MSc in Luxury and design management
Programme overview
The MSc in Luxury & Design Management trains a new generation of professionals capable of understanding the economic, cultural, and strategic dynamics of the luxury industry, while mastering its core values — creativity, innovation, excellence, and sustainability. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students develop the skills to lead ambitious projects in areas such as collection design, retail concepts, customer experience, communication, and packaging, all with a strong focus on ethics and responsibility.
Designed to prepare students for international careers in luxury houses, creative agencies, or entrepreneurial ventures, this program fosters forward-thinking, adaptability, and a strong innovation mindset. More than just a degree, it offers an immersive experience in a world of excellence where meaning, boldness, and vision come together.
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path of excellence
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In addition to the DESSMI, you'll be preparing a double Master of Science degree
by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
This course includes at least 50% of classes in English.
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Modules
First year of the program - M1
Admission Bac+3 for a 2-year course (M1 and M2)
Semester 1 :
- Strategy & innovation
- Project management : toolbox and techniques
- Organizational Dynamics at Work
- Digital Transformation & AI
- Economy and culture of luxury
- Innovation and challenges in luxury
- Innovation and Responsible Management
- Data Management
- English for Effective Teams
Semester 2 :
- The Art of Prompting
- Talk & Impact: Communicate to Convince
- Explore Your Professional Potential
- Customer experience and commercial excellence in luxury
- Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- CréaCthon
- Global Competency Certificate
- MSC 1 Professional Expérience (minimum 2 months)
Second year of the program - M2
Admission Bac+4 / Bac+5 for a 1-year course (M2 direct entry)
Semester 1 :
- Business Models and Entrepreneurship
- Financing Innovative Projects
- Capstone project 1 (with a partner company)
- Brand identity and luxury codes
- Product and Pricing Policy & Design Packaging (Workshop)
- Materials and Product Design (Workshop)
- High-end supply chain and sourcing (including purchasing)
- Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- Research methods & Data Analytics
- English for Specific Purposes
Semester 2 :
- Change Management and CreaCtive Leadership
- Research Thesis
- Capstone project 2 (with a partner company)
- Distribution Strategy and internationalization of luxury brands
- Visual Merchandising & Retail Design
- Creative languages & 360° communication
- Elective: Immersion in Luxury (Fashion / Perfumes & Cosmetics / Hospitality)
- Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- CreaCtive Learning Expedition
- Global Competency
Career opportunities
Specific roles :
- Product Manager
- Product Development Manager
- Project Manager
- Quality/After-Sales-Service Manager
- Customer Relations Manager
- Style Coordinator
- CRM Manager
- Sales/Store Manager
- Retail Coordinator
- Visual Merchandiser
- Buyer
- Communications Manager
- Recruitment Manager
- Consultant
100% of our graduates find a job within 4 months thanks to our partner companies!
Louis Vuitton // Dolce & Gabbana // Chanel // Cartier // Montblanc // ST Dupont // Boucheron // Diptyque // Swarovski // Baccarat // Daum // Make up for ever // le Plaza Athénée // Printemps Haussmann // Galeries Layafette Haussmann // Vaucher // Cristal Saint-Louis // Girard-Perregaux // Parmigiani // Le Mandarin Oriental
What our students think…
Thanks to the MSc in Luxury and Design Management, my dream to work in the sector of leather goods became a reality, as I did my end-of-study internship at Louis Vuitton. The specialisation provided by the MSc was a key selection criteria for LV, as was my experience abroad. This internship allowed me to prove myself and to become the Leather Goods Project Manager for the Men's show, under the direction of Virgil Abloh. It's an exciting job at the heart of fashion and luxury!
Leather Goods Project Manager - Louis Vuitton
Admissions
Interested in the MSc Luxury and Design Management?
Don't hesitate to apply!
Course registered with the CGE under the name: Management by Innovation
Course registered with the RNCP under number RNCP 37475 until 31/08/2026