ESCP Business School

MSc in Luxury Management

Our programme targets your expertise.

The programme offers a transnational emphasis on the Luxury industry, covering essential competencies necessary for success in this sector.

The faculty and facilitators bring a diverse mix of strong professional backgrounds, with extensive work experience in their respective fields and a solid academic international foundation. Teaching methods blend lectures, cases, and insights from guest speakers, adding value to knowledge and networking.

ESCP has created an innovative pedagogical model that integrates on-site lectures with company experiences and online activities. This method maximises the benefits of global teamwork, minimises distance limitations, and acquaints attendees with modern workspaces that utilise technology and remote collaboration proficiently.

The programme begins in September and is organised as follows:

Core Courses - Term 1

Jul-Sep: Candidates with < 240 ECTS previous degree (or equivalent)

These six modules are compulsory only for candidates with less than 240 ECTS (or equivalent).

They run in an online format (with on-site exams) between July and September before the campus terms.

Core Management

• Economics
• Statistics
• Accounting & Finance
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Strategy

Course Modules - Term 2 & Term 3

Oct-Dec: Turin Campus | Jan-Jun: Paris Campus

The MSc in Luxury Management starts on the Turin campus, with courses running from October to December. After Turin, you will progress to Paris to pursue your studies from January to June, further specialising in innovation and sustainability applied to luxury.

The specialisation begins in September and depends on ESCP's highly qualified teaching staff, visiting professors from some of the world's most prestigious universities and business schools, and invited professors with extensive professional experience.

A high level of English is required for this programme.

During Terms 2 and 3, students will delve deeply into specific areas of management and luxury, including Retailing, Innovation and Production Management, Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Marketing and Sales, Negotiation, Global Market Management, Art-Based Thinking, Supply Chain Management, and Business Law. A significant emphasis is placed on integrating sustainable practices into luxury organisations' core business strategies.

In Term 3, students undertake a stimulating capstone project developed in collaboration with a prestigious luxury company. Collectively, they will address a shared project brief, delving into emerging business challenges within the luxury sector.

Professional mission - Term 4

Jul-Dec: A professional mission of 4 months minimum anywhere in the world

From July to December, students are required to undergo a 4-month in-company internship. The internship provides students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts learned from courses in practical settings, with the aim of establishing a career in the industry.

The Corporate Relations Department

The Corporate Relations Department is responsible for sourcing placement offers from various companies. Additionally, the department hosts a series of fairs featuring firms, which offer Master's students multiple opportunities to network.

Professional thesis & Research Seminar - Term 4

Dec: Writing and defending a professional thesis

This research project is an essential part of the programme as it allows for in-depth analysis.

It should be carried out in terms 2, 3 and 4. The chosen topic must be approved by the professional thesis supervisor by the end of term 2. The assessment of the Master's professional thesis is determined by a written report and an oral defence in front of a panel by the end of December.

The professional dissertation comprises 17 of the total 120 ECTS credits acquired during this academic year.

Additionally, students are required to attend a Research Seminar conducted by an ESCP professor, accounting for 3 ECTS credits of the 120 earned this academic year.

An authentically business-oriented learning approach

This specialisation strengthens its connection to the business environment through testimonials from esteemed professionals within our global corporate network, who will share their wealth of experience and expertise in the luxury industry with students.

The MSc programme offers a well-balanced and comprehensive methodology, featuring highly interactive lectures, robust theoretical foundations, corporate engagements, and simulations. Additionally, students acquire practical experience via their culminating Master's thesis and an international internship, enabling them to implement their management expertise and methodological abilities in a particular research topic.

The programme also involves an international consulting project, which replicates realistic consulting situations in partnership with a worldwide luxury firm. Students will have the chance to tackle a genuine business challenge, acquiring practical experience and insight into the intricacies of the corporate landscape. This may lead to valuable contacts within the industry, bolstering their career prospects in the future.

Once you have completed the specialisation, several opportunities will become available in a multinational corporation or a small to medium-sized enterprise, a start-up, or an established business in Europe or worldwide.

International career opportunities as:

• Merchandiser
• Luxury Advisor
• Retail Buyer
• Retail or Wholesale Manager
• Operations and Supply Chain Specialist
• Supply Chain Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Luxury Brand Manager
• Luxury Communication Manager
• Product and Operation Manager
• Business and Product Development Specialist
• Key Account Manager
• Business Analyst
• Product Manager
• Customer Experience Manager
• Export-Import Manager
• Sales Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Innovation Manager
• etc.

What is considered a plus:

• Previous work experience
• A little knowledge of a second foreign language