By joining an MSc, students obtain a master of science degree and the "Diploma of Specialised Studies in International Management" (DESMI), a degree approved by France's Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (master's level. More info - text in French).

Programme overview

Programme taught by both a business and an engineering school

This programme trains professionals who understand the inner workings of artificial intelligence, its capabilities and its limits, but who also understand the meaningful creation of value for organisations.
Half of the courses are delivered by our partner ESIEA (“the engineering school of the digital world”); these mainly focus on AI algorithms, computer programming, and IT infrastructure for AI.
The other half are delivered by SKEMA professors, mainly focussing on the management of AI and applied projects in data science and AI with our industry partners such as Microsoft.

Some students in this programme have an engineering background but seek to be trained to meet the specific challenges of managing AI; others have solid managerial training or experience and seek technical skills to truly understand AI. We also welcome students who do not match either of these profiles but who are highly motivated self-learners with a genuine interest in both the technical and managerial aspects of AI.

We equip students with the practical technical skills and the critical managerial competencies to become effective leaders in the exciting, ever-changing world that AI offers.

The mission of SKEMA AI School for Business is to advance artificial intelligence research and pedagogical experiences to prepare the managers of the future to work in an AI-enabled environment. It aims to impart a wide range of AI fundamentals and managerial perspectives to students and leaders from different fields.

This is a joint degree with ESIEA which is specialised in digital science and technology and has more than 1,300 students. It has two campuses in France, in Paris and Laval.
The school is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) and awards a master's level engineering degree approved by the Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur (CTI).
Its teaching is based on active learning, projects, personal development, and research.

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Students acquire skills:
Contemporary AI challenges and opportunities for organisations
Machine learning and advanced AI programming in Python
Data science programming with R
AI infrastructure: data management, big data, cloud computing, cyber security, etc.
Business intelligence, management of AI, ethics and project management
Data science and AI projects with real data and real companies
Business-oriented research projects with artificial intelligence
Soft skills: relational, multidisciplinary team management and communication, creativity, innovation in solutions
Technical and managerial
You will develop detailed technical skills and in-depth managerial competencies
Contemporary technologies
Students learn multiple contemporary AI technologies: machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, R, Python, Microsoft Power Platform, and other low-code AI programming technologies
Professional certification
Training for AgilePM® certification (most students pass the examination)
Real and practical
Real projects with real companies such as Microsoft
Networking
Beyond scheduled courses, there are additional conferences, seminars, company visits and other experiences with industry experts.
Study trip
Three- or four-day study trip to visit companies working in AI and meet AI managers and experts. Students also take part in team activities and workshops during these study trips. Travelling and accommodation is paid for by SKEMA.

The programme in videos

Courses

This MSc in business and AI is a full-time programme with eight months of courses followed by work experience or a research project.

September-December

Total credits for semester 1: 21 credits

AI Challenges, 3 crédits
Application of AI, 1 credit
Data Exploration and Visualisation, 3 credits
Mathematics for Data Science, 1 credit
Machine Learning and Neural Networks, 4 credits
Big Data and MLOps, 2 credits
AI in Marketing, 2 credits
Computer Programming Support (Fall), 1 credit
Business Intelligence with Data Mining, 3 credits
Research Methods for AIBT, 1 credit
Python Coding Bootcamp, 0 credit
Career Management 1, 0 credit
Python Coding Bootcamp, 0 credit
Career Management 1, 0 credit

January-April

Total credits for semester 2: 21 credits

AI Management, 2 credits
Agile Project Management, 2 credits
Company Project with Business Analytics Platforms, 4 credits
Computer Programming Support (Spring), 1 credit
AI for Finance and Accounting, 1 credit
Strategy in the Digital Economy, 2 credits
Career Management 2, 1 credit
AI Ethics and Society, 1 credit
Cyber Security, 1 credit
Cloud Computing, 1 credit
Deep Learning and Generative AI, 4 credits
AI Capstone Project, 1 credit

MASTER'S THESIS (18 credits)

TOTAL FULL YEAR: 60

Directors of the programme:
Francis Wolinski, SKEMA et Antoun Yaacoub, ESIEA

Admissions

French State Certification label guaranteeing the reception facilities quality offered to international students.
More information here

Recruitment is carried out on a rolling admissions basis. However, given the limited number of places, candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

If you would like any more information about application deadlines, please contact : international.admissions@skema.edu

Requirements - Two-Year MSc:

Eligible to apply: students who hold a three-year university degree or equivalent.
Students will be required to reach the necessary level for the MSc before moving to year two.

Requirements - MSc (one-year):

Eligible to apply: students who hold a four-year university degree or equivalent + two months minimum of professional experience
In some cases, a three-year degree with substantial professional experience can be accepted.

English language test required for all students:

In some cases, the English test can be waived (for English native speakers or if you have studied or worked two years in an English-speaking country)

TOEFL IBT(71), TOEFL ITP(530), IELTS(6), TOEIC(810), ICIMS(61, on demand), Duolingo®(105), Cambridge English Qualification®(165).
Academic Diploma Program in Digital Marketing & Entertainment or Music Business: TOEFL IBT (80), IELTS (6.5), TOEIC(830), Duolingo (105), or iTEP Academic-Plus (4.5).
MSc Global Luxury and Management : TOEFL IBT(71), TOEFL ITP(530), IELTS(6), TOEIC(810), ICIMS(61, on demand).
MSc Product Management & UX Design, MSc Entrepreneurship and Design for Sustainability : TOEFL IBT(88) ,TOEFL ITP (570), IELTS(7), TOEIC(870), ICIMS(67, on demand).

Other tests

GMAT/GRE is not mandatory, however a good score strengthens the application.

NB: Foreign, and non-EU, students who graduate with a CGE-accredited degree in France, can now find work more easily under a new French law.

*Candidates with an Indian bachelor's degree are eligible for the one-year MSc if they have more than three years of work experience and for the two-year MSc if they have less than three years of work experience.

The selection is in two parts:

Eligibility: online application
A selection committee examines the application submission taking into account the candidate's qualifications and professional experience.
After submitting their application, candidates applying for the specialisations MSc FMI, GLM, LHI, AIBT, CFM, AMAIS and SFF will have a pre-selection test (Visiotalent) in the online video recording form.
VisioTalent is an automated online recruitment tool that facilitates your admission to SKEMA. This easy-to-use platform will only take 10 minutes of your time to use for your MSc application.
Admission: If the application and the VisioTalent answers are judged satisfactory, candidates undergo an online interview. The interview lasts about 30 minutes.

Successful candidates will be admitted on the basis of the application form and the interview.
You can apply online here

English language test requirement for this master's:
TOEFL (530), TOEFL IBT (71), TOEIC (810), IELTS (6), ICIMS (61) For English native speakers, the English test can be waived.

Financing

2025/2026

Two-year MSc tuition fees Exceptions:	€38,000
Two-year MSc Artificial Intelligence for Business Transformation	€44,000
Two-year MSc Entrepreneurship and Design for Sustainability	€44,000
Two-Year MSc Entrepreneurship, Technology and Startup Management	€47,000
Two-year MSc Financial Markets & Investments	€46,000
Two-year MSc Global Luxury and Management	€47,000
Two-year MSc Global Supply Chain Management & Procurement	€44,000
Two-year MSc Luxury & Fashion Management	€41,000
Two-year MSc Product Management & UX Design	€44,000
Two-year MSc Strategic Management & Consulting	€44,000
Two-Year MSc Digital Marketing and Business of Entertainment	€47,000
Global MBA Triple Master (SKEMA - LMU - Loyola)	$45,225 ($15,075 per semester, graduation fee: $340)

One-Year MSc tuition fees Exceptions:	€19,000
MSc Artificial Intelligence for Business Transformation	€25,000
MSc Entrepreneurship and Design for Sustainability	€25,000
MSc Entrepreneurship, Technology and Startup Management	€35,000
MSc Financial Markets & Investments	€27,000
MSc Global Luxury and Management	€35,000
MSc Global Supply Chain Management & Procurement	€25,000
MSc Luxury & Fashion Management	€22,000
MSc Product Management & UX Design	€25,000
MSc Strategic Management & Consulting	€25,000
MSc Digital Marketing and Business of Entertainment	€35,000
Global MBA Triple Master (SKEMA - LMU - Loyola)	$45,225 ($15,075 per semester, graduation fee: $340)

Read our guide (pdf) to obtaining scholarships for SKEMA Business School

This interactive brochure provides information about a large number of French and international scholarships available for students going to study on SKEMA's bachelor and master degree programmes.

There's also information on the scholarships awarded by SKEMA Business School.

Each scholarship listed includes a full description, eligibility criteria, the amount of the grant available, the application process and contact details for each organisation.

French Embassies worldwide also offer support for international students to study in France. You can find information below or on the web by searching for ‘French Embassy’ and insert your country of residence.

Check out our scholarships guide for international and French students.

Service fee (€500 for One-Year MSc and €1,000 for Two-Year MSc) is added to the tuition fees. This fee is valid for the entire course and is paid all at once, no later than the first payment of tuition fees for the first year.

The application fee is €100 (non-refundable).

Life in Paris

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Careers

Employment survey (class of 2023)

Net employment rate after 6 months : 100%
30% work outside of their home country
Business areas students choose to work in : Consulting, Audit, Management, Finance, Information and Communication Technology Industry

Career opportunities

Graduates will be able to find positions in a great variety of companies as they will have hybrid profiles and a great knowledge of management jobs: digital transformation consultant and AI, AI & digital advisor, business transformation with AI project manager, customer relations strategy and policy officer, marketing data analyst, financial data analyst, HR data analyst, AI & training, sales engineer in AI applied to the company...

Recruiting companies

Bearingpoint, BNP Paribas, Capgemini, Deloitte, DXC Technology, Equancy, Expedia, Fox Intelligence, Havas, IBM, KPMG, Micropole, PwC, Talan Consulting, Wavestone.

Career service

We consider that each student at SKEMA is already a professional. We offer specific employment coaching to give you business connections, hands-on experience, and personalised workshops. Thanks to our mentorship programme, you will be able to start your career hitting the ground running. Career advisors train you to build a relevant resume and create a valuable elevator pitch.

The next step is to invite you to meet companies to fine-tune this pitch through discovery or immersive sessions during fairs, talks, or meet-ups.

SKEMA Talent & Careers : Get ready for your career

SKEMA Talent & Careers, made of career consultants and dedicated experts, supports students in getting ready for their professional project, in discovering jobs, companies and business sectors, and in sourcing internships and jobs.
Our mission is to give you all the resources, methods and opportunities to successfully get on the job market.

Professional development

Build your professional project at each step of your studies thanks to dedicated support and resources.

Corporate events

Meet companies and recruiters, learn more about jobs and business sectors.

Internship and job search

Find your dream internship among a large number of offers available to you, in France or abroad.

Personalised advice

Discuss your plans further with a Talent & Careers consultant and get individualised guidance.

SKEMA Alumni : A powerful, supportive network

As an MSc student, you will become a member of SKEMA Alumni, a network of more than 60,000 graduates in key positions in more than 145 countries around the world. You will benefit from the numerous services that will help you to promote business opportunities, meetings and professional development.

More about the SKEMA Alumni network

Student testimonial

"I achieved my goals thanks to the personalised coaching I received from qualified professionals.
I was referred to the Talent & Careers team to get professional advice regarding my CV, cover letter and the steps I needed to succeed with my professional ambitions. During our regular exchanges, we defined a personalised strategy in line with my expectations.
I have found an internship in a company with great values and I want to thank the Talent & Careers team for their precious advice."

Maëlle Barrere

SKEMA student