What is a distance learning MSc Management?
The distance MSc Management is a Master of Science offered by INSEEC. It is taught entirely online in French. Level 7 RNCP certification (Business and Organisation Manager). This programme trains future managers and company directors. This flexible and comprehensive programme combines the fundamentals of management, corporate strategy, digital transformation and performance management to develop a global and operational vision of organisational management.
Professional certification
Professional qualification in Business and Organisation Management, level 7 (EU), NSF code 310, awarded by INSEEC, registered under number 40353 on the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of the Director General of France Compétences. This RNCP level 7 qualification is equivalent to 5 years’ higher education and guarantees professional recognition in France and abroad.
Objectives and skills
This MSc aims to train multi-skilled managers capable of leading organisations, developing corporate strategies and supporting change in a complex, digital environment.
The programme develops key skills in :
- Devising and implementing the company’s/organisation’s strategic orientations.
- Steering the company’s financial and non-financial strategy.
- Steering the marketing and sales strategy.
- Managing teams and driving organisational change.
In addition to these common blocks of skills, there is an optional sectoral block:
- Develop a corporate strategy consulting business.
The courses
This 100% online programme is designed to adapt to your pace, whether you are working or studying. The content is regularly updated to reflect developments in management and digital technology.
The pace of courses may differ from campus to campus and depending on whether the course is being run under a work placement agreement (initial) or a professionalization/apprenticeship contract (continuing).
The work-study contract must be signed for a period of 12 months (MSc 2) or 24 months (MSc1 + MSc 2).
1ʳᵉ year – Cross-disciplinary and foundation courses
60 ECTS credits – 441 h
The first year builds the foundations of modern management and develops your strategic vision of organisations.
- Steering & dashboards
- Corporate strategy & business models
- Strategic management
- Management & leadership
- Innovation management
1ʳᵉ year – Specialised courses
Specialised courses deepen your expertise in digital transformation, finance, marketing and consulting.
- Introduction to digital transformation
- Undertaking a digital transformation
- HR & digitisation
- Responsible information systems practice
- The fundamentals of finance
- BI & data-driven marketing
- Introduction to marketing
- Marketing remix
- Applied research dissertation methodology
- Key to success – Working in project mode
2ᵉ year
60 ECTS credits – 441 h
The second year deepens your managerial expertise and prepares you for management positions.
Corporate strategy
- Strategic intelligence
- Socially responsible investment & green finance
- Mastering project management
- Managing digital information in a complex environment
Steering financial and non-financial strategy
- The fundamentals of finance
- Management accounting
- Financial communications & investor relations
Marketing & sales management
- E-commerce & m-commerce
- Trade marketing
- Customer journey
- Marketing
Team management
- Human resources management
- Change management
- Sustainable development & green management
- Key to success – Managing conflict
Council
- Applied research dissertation methodology
- Key to success – Working in project mode
Assessment procedures
The two years of the programme combine the acquisition of theoretical skills with practical work experience, in both initial and sandwich courses.
Course validation
- Validation of 60 ECTS credits per year of training.
- The MSc is obtained by successive validation of the two years, i.e. a total of 120 ECTS credits.
- Certification awarded by capitalisation of all the skill blocks.
- Full validation of each block required with a minimum mark of 10/20 for each skill.
- Partial validation of blocks is not permitted.
Conditions for obtaining certification
- Validation of four blocks of cross-disciplinary skills common to all courses.
- A minimum period of 132 days in a company during the second year (MSc 2) for initial training students.
Assessment procedures
Throughout the course, your progress is regularly assessed by :
- Continuous assessment and final exams organised face-to-face.
- Individual and/or team case studies.
- Individual and/or group oral presentations.
- Individual and/or group written assignments.
- Professional simulations and work placements.
- An applied research dissertation on a management issue, defended before a professional and academic jury (in the second year).
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What are the career Opportunities after a distance learning MSc in Management?
This course positions you for executive and strategic management roles. The RNCP level 7 qualification validates your ability to lead organisations and take strategic decisions in all sectors of activity.

Application
What are the admission requirements for the distance learning MSc Management?
Admission to 1st year
- Accessible to students who hold or are in the process of obtaining a Licence 3, Bachelor’s degree, RNCP level 6 certified qualification (Bac +3) or equivalent.
- Admission by application and individual interview.
- Training given in French, 100% online.
Admission to 2nd year
- Accessible to students who hold or are in the process of obtaining a Licence 3, Bachelor’s degree, RNCP level 6 certified qualification (Bac +3) or equivalent.
- Admission by application and individual interview.
- Training given in French, 100% online.
Your application
- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results
Tuition fees
What are the tuition fees for the distance learning MSc Management?
Tuition fees for the INSEEC MSc vary from year to year. Several sources of finance are available to help you.
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1-year11 390€
- 2nd year 1-year13 450€
- MSc Degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
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- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1-year11 390€
- 2nd year 1-year13 450€
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Who is this distance learning MSc in Management aimed at?
This distance learning Master of Science in Management is aimed at a range of profiles. It is suitable for students wishing to continue their studies at Bac +5 level while benefiting from the flexibility of the online format.
It is particularly well suited to working professionals who want to acquire managerial skills without interrupting their career, to top-level sportsmen and women who want to reconcile training and education, and to entrepreneurs who want to structure their strategic vision. It is also suitable for people changing careers in the field of management.
The course enables students to acquire dual skills by reconciling their professional, sporting and personal lives with training using digital tools and flexible learning methods.
What are the objectives of the distance learning MSc Management?
The aims of this Master of Science are to train multi-skilled managers capable of steering organisations as a whole. You will develop skills in :
- business strategy ;
- team management ;
- digital transformation ;
- financial guidance ;
- business development.
The aim of the programme is to give you a 360° view of management so that you can take up a position in general management, as head of a business unit or as a strategy consultant in any field of activity.
Is the INSEEC distance learning MSc in Management recognised by the State?
Yes, the distance learning MSc in Management delivers a level 7 RNCP qualification in ‘Business and Organisation Management’ (fiche 40353) registered on the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles by decision of the Director General of France Compétences. This Bac +5 certification guarantees recognition by the State and the quality of the teaching provided, in the same way as diplomas awarded in the classroom.
Is it possible to do work-study during the INSEEC distance learning MSc in Management?
Yes, this is possible thanks to the distance learning format, which combines perfectly with a professional activity. You can take the course under an apprenticeship or professional training contract, which enables you to finance your studies while developing your experience in management, strategy or business development.
Online teaching and virtual classes adapt to the pace of your business.
Which languages are used for courses and exams?
The MSc Management distance learning course is taught entirely in French. The courses, teaching resources, virtual classes and exams are all in French. This approach makes it easier for you to learn complex management concepts in your mother tongue, while enabling you to acquire solid expertise in management, business law and corporate communications.
How long does the INSEEC distance learning MSc in Management last?
The duration of the Master of Science depends on your entry level. You can enter in 1ʳᵉ year (M1) after a Bac +3 for a 2-year course, or directly in 2ᵉ year (M2) after a Bac +4 for a year of specialisation.
The total 2-year programme represents 120 ECTS credits and enables you to obtain a level 7 RNCP qualification in the field of organisational management.
How is distance learning organised in practice?
Learning is organised via Bootcamp, an online platform available 24 hours a day. You have access to video courses, interactive teaching resources and collaborative tools for group work. Live virtual classes with the lecturers offer real-time exchanges.
You manage your study schedule according to your availability, while meeting exam and project deadlines. A tutor will work with you individually to optimise your progress in the field of management.
Certification exams must be taken in person at one of our 8 INSEEC campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Rennes, Beaune, Marseille, Toulouse and Chambéry). This method guarantees the value and recognition of your diploma on the job market.
What types of projects and assessments are included in the course?
Assessments are used to validate your managerial skills in a variety of ways. You will be required to :
- carry out case studies of real companies;
- carry out collaborative projects remotely on strategy and business development issues;
- develop management simulations ;
- write an applied research dissertation.
Ongoing online tests and final exams will formalise your level of mastery of the concepts.
These teaching methods enable you to acquire operational skills that can be applied directly in companies in the fields of business law, managerial communication and strategic management.
Is there an active INSEEC alumni network to help with professional integration?
Yes, the INSEEC network has 115,000 alumni in all business sectors, including many executives and managers. This high-quality network facilitates your professional integration through networking events, mentoring and career opportunities.
Even from a distance, you can take full advantage of this network to develop your career in management, strategy or business development.
What are the advantages of the 100% online format compared to face-to-face training?
The 100% online format offers total learning flexibility: you study where you want and when you want, according to your professional or personal constraints. You save on travel costs and time, while accessing the same high-quality teaching as in a classroom.
Digital teaching tools enable rich interaction via virtual classes, forums and collaborative remote working. This formula is ideal if you want to acquire managerial skills while remaining in work, avoiding geographical constraints and adapting your learning pace to your schedule.
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