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What is a Master Cycle in Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting?
The Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting Grande Ecole Programme is the result of collaboration between INSEEC and HEIP, a school specialising in political science and international relations. It prepares you for careers in international strategic consulting by combining managerial expertise with in-depth geopolitical analysis. This course confers a Master’s degree (equivalent to Bac+5) recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and is RNCP level 7 certified. The course is taught in French and English and is AMBA accredited. It offers fast-track entry into consulting firms, think tanks and the strategic departments of international companies.
Diploma and professional certification
This state-approved degree confers a Master’s grade and has been AMBA accredited since 2016, guaranteeing its recognition in France and internationally.
Professional certification as an Innovative Projects Manager level 7 (EU), NSF code 310, awarded by INSEEC Grande École, registered under number 41044 on the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of the Director General of France Compétences.
With this programme in partnership with HEIP, you will also receive a school certificate.
Objectives and skills
The aim of the Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting Master’s degree is to train experts capable of analysing geopolitical and economic issues to inform international business strategies.
The programme develops key skills in :
- Strategic analysis
- Change management
- Strategy consulting
- Strategic intelligence and innovation
- Risk management
- Financial modelling and valuation
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Data analysis and business intelligence
- Organisational performance assessment
- Stakeholder management and negotiation
The content
The courses below are taught on the Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux campuses, in French and English. This partnership with the HEIP school of political science and international relations is part of INSEEC Grande École’s multidisciplinary approach, offering students a personalised teaching approach.
2ᵉ year (M1 level) – Core curriculum
60 ECTS credits – Initial or sandwich course
This second year consolidates your managerial skills and introduces the fundamentals of geopolitical and economic analysis. You can choose between two options: a sandwich course or the traditional route. The latter combines pre-specialisation in the first semester with international mobility in the second semester, followed by a long-term internship of at least 3 months in a company.
- INSEEC Digital Innovation Challenge (IDIC)
- Transitions in the contemporary world
- Economic, Political and Social
- Introduction to management control
- Corporate finance
- English & TOEIC training
- Advanced Excel
- Consumer behaviour & Applied market research
- Strategic management
- Project and Operations Management
2ᵉ year (M1 level) – Pre-specialisation
This module begins your specialisation by combining business law, sustainable management and international relations.
- Corporate Law
- Sustainable Management & Eco innovation
- Geopolitical changes
- International trade & globalization
3ᵉ year (Level M2) – Core curriculum
60 ECTS credits – sandwich course only
The core curriculum in the third year hones your strategic and leadership skills in complex international contexts. This final year is compulsory work-study.
- Open Innovation Challenge
- Business and Corporate Strategy
- Research Methodology
- Préparation au Grand Oral / Final oral exam preparation
- Organisational Behaviour & Advanced Management
- Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
3ᵉ year (M2 level) – Speciality courses
Third-year specialist courses combine geopolitical analysis, international economics and strategic consultancy to train international business experts.
- Management & Change Management
- Business game change management
- Transitions conferences
- International strategic analysis
- Advanced strategy
- Sector specific intelligence
- Economic diplomacy
- Public support to business strategies
- Country risk
- International economy
- Innovation, High Tech and start-up
Assessment procedures
The assessment uses a variety of approaches to validate your geopolitical and strategic analysis skills:
- Continuous assessment and periodic evaluations.
- Individual work and group projects.
- Half-yearly examinations and final tests.
- Geopolitical case studies and strategic analyses.
- Consulting simulations and business games.
- Lectures and role-playing.
- Applied research dissertation in international strategy;.
- Compulsory work placements and on-site assessment.
Certification is obtained by capitalising on all the skill blocks and validating the 180 ECTS credits over the 2 years of the programme.
Is this degree recognised by the State?
INSEEC Grande École awards a Master in Management, officially recognised by the French State (Ministry of Higher Education and Research) since 2005. The degree is recognised in France and internationally and has been AMBA-accredited since 2016. The programme also awards a Level 7 RNCP qualification, recognised by the French Ministry of Labour. INSEEC Grande École is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles.
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Rate of students continuing their education: 2.2%
Dropout rate: 1.18%
Professional experience
A career path
Internships or work-study placements give you the opportunity to apply your skills in strategic consulting, economic intelligence or international development. You will join consultancies, strategic departments or international organisations and build up recognised expertise in geopolitical analysis applied to business.
INSEEC Grande Ecole supports you
Targeted support in your search for a work-study program or internship in strategic and geopolitical consulting, with personalized follow-up.
Job dating
Monthly meetings organized with our partners: strategy consulting firms, think tanks, and international organizations.
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A network of 10,000 partner companies and 115,000 alumni to propel your career in strategic and international consulting.
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Weekly group or individual sessions: CV advice, interview case studies, strategic pitching, networking within the consulting ecosystem.
Business
What are the career prospects after a Master Cycle in Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting?
This Master Cycle programme opens the door to careers in strategy consulting, economic intelligence and international relations. These professions enhance your ability to analyse major global issues and position you as an expert in international corporate strategies.
Application
What are the admission requirements for the Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting Master Cycle?
Admission to 2nd year (M1 level)
- Open to students who have completed or are in the process of completing a Licence 3, Bachelor’s degree, Master 1, engineering degree or level 6/7 RNCP-certified qualification attesting to at least 3 years of higher education.
- Admission via the Evolution 2 competitive entrance examination (application + oral tests).
- Training provided in French and English.
Your application
- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results
Tuition fees
What are the tuition fees for the Master Cycle in Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting?
Tuition fees vary from year to year. Several financing solutions are available to support you.
- 3rd year unergraduate
- 2nd year 1-year€13 390
- 3rd year 1-year€13 390
- Grade de Master Degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Our Financial Aids
Banking partnerships and their advantages
- Admission Bac+3
- 2ème année 1 an13 390€
- 3ème année 1 an13 390€
- Diplôme Grade de Master
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To which institution is this partnership linked: INSEEC Grande Ecole or HEIP?
This Master Cycle is part of INSEEC Grande École, developed in partnership with HEIP, a school of political science and international relations. You will be enrolled at INSEEC Grande École and will obtain a 2nd year postgraudate diploma conferring the Grade de Master awarded by INSEEC Grande Ecole.
The partnership with HEIP enriches the programme with modules in geopolitics, economic diplomacy and international relations, allowing you to benefit from the best of both schools: the managerial excellence of INSEEC Grande Ecole and the political science expertise of HEIP.
What is the added value of the partnership with HEIP?
The partnership with HEIP, a school of political science and international relations, provides unique expertise in geopolitical analysis and economic diplomacy. You benefit from teaching by specialists in international relations, access to conferences with geopolitical experts and a rigorous academic approach to global issues, combined with INSEEC’s business expertise. Seminars cover the history of European and local institutions.
What are the objectives of the Master Cycle in Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting?
This course aims to train experts capable of analysing global geopolitical and economic dynamics to inform strategic business decisions. You will develop dual skills in management and the analysis of international relations, with a special focus on economic diplomacy, similar to a Master Cycle in political science, but with an emphasis on business and strategic consultancy.
Is the INSEEC Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting Master Cycle recognised by the State?
Yes, the Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting programme awards a 2nd year postgraduate diploma conferring the grade of Master, recognised by the French State since 2005. It has been AMBA accredited since 2016 and is RNCP level 7 certified (card 41044). INSEEC Grande École is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles.
Which partner companies recruit students from this programme?
INSEEC’ Grande Ecole network of 10,000 partner companies regularly recruits graduates of the Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting Master Cycle:
- International strategy consulting firms .
- Strategic departments of major groups.
- Business intelligence organisations.
- Think tanks and research institutes.
- International organisations and public institutions.
What soft skills are developed following a Master Cycle in Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting?
This Political Science Grande Ecole programme develops the behavioural skills essential for strategic consultancy:
- Analytical skills and systems thinking.
- Communicating and summarising complex issues.
- Adaptability and intellectual agility.
- Curiosity and constant strategic intelligence.
- Leadership and management of cross-functional projects.
- Diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
Which languages are used for courses and exams?
The Geopolitics, Economics & Strategic Consulting programme is taught in French and English, depending on the module. This bilingual approach to higher education enables you to master the technical vocabulary of international relations in both languages and to work in multicultural contexts.
Do you need a political science background to join this programme?
No, this Master Cycle at INSEEC Grande Ecole is open to all students, whether they have a background in management, business, human sciences, economics or a Masters in political science. The fundamentals of geopolitics and international relations are taught progressively. What is important is your interest in international issues and your curiosity about world news.
What types of work placements are available on this programme?
As part of your work-study programme, you will carry out a variety of assignments that enable you to apply geopolitical analysis to business issues:
- Country risk studies for international operations.
- Strategic intelligence and regional economic intelligence.
- Internationalisation strategy consultancy.
- Analysis of the impact of European and local policies on business.
- Support for corporate communications and public affairs.
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