What is an MSc Marketing & AI Manager?
The Master of Science Manager Marketing & AI trains future professionals capable of managing complex marketing projects by integrating the tools and methods of artificial intelligence at the heart of commercial strategies. This Master of Science provides high-level expertise in digital marketing, digital communication, agile project management, campaign management, e-commerce and performance analysis. It is RNCP level 7 certified by the French Ministry of Employment.
The first year lays the foundations in marketing, communication, digital strategy, project management and business management, while the second year develops skills in AI applied to marketing, agile methods, Scrum, coordination of marketing and data teams, data protection, RGPD and algorithmic bias. Thanks to its professionally-oriented teaching methods, this programme prepares students for strategic positions in digital marketing, digital communications, e-commerce and marketing innovation.
Professional certification
Level 7 (EU) “Marketing and Brand Strategy Manager” professional qualification, NSF code 312, awarded by INSEEC MSc (CEE-RA, CEE-SO, CEFAS, MBA INSTITUTE, CEE-OUEST, CEE-Méditerrannée), registered under number 38597 on the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of the Director General of France Compétences on 09/02/2024.
Objectives and skills
The aim of the MSc Marketing & AI Manager is to train professionals capable of leading digital marketing projects, exploiting artificial intelligence in communication and business development strategies, and supporting companies in their performance, innovation and digital transformation challenges.
The programme develops the following skills:
- To design a communication and digital marketing strategy in line with the company’s overall strategy;
- Managing digital marketing campaigns;
- Designing and deploying the digital communications policy;
- Manage digital projects in agile mode and manage teams ;
- Coordinating and deploying the e-commerce strategy
The courses
The courses presented below are given as examples and may vary depending on the campus. The programme takes account of developments in the banking and insurance sector.
The pace of courses may vary 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 the entire duration of the MSc 1 + MSc 2 or MSc 2 course.
1ʳᵉ year – Cross-disciplinary and foundation courses
60 ECTS credits
The first year of the MSc Marketing & IA Manager provides an opportunity to acquire the fundamentals of marketing, digital communication, digital marketing, agile project management and strategic steering, while developing the cross-disciplinary skills needed to move into positions of responsibility in the digital, e-commerce and marketing management professions.
Brand strategy
- Business English
- Decision support systems
- Corporate strategy and business plan
- Professional tools and methods
- Budget management and dashboards
Brand strategy management
- TechAway – Tech for All
- Strategic marketing in the age of data
- Digital consumer behaviour
- Introduction to machine learning for managers
- Generative AI and content creation
- E-reputation, marketing automation & Inbound
Deployment of the marketing strategy
- Digital project management
- Data analytics & statistics
- Introduction to SQL and databases
- TechAway Prompt Engineering
- Data visualisation
Team management & performance
- Marketing audit & competitive intelligence
- Agile methods
- Business game
2ᵉ year
60 ECTS credits
The second year of the MSc Marketing & AI Manager provides in-depth expertise in artificial intelligence applied to marketing, digital campaign management, e-commerce, agile project management and change management, to prepare students for positions of responsibility in marketing, digital communication and innovation.
Brand strategy
- Applied research dissertation
- Recommendation and personalisation algorithms
- Predictive marketing & churn management
- NLP for customer service
- Computer vision in retail
Brand strategy management
- Marketing automation & AI
- AI-driven SEO & SEA
- Performance measurement & AI king
- AI first” strategy
- Budget and finance for project managers
- Cybersecurity with Microsoft
Deployment of the marketing strategy
- TechAway: Structure The Data & GenAI
- Consulting & strategy
- AI & WEB3
- Ni-code for AI
Team management & performance
- Growth Hacking & AI
- Change management
- E-commerce CMS
- Green AI & Digital Sobriety
- Neuroscience applied to marketing
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 cross-disciplinary skill blocks 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.
Teaching methods
- Lectures and interactive courses
- Role-playing through group and/or individual case studies carried out by students
- Educational conferences and seminars
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What are the career prospects after an MSc Marketing & AI Manager?
The MSc Marketing & AI Manager opens up a wide range of opportunities in marketing, digital, marketing innovation, e-commerce and AI, with prospects for rapid advancement to positions of responsibility in fast-changing environments.

Application
What are the entry requirements for the MSc Marketing & AI Manager?
Admission to 1st year
- Accessible to students who hold or are in the process of obtaining a 3-year higher education diploma (Bachelor’s degree, BUT, professional degree), i.e. 180 ECTS credits, in the fields of digital marketing, digital communication, data, statistics, management, IT or a related field.
- The course lasts two years.
- Apply using the online application form.
Admission to 2nd year
- Open to students who have completed or are in the process of completing a degree at Bac+4 level (Master 1, MSc 1, business school diploma), i.e. 240 ECTS credits, with a background in digital marketing, digital communication, data, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, project management or IT.
- The course lasts one year.
- Apply using the online application form.
Your application
in 5 days
- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results(within 48 hours in working days)
School fees
What are the tuition fees for the MSc Marketing & AI Manager?
Tuition fees for the INSEEC MSc vary from year to year. Several sources of finance are available to help you.
- Initial Training – September intake
- Initial Training – February/March intake
- Work-study 24 months
- Work-study 12 months
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year12 290 €
- 2nd year 1 year13 990 €
- MSc's Degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
Banking partnerships and their advantages
Professional certification is also available through VAE. Find out more here.
The course is also available via the VAP at a cost of €850 (incl. VAT).
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year11 390€
- 2nd year 1 year13 450€
- MSc's degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
Banking partnerships and their advantages
Professional certification is also available through VAE. Find out more here.
The course is also available via the VAP at a cost of €850 (incl. VAT).
- 3rd year undergraduate
- September 2 years24 250€
- February 2 year24 250€
- MSc's degree
- 4th year undergraduate
- September 1 year14 050€
- February 1 year14 050€
- MSc's Degree
Only the second year of the MSc can be completed in 12 months
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Which languages are used for courses and exams?
The Master of Science Manager Marketing & AI is taught in French on seven campuses (Bordeaux, Marseille, Chambéry, Rennes, Toulouse, Lyon and Paris).
Are there any internship or work-study opportunities during the MSc Marketing & AI Manager?
Yes, work-linked training is at the heart of the MSc Marketing & AI Manager programme. Students can apply for apprenticeship or professionalisation contracts in the fields of digital marketing, communication, e-commerce, artificial intelligence applied to marketing and digital transformation, with innovative companies, agencies, international groups or specialist firms.
Depending on the campus, a number of different schedules are available: 3 days at the company / 2 days at the school or 1 week at the school / 3 weeks at the company. This format allows you to finance your studies while developing solid professional experience in marketing, digital, communication and innovative project management.
To ensure that students have access to the best opportunities, the school offers personalised support as well as monthly job-dating sessions, enabling them to meet companies and recruiters in the digital marketing, communications, e-commerce and innovation sectors.
Is INSEEC’s MSc Marketing & IA Manager recognised by the State?
Yes, the Master of Science Manager Marketing & IA delivers a level 7 RNCP title “Marketing and Brand Strategy Manager” (number 38587), recognised by France Compétences and the Ministry of Employment.
This professional certification attests to the quality of the teaching offered by the INSEEC Group schools and enhances the employability of graduates in the digital marketing, communication, e-commerce, artificial intelligence applied to marketing and innovative project management sectors. The programme prepares profiles capable of rapidly integrating positions of responsibility in organisations undergoing transformation.
Visit our website to find out all the details about this recognised qualification, which offers great career opportunities in marketing, digital, AI, communication and marketing innovation.
What support services are available for students?
The Corporate Relations and Alumni Department supports students throughout their career in their search for work-study placements and jobs through :
- Monthly job datings with key players in digital marketing, artificial intelligence, e-commerce and digital communications.
- Coaching workshops on recruitment interviews, professional posture and sales negotiation.
- A Match’Up offers platform.
- And so on.
The school also provides housing assistance services to help students find accommodation close to their campus. At the same time, its network of 120,000 alumni promotes professional integration and offers the opportunity to discover the careers of graduates who today hold positions of responsibility in the fields of marketing, digital, artificial intelligence, communication and e-commerce.
Which partner companies recruit students from this programme?
Graduates are sought by :
- major groups committed to digital transformation, such as Capgemini, Accenture, Sopra Steria, IBM and Orange;
- data and artificial intelligence companies;
- strategy and transformation consulting firms;
- players in marketing, customer relations and digital innovation.
Our network of 10,000 partner companies gives students the opportunity to do their work-study placements in data, digital, AI and digital transformation consulting. These companies regularly recruit graduates of the programme for their expertise in data analysis, digital transformation, analytical marketing, customer knowledge and performance management.
At the company forums organised on each campus, you can find out about all the career opportunities in these growth sectors.
How long does an MSc Marketing & AI Manager at INSEEC last?
The duration varies according to the level of admission: two years for holders of a Bac +3 who can apply in the first year, and one year for holders of a Bac +4 who enter directly into the second year of the Master of Science. The course is taught on our seven campuses in France (Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon, Paris, Rennes, Chambéry and Toulouse), offering a geographical itinerary tailored to your needs.
The programme provides all the skills needed to become an expert in digital marketing, communication, e-commerce and artificial intelligence applied to marketing. This 5-year post-graduate course offered by INSEEC prepares you effectively for positions of responsibility in marketing, digital, communication and innovation.
Does INSEEC MSc support students with disabilities?
INSEEC has made accessibility an integral part of its institutional policy. Each campus has a dedicated disability advisor, responsible for providing individualised support throughout the course.
The infrastructure complies with current accessibility standards. The referral manager oversees the implementation of educational, material and organisational changes, in conjunction with the school’s departments.
This approach aims to provide each student with a suitable learning environment. The contact details of the student advisor are available on the contact page of your campus.
What are the objectives of the MSc Marketing & AI Manager?
The main objective of the programme is to train professionals capable of managing digital marketing projects, integrating artificial intelligence into communication and business development strategies, and supporting companies in their performance, innovation and digital transformation challenges. The course provides solid skills in marketing, digital communication, AI applied to marketing, project management, e-commerce, performance management and transformation management.
The skills acquired will prepare you for careers of responsibility in marketing, digital, communication, e-commerce and marketing innovation. The Master of Science also develops the strategic, analytical and interpersonal skills needed to progress to positions such as marketing manager, digital project manager, e-commerce manager, digital strategy consultant or marketing performance manager.
What are the equivalences and gateways?
Is there an active INSEEC alumni network to help with professional integration?
Yes, INSEEC relies on a network of 120,000 active alumni worldwide, many of whom are now working in digital marketing, communication, e-commerce, artificial intelligence applied to marketing and innovative project management. This network fosters professional integration, mentoring opportunities and career development in fast-changing sectors.
The Group’s schools also offer continuing education courses to enable former students to update their skills, strengthen their expertise and discover new specialisations in marketing, digital, communication, artificial intelligence, e-commerce and management.
Many alumni now hold positions of responsibility in digital marketing, digital communications, e-commerce, marketing innovation or digital project management, and regularly share their experience with students. These exchanges help to bridge the gap between what the Master of Science teaches and the realities of the professional world.
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