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MSc In Global Luxury Brand Management

The MSc in Global Luxury Brand Management is a comprehensive and intensive program that prepares students for management positions in the luxury sector at an international level.

  • October 2025
  • 150
  • English
  • 41800
  • Initial

MSc Global Luxury Brand Management

Program Overview

The global luxury market is constantly evolving, facing ongoing transformations such as digitalization, new clientele, and emerging markets, which present numerous development challenges for luxury companies. To address these economic and strategic issues, this demanding program has been designed in collaboration with industry professionals to prepare our students for management positions. In-depth studies of production and supply chain management, marketing and commercial strategies, finance, and overall business management are key areas of focus. These skills will enable you to develop a high-level operational expertise by the end of your program.

Why Join the MSc Global Luxury Brand Management?

Learning and Program Benefits

The learning experience of the MSc Global Luxury Brand Management is ensured through an advanced and participatory teaching method that includes lectures, exercises, and problem-based learning cases, as well as field projects. The majority of courses will be based on the profitability analysis method.

    • Operational courses that are continuously reassessed and adjusted based on current and future economic and strategic challenges. The goal is to train students to become, in the medium and long term, general managers of luxury subsidiaries in key strategic countries. 
    • Numerous experiential activities that provide real immersion in the luxury sector: a masterclass in Champagne in partnership with Maison Lallement Massonnot, creative workshops at the École des Arts Joailliers, a study trip to Milan to explore Italian creativity and design in partnership with the Creative Academy, high watchmaking training (Watch Advisor certification) with the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH), and a food tour in Paris featuring visits and tastings.

       *These trips are examples of activities organized in previous years. They are not contractual and may be modified or even canceled for pedagogical, logistical, or force majeure reasons.

    • Courses taught by tenured professors and industry professionals, including Christophe Maincourt, dedicated coach for the BBC (Brand Business Case - 2nd-year thesis), a luxury expert with over forty years of experience in the industry, having held senior executive roles at Parfums Christian Dior and served as President at Cartier.
    • Meetings during conferences dedicated to the world of luxury, with industry professionals who will share their experiences and expertise with students.

     

    • This 100% English-taught program welcomes international students, fostering enriching cultural diversity and providing a global perspective on fashion.
    • The MSc label guarantees an education—and consequently a career—focused on international markets.
  • Pedagogical Satisfaction Rating*: 3.98/5
    Graduation Rate**: To be announced

    *According to a satisfaction survey conducted by Sup de Luxe among the X students of the 2022-2023 cohort of the MSc Global Luxury Brand Management, at the end of the first and second semesters of their academic year. 14.73% of the students responded to the survey. X% of the students dropped out of the program.

The MSc Global Luxury Brand Management Program

Two years to prepare for high-level management positions
Training Objectives

The goal is to train students in general management within the luxury sector and in all the activities necessary to succeed in various fields: commercial strategy, financial control, logistics, supply chain, etc.

  • 1- Master the principles of general management and essential activities related to the luxury industry.
  • 2- Acquire expertise in commercial strategy, financial control, logistics, and supply chain management.
  • 3- Highlight the importance of managing creativity and the creative team for brand differentiation and the creation of exceptional products, objects, and services.
  • 4- Develop specialized skills in social media and digital marketing.
Evaluation Methods

Continuous assessments, midterm exams, and a thesis (in-depth analysis of a real business situation: the Brand Business Case) will be used to evaluate students' progress throughout the program.

YEAR 1 - CORE CURRICULUM (60 ECTS)

SEMESTER 1 (in English)
  • •Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability
  • •Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
  • •Corporate Finance
  • •Strategic Management
  • •Management Information System and Project Management
  • •Self-Development
  • •French as a Foreign Language
SEMESTER 2 (in English)
  • •Business Development
  • •Human Resources Management
  • •Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting Management
  • •Supply Chain and Logistics
  • •Big Data and Knowledge Management
  • •Business English
  • •Career Development Workshops
LUXURY MANAGEMENT (60 hours in English)
  • •Introduction to the luxury field through time and places
  • •Definitions of the luxury sector, key figures, holdings, codes, and values required to work in this industry
  • •The luxury industry in the 21st century: pre- and post-COVID situation and cultural changes
  • •Click-and-mortar: digital and luxury worlds, luxury and ethics
  • •Presentation of the different luxury sectors
  • •Focus on the clients of the luxury sector
  • •International marketing and management
  • •Experiential marketing challenges
  • •Intercultural team management
YEAR 2 - SPECIALIZATION (90 ECTS)

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY
  • •Accounting Control, Reports, and Budget 
  • •Corporate Financial Management
  • •Global International Strategy 
  • •Global Trade Policy
LUXURY MARKETING MANAGEMENT
  • •Consumer Analysis and Consumer Behavior; Market Research
  • •Product Policy and Management
  • •Brand Management
  • •International Distribution Systems
  • •Communication and Advertising
  • •Social Networks and Digital Marketing
LUXURY RETAILING AND MERCHANDISING
  • •Basic Retail Economics and Management
  • •Shop Location and Concept Development
  • •Merchandising and Visual Merchandising
CREATIVE MANAGEMENT
  • •Art Management and SpecificitiesDesign and 
  • •Creative Team Management
  • •Introduction to Product and Communication Designontent
     
LUXURY TALENT MANAGEMENT
  • •Organizational Development
  • •Talent Management
  • •Executive Careers in Luxury
MANUFACTURING, SUPPLY CHAIN, PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS
  • •Global Sources of Supply
  • •Quality Management Logistics
  • •Supply Chain, and Planning Processes
LUXURY LEGAL ISSUES
  • •Trademark Registration and Intellectual Property
  • •Contract Negotiation and Monitoring
SECTOR ANALYSIS
  • •Perfumes and Cosmetics
  • •Jewellery and Watches
  • •Fashion Management
  • •Wine and Spirits 
  • •Hospitality Management
  • •The Challenges of the Chinese Market
  • •Opportunities in Other Energy Markets
  • •The Place of Other BRICS Markets

Degree

  • This program is MSc (Master of Science) accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles. Programs accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles adhere to doctrinal standards defined for the accreditation of high-quality training processes, with the main goal of ensuring professional integration.

A degree is awarded to participants, certifying the successful completion of the program and the achievement of ECTS credits.

  • This program is accredited with a Bac +5 visa by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

The Program Schedule

The MSc - Master of Science programs at Sup de Luxe are courses that enable both international and French students to acquire high-level professional, specialized education aimed at major business functions, with a focus on international markets.

  • THE PRACTICE
    • Start: October 2025

    • Pace: Full-time

       

    THEORY
    End-of-year internship

    Optional, with a minimum duration of 2 months starting in June, in France or internationally.

  • THE PRACTICE

    Start: November 2025
    Pace: Full-time

    THEORY
    End-of-studies internship

    Mandatory, with a duration of 4 to 6 months starting in July, in France or internationally.

How to Join the MSc Global Luxury Brand Management?

Program Prerequisites
TARGET AUDIENCE

Designed for an international audience, the MSc - Master of Science is primarily aimed at international students wishing to further their education at a prestigious French school or French students aiming for international opportunities.

PREREQUISITES
  • Year 1: For French or international students holding a Bac+3 or equivalent.
  • Year 2: For French or international students holding a Bac+4 or equivalent.
  • English proficiency: Professional/bilingual level (minimum B2).

 

Application Deadline: Until the program's start date, except for students requiring a visa, in which case registration must be completed 8 weeks prior to the start date.

If you have a disability and wish to join us, you can find more information on our accessibility page.

What to do after an MSc in Global Luxury Brand Management?

This program offers an in-depth analysis of production, logistics, and control, with a particular focus on financial strategies and overall business management. By the end of the program, students will be fully prepared to pursue careers in business development, retail, digital marketing, or similar roles, and to develop a long-term career within their company.

  • If you wish to continue your studies after the MSc Global Luxury Brand Management, it’s possible! Numerous institutions offer the opportunity to specialize in a specific field (fashion, tourism, hospitality, gastronomy, jewelry, watchmaking, cosmetics...) or acquire more general and transversal skills (finance, management, digital, CSR, law...). For example, subject to prerequisites, you can choose to pursue a PhD or a Master of Science in another specialty to complement your studies. To explore all the options available after your degree, click here.

    If you enjoyed the Sup de Luxe experience, you can join an executive training program after a few years of experience, offered by the Institute in the form of Executive Certificates (certification programs for executives). Our advisors are available to guide and advise you.

  • SECTORS

    • Fashion and Accessories
    • Jewelry and Watches
    • Perfumes and Cosmetics
    • Wine and Spirits
    • Hospitality and Guest Management
    • Luxury Tourism and Travel
    • Other sectors where the concept of "Trading up" is a source of development and profitability

    PROFESSIONS

    • Brand Director
    • Sales and Business Development Manager
    • Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
    • Marketing Manager
    • Operations Manager
    • Creative and Design Manager
    • Strategy Consultant
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