- Overview
- Study Tracks
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Classic Track
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Work-study Track
- Programme Content
- Experiences
- Work-study
- Careers
- Cost of studies
- Admission
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Director of the MSc in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries Serena ROVAIThe Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries has been designed to offer you the opportunity to discover companies operating in the luxury and creative industries and to explore sustainable development practices.
Delivered on our Paris campus, this MSc will provide you with a comprehensive vision of these industries, from the design to the sale of luxury products and services, whilst addressing the new challenges associated with sustainable development.
You will explore the strategies adopted by key industry players and learn about the principal management tools and savoir-faire required to respond effectively and sustainably to the needs of brands and the high expectations of consumers of such exclusive products.
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 in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries will equip you with the skills, competencies, and knowledge you need to succeed in this exciting and challenging sector!
Why choose the MSc in Sustainable Luxury & Creative Industries?
- Lessons given by French and international teachers and industry professional lecturers
- Visits to companies operating in the luxury sector
- A qualification, certified by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, conferring a French Grade de Master
- Professional experiences in France
Our campus: Paris
The entire programme takes place on our Paris campus.
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Classic Track
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Work-study Track
Classic Track
Work-study Track
Programme Structure
Year 1
September - March: Lessons April - May: Climacité© project June - August: Internship Year 2
September - August: 3 days school-based/2 days company-based Year 2
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Courses
- Year 1
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Courses
- 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)
- Prerequisites for specialisations:
- Business Game & Companies; Labour & Legal Framework
- Prerequisites: Marketing Professions
-Responsible Marketing
-International Customer-Supplier Relations
-Innovation Strategies & Design Thinking for Digital Communication
*Specificities to be anticipated according to the campuses
- Year 2
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Courses
Core course modules:
- Research Methodology
- Advanced Excel
- Data Driven Management
- Professional Thesis Monitoring
- Preparation for vocational integration
- Environmental & Social Transition
Specialisations lessons:
- 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 – Classic Track
- MSc Year 2 – a choice of 2 tracks
- Classic Track with a Study-Placement
- Work-study Track
Both tracks involve 3 days per week school-based and 2 days per week company-based
- 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.
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Your experiences
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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.
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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.
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Year 1: Internship (4 months)
The Year 1 Classic Track provides an opportunity to carry out a 4-month internship, in France or abroad. The theoretical expertise acquired during MSc lessons is therefore put into practice during this company-based period.
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Year 2: Study-Placement
Year 2 is carried out on a Study-Placement Track with 3 days per week school-based and 2 days per week company-based.
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What is ‘Work-study’?
Our programmes offered on a work-study track are subject to specific admissions requirements and conditions. To maximise your chances of being accepted on a work-study track, here is some useful information and helpful advice:
- Personal interview: Candidates are strongly advised to submit a CV and a cover letter. How you perform on the day of the interview and the quality of these documents, even if optional, are all part of the assessment.
- Grant holders: as part of its commitment to social inclusion, when it comes to work-study, Excelia gives preferential consideration to applicants with grants.
Drawing on a network of local companies, the Master in Management programme offers a number of specialisations that can be carried out on a work-study track, over either 24 months or 12 months. Although the study format is different, the teaching content is exactly the same as that of the Classic Track.
Choosing work-study is the key to acquiring significant professional experience. It is often a differentiating element on your CV, highlighting your first significant professional experience. During your work-study period, you will benefit from support and guidance from a School tutor along with a manager from the host company who will help you settle in. In addition, the role of this manager is to oversee your work and to ensure that the projects and tasks assigned to you are in line with your capabilities and knowledge.
Work-study in detail
- Contract type: contrat de professionnalisation (professional training contract) or contrat d’apprentissage (apprenticeship contract) or convention de stage alterné (work-study internship agreement)
- Format: 3 days school-based / 2 days company-based in Year 2
- Main objective: To combine theoretical knowledge with professional experience
- Securing a contract with a company: The School provides you with the necessary search tools to assist you in your professional project. Once you have successfully completed the Admissions tests, you will have access to the numerous work-study offers available to our students.
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Careers
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:
- 100% of our graduates find a job within 6 months of graduating
- €40K average starting salary
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Tuition fees 2024-2025
Students from within the European Union*
- Classic Track MSc 24 months (Year 1 and 2): €24,900
- Classic Track MSc 12 months (Year 2): €14,500
*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 (Year 1 and 2): €25,800
- Classic Track MSc 12 months (Year 2): €15,000
The above fees are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.
For more information about tuition fees for the Study-Placement Track in Year 2: alternance@excelia-group.com
In addition to tuition fees, you need to take into account the following costs:
- Multiservice charge (see details below)
- 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)
Multiservice charge
Fee: €250
This one-off Multiservice fee gives access to the following services: Multimedia and Internet network, Cyberlibris (online library), Student Identity Card, Reprographics credit, Intranet, e-learning modules, Wi-Fi, Career Centre activities and services, International Insurance-Assistance (for any periods spent abroad during the period covered by this contract), University library, University Medical Service etc.
Financing your studies
International Students
For more information about the cost of studying
Calculate the cost of studying in France
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Applications for Classic Track - 12 or 24 months
The Classic Track is open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
The Classic Track is a 12 or 24 months full-time programme.
Motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).Application fees: €50
Applications for Classic Track - 12 or 24 months
The Classic Track is open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
The Classic Track is a 12 or 24 months full-time programme.
Motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).Application fees: €50
