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 National Education, Higher Education and Research (master's level. More info - text in French).

Programme overview

We are currently witnessing an innovation boom surounding AI. This can be illustrated by the fact that Nvidia market capitalisation has tripled in about one year to become the wolrd most valuated company. Such an innovation hype is not unprecedented, it has happened before with TV, the Internet, smartphones and will happen again in the future. We believe that deep-tech fields such as AI/ augmented intelligence, AR/VR, biotechnology, blockchain, cybersecurity, energy storage, genomics, IOT, nanotechnology, robotics and space exploration, to name a few, will revolutionize our lives in the coming decades.

These booming markets will therefore open countless opportunities for entrepreneurs. However, launching and managing a technology startup does have some specificities. One of the best places in the world to learn how to do this is Silicon Valley. According to CB insights, out of the 1219 unicorns worldwide as of November 2023, more than half are in technology. Six hundred and sixty ones were born in the USA and, of those, about half in Silicon Valley. This is close to twice the number of unicorns than in all of Europe in an area of just 150 square kilometres. That gives an indication of the outstanding ability of this part of the world to manage technology innovation. UC Berkeley lies within this stellar ecosystem and - with 22 Nobel laureates – it is one of the finest institutions in the world. University of California, Berkeley Ranked #1 in the World for start-up creation in the latest Pitchbook rankings. Students will be privileged to follow courses on the Berkeley campus itself with The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology and share classes with some UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students.

The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology is the premiere institution on the UC Berkeley
campus for the study and practice of technology-centric entrepreneurship and innovation.

UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology

UC Berkeley lies within this stellar ecosystem and - with 22 Nobel laureates – it is one of the finest institutions in the world. Students will be privileged to follow courses on the Berkeley campus itself with The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology and share classes with some UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students.

The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology is the premiere institution on the UC Berkeley campus for the study and practice of technology-centric entrepreneurship and innovation.

Creating and managing a technology startup

MSc delivered by SKEMA Business School and Certificate delivered by UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology

The programme in videos

Students choosing this programme will benefit from:

Studying for one semester at the heart of the most innovative ecosystem in the world: Silicon Valley and studying the second semester in one the leading technopoles in Europe : Sophia-Antipolis.
Many classes will include interactions with outstanding founders of fast-growing technology companies at various stages of development
There will be plenty of opportunities to learn about the latest deep-tech trends.
Following a robust academic programme which covers the latest innovations and technology trend
Students will acquire the following skills:
Develop your ability to build from scratch and manage a technology startup.
Learn to work in teams with scientists and engineers: students following this programme will have the chance to interact both with engineering students on the Berkeley campus
Analyse a “technology push” new venture idea from multiple perspectives in order to give it the best chance to succeed.
Master the specific skills required to transform a technological invention into a commercially viable product through rapid prototyping and quick market interactions.

Courses

At the end of their courses students will have the chance to edit either a business plan if they want to launch their company or a dissertation. This important final piece of their studies will represent a real opportunity to blend their newly acquired learnings with their upcoming career.

Students will also have the chance to validate their professional experience either through launching their own startups or by doing a four to six months internship in the startup ecosystem.

Programme co-directors:
Nicolas Servel, SKEMA Business School
David Law, Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, UC Berkeley

Newton Lecture Series
Challenge Lab. (Previous topics included Climate Innovation, Food Sustainability, Connected World, Social Impact, NeuroTech, Future of Work)
Technology Entrepreneurship
Product Management
Growth Marketing for start-ups
Startup Catalyst
Other complementary courses are currently under
consideration. Students may also follow 1 to 2 courses with any
Berkeley Departments subject to the validation of the admission
by the Department delivering the course.

Choose two electives

Growth Marketing for Global Startups
Design Thinking & Innovations in User Experience
Data-driven Business Models
Future of Technology
Deplastify the Planet: Sustainable Transitions

Students will be introduced to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. The programme blends in-depth learning of leading technologies together with engineering students, with training in innovation management, to develop a unique and effective entrepreneurial mindset and skillset.

Students learn how to go from an initial idea to a structured pitch to an audience of professionals. They will build their team and design their service or product prototype.

Students will learn how to overcome the challenges of early businesses. Students will have the unique opportunity to fully
immerse themselves in Silicon Valley, learn from industry experts, and meet influencers and colleagues at networking events,
conferences, and panel events. Students can choose electives in various disciplines in order to specialize in an area relevant to their startup project.

Programme learning objectives

Learn to imagine, design and prototype an innovative product or service;
Understand the principles of engineering and product development;
Learn how to analyse the needs and behaviour of their target consumers;
Learn how to lead effective negotiations;
Understand the latest developments in high technology research.

Start-up Support (partnership with incubators)
Business Development and Negotiation Skills
Product Management
Prototyping and Building an MVP
Leadership and Mindset in a Startup / Scale-up
Scaling a Startup
Launching Positive Impact Projects
OKR & Operational Excellence
Strategic and Commercial Analysis
Advanced strategy

Choose two electives
Créer une entreprise innovante en France
Growth Hacking for New Ventures
Création d'entreprise droit & propriété intellectuelle
Applied Artifical Intelligence
Venture Capital

In this semester, students learn the next stages of development of a startup. They will learn how to structure their business model strategically and how to navigate through the journey of building a company. Students will have the chance to work on projects for tech startups who have been existing for 18-36 months. But students will also learn how to scale a company both from a human, operational and technical perspective. Students can choose electives in various disciplines in order to match their career goals of either launching their own company or joining the booming startup ecosystem.

Programme learning objectives:

Learn how to scale a company through excelling in execution;
Learn how to build a team;
Learn how to take a product to market;
Learn how to manage agile teams and build agile organisations

At the end of their courses students will have the chance to edit either a business plan if they want to launch their company or a dissertation. This important final piece of their studies will represent a real opportunity to blend their newly acquired learnings with their upcoming career.
Students will also have the chance to validate their professional experience either through launching their own startups or by doing a four to six months internship in the startup ecosystem.

The above details are for information only and may be changed by the school without prior notice.

Artist/Entrepreneur/Athlete and Student: It’s Possible!

SKEMA offers tailored arrangements for individuals with special statuses, enabling them to successfully pursue a dual path: obtaining a higher education degree while continuing their professional careers.

These programmes are built on curriculum flexibility, notably through a course system that includes tailored measures for each type of activity, providing a real solution to support the success of dual academic and professional ambitions.

The High-Level Athlete Track

The course system offers students the following:

Possibility to extend the duration of studies (by 1 to 2 years) without any additional tuition fees (HLA – High-Level Athletes) / academic years may be split
Personalised timetable arrangements, based on a detailed review of both sporting and academic calendars
Tailored support including academic and athletic mentoring, follow-up, and specific assistance dedicated to the needs of athletes
Adaptation of internship and exam arrangements in case of competitions.
Flexible international experience if needed
Recognition of athletic commitment through the award of 3 ECTS credits.

Documents to be submitted in addition to your application:

Athletic CV with record of achievements
Sports motivation letter
Copy of your current year’s federation licence or club certificate
Sporting goals, training, and competition schedule for the coming year
Certificate of inclusion on the Ministry of Youth and Sports list or from the training centre (if applicable)

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.

You can apply online now

Applications deadlines

Next application deadline is the 15th of the month.

Please note, for enrollment in September 2025 in our international campuses:

Belo Horizonte: Application deadline: 6 June 2025 - Enrollment deadline (contract signing and deposit payment): 13 June 2025
Raleigh: Application deadline: 6 June 2025 - Enrollment deadline (contract signing and deposit payment): 13 June 2025
Suzhou: Application deadline: 6 June 2025 - Enrollment deadline (contract signing and deposit payment): 13 June 2025
Dubai: Application deadline: 7 July 2025 - Enrollment deadline (contract signing and deposit payment): 15 July 2025

Important: for enrollment in September 2025 in our partner universities:

MSc Global Luxury and Management at NYU: Application deadline: 14 April 2025 - Enrollment deadline (contract signing and deposit payment): 21 April 2025
MSc Entrepreneurship, Technology and Startup Management at Berkeley: Application deadline: 16 May 2025 - Enrollment deadline (contract signing and deposit payment): 23 May 2025
MSc Digital Marketing and Business of Entertainment at UCLA: Application deadline: 2 May 2025 - Enrollment deadline (contract signing and deposit payment): 9 May 2025
MSc Product Management & UX Design at POLIMI: Application deadline: 23 June 2025 - Enrollment deadline (contract signing and deposit payment): 30 June 2025
MSc Entrepreneurship and Design for Sustainability at POLIMI: 23 June 2025 - Enrollment deadline (contract signing and deposit payment): 30 June 2025

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), Duolingo(105), Cambridge English Qualification®(165), ICIMS(61, on demand).
MSc Digital Marketing and Business of Entertainment: TOEFL IBT (80), IELTS (6.5), TOEIC(830), Duolingo (105).
MSc Entrepreneurship, Technology and Startup Management: TOEFL IBT(90), IELTS(7), Duolingo (115).
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 a two-step process:

The selection is a two-step process:

1. The online application form
(https://myskemapply.skema.edu) is used to assess the following:

academic excellence
motivation to pursue studies at SKEMA Business School
personal objectives in relation to the programme.

After submitting their application, candidates applying for the specialisations FMI, GLM, AIBT, CFM, AMAIS, SMC 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.

2. The selected applicants will be invited for an interview.Contact the Admissions team to check if seats are still open : international.admissions@skema.edu

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).

Careers

Career opportunities

A recent report from Oxford Economics estimates that the digital economy alone has been growing 2.5 times faster than global GDP. It is expected to contribute to around 25% of the global economy by 2025. Very few programmes in the world give you the opportunity to learn about technology entrepreneurship right in the heart of Silicon Valley. So graduates from this

Programme will stand out and find opportunities as:

Entrepreneurs in technology
Intrapreneurs for large technology corporates
Incubator advisors
Business developers in technology startups / scale-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