Msc International Strategy & Influence in SKEMA Business School, France

Msc International Strategy & Influence in SKEMA Business School

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. On the other hand, competitive intelligence is essential to building a company's strategy to be competitive and influence its environment.
 
By combining both fields, 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

• 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 prog​​ramme

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)​

• A dissertation project aiming at developing research and industry expertise

• The location in the heart of Paris-La Défense, offering a rich ecosystem for business opportunities

Know more about Studying in France

Tuition Fees in France (1st Year Average)	MBA: Euro 18344 | MS: Euro 7880 | MIM: Euro 14210 | BBA: Euro 10464 | MFin: Euro 17960 | BSc: Euro 15373
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in France	Euros 600 to 800 Per Month
Entrance Exams in France	TOEFL: 83 | IELTS: 6 | PTE: 62 | GRE: 301 | GMAT: 540 One can also Study in France without IELTS
Work and Study in France	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in France	2 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in France	99 Euros
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Intakes in France	There are Two Intakes in France: Fall (September) and Spring (January/March)
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