Business & strategy

MSc Business Consulting & Decision Intelligence

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Practical information

Type of programme

Full time

Duration

1 or 2 years

Tuition fees

€19,000 for the 1-year MSc / €38,000 for the 2-year MSc

Location

Paris (France), Sophia Antipolis (France)

Language

English

Start date(s)

September, January

Admission level

High school + 3 years of study, Bachelor degree

Degree

Master degree

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).

The QS 2024 ranking placed this MSc 45th worldwide and 17th among the European schools represented.This programme is ranked 2nd in the world for the diversity of its intake and faculty.

Programme overview

Business consulting is a profession that regularly evolves. Consulting clients are continuously looking for innovative approaches, technologies and capabilities to further increase efficiency and/or create new sources of revenue. Aware of this accelerated pace of change, we at SKEMA decided in 2023 to merge our two consulting programmes (Business Consulting & Digital Transformation and International Strategy & Influence) to create a more evolved, multi-campus, state-of-the-art Master: Business Consulting and Decision Intelligence (BCDI).

BCDI builds on the content, curricula, partnerships and alumni of its both predecessors. It combines the use of modern digital technologies with our business acumen to equip our students with the necessary competencies to successfully apply and join top consulting companies and industrial corporations in France and the rest of Europe. Within the business consulting domain, BCDI offers specialisations on the high-growth areas of the future: digital transformation, sustainability and decision intelligence. The Master runs along two semesters in two Campuses (Paris and Sophia Antipolis). The first semester focusing on common competences, the second one on specialisation tracks.

Why choose this MSc in business consulting ?
The MSc offers forward-looking training which covers cutting edge theoretical developments, tools and methods in the fields of consulting, business and competitive intelligence. It is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice by systematically relying on industry experts’ testimonials, real-life business cases and company projects.
Particular features include:
During fall semester, students enjoy the same courses in both campuses. In spring semester, students will follow different specialisation tracks depending in which campus they are. Thus, the choice of campus will be driven from the beginning of the academic year based on the preferred specialisation track.
Designed by internationally recognised academics together with top business consultants/analysts and competitive intelligence specialists.
Unique business optimisation approaches based on a combination of digital technologies, competitive intelligence and business acumen.
Exclusive access to top consulting firms. Recruitment activities take place on both campuses along the two semesters.
Courses taught by SKEMA researchers and senior executives from the Master ecosystem of consulting firms, think tanks, high-tech SMEs and multinational companies.
Throughout the Master, students can acquire the following certifications:
Microsoft PL 900
Digimind certificate
Sécurité économique from IHEMI

The programme in video

What makes the Sophia Antipolis campus stand out

Courses

The MSc Business Consulting and Decision Intelligence runs along two semesters.

Core courses

During the fall semester, our students acquire three core competences that are simultaneously taught in Campus Paris and Campus Sophia.

Business consulting
We teach project management techniques, consulting tools, critical thinking, research approaches and coach our students to apply them in on-going consulting situations. These courses are taught by senior executives from EY, CapGemini, Frost & Sullivan, Sopra Steria Next, Accenture, Deloitte and Roland Berger.
Business acumen
We give our students an overview on how top companies succeed, starting with the analysis of a strategic environment, to the formulation of a business strategy, going through the relevance of aligned business models and business processes and concluding with an understanding of the importance of organisational and digital transformation. Optimisation techniques as well as globalisation and sustainability trends round up this area. These courses are provided by academic researchers of SKEMA.
Decision Intelligence
Decision intelligence is the application of AI and machine learning technologies, along with data fusion, data visualization and collaboration tools, to augment and improve decision making. We teach our students the distinctive analytical skills and the use of cutting-edge information systems to succeed in the knowledge economy. These courses are provided by decision intelligence specialists.

Three specialisation tracks

Besides the traditional business consulting skills, three specialisation tracks are offered during the spring semester. (Students choose only one track):

Digital Sustainability Consulting (Campus Sophia)
Our students learn the theoretical foundations of sustainability and digital transformation, and how to use them to increase company value. On the sustainability side, we provide courses on ESG reporting and audits, supply chain decarbonization, energy transition and technology transformation. Within the digital transformation field, we give an overview on modern digital technologies and how companies are using them to further optimize their operations and create new sources of revenue.
Business Intelligence Consulting (Campus Paris)
Students will be trained on linking data to decisions and outcomes. They will get courses on data science and financial intelligence to create key performance indicators and identify market trends to enlighten management decisions.
Sécurité Economique (Campus Paris, only in French)
This track is done at the prestigious Ecole Militaire de Paris by the Institut des Hautes Etudes du Ministere de l'Intérieur. Thus, former CEOs, generals, police officers and top consultants in the field will train students about new risks, economic security, web 3.0 encompassing OSINT and crisis management.

Research

A master thesis gives students the opportunity to learn and apply academic research methods to deepen further in an area of expertise of their choice.

FALL SEMESTER - Paris and Sophia campuses - 21 credits

Core courses

Sustainable governance in the digital economy, 2 credits
Corporate Strategy and Competitive Intelligence, 3 credits
Advanced Business Models, 2 credits
Organizational Dynamics, 2 credits
Data Analytics Fundamentals, 2 credits
Project Management Fundamentals, 2 credits
Business Consulting Fundamentals, 2 credits
Business Turnaround Consulting, 1 credit
Critical Thinking and Methods, 2 credits
Consulting Project 1, 3 credits
Career Management 1

SPRING SEMESTER - Sophia campus - 21 credits

Track 1 : Digital Sustainability Consulting - 21 credits

Data Analytics Advanced, 2 credits
Digital Technologies Fundamentals, 3 credits
Digital Business Models in Sales & Marketing, 2 credits
Digital Business Models in Operations, 2 credits
Digital Business Models in Finance, 2 credits
Energy Transition, 2 credits
Decarbonisation Transformation, 2 credits
Sustainable Digital Technology, 2 credits
Consulting Project 2, 3 credits
Career Management 2, 1 credit

SPRING SEMESTER - Paris campus - 21 credits

Core courses - 14 credits

Growth Models, 1 credit
Business Game, 2 credits
International Merger & Acquisition, 1 credit
Influence and International Negotiation, 2 credits
AI for Business, 2 credits
Social Media Analysis, 2 credits
Consulting Project 2, 3 credits
Career Management 2, 1 credit

Elective tracks - 7 credits

Track 2: Business Intelligence Consulting
Data Science for Business Intelligence, 2 credits

Preparing for Consulting Jobs, 1 credit
Decision Intelligence Consulting, 2 credits
Social Intelligence, 2 credits

Track 3: Sécurité Économique (in French)

Nouveaux Risques et Nouveaux Défis, 1 credit
Sécurité Économique, 2 credits
Web 3.0 - Internet: Menaces ou Atouts pour l'Entreprise, 3 credits
Gestion de Crise, 1 credit

PROFESSIONAL THESIS: 18 credits

TOTAL CREDITS FULL YEAR: 60 credits

Professional consulting projects

During the two semesters, our students will plan and execute consulting project with multinational companies, think tanks, high tech SMEs, among others which are part of the Master ecosystem. Student consulting teams will assess the performance of their “clients”, identify business opportunities, design solutions and launch their implementation.

That unique experience complements the theoretical formation of our graduates. In the past many companies have used the consulting services of our students such as: Thales, Mairie de Paris, Engie, A1 Telekom, FnacDarty, SAP, Credit Agricole, Schneider Electric, Takeda

Internship

A four-month (six months for Two-Year MSc students) work experience done at the end of the academic period is required to obtain an MSc degree. Students can get this work experience from an internship placement, an employment contract or a V.I.E.

Fall intake students can do an internship between the end of the spring semester up to December of the same year. Spring intake students can do an internship between their two academic semesters or after their second semester.

Master thesis

The master thesis is worth 18 credits.

The master thesis is an important part of the MSc degree, taking students a step on from undergraduate studies in terms of academic rigour, analysis and presentation. It is here that students will display their ability to master a chosen area of study, closely supported by a supervisor from SKEMA’s faculty.

Master theses are to be submitted after finishing the two academic semesters, normally beginning of September with defense by mid-October. Spring students may also submit their theses at the end of May with defense mid-June

These 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

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.
And 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 (for the MSc Financial Markets and Investments, this requirement is: a four-year degree + six months minimum of professional experience),

Students with the equivalent of a three-year degree in France, as well as a minimum of three years of professional experience*

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).

*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

Alumni job descriptions

This Master opens vast job opportunities in a wide variety of fields in business consulting, business analysis or national security. Roles include:
Business consultant/analyst
Competitive intelligence consultant/analyst
Knowledge and information manager
Data analyst
Information security and systems manager
Risk manager

Career opportunities

Graduates of this Masters will be able to work as : digital consultant, business consultant, strategy consultant, project manager, business analyst.

Recruiting companies

Amazon, Accenture, Atos, Chanel, Capgemini, Deloitte, Devoteam, EY, Huawei, Hermès, IBM Consulting, KPMG, L’Oréal, LVMH, Microsoft, Onepoint, PWC, Sopra Steria, SAP, Wavestone.

2023 MSc employment rate - class of 2022

Net employment rate after 6 months: 100 %
57% work outside of their home country
Business areas students choose to work in : Audit, Consulting & Technological services, Consulting, Engineering, Technologies, Finance, Bank, Insurance

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

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

Contact us (international students)

Our team is at your disposal for any further information you may require.

Indian subcontinent

JHAVERI Viragi

Email

+91 98 10 71 59 46

Latin America & Western Europe

DI GIROLAMO Pauline

Email

+33 4 93 95 32 96

Northern Africa & Middle East

FACE Stéphanie

Email

+33 3 20 21 40 99

Sub-Saharan Africa

AYERNOR Harriet

Email

+33 1 71 06 89 59

China & Northeastern Asia

YANG Jade

Email

+86 512 62 60 28 65

Eastern Europe, Central and Southeast Asia, Oceania

Lu Yongfeng

Email

+33 4 93 95 32 11

USA and Canada

SILVOTTI Greta

Email

+33 6 20 75 78 82

Contact us (French students)

A team is at your disposal for any further information you may require.

National Postgraduate Admissions Officer

Clément VANDAELE

clement.vandaele@skema.edu

+ 33 (0)3 20 21 59 33

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