NEOMA Business School

Joining the MSc International Finance at NEOMA is an extraordinary opportunity. This programme, taught 100% in English, provides an ideal environment to enhance my financial vocabulary and immerse myself in the world of international finance. By joining this programme, I’m building my skills in corporate finance and investment banking through specialised courses and practical projects. Working alongside international students and professors allows me to develop my intercultural skills and prepare myself for the increasingly connected global market. This experience promises not only academic and professional growth but also the discovery of new perspectives and opportunities in the field of finance.

The MSc Marketing offered a perfect blend of innovation and practical skill-building. I didn’t simply learn about the latest digital trends; it also helped me to understand how they resonate across different cultures and markets. It’s this unique blend of international exposure and cutting-edge marketing knowledge that continues to shape my professional path while starting my final year internship in Switzerland.

I chose the MSc Business Analytics to complete my academic journey by specialising in a future-oriented field: data. This programme teaches analytical methods for making strategic decisions within an organisation using sophisticated data analysis tools. It provides both technical and innovative managerial skills. This programme aligns with my professional goal of assisting today’s organisations in their digital transformation.

Coming from a prep-school background in economics, discovering the MSc Global Management was a pivotal moment for me. This programme uniquely emphasises cross-cultural agility and strategic management, which aligned perfectly with my career objectives. A highlight of the programme for me was the opportunity for a double degree with ESB Reutlingen, specialising in consulting and digital transformation. This programme served as a crucial stepping stone, providing me with the cross-cultural skills and strategic mindset that have proven indispensable in my current role.

I was eager to pursue a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education at NEOMA to refine my career goals and gain versatility in areas such as marketing, communication and finance. This MSc stands out for the quality of its professors and guest lecturers, as well as the relevance of the topics studied, which seamlessly translate into practical experiences in the professional realm. “How to engage with international clients? How to negotiate with a client? And, on what criteria is a client account strategic to develop?” These are some questions to which this MSc provides concrete answers. The MSc International Business Development is challenging, enriching and provides both the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for an ideal launch into professional life!

As someone with a professional background in a related industry, I actively sought a master’s degree that would complement my experience and help me progress in my career. During my research, I discovered the MSc International Project Development, which immediately caught my attention due to its comprehensive curriculum and the inclusion of the PM² certification. The positive reviews and recommendations from former students and industry professionals solidified my decision to pursue the programme. The MSc International Project Development has equipped me with a comprehensive skill set and a global mindset, making me well-prepared for my internship and the professional world in general. I am confident that I will be able to tackle the challenges I may encounter during my internship and that I will embark on a successful career in international project development afterwards.

The MSc Supply Chain Management has been an incredible experience, helping me to acquire a diverse set of skills. Throughout the programme, I’ve deepened my understanding of purchasing, operations and other key aspects of the supply chain. I’ve been introduced to fundamental principles and developed practical skills that are essential for success in this field. In the second semester, I decided to specialise in purchasing to match my career goals. Taking part in practical projects and case studies has allowed me to develop specific skills in purchasing management, negotiation and procurement strategy. I’m confident that the skills I’ve acquired throughout my Master’s programme will be crucial in my future career in the supply chain sector.

I’m very interested in Corporate Social Responsibility and I want to work in large international companies to enact significant change and really have an impact. I think this Master of Science programme is really interesting for me to learn not only about climate change, but also about planetary boundaries, social and societal issues, norms, and all the changes that are coming. This Master is undoubtedly pertinent for both my professional and personal life.

As part of their NEOMA BS curriculum, the students on the IM'Lux programme enjoy a "week in Paris". This week allows the students to experience some of the capital's most prestigious luxury hotels and to work with a number of renowned professional lecturers, some of whom are graduates of the School. Paul FEDERICI, for instance, is an expert in luxury watches and jewellery and who spoke to us about the future of the luxury sector and his career as a Neoma graduate. How has NEOMA Business School helped you? NEOMA Business School allowed me to acquire the basic knowledge about how a company operates. A macroscopic vision, coupled with a methodology that makes it possible to understand the market and how it operates: having a place on the market, knowing how to sell oneself, not in the short-term but sustainably. Plus, a further important element: the network! Moreover, I try to remain faithful to the notion of transmission. When a student contacts me, on LinkedIn for example, I am always open to sharing experiences or passing on advice. How do you see the future of the luxury sector? In my opinion, the luxury market will be broken up. My feeling is that a division will appear between a new form of "mass market" luxury and a form of luxury I would call "elite". A third path is certainly opening up with Vestiaire Collective. Which, for me, is a little outside this context, given that its value is based on vintage. Vintage is at the heart of their strategy, it is also their driving force and the validation of their activity. This in-between, which is also a "grey market", has become an integral part of the luxury sector, which has also been affected by the concept of "economy sharing", in the same way as car-sharing! However, I am convinced that we are losing a part of what we consider luxury. Geographical segmentation, which seeks to offer products adapted to a target group, has lost its notion of luxury. In some cases, it is no longer a simple question of selling expensive products to a particular target group. It is a complete turnaround when the "targets" dictate to the major luxury brands what they should do. Besides, who wants to buy mass-market luxury products? I am well aware of the growth imperatives that companies have to meet, but I do think that the major brands in this sector need to question this point further. Maybe I have a vision that is too purist, but for me, luxury must amaze, surprise, fascinate and even go further: and question. I like to refer to the Latin origin of the word "Lux" which means 'light'. Luxury must be free to impose its trends. And I do say ‘impose’ and not ‘propose’. What advice would you give to students? I want to tell them to come into this sector for the right reasons. Be passionate about it, be driven by excellence, by quality, and have the will to give the best of themselves, be humble, open, and have the desire to learn and share with compassion and understanding. In this bright and shiny world, with all its lights, there is no room for misplaced egos. Because it is far easier to destroy someone than to help them advance. I would talk about experience, but we only admire people who behave as well with their teams as they do with their managers.

Born in Canada, I grew up in Australia, completing a bachelor’s degree in marketing before tackling a national marketing management role in the tech sector. A stint in management consulting followed, but I was restless. I have always wanted to live and work in France, and the MSc Cultural & Creative Industries programme at NEOMA presented the perfect opportunity to upskill and enhance my career options, while finding my feet in this beautiful country. Helmed by Sebastien Dubois, a full professor with a deep and profound understanding of multiple cultural sectors, the programme spans film, streaming, music, publishing and art markets, intellectual property law and live event production. And what a challenging and enriching experience it has been, filling numerous gaps in my knowledge, while growing my network. I highly recommended the programme to those pursuing a career in the rapidly expanding cultural and creative industries, anywhere in the world.

At the end of my bachelor’s degree, I had a distinct vision: to forge a career in the wine and spirits sector. Following an internship at a champagne house, I dove into this captivating and complex industry. Continuing my education with the MSc Wine & Gastronomy felt like a logical step, and today I take pride in being part of this journey! Beyond its comprehensive exploration of wine and gastronomy marketing, this programme has afforded me a precise understanding of future market trends through consistent interaction with industry professionals.