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See the degree grade →The Master of Science (MSc) is a Bac+5 international specialist degree that develops technical and managerial expertise in a focused field (finance, marketing, data, management, etc.). It suits students holding a Bac+3/Bac+4 or equivalent who want a practice-oriented, English‑taught year (or two) to specialise and prepare for international careers.
Content varies by specialisation but follows a common pattern of advanced disciplinary courses plus applied components. Typical study areas mentioned in programme descriptions include:
Delivery usually mixes lectures, practical workshops, industry projects, conferences and a final research mémoire; many MSc tracks also embed internships or workplace study.
Admission is selective. The programmes target graduates holding a Bachelor (Bac+3) or a Master 1/Bachelor +1 (Bac+4); holders of Bac+3 may exceptionally be admitted if they can demonstrate significant professional experience and an ambitious project. Applicants should expect English or bilingual instruction and to meet the specific school selection criteria set by the institution and the CGE label.
Graduate outcomes depend on the chosen specialisation but commonly include roles such as brand manager, director of marketing, energy manager, supply chain or operations manager, data/analytics specialist, consultant, or positions in international business development. The MSc is positioned as a pathway to specialised, often international, roles and to responsibilities within large multinational groups.
Tuition fees for MSc programmes vary widely by school; individual institutions set their own prices and financing options. The source notes an example average fee at one institution (around €27,000/year) and emphasises evaluating an offer on international reach, professional reputation and alumni network as well as considering available scholarships, loans or institutional financing schemes.
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