Master of Science in Corporate Strategy and International Management

By enrolling in the Master of Science in Corporate Strategy and International Management, students obtain the ESCE Master of Science diploma and the “Diplôme d’Etudes Avancées en Commerce International” (DEACI), a state-recognized diploma approved by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (Bac +5 – Level 7).

This diploma is RNCP n°41190.

Master of Science in Corporate Strategy and International Management

The business world is undergoing unprecedented change, driven by globalization and the rise of artificial intelligence. Against this backdrop, companies are looking for a new generation of managers capable of navigating complex environments, devising innovative strategies and steering multicultural teams to success.

ESCE’s MSc in Corporate Strategy and International Management trains visionary leaders, capable of transforming international and technological challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth.

Taught in French, this two-year course gives you dual expertise in strategy and international management, enriched by advanced mastery of artificial intelligence tools that are redefining decision-making processes.

This Master’s degree (RNCP level 7, equivalent to Bac+5) is taught entirely in French. It is aimed at graduates with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), a good command of French and the motivation to succeed in an international environment.

• Program schedule : MSc 1 runs in the classic full-time format from March to December 2026. MSc 2 continues as an apprenticeship, on an alternating basis, from January to December 2027.
• Typical timetable : MSc 1 is divided into two semesters (March to June 2026 for the first, then September to December 2026 for the second). MSc 2 covers the whole of 2027, from January to December, as an apprenticeship.

Skills covered by the program :

• Deploy a company’s 360° strategy, integrating financial, operational and digital marketing aspects to ensure sustainable growth.
• Develop and implement export strategies, taking into account the regulatory, logistical and cultural specificities of international markets.
• Combine the fundamentals of international management with a practical mastery of artificial intelligence tools to optimize decision-making.
• Manage multicultural teams with agility and leadership, mastering the subtleties of international negotiation.
• Analyze complex geopolitical and economic issues to anticipate risks and seize opportunities on a global scale.
• Design and manage organizational transformation projects, integrating human, technological and intercultural dimensions.

Content and subjects taught

• Strategic Analysis and Business Models
• Competitive Intelligence and Business Intelligence
• Intercultural Management and Negotiation
• International Corporate Finance
• International Development Strategies (with IA)
• Leadership and Digital Transformation
• Cybersecurity and risk management
• Operations management and organizational transformation

Master of Science in Corporate Strategy and International Management – Career opportunities

Possible careers :

• International Strategy Consultant
• Business Developer International
• Operations and Transformation Manager
• Digital and organizational transformation project manager
• Subsidiary or geographical area manager
• International Product Manager
• Export Development Manager
• Startup founder

To apply

To apply for the Master of Science in Corporate Strategy and International Management you need to follow 2 steps:

• STEP 1: Apply via the national or international application form

• STEP 2: Take part in an individual motivational interview, either in person or remotely, with the program’s pedagogical manager.