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)
*If you are applying for an English Track programme, your CV and cover letter must be provided in English.
Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
2 / Online video interview
Details of admissions tests
- Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
- Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)
Upcoming admissions deadlines
Possibility of taking the admissions test all year long.
3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid
Admissions test results
Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.
Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.
4 / Administrative assistance
Confirmation of enrolment
You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.
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5 / Proof of academic level required
Conditions of acceptance
To confirm your final acceptance, you must provide proof of your current qualifications and language ability:
English-Track and French-Track Programmes:
- Bachelor, Master, Masters of Science (MSc): B2*
- Foundation and preparatory programmes**: A2 or B1 depending on programme*
- For Summer School and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses: Open to students of all abilities
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
** Business Foundation Programme et Excelia First Year
Proof of language ability is NOT required if:
- Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
- You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
- You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track
Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
Applications are open to students with a minimum of 4 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
1 / Online application
Submit your application online and select your programme:
List of supportive documents required* : CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)
*If you are applying for an English Track programme, your CV and cover letter must be provided in English.
Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
2 / Online video interview
Details of admissions tests
- Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
- Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)
Upcoming admissions deadlines
Possibility of taking the admissions test all year long.
3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid
Admissions test results
Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.
Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.
4 / Administrative assistance
Confirmation of enrolment
You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.
Click here for administrative assistance
5 / Proof of academic level required
Conditions of acceptance
To confirm your final acceptance, you must provide proof of your current qualifications and language ability:
English-Track and French-Track Programmes:
- Bachelor, Master, Masters of Science (MSc): B2*
- Foundation and preparatory programmes**: A2 or B1 depending on programme*
- For Summer School and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses: Open to students of all abilities
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
** Business Foundation Programme et Excelia First Year
Proof of language ability is NOT required if:
- Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
- You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
- You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track
Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
