Why Choose Skema MIM? A Complete Guide to the Master in Management Program
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Skema MIM Overview
SKEMA MIM, Grande École programme is a globally recognized, multi-campus degree designed for students with a non-French bachelor's. Taught in English, it offers study opportunities across campuses in France, the USA, China, Brazil, and South Africa, with most students earning a double degree (MiM + MSc).
Ranked 22nd by the Financial Times (2021) and 19th by QS (2023), the programme emphasizes international mobility, a wide range of specialisations, and innovative, interdisciplinary learning. With signature courses like Design Thinking and Sustainable Performance, SKEMA equips students with strong global and entrepreneurial skills. Graduates are highly regarded by employers for their job readiness and international perspective.
2 years
duration
€37,000
for two years' tuition
September
start date
Admission level
High school + 2 years of study, High school + 3 years of study
Skema MIM Programme structure
Use this diagram to get an overview of the programme structure
First year ("M1" year)
Students entering the M1 year of SKEMA’s Master in Management program begin with Advanced Business Management, aimed at deepening their understanding of key management principles while enhancing their international exposure.
Courses are taught in English and shared across all SKEMA campuses. Based on each student’s background and chosen M1 path, the curriculum includes two prerequisite courses and either a refresher or elective course. Students also take
an “Academy Profile” course to specialize further in an academic area.
In the autumn semester, students select their spring track:
studying at an international SKEMA campus
pursuing the CFA Level 1 specialisation (Paris only)
or opting for a gap year (césure) to gain work experience. Those taking a gap year return the following January to complete the M1 through academic study or exchange programs.
Students joining the school may also apply for the
Two-year apprenticeship track (Lille, Paris). This programme is taught in French and is subject to number of places available.
Two-year specialised tracks (Lille campus only):
Contrat des Affaires, "CA" (taught in French). This is a double diploma in partnership with University of Valenciennes and Hainaut-Cambrésis (UVHC)
Expertise Comptable et Audit, "ECA" (taught in French)
These programmes are taught on the Lille campus and are accessible via a selection process and subject to number of places available.
DEMOLA. (Sophia campus, autumn semester only). This programme is taught in French/English and subject to number of places available.
CFA Level 1. (Paris campus only). This programme is accessible via a selection process and subject to number of places available
Artificial intelligence in M1
Students will also be able to learn about AI through business intelligence and data analysis (using RapidMiner). They work on a consulting exercise (process analysis, and a proposal for improvements via digital transformation) and how AI can be used to optimise these processes.
Academic Track choice Spring semester
From September, students will be able to choose their academic track choice for the spring semester. Certain track choices may be subject to selection criteria. Students are given the opportunity to meet with their academic director to help them ensure that their final choice is coherent with their personal and professional goals.
Second year ("M2" year)
Specialisation and getting into the world of work
In the second year of SKEMA’s Master in Management program, students focus on a specialisation that plays a crucial role in enhancing their employability. This final year combines advanced coursework with a professional internship.
Courses are delivered entirely in English as part of an MSc program, except for students in the Wealth Management Mastère Spécialisé, where instruction is primarily in French.
Students can complete this year on any of SKEMA’s global campuses, through an academic exchange, a double degree with partner institutions, or via an apprenticeship on one of the French campuses.
Choice of course
Access to the various choices and courses and specialisation options is done through an allocation process, requiring, where necessary, appropriate selection according to availability.
Artificial intelligence in M2
In the M2 year, AI is examined in the Digital Business course. Students work on a consulting exercise where they must identify the necessary features for an innovation management platform (with a real case from a company) and they analyse the role that AI can play to improve the efficiency of this platform.
Gain valuable work experience in the USA
SKEMA students enrolled in the International Business or Financial Markets & Investments specialisations in Raleigh who are not American citizens or permanent residents of the USA may apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT permits eligible students to apply for an Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) allowing them to work in their field of study in the USA for up to 12 months without applying for a new visa. Eligibility requirements: finish their final two semesters in Raleigh and successfully complete all coursework.
Skema MIM Admissions
Skema MIM Deadline
Intake in September
The next application deadline is the 15th of the month.
Skema MIM Eligibility
Applications are open to students who are currently pursuing or already hold a higher education degree from an institution outside France (equivalent to at least a bachelor's degree).
Applicants must have completed at least two years of their bachelor's and/or master's program outside of France.
Note: Under a new French law, international (non-EU) students graduating with a CGE-accredited degree in France now have improved access to employment opportunities in the country.
For French diploma holders, please refer to the Programme Grande Ecole admissions
Skema MIM How to Apply
There are two routes to apply for the Master in Management, Grande Ecole programme.
They are mutually exclusive of each other. If you are applying for direct entry, you cannot enter via the Join a School in France (JASIF) process (and vice versa).
Route 1 – Applying directly to SKEMA Business School
1. Eligibility
online application via Online application platform - MySKEMA.A selection committee examines the application submission taking into account the candidate's qualifications and professional experience.Candidates must upload the following:
Copy of passport
Diploma (or certificate of attendance if the student has not yet graduated)
University grades transcripts
Written test scores (TAGE MAGE or GMAT or GRE or CAT)
To send your official GMAT score to SKEMA, please use the following school codes: TQV-85-78
One of the following English language proficiency test score reports: TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Duolingo, Cambridge, ICIMS.
CV and cover letter
A photo
Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional)
The application fee is €100 (non-reimbursable)
2. Admission
If the online application is judged satisfactory, candidates undergo an online interview. The interview lasts about 30 minutes.
Route 2 – Applying through Join a School in France
Applicants interested in multiple French business schools are encouraged to consider the Join a School in France (JASIF) selection process. This streamlined application is open to candidates holding a non-French bachelor's degree who wish to apply to the Master in Management programs at five leading French business schools — Audencia, EMLyon, ESCP, HEC, and SKEMA — through a single application.
Graduates who hold a minimum of a three-year degree diploma (Bachelor’s, Licence, Benke, etc.) awarded by a nationally accredited higher education institution outside of France can apply directly through Join a School in France website.
The admission process is done in two steps:
- creation of an online application
- interview in one of the seventy JASIF examination centres in the student’s country for the eligible students
Application fee: €220
When to Apply Skema MIM
Route 1 - SKEMA’s application process
SKEMA operates on a rolling admissions basis, with deadlines on the 15th of each month. Final decisions are communicated within four weeks of each deadline.
Applicants aiming for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Eiffel Scholarship must submit their application by December 10, 2022.
ROUTE 2 - Application to a consortium of five French business schools coordinated by JASIF
Four recruitment sessions are organised by the JASIF international selection process 2024/2025
These are the application deadlines (by midnight):
Session 1: 10th October 2024
Session 2: 3rd January 2025
Session 3: 28th February 2025
Session 4: 17th April 2025
You select your top choice if admitted to more than one school
Skema MIM Financing & tuition fees
Skema MIM Tuition fees
Master 1 year: €18 500
Master 2 year: €18 500
Optional gap year (administrative fee): €1,000
An non-refundable annual service fee of 500 euros is added to the payment of tuition fees, for the duration of the programme.As part of an apprenticeship, students are exempt from all fees (tuition, service fees, etc.) for the year concerned.
Scholarships for SKEMA MIM
SKEMA’s interactive scholarships brochure provides details on numerous French and international scholarships for bachelor’s and master’s students.
It also outlines scholarships awarded directly by SKEMA Business School.
Each scholarship entry includes:
A full description
Eligibility criteria
Grant amount
Application process
Contact details for each organisation
French Embassies worldwide offer support for international students pursuing education in France.
Students can find embassy-related scholarship information online by searching for “French Embassy” along with their country of residence.
Skema MIM Careers
Skema MIM Employment survey (class of 2024)
99%
Net employment rate after 6 months
20%
work outside of their home country
Business areas students choose to work in:
Some companies that recruit from Skema MIM
Alten, Amazon, Amundi, Bel, BNP Paribas, BPI France, Capgemini, Céline, Chanel, Christian Dior Couture, Crédit Agricole, Danone, Decathlon, Deloitte, Estée Lauder, EY, Forvis Mazars, Goldman Sachs, Hermès, HSBC, L'Oréal, LVMH, Natixis, Pernod Ricard, Salesforce, Sephora, Société Générale, Stellantis, UBS, Unilever...
SKEMA MIM Talent & Careers
Personalised support adapted to you
Students in the Master in Management programme at SKEMA Business School benefit from a tailored coaching programme that includes:
Participation in workshops and webinars on international job search, recruitment interviews, pitching, and professional networking
Personalized advice and guidance from experienced career consultants
Access to advanced tools and resources to develop skills and define professional goals
Opportunities to connect with recruiters through corporate events and job boards by completing their profiles
SKEMA Talent & Careers in figures
Over 150 events organised each year to facilitate the development of your professional project
2500 companies who hire
Six digital partner platforms that give you access to millions of offers, practice tests, business videos, CV templates, ...
