Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Welcome to the ultimate proving ground for the architects of the modern business world at our Paris Bagnolet campus. Set in a city where classic commerce meets a skyrocketing startup scene, this programme is where high-level strategy meets groundbreaking innovation. This isn’t just a management degree; it’s an invitation to master the most powerful leadership tools of the 21st century.
In an era defined by rapid disruption and digital transformation, we move you beyond simple spreadsheets and traditional hierarchies. We bridge the gap between advanced management theory and the high-stakes realities of the global market. Whether you aspire to steer a multinational corporation through a digital overhaul, navigate the complex world of venture capital, or scale your own disruptive venture, our curriculum provides the strategic grit and executive vision to lead the charge.
At EIIET, we understand that the business landscape shifts by the day. We don’t just teach you to follow old playbooks; we challenge you to invent new ones. Our immersive, hands-on approach ensures you aren’t just sitting in a classroom—you’re solving real-world puzzles, building cross-cultural networks, and preparing to steer a global economy that is increasingly defined by agility and visionary leadership.
| Type of Study: |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Major: |
Strategic Business Leadership |
| Field of Study: | Economic Sciences & Global Management |
| Location |
Paris Bagnolet Campus |
| Specialised Subjects: |
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| Study Mode: |
Full-time (on campus) |
| Duration: | 18 Months |
Offered Specialty Courses
- Organisational Strategy and Innovation
- Strategic Operations Management
- Strategic Financial Management
- Strategic Marketing Management
- Sustainable Business
This module takes you from the mechanical execution of tasks to the high-level orchestration of business success. In a landscape where technology moves faster than traditional hierarchies, the ability to align an organization’s structure with its innovative potential is a critical skill. You will learn to move beyond simply "following the plan" to master the "science of strategic agility," understanding that the most resilient organizations are those designed to evolve, pivot, and disrupt themselves before the market does.
You will learn to master the "innovation-alignment" bridge. From utilizing the Business Model Canvas to re-architecting how a company creates value to fostering a culture that embraces "smart failure," this subject ensures you can lead with a holistic vision. In a 2026 economy where AI and digital transformation are non-negotiable, you will become the leader who doesn't just manage resources, but optimizes the interaction between people, technology, and strategy to secure a permanent competitive edge.
- Strategic Mapping & Resource Allocation: Master the "master plan." Learn to conduct internal and external audits to identify where your organization stands and how to deploy financial, human, and digital assets for maximum impact.
- The Architecture of Innovation: Build for the new. Explore different organizational designs—from flat, agile startups to "ambidextrous" corporations—that allow for both operational efficiency and radical experimentation.
- Digital Transformation Strategy: Lead the shift. Learn how to weave emerging technologies like AI and IoT into the very fabric of an organization’s operating model, turning digital tools into core competitive advantages.
- Change Management & Cultural Leadership: Overcome the "inertia of success." Master the psychology of leading people through transformation, ensuring that your strategic vision is backed by a culture that is ready and willing to innovate.
- Blue Ocean Strategy & Market Creation: Move beyond the competition. Learn the frameworks for identifying "uncontested market spaces," allowing your organization to create and capture new demand rather than fighting over shrinking margins.
Career Opportunities
Expertise in Organisational Strategy & Innovation positions you as a "Systems Architect of Growth." As the boundary between "tech companies" and "traditional companies" disappears, the demand for leaders who can harmonize technical possibility with business reality is universal.
- Strategy & Innovation Consultant: Working with external firms to help legacy organizations redesign their business models and implement cutting-edge innovation systems.
- Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Path: Stepping into the executive suite to guide the long-term direction of the company, ensuring every department is aligned with the core mission.
- Digital Transformation Lead: Managing the high-level transition of traditional business processes into modern, tech-enabled workflows that drive efficiency and growth.
- Operations Excellence Manager: Identifying bottlenecks within an organization and leading strategic projects to "lean out" processes and foster a more innovative environment.
- Business Development Director: Orchestrating the strategic partnerships and market entries that expand a company’s footprint and diversify its revenue streams.
- Change Management Specialist: Helping large organizations navigate the human side of mergers, acquisitions, and major technological shifts.
- Corporate Venturing Lead: Managing an organization’s internal "startup" portfolio, identifying and scaling the most promising innovative ideas from within.
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Path: Positioning yourself for top-tier leadership by proving you can manage both the "today" (operations) and the "tomorrow" (innovation) of a complex global enterprise.
This module takes you from the warehouse floor to the boardroom, focusing on the high-stakes world of value creation. In a global market where "efficiency is survival," operations management is the engine that converts a bold strategy into a tangible product or service. You will learn to move beyond simple logistics to master the "science of the flow," understanding that a world-class business is built on a foundation of seamless processes, resilient supply chains, and relentless quality.
You will learn to master the "operational edge." From optimizing global supply chains to withstand geopolitical shocks to implementing Lean systems that eliminate waste without sacrificing soul, this subject ensures you can lead with precision. In a world where 20-30% of revenue is lost to inefficient processes, you will become the expert who doesn't just "keep the lights on," but builds the high-performance systems that scale businesses, delight customers, and outpace the competition.
Key Learning Areas
- Supply Chain Strategy & Resilience: Master the global network. Learn to design supply chains that are both lean and agile, ensuring your organization can pivot instantly when faced with port strikes, resource shortages, or sudden spikes in demand.
- Lean Thinking & Process Optimization: Cut the noise, keep the value. Deep dive into the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Six Sigma frameworks to identify bottlenecks and transform "chaotic" workflows into streamlined, profit-generating engines.
- Capacity & Location Strategy: Solve the "where and how much" puzzle. Use data-driven models to determine the optimal size and location for facilities, ensuring you are always positioned exactly where your customers need you to be.
- Total Quality Management (TQM): Build for excellence. Learn the psychological and technical aspects of quality control, moving from "checking for errors" to "designing out defects" from the very beginning.
- Digital Transformation in Operations: Future-proof the factory. Explore how IoT, AI-driven forecasting, and automation are rewriting the rules of the physical world, allowing for "smart" operations that learn and adapt in real-time.
Career Opportunities
Expertise in Strategic Operations Management positions you as a "Master of Execution." As companies face increasingly volatile global markets, the demand for leaders who can deliver results while navigating complexity is universal across every industry.
- Operations Director: Taking full responsibility for the "how" of a company, overseeing the departments that build, ship, and support the organization’s core offerings.
- Supply Chain Manager: Orchestrating the global flow of materials and information, ensuring that every link—from the raw material supplier to the final customer—is secure and efficient.
- Management Consultant (Operations): Helping external firms "lean out" their processes, fix broken supply chains, and implement the digital tools needed for modern scaling.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: Serving as a specialized internal expert who leads high-impact projects to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve quality across a corporation.
- Logistics & Distribution Manager: Managing the complex "last mile" of the business, ensuring that delivery networks are fast, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable.
- Plant / Facilities Manager: Leading the people and technology on the front lines, ensuring that production targets are met safely and according to the highest global standards.
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Lead: Managing the high-level relationships with global vendors, negotiating the contracts that protect the company’s margins and ethical standards.
- Chief Operating Officer (COO) Path: Positioning yourself for the second-highest seat in the company by proving you can turn a CEO's vision into a profitable, scalable reality.
This module takes you from the ledger to the boardroom, where financial data becomes the ultimate tool for strategic influence. In a global economy defined by volatility, finance is no longer just about "keeping the books"—it is about navigating risk, identifying value, and fueling growth. You will learn to move beyond basic accounting to master the "language of capital," understanding that every strategic decision, from a product launch to an international merger, is ultimately a financial one.
You will learn to master the "value-creation" mindset. From optimizing a company's capital structure to using advanced forecasting models to predict cash flow in an uncertain market, this subject ensures you can lead with fiscal authority. In a 2026 landscape where "Green Finance" and digital assets are reshaping the markets, you will become the expert who doesn't just report on the past, but architects the financial future of the organization, ensuring it remains solvent, scalable, and attractive to investors.
Key Learning Areas
- Corporate Finance & Capital Structure: Master the balance. Learn how to determine the ideal mix of debt and equity to minimize the cost of capital while maximizing shareholder value.
- Investment Appraisal & Valuation: Determine what a business is truly worth. Deep dive into Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) to make data-backed "go/no-go" decisions on major projects.
- Risk Management & Derivatives: Protect the bottom line. Learn to use financial instruments to hedge against currency fluctuations, interest rate shifts, and commodity price volatility in a globalized supply chain.
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring: Lead the deal. Understand the strategic rationale behind M&As, from due diligence and valuation to the complex financial integration of two corporate entities.
- Sustainability & ESG Finance: Navigate the new gold standard. Explore how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are now central to securing investment and how to report financial performance through a sustainable lens.
Career Opportunities
Expertise in Strategic Financial Management positions you as a "Financial Architect." As companies face increasing pressure to deliver sustainable returns, the demand for leaders who can bridge the gap between complex numbers and high-level strategy is universal.
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Path: Positioning yourself for the executive suite by mastering the art of financial planning, risk management, and strategic investment.
- Investment Banker: Advising corporations on capital raising, mergers, and acquisitions, and helping them navigate the complexities of global financial markets.
- Financial Controller: Overseeing the financial health of an organization, ensuring that strategic goals are met through rigorous budgeting and performance analysis.
- Corporate Treasury Manager: Managing a company’s liquidity, investments, and financial risks to ensure the organization always has the capital it needs to innovate.
- Venture Capital / Private Equity Analyst: Identifying high-growth opportunities and conducting the financial due diligence required to make high-stakes investment decisions.
- Sustainability Finance Officer: Leading the charge in securing "green bonds" and ensuring the company's financial strategy aligns with global sustainability targets.
- Strategic Planner (Finance): Working alongside the CEO to model the financial impact of long-term business goals and market expansions.
- Equity Research Analyst: Providing deep-dive financial analysis on public companies to help institutional investors make informed buy or sell decisions.
This module takes you from the tactical "how" of advertising to the high-level "why" of market dominance. In a world where consumer attention is fragmented across a thousand digital channels, marketing is no longer a department—it is a core business philosophy. You will learn to move beyond short-term campaigns to master the "long-game of brand equity," understanding that sustainable growth is achieved when a company’s value proposition perfectly aligns with the deepest needs of its audience.
You will learn to master the "competitive chessboard." From utilizing advanced portfolio analysis to determine which products to scale or sunset, to orchestrating complex go-to-market strategies for international expansion, this subject ensures you can lead with commercial foresight. In a 2026 landscape where AI-driven personalization is the norm, you will become the strategist who doesn't just chase trends, but anticipates market shifts, ensuring your organization remains the first choice in the mind of the consumer.
Key Learning Areas
- Strategic Market Analysis: Master the tools of the trade. Learn to apply PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, and Blue Ocean frameworks to identify "uncontested market space" and predict the moves of your competitors.
- Brand Architecture & Global Positioning: Build a legacy. Learn how to manage a portfolio of brands across diverse cultures, ensuring a consistent identity while adapting to local nuances and expectations.
- Customer-Centric Value Creation: Go beyond the product. Master the art of the "Value Proposition Canvas" to ensure every feature you develop solves a real-world pain point for your target segment.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Move from intuition to evidence. Use marketing analytics and attribution models to link creative strategies directly to revenue growth and long-term Customer Lifetime Value (CLV).
- Omnichannel Integration & Strategy: Own the journey. Learn to architect a seamless customer experience that flows effortlessly from social media and mobile apps to physical storefronts and post-purchase support.
Career Opportunities
Expertise in Strategic Marketing Management positions you as a "Growth Architect." As industries face rapid disruption, the demand for leaders who can bridge the gap between technical innovation and market desire is higher than ever.
- Marketing Director / CMO Path: Positioning yourself for the executive suite by demonstrating how marketing strategy drives the entire organization’s bottom line.
- Brand Strategy Consultant: Advising global firms on how to revitalize their market presence and navigate complex digital transformations.
- Product Marketing Lead: Serving as the essential link between R&D and the consumer, ensuring that new innovations are launched with a "market-first" mindset.
- Market Intelligence Manager: Leading the search for actionable insights, using big data and consumer research to define the company’s next big opportunity.
- International Marketing Manager: Orchestrating the entry into new geographical markets, navigating the legal, cultural, and economic complexities of global trade.
- Customer Experience (CX) Strategist: Designing the high-level roadmap for how a brand interacts with its users, ensuring every touchpoint builds loyalty.
- E-commerce Strategy Lead: Driving the digital evolution of a brand, focusing on high-level conversion strategies and the integration of emerging technologies like AR and Voice Search.
- Category Manager: Taking full strategic ownership of a specific product category, balancing supplier relationships with consumer demand and pricing strategy.
This module takes you from the traditional focus on short-term profits to the long-term vision of the "Triple Bottom Line": People, Planet, and Profit. In a global economy facing climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality, sustainability is no longer a niche concern—it is the baseline for business survival. You will learn to move beyond Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a "feel-good" add-on to master the "science of impact," understanding that the most resilient companies are those that create value for society and the environment while remaining financially robust.
You will learn to master the "circular mindset." From designing supply chains that eliminate waste to navigating the high-stakes world of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, this subject ensures you can lead with ethical clarity and commercial grit. In a world where 70% of consumers prefer brands with a purpose, you will become the specialist who doesn't just "do less harm," but builds regenerative systems that thrive in harmony with the planet, ensuring your organization is both future-proof and world-positive.
Key Learning Areas
- Circular Economy & Eco-Innovation: Master the art of the loop. Learn how to transition from a "take-make-waste" model to circular systems where products are designed for durability, repairability, and eventual regeneration.
- ESG Frameworks & Reporting: Learn the language of modern investors. Deep dive into the global standards used to measure a company’s environmental footprint, social equity, and governance integrity.
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Go beyond your own walls. Learn to audit global supply chains for ethical labor practices and carbon efficiency, ensuring sustainability from raw materials to final delivery.
- Climate Risk & Resilience: Prepare for the unexpected. Learn how to assess the physical and regulatory risks that climate change poses to business operations and develop strategies to adapt and thrive.
- Social Entrepreneurship & Purpose-Led Branding: Build for a better world. Explore how to launch ventures or internal projects that solve social problems using profitable, sustainable business models.
Career Opportunities
Expertise in Sustainable Business positions you as a "Systems Thinker." As global regulations tighten and green finance explodes, every industry—from tech to manufacturing—is looking for leaders who can bridge the gap between profit and purpose.
- Sustainability Manager: Leading an organization’s internal efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, manage waste, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- ESG Analyst / Consultant: Working with investment firms or consulting agencies to evaluate how well companies are meeting their social and environmental commitments.
- Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Path: Positioning yourself for the executive suite by aligning a company’s entire business strategy with global climate and social goals.
- Sustainable Supply Chain Specialist: Managing relationships with vendors to ensure that raw materials are ethically sourced and that logistics are as carbon-neutral as possible.
- Corporate Responsibility Lead: Designing the programs that connect a company to its community, focusing on diversity, equity, and local social impact.
- Circular Economy Strategist: Advising businesses on how to redesign their products and services to eliminate waste and maximize resource efficiency.
- Green Finance Advisor: Helping organizations navigate the world of green bonds, sustainable investment funds, and carbon credits.
- Renewable Energy Project Manager: Leading the transition to clean energy sources within corporate infrastructure or real estate portfolios.
Eligibility Requirements
Academic Qualifications:
- Certificate of your higher secondary education.
- A valid certificate of an undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
English language requirements:
- Recognized English tests:
1.1 IELTS — Overall 6.0
1.2 TOEFL:
1.2.1 PBT (Paper-Based Test) — 550 points
1.2.2 CBT (Computer-Based Test) — 213 points
1.2.3 iBT (Internet-Based Test) — 79–93 points - Nationals from English-speaking countries can skip taking an English test. They should write a letter of motivation for themselves.
- A minimum of 50% of grades in English subjects at higher secondary education or the medium of studies should be English in the last school of education.
Intakes
January/April/July/October
Course Fee
International student fee: €13,999 | EU student fee: €12,599
Admissions are open for the 2026 intake
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