MSc Luxury

There are various funding solutions for your Master of Science in Luxury. Work-linked training remains the most advantageous solution: your tuition fees are funded by the OPCO and by the company that takes you on. You will receive a salary while gaining practical professional experience in the high-end industry.

The students who excel in this Master of Science in Luxury combine aesthetic sensitivity, an interest in premium brands and an understanding of global business. They come from a wide range of backgrounds: business schools, design schools, universities specialising in marketing, communication or fashion after a Bac +3 or Bac +4.

Profiles with an initial knowledge of the luxury sector, fashion or top-of-the-range products are particularly successful. The most important thing is to have a passion for the world of the great houses, a curiosity for cultural codes and an appetite for excellence. Fluency in English is an essential asset, as the luxury goods industry is intrinsically international.

Students can apply with backgrounds in business, communications or design, creating a wealth of complementary profiles.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Luxury can expect attractive salaries at the start of their career, generally between €35,000 and €48,000 gross per annum depending on the position and the company they join.

After 3 to 5 years’ experience as a luxury product manager, store manager or communications manager, salaries can range from €49,000 to €74,000. Experienced profiles holding positions as area director, senior brand manager or retail director in major international houses can earn €80,000 to €100,000 and more.

The fashion, jewellery and leather goods sectors generally offer the most attractive packages overall. Salary progression is rapid for those with a good command of the codes of luxury, professional English and the sector’s integrated digital strategies.

Absolutely. The programme includes working professionals from major luxury houses, agencies specialising in luxury communication and high-end retail consultancies.

These speakers bring their knowledge of the field through practical lessons, case studies of product launches and visits to exceptional boutiques. They share their vision of current issues: the digitalisation of luxury, new expectations from premium consumers, sustainable development and innovation in design. This close relationship with the professional world gives students an insight into the methodologies used in the industry and facilitates access to work placements and sandwich courses.

Their expertise covers the different areas of luxury: fashion, jewellery, watchmaking, cosmetics and lifestyle, offering a global vision of the sector.

Yes, the luxury goods industry is enjoying sustained growth and is transforming itself to meet new expectations. The sector is evolving with digitalisation, sustainability issues, the emergence of new markets (Asia, Middle East) and the expectations of younger generations. Luxury brands are looking for talent capable of innovating while preserving their heritage and excellence.

The Master of Science in Luxury prepares you for these changes with a programme that incorporates developments in global commerce and digital technology. Skills in brand management, premium customer experience and luxury communications are highly sought after.

There are excellent career prospects worldwide for graduates who are able to master the traditional codes of luxury while understanding the innovations needed in the sector. Expertise in product, design and global strategy is a decisive asset.

Yes, that’s one of the main features of this Master of Science in Luxury. The luxury industry is intrinsically international and the major houses recruit on a global scale.

Many courses are taught in English to help you master international business vocabulary. The programme includes modules on luxury markets, cultural specificities and expansion strategies. You can do your work placements in subsidiaries abroad (Paris, Milan, New York, Shanghai, Dubai).

Graduates work in fashion houses on every continent, in multicultural environments where knowledge of luxury codes and fluency in English are essential.

As well as technical skills in brand management, retail and luxury communications, you will develop essential qualities: an aesthetic sensitivity that enables you to understand the world of exceptional products, an eye for detail and perfection that are characteristic of the sector, and excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a demanding clientele.

You will enhance your ability to create emotion, your professional discretion, your behavioural elegance and your interpersonal skills in the world of luxury. The programme also enables you to develop the cultural knowledge you need to understand the expectations of international customers, the creativity you need to innovate while respecting codes and the leadership skills you need to manage teams at a global level.

These soft skills, which are an integral part of the curriculum, are decisive for success in the luxury industry and advancement to management positions.

No, the Master of Science in Luxury does not require any prior training in art history, although cultural awareness would be an asset. The programme is designed to accommodate a wide range of backgrounds from business, marketing, communications or design, after a 3 or 4-year degree.

The courses will enable you to gradually acquire the necessary knowledge about the history of luxury houses, the evolution of the product and the aesthetic codes of the sector.

The aim is to train managers capable of steering strategies and managing brands, not historians.

You will learn to understand the heritage of the houses, their know-how and their positioning, but without the need for prior academic expertise. A passion for the world of luxury and cultural curiosity are all you need to apply and succeed in this Masters-level programme.

Yes, the Master of Science in Luxury includes a strong digital dimension throughout the programme. You will learn to manage high-end e-commerce strategies, to manage the digital communications of luxury houses and to create online customer experiences that respect the codes of the sector.

The courses cover luxury social media, influencer marketing in the luxury world, premium content creation and analytics applied to digital retail. This digital expertise is essential, as the luxury industry is changing rapidly: young consumers are discovering brands online, shops are becoming phygital and product launches are moving to multi-channel strategies.

You will develop the skills needed to enable luxury brands to succeed in their digital transformation, while preserving their exclusivity and prestige at a global level.

Candidates with a Bac +3 or Bac +4 are admitted in several stages. After submitting your application (diploma, transcripts, CV, covering letter), a panel examines your file. If your application is accepted, you will receive an e-mail confirming your eligibility and an invitation to an individual interview.

This interview is an opportunity to assess your motivation, your career plans in the sector and your understanding of the codes of luxury. The process aims to identify students with the potential to succeed in this demanding industry, which values excellence.

You can apply in the first year (MSc 1) for a two-year course, or directly in the second year (MSc 2) depending on your level and previous experience in the world of luxury, fashion or high-end retail.

Work placements in industry are an asset for admission and demonstrate your knowledge of the sector and your structured career plan.