Strategy & Consulting, MSc, emlyon business school

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	1 - 2 year	September	find out	EUR 28750 total

About Strategy & Consulting, MSc - at emlyon business school

This specialization is part of the Master in Innovation degree (DSMI)

Unlock Your Strategic Potential with the Master in Strategy & Consulting

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business world, the ability to think strategically and lead transformational change is not just an asset—it’s a necessity. The Master in Strategy & Consulting (SCO) specialization is designed to meet this growing demand, equipping you with the academic expertise and hands-on skills to thrive in high-impact strategic roles. This program responds to the increasing need for visionary leaders capable of navigating complex challenges, designing responsible strategies, and driving long-term success for their organizations.

Become a Leader with a Strategic Mindset

Our goal is to develop future business leaders who don’t just think strategically—they act strategically. Through a balance of strategy formulation and execution, combined with a focus on both analytical and transformational skills, the specialization empowers graduates to excel in diverse, high-level strategic positions across industries.

A Unique Learning Experience: Theory Meets Practice

Built on the foundations of science and experience, the program blends cutting-edge academic knowledge with real-world insights. You’ll learn from renowned professors at emlyon business school, while gaining valuable practical experience through collaborations with industry leaders and C-level executives. This dual approach ensures that our graduates are not only equipped with the latest strategic theories but also ready to apply them in real-world scenarios.

Prepare for Success. Lead the Future.

The Master in Strategy & Consulting (SCO) specialization gives you the tools to become a transformative leader, ready to tackle the challenges of the modern business landscape. Join us to sharpen your strategic thinking and drive your career to new heights.

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Notes about fees for this course

2-year course (entry in year 1): €38,500

The financing of tuition fees over two years breaks down as follows

Year 1 (Y1) : €13,750
Year 2 (Y2) : €24,750

1-year course (entry in year 2): €28,750

The tuition fees indicated above are valid for 2025-2026 academic year.

Entry requirements

To determine if you are eligible to apply for our 2-year program, please review the admission criteria below. If you meet the eligibility requirements, follow these steps to complete your application.

Students holding at minimum one of the following degrees can apply to the Master in Strategy & Consulting:

To apply for admission in Year 1, applicants must hold either:

A French State-recognized Licence degree (3-year degree)
An International Bachelor's degree in 3 years
A French Bachelor's degree in 4 years (grade bac+3 visé bac+4)
An ECTS credit equivalence attestation with at least 180 ECTS credits obtained in a State-recognized Master's degree

To apply for admission in Year 2, applicants must hold either:

A 4-year International Bachelor's degree
Have validated the first year of a State-recognized Master Degree
A State-recognized Licence degree or international Bachelor's degree in 3 years followed by a validated fourth year in a State-recognized Master's degree
Have validated 4 years of study in a 5-year State-recognized Master's degree

You can apply while being enrolled in the last year of the degree that makes you eligible for this program.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at emlyon business school

As a socially responsible institution, every year, emlyon business school awards numerous scholarships. They are granted based on multiple criteria such as coherence with the program's missions and values, diversity, promotion of entrepreneurial mindset, excellence and need.

These scholarships are limited in number, so for students intending to apply, please contact emlyon business school as soon as possible to discuss the options.

Student reviews of emlyon business school

Find out what students say about emlyon business school

Michelle - MSc in Management - Grande Ecole

The program offers a complete range of core management and specialization courses for students from diverse backgrounds.

Parallel to my academic course, I have also acquired 18 months of work experience (a 6-month internship and a 12-month apprenticeship) in a French automotive company as a program controller, where I was able to acquire professional skills through a very practical experience. It was not always easy to find a balance between work and study, and to manage the stressful rhythm. The Employer Engagement Manager from the school at that time provided me with support and coaching, which was valuable for a young student, and I appreciated it very much.

As an emlyon business school student, I have also had the opportunity to participate in many different career and social events organized by emlyon, which helped me to build my first network in France as foreign student.

emlyon is an internationally renowned business school and one of its strengths is the employability of its graduates. For my part, I have got my first CDI job offer (permanent contract) in a well-known consulting firm before finishing my last year of studies through a career forum organized on the campus.

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Pauline - MSc in International Hospitality Management student

Following a grounding in the areas of catering, wine and beverages, Pauline Mey saw an opportunity to create a niche in the hospitality market by setting up eco-responsible, technologically advanced hostels for clients from around the world seeking 3–4-star quality of service at a price that’s right. Duly equipped with the emlyon business school and Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse) MSc in International Hospitality Management, she successfully navigated a business launch that could have been blighted by the COVID-19 pandemic to make a real name for herself and her business venture “Beau M Hostel”.

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Christophe, MSc in International Marketing & Business Development student

For Christopher Rehfus – a german student – a return to France to continue studying made perfect sense, following a highly successful Erasmus semester spent in Lyon and prior internship experience. He explains why he chose emlyon business school, the MSc in International Marketing & Business Development, and why conditions at the school are so conducive to learning and integrating smoothly into life on campus.

How would you describe the settling-in period at emlyon business school?

Christopher Rehfus : To be honest, it was pretty seamless and for two main reasons. Firstly, I had already spent time not only in France but specifically Lyon, studying and working. I very quickly got a taste for the French lifestyle and fell in love with the city, which is vibrant and cosmopolitan, so it was not before too long that I became a genuine Francophile. Secondly, emlyon proved truly welcoming from the outset. Every member of staff at emlyon is supportive and willing to connect with the new students, which creates a safe environment to start studies. The spirit of a diverse and dynamic surrounding with engaging professors made me curious to learn more for the year to come.

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