45000+ students funded globally

About the school

With 11,000 students from over 130 nationalities, 190 professors, and 60,000 alumni across 145 countries, SKEMA Business School is a global educational and research institution that trains talents committed to transforming the world sustainably. Hybridisation between the humanities, social sciences and data sciences is at the heart of its model, and global exposure is its modus operandi.

Multi-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, EFMD Accredited EMBA), the school is recognised worldwide for its research, more than 70 programmes of excellence, and its international multi-site structure in seven countries: Brazil, Canada, China, France, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.

Where is the school located?

SKEMA's locations all have the same objective: to offer students a multicultural experience combining academic and international professional experience. With 10 locations on 5 continents, the school offers an unrivalled global experience: Belo Horizonte (Brazil), Dubai (UAE) Lille (France), Nanjing (China), Paris (France), Raleigh (USA), Sophia Antipolis (France), Stellenbosch (South Africa), Suzhou (China) and Montreal (Canada).

Life at SKEMA Business School

There are 80 student associations and clubs at SKEMA Business School that help students develop co-curricular skills such as networking, leadership, project management, and social engagement.

SKEMA offers flagship courses known as SKEMA DNA, designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. The school is also renowned for its pioneering approach to pedagogical innovation. Employers consider SKEMA graduates to be immediately operational professionals, ready to contribute within international companies.

Additional benefits of studying at SKEMA Business School

Students applying to study at SKEMA can obtain financial support from various French and international scholarships for master's degrees. The French government offers several scholarships to international students, such as the Eiffel Excellence scholarships, "Make Our Planet Great Again" scholarships, Excellence-Major scholarships, among others.

Besides financial support, other multi-lingual support services for students include SKEMA KARE, which helps students deal with issues such as isolation, psychological distress, depression, healthcare, wellness, discrimination, harassment, and disability.

Students also have the possibility to join SKEMA Entrepreneurs, a community of entrepreneurs, experts, professors, partners and entrepreneurship enthusiasts, committed to supporting SKEMA's project leaders and entrepreneurs. Together, they’re building the companies that will shape tomorrow's world.

Admissions criteria

How to apply - Master in Management

There are two routes to apply for the Master in Management, Grande École programme.

These routes are mutually exclusive – if you apply for direct entry, you cannot apply through the Join a School in France (JASIF) process, and vice versa.

Important: If you hold a French diploma, please refer to the Programme Grande Ecole admissions page.

Requirements - MSc

You are eligible to apply if you hold: * A four-year university degree (or equivalent) and at least two months of professional experience (For the MSc Financial Markets and Investments, a minimum of six months' professional experience is required) * Or, a three-year French degree plus at least three years of professional experience An English language test is required for all applicants. The test may be waived for native English speakers or candidates who have studied or worked for at least two years in an English-speaking country.

Accepted tests and minimum scores: * TOEFL iBT (71) * TOEFL ITP (530) * IELTS (6.0) * TOEIC (810) * Duolingo (105) * Cambridge English Qualification® (165) * ICIMS (61, on demand)

More information: SKEMA MSc Admissions

Job placements

Over 150 events are organised each year to facilitate the development of your professional project. 2500 companies and six digital platforms participate that hire talents and give you access to millions of offers, practice tests, business videos, CV templates, etc. Benefit from personalised advice from professional and experienced career consultants * Participate in workshops and webinars * Access cutting-edge tools and resources * Develop your skills and better define your profile * Get noticed by recruiters * Participate in corporate events and complete your profile on job boards. Top 5 SKEMA employers include Deloitte, PWC, GOLDMAN SACHS, Amazon and Louis Vuitton.