MSc in Luxury and design management

Useful information
MSc Bac +5
Duration of study :
Regular track : 2 ans - Short track : 1 an
Place of study :
Paris
Language of instruction :
English
Degree awarded :
MSc ICN degree or MSc-Master of Science certified CGE degree / DESSMI - Level 7 RNCP qualification (French National Directory of Professional Certifications), sheet n° 37475
Tuition fees :
Contact Admission service
French students
+ 33 (3) 54 50 25 38
International students
+ 33 (3) 54 50 26 33
+ 33 (6) 35 81 31 10

Programme overview

The MSc in Luxury and Design Management is designed to train multi-talented executives who are able to enter the luxury industry (products and services) with a holistic vision of this sector. Specifically, students will be able to: 

• Broaden their knowledge of the luxury sector’s key international markets. 

• Understand the complex nature of the “luxury” segment, its key players (large corporations and subcontractors) and the steps taken to preserve the expertise that is vital for this industry. 

• Develop an awareness of the key role creativity and design play in this sector. 

Choose the CGE-certified 
path of excellence

Optional: the path of excellence

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.

Find out more about the CGE Master of Science program

Work-study format

Available as a sandwich course in Paris, this program will enable you to acquire professional expertise in luxury marketing. It's also an excellent way of developing the hard and soft skills that employers are looking for, and a real asset for your employability!

Apprenticeships will also allow you to be entirely waived of your tuition fees. The host company pays you a monthly salary for the duration of the contract according to a scale based on the gross monthly minimum wage.

Finally, at ICN, nearly 150 partner companies are ready to meet you during our career forums, which will open the doors to work-study opportunities with major companies.

Modules

First year of the program - M1

Admission Bac+3 for a 2-year course (M1 and M2)

Semester 1 :

  • UE1 - Strategy & innovation 
  • UE2 - Project management : toolbox and techniques 
  • UE2  - Business functions (simulation) 
  • UE3 - Selling Luxury 
  • UE3 - Current issues for Luxury 
  • UE4 - #ATM1 Challenge : CreaCthon product design 
  • UE5 - Explore Your Career Options
  • UE5 - English for Business Functions
  • UEO - French as a foreign language (optional) 

Semester 2 :

  • UE1 - Innovation, Agility & Design Thinking
  • UE1 - Sustainable development and CSR at the Digital Age 
  • UE2 - Digital transformation & Data security 
  • UE2 - Big Data et Business Analytics
  • UE3 - Fashion Business 
  • UE4 - #ATM2 Challenge : CreaCthon event design 
  • UE5 - Professional and specialised micro-certificate 
  • UE5 - English for Specific Purposes
  • UE0 - French as a foreign language (optional) 

Second year of the program - M2

Admission Bac+4 / Bac+5 for a 1-year course (M2 direct entry)

Semester 1 :

  • UE1 - CreaCtive Learning Expedition 
  • UE1 - Management 4.0 & Leadership 
  • UE2 - Product and Pricing Policy & Workshop 
  • UE2 - Product Design & Materials 
  • UE2 - Luxury Distribution Strategy & Workshop 
  • UE2 - Luxury Communication Strategy & Workshop 
  • UE3 - Professional and specialised micro-certificate 
  • UE4 - Research methods & Data Analytics 
  • UE Quitus - Professional experience M1
  • UE0 - French as a foreign language (optional) 

Semester 2 :

  • UE3 - Professional experience M2 
  • UE4 - Company-based research project 
campus

Paris

The Paris campus is located in the heart of the quartier de la Défense business district, a stone's throw from the head offices of the largest CAC 40 companies… It is a place for learning, but also a place where students, businesses, teachers and graduates can meet.

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!
Constance Martel
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