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SKEMA BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY & INFLUENCE BUSINESS & STRATEGY
INTAKES: SEPTEMBER & JANUARY* CAMPUS: PARIS *for candidates with relevant experience TAUGHT IN ENGLISH OPTIONAL SPECIALISATION IN ECONOMIC SECURITY TAUGHT IN FRENCH
Designed by leading strategic consultants, this MSc combines corporate strategy and competitive intelligence Career opportunities
7
campuses on five continents
9,000 students
120 nationalities on Skema’s campuses
48,000 graduates throughout the world in 145 countries
Multiaccredited
Opens vast job opportunities in a wide variety of fields in executive consulting, international business, or national security. Roles include: Strategic analyst/consultant Strategy and competitive intelligence consulting/analyst Data analyst Knowledge and information manager Risk manager Information security and systems manager Programme outline
Strategy is the art and science of navigating the competitive landscape, understanding it and allocating resources appropriately. Without strategy, no company can prosper in the long run. Competitive intelligence, on the other hand, is essential for building strategy, detecting and interpreting developments, securing the company and influencing its environment. By combining both fields, augmented by the digital, the MSc International Strategy & Influence provides students with the distinctive competencies necessary to succeed in the knowledge economy. It is designed to train students in: The challenges of strategic management of firms working in an international and globalised environment The skills and knowledge to develop strategies drawing on competitive intelligence methods Legal methods of influence Cutting-edge information systems for strategy and competitive intelligence Executing strategies based on the organisation of knowledge and appropriate skills in using information as a strategic asset Designing the right organisation and the appropriate managerial structure to operate corporate strategy in the global economy. Why choose this programme
The MSc offers forward-looking training which covers cutting edge theoretical developments, tools and methods in the fields of strategy and competitive intelligence. It is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice by systematically relying on industry experts’ testimonials and real-life business cases. Particular features include: A unique combination of international corporate strategy and competitive intelligence Two specialisation tracks, (1) Strategic consulting, taught by academic experts together with senior executives from leading consulting firms and (2) Economic security, taught at Ecole Militaire by our partner Institut National des Hautes Etudes de Sécurité et de Justice (INHESJ) Designed by internationally recognised academics together with leading strategic consultants and competitive intelligence specialists. Courses taught by senior executives in the field of strategic consulting and competitive intelligence from leading companies and other organisations in this area
12th best worldwide Master in Management (2019) 3rd best worldwide MSc Financial Markets & Investments (2020)
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Admission contacts for French students France: +33 (0)1 71 13 39 19 or +33 ( 0)4 93 95 44 45 [email protected]
Admission contacts for international students France: + 33 (0)1 71 13 39 24 or + 33 (0)4 93 95 45 12 USA: +1 (919) 535-5701 China: +86 512 6260 2865 [email protected]
MSc INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY & INFLUENCE
Programme structure
SEMESTER ONE
These course details are for information only and may be changed by the school without prior notice.
Mandatory Courses
Credits
Description
Competitive Intelligence
4
The different cultural and contextual approaches, methods and tools of competitive intelligence in firms and states.
Knowledge Management
4
Knowledge management as a new step in management development in the knowledge economy
International Strategy Business Game
3
Understand the multi-faceted dimensions of global strategy.
Social Media Analysis
3
Use of the leading social media platform to gather, analyse information for influence and strategic purpose
Strategy & Business Models
3
Exploring business models from a strategic perspective
Organisational Dynamics
3
The challenges of monitoring and dissemination of strategic information according to organisational configurations and dynamics
Consulting Project 1
3
Business development, negotiation and contracting phases of a real consulting mission.
Multicultural Management
2
The impact of culture in shaping different cultural mindsets and attitudes, and how these influence strategic business and corporate organisation
Corporate Strategy & Governance
2
The role of shareholders and the board of directors in strategic decisions, management performance and company’s growth
Preparing for Consulting jobs 1
2
The skills and attitudes to be a consultant and develop in the job
Géostratégie (in French)
2
The role of competitive intelligence and influence in the development of a firm’s strategy in the context of international business
Financial Intelligence
2
Being able to gather financial information and build strategic indicators
Data Governance
2
It covers cutting edge methods and tools to handle data governance challenges
Employability and Career 1
1
Electives (three choices among six)
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER ONE
30
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SEMESTER TWO Mandatory Courses
Credits
Description
Strategies for Growth
3
Advanced knowledge on growth strategy formulation and evaluation
International Merger & Acquisition
2
The strategic and financial dimensions of international M&A.
Strategic Management of Innovation
3
Innovation management from a strategic perspective, considering that innovation is an essential means for a firm to achieve strategic goals
Critical Thinking and Methods
3
Qualitative research methods and thinking to analyse professional management issues
Influence Strategies
3
How to organise in the workplace and at the State level an influence strategy or operation to protect the competitiveness of the organisation.
Knowledge & Data Analysis
2
Methodologies for collecting, processing and analysing data and to transform it into strategic knowledge
Consulting Project 2
3
Data collection, analysis and delivering phases of the consulting mission initiated in S1.
Elective Track 1: Strategic Consulting (only full track allowed) Advanced Strategic Models
3
Theories, methodologies and tools of strategic consulting
Strategic Consulting
3
Transferring methods and tools of executive consulting in the field of strategy and organisation management
Preparing for Consulting jobs
2
The skills and attitudes to be a consultant and develop in the job
Risk Analysis
2
Corporate strategy from a risk management perspective
Elective Track 2: Sécurité Économique - INHESJ - taught in French (only full track allowed) Nouveaux Risques et Nouveaux Défis
2
Taught by l’Institut National des Hautes Études de la Sécurité et de la Justice.
Sécurité Économique
3
Web 3.0 - Internet: Menaces ou Atouts pour l'Entreprise
3
Gestion de Crise
2
Dans un monde global, les acteurs économiques font face à un marché caractérisé par l’hyperconcurrence. Dans ce contexte, la protection et la maîtrise de l’information stratégique constituent un enjeu majeur. Face à la multiplication des risques et des menaces, l’entreprise doit développer une culture de la sécurité et de la sûreté pour protéger efficacement ses personnels, son infrastructure et ses actifs immatériels
Visite Direction Sûreté Groupe Industriel Français Employability and Career 2
NA 1
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER TWO
30
Dissertation
30
TOTAL CREDITS FULL YEAR
90
MSc INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY & INFLUENCE
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Class of 2017-18
“
After graduating with a B.A. in International Relations I was looking for an opportunity to gain a business education in an international setting. In this respect, SKEMA’s MSc International Strategy & Influence offered the ideal platform. The courses provided a strong theoretical foundation on the topics of business strategy and organisational sciences. While the international outlook created a truly global education both inside and outside the classroom. The MSc has been instrumental in my making it into the consulting industry. From the careers service, to the material taught in courses, the MSc programme has assisted in not only my finding an internship with Deloitte’s consulting service, but also ensuring a smooth transition from academic to professional life.”
Marguerite Suard, MSc International Strategy & Influence Class of 2016-17
“
When I first decided I was going to apply for the MSc International Strategy & Influence, I did it for the opportunity to learn more about strategy and more precisely about corporate strategy and competitive intelligence. But after taking a deeper look at the characteristics of this MSc, I learned that we had the opportunity to study economic intelligence and economic security at the INHESJ (Institut National des Hautes Etudes de la Sécurité et de la Justice) where topics like cybersecurity, crisis management, e-reputation and strategic watch are addressed. Thanks to this combination, I applied for a position as a strategic analyst at DCNS, a French naval defence company, and now I daily use the knowledge.”
SKEMA MSc employment rate MSc International Strategy & Influence SKEMA careers service employment survey class of 2017
80%
€47,000
Rate of recruitment 6 months after graduation
Average salary
SK 50%
of graduates work outside their country of origin
BUSINESS AREAS Consultancy, engineering firms IT activities and information services
Programme director Assoc Prof Dr. Christophe Bisson Tuition fees One-year MSc: ¤17,000 Two-year MSc option: ¤30,000 (total fees for two years’ tuition) Recruiting companies McKinsey, Naval Group, Notify, Sopra Steria Consulting, Wavestone, IBM, Bengs, Google,…
SKEMA Business School, Development & Admissions Marketing Department. Jan 2021. Non contractual document.
Eric Bock, MSc International Strategy & Influence