Master in Management

Societal, ethical, and environmental issues are embedded at the heart of the programme through modules dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS). This approach helps students develop a global perspective on their future role in the economy and in society.

In parallel, the Master in Management at Clermont SB is co-designed with our local, national, and international ecosystem. This co-construction ensures specialisations that combine purpose and relevance, aligned with the concrete, evolving needs of businesses in France and worldwide.

The objective is twofold: to train managers able to step back with a global, critical, and innovative vision, and to master sharp operational skills in a key field, in line with real market expectations.

• Earned two degrees (the Programme Grande Ecole degree + the Clermont School of Business specialisation diploma) and built their skills e-portfolio.
• Acquired a solid academic foundation, covering the essentials for any future manager.
• Developed a responsible, human-centred view of management through modules in CSR and HSS.
• Converted theory into impactful practice thanks to the Scale’UP pedagogy.
• Had the opportunity to validate an international double degree or study for a semester at an international partner.

The programme holds the highest national recognitions

• The Programme Grande École is a state-recognised Bac+5 degree – Grade de Master (Official Bulletin, special issue No. 1, 6 April 2023) awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR) and the CEFDG.
• It is also listed on the RNCP (RNCP file 36567) at Level 7 under the title Diplôme Programme Grande École.

An internationally oriented School of Business with triple accreditation

• AMBA (Association of MBAs)
• EFMD Bachelor (EFMD Programme Accreditation System)
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

A programme ranked among the best

Clermont School of Business’s PGE ranks 97th worldwide. In France, it takes 20th place among Masters in Management (post-prépa) in the Financial Times 2025 ranking, and performs strongly on several satisfaction criteria:

• 2nd for “Value for Money” (France among post-preparatory business schools)
• 8th for “International work mobility” (France)

Consistently ranked among the top in national media:

• 16th in Le Parisien 2025
• 19th in Le Figaro Étudiant Masters 2025
• 21st in Le Point 2025
• 25st in L’Étudiant.fr 2025

A School Where Students Come First

Clermont School of Business ranks 6th in the HappyIndex®AtSchool 2024 for student satisfaction—recognizing institutions that offer the best student experience in France.

Recognized for Sustainability & Social Impact

Clermont School of Business integrates sustainability and social responsibility into every programme through dedicated awareness modules on global challenges.

Recent national CSR recognitions include:

• 7th in the HappyIndex®AtSchool CSR Ranking 2024 ranking of schools most committed to CSR and sustainable development.
• 18th in the ChangeNOW / Les Echos 2024 ranking of schools most committed to ecological transition.

Alongside specialisation courses, students follow a common core including foreign languages (L1, L2, intercultural awareness), key skills & methodology (digital tools, project management, AI, building the e-portfolio), as well as further grounding in HSS and CSR.

They then select one of eight career tracks to explore a specific field of expertise:

• Finance (available in english)
• Performance Management
• Business Development, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Strategy, Innovation & Sustainability
• Marketing (available in english)
• 360° Business Management (available in english)
• International Business (available in english)
• Human Resources

During the first Master’s year, students can complete a three-month internship.

Scale’UP pedagogy: two long-term projects, directly linked to the chosen career track, put learning into immediate practice.

In the final year, the common core is intentionally lighter to allow more time for research methods (quantitative and qualitative) and for an advanced specialisation—a springboard to strategic and professional expertise.

Students choose an advanced specialisation linked to their Master 1 career track:

• Finance – Financial Engineering & Fintech (available in english) – Financial Engineering & Sustainable Finance – Market Finance
• Performance Management – Audit & Management Control
• Business Development, Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Business Development & Growth Marketing – Sales Leadership & Management – Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Innovation
• Strategy, Innovation & Sustainability – Sustainable Transformation of Organisations
• Marketing – Product Innovation & Data Marketing – Digital Marketing & Communications (available in English) – Design, Luxury & Creativity
• 360° Business Management – Project Management – Business Intelligence & Analytics (available in English)
• International Business – Global Business Strategy & Responsibility (available in English) – Procurement & Supply Chain (available in English) – Tourism & Hospitality Management (available exclusively on the Marrakech campus)
• Human Resources – HR Development, People Management & Change Support

During the second Master’s year, students can complete a three-month internship.

Scale’UP pedagogy: two further long-term projects, tied to the advanced specialisation, to apply learning in a concrete way.

Throughout the Grande École journey, students build a skills e-portfolio—a genuine passport for the future.

Enriched year after year by projects, learning, and experiences, this tool becomes a showcase for their academic and professional achievements, helping them evidence their skills and strengthen their employability.

Clermont School of Business’s Scale’UP pedagogy offers a unique, progressive approach that turns theory into concrete, high-impact experience.

From the first year, students develop competences through long-term projects directly tied to their chosen track. Step by step, these projects enable them to acquire competency blocks aligned with their pathway, ambitions, and the realities of the labour market. They consolidate their professional identity while developing essential transversal skills: methodology, critical thinking, project management, and communication.

Collaborative work around these projects helps them build bridges between disciplines and give learning meaning, mirroring real-world business conditions.

With Scale’UP, students shift gears in their learning: they gain perspective, sharpen their analysis, and move beyond their comfort zone—reaching decisive milestones, accelerating their skills development, and building real capacity for action.

• Case studies, simulations
• Presentations
• Examinations
• Viva voce (defence)
• Dissertation
• Individual and group projects

Clermont School of Business’s Audit & Accountancy pathway prepares high-responsibility profiles for careers in accounting and finance. Spanning 24 months (one year in the classic format followed by one year of work-study), it offers an elite route to acquiring the technical and managerial competences expected in these fields.

Delivered for over 10 years, this pathway provides strong preparation for the DSCG, with equivalency for 5 out of 7 units—a rare advantage. Students are also prepared for DSCG units 1 and 4, ensuring comprehensive, professional upskilling.

• Eligible applicants will be invited to complete an automated video interview to assess their academic background, motivation, and language skills.
• In some cases, a live online interview (e.g. via Teams) may be requested.

• Application for Exchange Students from partner institutions
• Application for Freemover Students

• Our campus is fully accessible to students with reduced mobility.
• Guide for Students with Disabilities

We provide a variety of options to help you fund your education. Learn about the full range of available grants, scholarships, and funding solutions.

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The Foundation aims to make top-tier education accessible to all students regardless of their financial background. Each year, it awards scholarships based on both social and academic criteria:

• Social scholarships
• Morad Mousli scholarships
• Sports scholarships
• Mobility grants
• Emergency assistance funds

>> Discover the Clermont SB Foundation

Clermont-Ferrand consistently ranks among the top cities in France for student life. With a low cost of living, a dynamic atmosphere, and natural surroundings like volcanoes and lakes, it’s the perfect balance of quality of life and affordability.

Our modern campus is located downtown, just minutes from restaurants, cultural spaces, shops, and student life—making daily living easy and lively.

With more than 20 student associations on campus, there’s always something happening: from sports clubs to humanitarian initiatives and entrepreneurship.

Clermont-Ferrand is home to over 40,000 students, with a growing international population. Support services, housing assistance, and French language workshops help you feel at home quickly.

Surrounded by startups, tech companies, and major French corporations like Michelin, Clermont offers an entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem that fuels professional opportunities.

• First job found in less than 3 months: 89.71%
• Gross annual income (including bonus): 39,360 € (2023)
• 90.7% of students have permanent contracts

* CGE 2025 Survey

• Graduates can pursue further specialization through a Master of Science (MSc) or a Specialized Master’s degree.
• A pre-doctoral scholarship is also available through the Clermont SB Foundation, allowing selected students to engage in research training in their final year and potentially pursue a Ph.D. in Management Sciences through the ClerMa research lab.
• Graduation rate for the 2023 cohort: 80%