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MBA Luxury Brand Marketing & International Management

Created in 1990 by the leaders of Cartier, this pioneering program has evolved with the changes in the industry and is now ranked among the best luxury management programs (No. 2 in France and No. 3 worldwide).

  • Full-time or Work-Study
  • 120 ECTS
  • 35000€
  • Oct. 2025
  • EN

MBA Luxury

Program Overview

This program provides the keys to the world of luxury through a series of unique opportunities: an exclusive curriculum delivered by industry professionals, weekly interactions with the decision-makers who shape luxury, company visits, trade show tours, study trips, and practical case studies provided by brands and Houses... This MBA, which we call historic, was the first program in the world designed by and for professionals. For 35 years, the program has remained true to its original mantra while adapting to the evolving industry and emerging careers in the sector.

 

Ranked No. 2 in France and No. 3 worldwide in Luxury Management by Eduniversal.

Specialization Overview

Why Join the Luxury MBA?

Learning and Program Advantages

Our MBA in Luxury Brand Marketing & International Management offers an immersive educational experience, combining lectures, group co-design workshops for real-world simulations, exclusive meetings with industry professionals, keynote conferences, and internships/work-study programs designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the luxury sector.Our interactive teaching approach encourages participants to actively listen, engage in discussions, collaborate in teams, and express their ideas, thereby enriching their learning experience within this prestigious program, which has been a hallmark of Sup de Luxe for nearly 35 years.

This program is designed for French and international students passionate about luxury, young professionals looking to specialize in this exceptional sector, and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to launch their own luxury business.

    • RNCP Title Recognized by the State at Level VII.
    • Program ranked No. 2 in France and No. 3 worldwide among the best luxury management degrees by Eduniversal.
    • Integration Seminar in Deauville (team building and meetings with branding and hospitality professionals)
    • Study Trip to Switzerland: Visits to the Watches & Wonders exhibition and the Richemont distribution center.

    These trips are examples of activities organized in previous years. They are non-contractual and may be modified or canceled for educational, logistical, or force majeure reasons.

    • Work-study program available for the entire duration of the course.
    • Round tables to discuss specific topics with industry professionals.
    • Meetings with Key Industry Leaders in the Luxury Sector.
    • A Highly Professionalizing Final Year Project (Design Management Project).
    • Pedagogical Satisfaction Rating: 3.8/5
    • Graduation Rate: 100%
    • Net Employment Rate*: 59.2%

     

    * Based on a satisfaction survey conducted by Sup de Luxe among students of the 2022-2023 cohort of the MBA Luxury Brand Marketing & International Management, at the end of the first and second semesters of their academic year.26.95% of students responded to the survey. No student dropped out of the program.

    ** Of the 94 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 program, all attended the exam, and all successfully obtained their diploma.

    ***Based on an employment survey conducted by Sup de Luxe among students of the 2022-2023 cohort of the MBA Luxury Brand Marketing & International Management, six months after graduation.94.51% of students responded to the survey.. 

     

The Luxury MBA Program

2 Years of Professional Preparation
Training Objectives

The objective of the program is to enable MBA Luxury Marketing & International Management students to acquire strong skills in management, marketing, and commerce, preparing them to become seasoned professionals in the premium and luxury sectors.

  • 1 - Develop a marketing and commercial plan and implement its operational execution in the luxury sector
  • 2 - Design and implement a communication plan and the merchandising strategy for a luxury product
  • 3 - Enhance the commercial profitability of a luxury product or service sales structure
  • 4 - Manage teams and the business environment in the luxury sector
Assessment Methods

There are no bridge programs or equivalencies: enrollment in the program requires completing all modules. Student assessments are conducted through continuous evaluations, mid-term exams, oral presentations, and an annual project (DMP), ensuring a thorough evaluation of acquired knowledge throughout the course :

  • • Fundamental Marketing Project
  • • Case Study: "Developing a Luxury Brand Internationally"
  • • Brand Communication Project
  • • Video Project: Decoding Stylistic Trends
  • • Case Study in English: "Corporate Identity and Luxury Goods Merchandising"
  • • Individual Exam: "Commercial Performance and Financial Indicators"
  • • Real Case Study: "Commercial Performance"

  • • Individual Exam: "Commercial Law and Intellectual Property Protection"
  • • Real Case Study: "Commercial Law and Client-Supplier Relations"
  • • Real Case Study: "Human Resources Management"
  • • Individual Exam: "Social Law"
  • • Individual Case Study: "Managing a Luxury Product Sales Unit"
YEAR 1

LUXURY CULTURE
  • • General and Industry-Specific Luxury Culture
  • • CSR and Sustainable Development in Luxury 
COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT
  • • Business Fundamentals
  • • Operations Management
  • • Team Management
MARKETING
  • • Fundamentals of Luxury Marketing
  • • Luxury Brand Communication
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
  • • Personal Development
  • • Luxury Business English
  • • Annual Project
YEAR 2 - Professionalization

LUXURY CULTURE
  • • History of Luxury • Integration 
  • •Seminar in Deauville (team building and meetings with branding and hospitality professionals)
  •  • Study Trip to Switzerland: visits to the Watches & Wonders exhibition and Richemont's distribution center (Activities organized annually, but the destination and/or program may be subject to change)
STRATEGY
  • • Geopolitics and Geostrategy 
  • • Competitive Strategies in the Luxury Industry 
  • • Branding and Communication Strategies 
  • • Trend Analysis and Creativity Management
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
  • • Marketing 
  • • Specificities of Communication in Luxury 
  • • Digital
COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT
  • • Management & Administration 
  • • Distribution and Logistics 
  • • International Trade 
  • • Sales 
  • • Management / Finance 
  • • Law 
  • • Ethics and Governance 
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
  • • Coaching
  • • Professional Life
  • • Personal Development
  • • Personal branding
YEAR 2 - Professionalization

1 - DIGITAL MARKETING & LUXURY
  • • Tradition and Digitalization: Modernizing Luxury • E-commerce: The Next Development Axis for Luxury? 
  • • Digital Revolution and Online Sales: What Consequences for Luxury? 
  • • The Paradox of Luxury and the Internet 
  • • Digital and Luxury: What Impact on Customer Experience and Brand Equity? 
  • • Omnichannel Strategy and Brand Equity 
  • • Customer Experience: What Are the Expectations in the Luxury Sector? 
  • • Technology Serving the Democratization of Fashion
2 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP & LUXURY
  • •The New Challenges of the Sector
  • • Developing Innovative Projects 
  • • Turning Intent into a Project 
  • • Strengthening a Project: From Concept to Creation (Resources, Partners/Associates, Funding?) 
  • • Defining a Commercial and Marketing Strategy (Product, Brand, Clients, Distribution Channels, and Communication Methods) 
  • • Creating, Acquiring, and Managing a Business in the Premium and Luxury Sector
3 - SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & LUXURY*
  • •  The Evolving World of Luxury 
  • •A Committed and Responsible Luxury 
  • • Traceability: A New Use of Technology in Luxury 
  • • Emerging Categories of Clients 
  • • Luxury and Sustainable Development: Two Contradictory Worlds? 
  • • AGEC Law and Unsold Goods Management 
  • • Economic Impact of Upcycling and Recycling Development 
  • • Reflections on the Business Model of Luxury Fashion 
  • • From Diversification to the Creation of True Brand Ecosystems 
  • • The Impact of Luxury Lifestyle and the Luxury Industry

 

*Only in the 2nd year (M2) starting from the 2024 academic year. The teaching of Sustainable Development and CSR will be included in the common core of all specializations from the 1st year in 2024.

4 - RETAIL STRATEGIES & LUXURY
  • • Introduction to New Retail in Luxury
  • • Integration of Technology in the Customer Experience
  • • Digital Transformation of Physical Stores
  • • Personalization and Customer Experience
  • • Digital and Social Marketing Strategies
  • • Data Analysis and Decision-Making

 

MBA - Projet annuel
In the 1st year
The annual project

The annual project of the MBA in Luxury Brand Marketing & International Management focuses on creating a comprehensive marketing plan for a given brand. It is divided into several crucial phases to ensure a complete understanding of the process of developing an effective marketing plan. The project culminates in roundtable discussions led by students— a unique opportunity for them to present their marketing plans to an audience and defend their strategic ideas with creativity and confidence.

MBA - Projet annuel
The annual project
In the 1st year

The annual project of the MBA in Luxury Brand Marketing & International Management focuses on the creation of a comprehensive marketing plan for a given brand. It is divided into several crucial phases to ensure a thorough understanding of the process of developing an effective marketing plan. The project concludes with roundtable discussions led by students— a unique opportunity for them to present their marketing plans to an audience and defend their strategic ideas with creativity and confidence.

MBA - DMP 2022
In the 2nd year
The DMP

The DMP (Design Management Project), the highlight of the 2nd year of the MBA, is an ambitious educational program that prepares students for managerial roles. This cross-disciplinary and professionalizing module provides the essential skills to successfully lead a project and work in a professional and demanding environment. It enables students to familiarize themselves with the conditions of companies in the luxury sector and prepares them to be quickly operational once they enter the job market.

MBA - DMP 2022
The DMP
In the 2nd year

The DMP*, the highlight of the 2nd year, is an ambitious educational program designed to prepare students for managerial roles. This cross-disciplinary and professionalizing module provides the essential tools to successfully manage a project and work in a professional and demanding environment. It enables students to become familiar with the conditions of companies in the luxury sector and prepares them to be quickly operational once they enter the job market.

*Design Management involves the overall process of organizing a company.

Grands Témoins Sup de Luxe - Chantal Thomass
The Specificity of the Program
The Key Speakers

The Key Speakers conferences have been a tradition and a strong hallmark of the Institute for 35 years. Leading figures and top executives from the luxury, communication, and cultural industries meet with students to share their professional expertise and vision of luxury.

Grands Témoins Sup de Luxe - Chantal Thomass
The Key Speakers
The Specificity of the Program
The Key Speakers conferences have been a tradition and a defining feature of the Institute for 33 years. Leading figures and top executives from the luxury, communication, and cultural industries meet with students..
 

Degree

RNCP Level 7 Title

This program prepares students for the title of Marketing and Commercial Manager in Luxury Products and Services (a proprietary title of EDC Paris Business School, the business school to which Sup de Luxe is affiliated). It is a Level 7 certified title, RNCP code 39856, NSF code 312m, registered in the RNCP by decree on January 27, 2025, under the authority of the Ministry of Labor. The validation of all skill blocks is required to obtain the degree.

 

The MBA Luxury Schedule

NEW FOR 2025: Opportunity to join our 1st-year MBA with a deferred intake!

  • Start Date

    September

    Schedule

    Full-time or Work-Study (Apprenticeship or Professionalization Contract)

  • End-of-Year Internship

    This internship must take place within a premium or luxury brand. Its goal is to reinforce the understanding of the luxury sector, apply the knowledge acquired during the program, and refine the student's professional project.

    Work-Study Program

    The objective is to prepare for the professional world and actively contribute to a luxury brand’s long-term projects by working throughout the year on a weekly schedule of 3 weeks in the company and 1 week at the Institute.

How to Join the MBA Luxury Program?

The Program Prerequisites

To join the MBA Luxury Brand Marketing & International Management, you must meet the following prerequisites:

  • 1st year: For French or international students holding a Bac+3

  • 2nd year: For French or international students holding a Bac+4

  • Or for working professionals with at least 3 years of experience in the luxury sector

Application deadline: Until the start date of the program, except for students requiring a visa, who must complete their registration 8 weeks before 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 our MBA?

The MBA Luxury Brand Marketing & International Management enables its graduates to pursue high-responsibility positions.

  • If you wish to continue your studies after the Bachelor in Luxury, it is possible! Sup de Luxe offers you the opportunity to further develop your expertise and deepen your skills to evolve within the luxury sector.

    You can choose to specialize in a specific field (fashion, gastronomy, wine, luxury brand management…) or acquire a more global and strategic approach (marketing, digital, international management, entrepreneurship…).

    If you enjoyed your experience at Sup de Luxe, you can continue your journey within our institution by enrolling in one of our specialized MBA or MSc programs:

     

    Our programs are designed to meet the demands of the luxury market and prepare you for exceptional careers. Our advisors are available to guide you and help you choose the training program best suited to your ambitions.

    • Business Development Representative
    • Business Development Advisor / Consultant
    • Regional Manager / Area Manager
    • Profit Center Manager
    • Development Manager
    • Sales Manager
    • Project Manager
    • Marketing Manager
    • Account Coordinator
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