MSc in Strategic Intelligence & Global Risks
Paris, France
MSc
DURATION
18 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 23,900
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Master analytical methods to provide economic and political leaders with the strategic insights necessary for well-informed decision-making.
The MSc in Strategic Intelligence & Global Risks equips tomorrow’s leaders to turn uncertainty into competitive awareness for competitive advantage.
Operating at the crossroads of geopolitics, risk management, collective intelligence and corporate strategy, the program trains future professionals to implement an intelligence strategy to collect, analyze and disseminate insights and trends analyses that shape high‑stakes decisions.
Rooted in emlyon’s makers’ spirit and powered by experiential learning, the curriculum blends rigorous analytical frameworks with hands‑on projects through real-life situations with companies and organizations.
Based in Paris, this Master of Science spans three study periods over two semesters and includes an international field experience in Europe, immersing students in diverse risk environments and decision-making cultures.
Key Points
- A European-focused perspective tailored to the needs of students who want to understand strategic warfare, with an international period in Finland and a learning trip in Turin
- Define and implement strategic intelligence practices aligned with companies’ strategies
- Identify and anticipate key events and risks in the socio-political, economic, environmental and cyber domains at both global and local levels, while assessing their impact on strategy integrating AI in the strategy
- Master digital tools to collect and analyze HUMINT and OSINT information, fostering an information-driven culture
The benefits of an intelligence strategic degree include developing critical analytical skills, enhancing decision-making abilities, and gaining expertise in risk assessment and strategic planning. It demonstrates the worth of a MSc in strategic intelligence by opening doors to a rewarding career in intelligence studies.
emlyon business school helps students finance their MSc in Strategic Intelligence & Global Risks by offering scholarships up to 50%.
Individual Scholarship
- Open to all admitted candidates, regardless of their financial background. This scholarship considers a combination of factors such as academic excellence, diversity, and motivation. Applicants must submit the scholarship request form as part of their application file.
Excellence Scholarship
- Merit-based awarded for strong academic profiles:
- 10% scholarship for GMAT 700+ / GMAT Focus 645+ / GRE or Tage Mage equivalent
- 5% scholarship for GMAT 650+ / GMAT Focus 595+ / GRE or Tage Mage equivalent
- Test scores can be submitted after admission, within a set deadline.
Early Bird Scholarship
- A 10% tuition reduction for candidates who apply during the first application session.
To find out more about the specifics of our scholarship policy and how to benefit from it, we invite you to contact your program advisor. To download the Scholarship Policy information, create or log onto your emlyon business school account.
- 2nd in France Global Employability University ranking - Times Higher Education 2025
- Top 11 European business schools - Financial times 2024
- Knowledge manager
- Lobbyist
- Analyst
- Auditor
- Information manager
- International IES consultant
Assessment methods may include case studies, presentations, mock exercises, tests, etc.
First Period
strategic intelligence, a methodology between geo economics and political science
Develop proficiency in strategic intelligence techniques, global risk control and power dynamics to optimize organizations’ decision-making processes
- Missions and challenges of Strategic Intelligences
- Mastering Global Risks
- Strategic intelligence and knowledge management
- Understanding competitive financial challenges
- Implementing a global risk culture within the company
- Fostering trust and credibility with stakeholders
- Learning trip : A multi-day learning trip in Turin, where you will participate in courses at the United Nations System Staff College, the dedicated learning institution of the United Nations (UN) and its partners.
Second Period
forecasting for future changes in the competitive environment, offensive and defensive practices
Develop the ability to gather and analyze information to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance, in standard and crisis
- Influencing social & geopolitical actors
- Advanced collective intelligence & distributed cognition
- Practicing Offensive Strategic Intelligence (HUMINT,OSINT, role of AI)
- Expertise in Strategic intelligence
- Performing organisational crisis: advanced management in crisis situations
- Bridging Strategy, Market Intelligence, and Data Sociology for Competitive Advantage (data, AI)
International Period
Six weeks immersed in strategic intelligence at the University of Oulu, Finland, featuring corporate visits that provide insights into high-tech, wireless, and geopolitical perspectives for business.
Third Period
becoming a professional in strategic intelligence
Rapidly professionalizing experts in strategic intelligence and risk management, equipping them with practical skills to analyze, anticipate, and advise in high-stakes environments. Through hands-on training and real-world case studies, future managers develop operational expertise in crisis management, cybersecurity, and influence strategies.
- Using international rights
- Risks anticipation methods (data visualization, war room)
- Performing organisational crisis part.2
- Strategic intelligence practices under uncertainty (Cybersecurity, cyberdefense)
- Cyber strategy & Cyber protection
- Practice of influence – internal & external consulting
Master's Thesis & Internship
Master's Thesis
To conclude your graduate studies, you will have to write a master's thesis. The topic will be chosen in coordination with your academic supervisor and in line with your missions during your internship or first job.
Internship
The professional mission will last from 4 to 6 months and can be an internship, a VIE (international volunteering mission), a fixed-term contract or a permanent contract. This is a great opportunity to put your academic knowledge to the test and acquire tangible experience within the industry. The school will give you all the support and tools you need to find the right job for you.