MSc Strategy, Organisation & Consulting

Programme objectives

The MSc Strategy, Organisation & Consulting offers a multidisciplinary and cross-cutting approach to strategy, enabling students to produce lasting results at all levels and scales of a company.

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• Get on the path of building essential strategic business skills – analytical thinking and problem solving, communication and relationship building, business acumen.
• Develop fundamental strategic skills such as strategy design and implementation, organisational transformation and crisis management.
• Learn the essential strategic business knowledge – fundamentals of strategy, corporate governance and leadership, international accounting, finance, and law, sustainable development and digitalisation.
• Design and execute strategic projects in international corporations, governments, and NGOs, providing advisory services to international corporations, governments, and NGOs on their strategic projects.

Skill sets

The programme MSc Strategy, Organisation & Consulting, awarding an advanced higher-education degree in international management (DESSMI) provides the skills to:

• Perform a functional analysis and implement an action plan that incorporates digital, sustainable and international components
• Conduct a scientific study and formulate a recommendation
• Develop ethical leadership abilities to strengthen one’s manager posture

The skills blocks of the certification may not be acquired separately. The proposed curriculum covers all skills blocks.

Programme Highlights

Acquire both technical tools and decision-making skills needed to take on responsibility in an international context

• Forge essential skills in management, digital transformation and information systems.
• Design, lead and implement successful strategic projects that integrate the organisational and managerial challenges of a company.
• Cultivate analytical thinking and enhance your communication, negotiation and networking abilities.
• Learn how to prepare for mock interviews tailored to recruitment processes in the consulting field.
• Build your skills you need to leverage opportunities and strategically address the challenges of the rapidly evolving digital age.

Professional experience (4-to-6 months)

The programme includes an internship or other practical experience (fixed-term contract, permanent contract, business start-up, etc.) where theories and skills are applied in a professional environment. Students are free to complete their professional experience in France or abroad, subject to approval by the internship director and based on its relevance to the programme and course content.

Adapted programme for high-level athletes and artists

High-level athletes and artists may benefit from an adapted programme in order to pursue both their studies and their passion.

Evaluation procedures

The programme is validated in two ways:

• Continuous assessment: Evaluations conducted throughout the course the programme in the form of individual or collective assignments to be submitted.
• Final assessment: Carried out at the end of the course and may take a number of different forms, most of which are individual.

At the end of the course and after validation of the ECTS for each year of training, the Level 7 DESSMI – MSc Strategy, Organisation & Consulting diploma is awarded to participants. If certain modules have not been validated and therefore credits not obtained, the student may take a resit examination during the periods set aside for this purpose.

Companies today seek professionals who possess a deep understanding of business and management to assist them in crafting a successful strategy.

The MSc Strategy, Organisation & Consulting equips future managers capable of leading large-scale and multidimensional projects, offering innovative solutions that foster sustainable growth for businesses.

Targeted Professions

The MSc Strategy, Organisation & Consulting prepares graduates for careers with roles such as:

• Management & Organisation Consultant
• Investment Banking Consultant
• Digital Strategy Consultant
• Strategy & Financial Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Project Manager
• International Business Development Manager

To ensure a rich multicultural environment, the MSc Strategy, Organisation & Consulting welcomes students with diverse backgrounds in business, engineering, or other related fields who are driven by a desire to develop a comprehensive understanding of strategic management, organisational dynamics, and consulting practices across various sectors and industries.

Admissions Requirements

1-year course:

• Completion of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree (in business, economics, sciences, etc.) or a 3-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience
• Proof of English language proficiency is required during the application process (TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge, Duolingo)*

2-year MSc option:

• Completion of a 3-year Bachelor’s degree (Open to all backgrounds)
• Proof of English language proficiency is required during the application process (TOEIC, TOEFL ibt, IELTS, Cambridge and Duolingo).*

*Contact us to learn more about the scores required for each test.

Admissions Process

• Complete the online application: apply.neoma-bs.fr
• Provide scanned copies of all original documents in English or French (CV, motivation letter, transcripts, etc.)
• Candidates who meet the admissions requirements will be asked to complete a deferred interview
• Admissions results are sent by email within two weeks of the interview
• Application fee : €100

Admissions Calendar

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, from September 2023 with a final deadline for submissions in mid-July 2024. Applicants will be informed of the admission jury’s decision two weeks following the interview.

However, given the limited number of places, candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

Additional Recommendations

Candidates should demonstrate interest in pursuing a future career in business strategy and consulting. They should have at minimum an introductory knowledge of business operations, management principles, and relevant industry trends.

Candidates should be able to communicate with confidence in English, participate in group work, demonstrate curiosity and initiative, strong interpersonal skills, enjoy meeting people and having new experiences.

2-Year MSc Option

Discover the International Pre-Master, the extended course that makes a Master of Science accessible to students holding a 3-year bachelor’s degree!

Programme overview

Delivered on the Rouen campus, this programme serves as a gateway to a Master of Science (MSc) for graduates of a three-year higher education qualification (French Licence or Bachelor’s degree). The programme is also open to students with academic backgrounds in fields not directly linked to their desired MSc programme.

This first year of study in the International Pre-Master provides an overview of the core areas of business studies and the fundamentals of the selected MSc programme. Upon validation of this curriculum, students continue to their second year and obtain their Master of Science degree.

Please indicate your preferred Master of Science programme when preparing your application.

Programme strengths

Build the academic foundations and skillset to access NEOMA’s Master of Science programmes

Cultivate your cross-cultural competencies in a multicultural cohort of students, with instruction by an international faculty

Develop your skills in independent, critical thinking and effective communication

Empower your career trajectory thanks to career & personal development workshops

Gain professional experience through a 4-to-6-month internship in your first or second year

Evaluation procedures

The programme is validated in two ways:

• Continuous assessment: Evaluations conducted throughout the course the programme in the form of individual or collective assignments to be submitted.
• Final assessment: Carried out at the end of the course and may take a number of different forms, most of which are individual.

At the end of the programme, participants must validate 60 ECTS credits.

If certain modules have not been validated and therefore credits not obtained, the student may take a resit examination during the periods set aside for this purpose.

Professional experience

A professional experience (of minimum four months) is mandatory to validate your 2-year MSc. It can take place at the end of the first or second year of studies, in France or abroad.

Marina Bastounis

Head of programme

Expand your professional horizons and reach for a Master of Science from a top French business school.

Stories

Anqi YANG
2013-14

The first year of my MSc was a year of building the fundamentals skills necessary for almost every aspect of my professional life. Courses like Quantitative Methods gave me skills related to several fields of study, like economics and finance, helping me to read and analyse data in a more objective way. Geopolitics provided me with a comprehensive vision of world trade. Also, a full day’s work in an English-speaking environment strengthened my preparation for work in an international context. The courses were extremely useful and gave me confidence in my skills. What I also liked a lot is the diversity of teachers; they are from different countries, which really gives me a feeling of studying in an international school.

Romain PENNEL
2013-14

After completing a special two-year diploma in Marketing & Trade, I chose to go abroad and complement it with a bachelor’s degree in English. After graduating with a 3-year bachelor’s degree, I decided to enrol in the two-year MSc option at NEOMA Business School. It was the ideal solution for me, and I was able to earn a Master of Science. The first year at NEOMA prepared me for my MSc courses and the professional challenges of international business.