Programme Overview

The cultural and creative sector, encompassing design, spans diverse activities marked by distinct strategic properties and a growing integration of skills. In adapting to this evolving economy, creativity and design emerge as highly coveted competencies essential for navigating a complex and competitive market landscape. These cross-cutting skills play a pivotal role in enhancing the aesthetic experiences of consumers and users, driving societal innovation, and catalysing business transformation.

The MSc programme in Creativity & Design Management is tailored to nurture students into creators and innovators within the creative industries and other innovative sectors of the economy and society.

Curriculum (courses, subject modules)

CREATIVITY & DESIGN MANAGER SKILLS
→ Creativity & design strategic management
→ Creative & design entrepreneurship
→ Management tools
→ Creativity & design marketing
→ Creativity & design branding
→ Creativity & design management
→ Professional development

EXPERTISE SKILLS
→ Creation & creativity
→ Creative process management
→ International seminar: creative & design trends
→ Creating & designing for future societies
→ Sustainable creativity & design
→ Creativity & design research

EXPERIENTIAL SKILLS
→ Workshops
→ Masterclasses
→ Study trip abroad: Sustainable Venice
→ On-site course: Creative France

APPLIED RESEARCH DISSERTATION 6-MONTH INTERNSHIP IN CREATIVE/DESIGN FUNCTIONS AND/OR IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES SECTOR

 

Admission conditions

Required diploma(s)

• 3 to 4 years of higher education

Tuition & Fees

Between 18 000 and 27 500 €

 

 

Employment opportunities & career impact

Employment opportunities

Upon completing the programme, graduates have diverse opportunities in both creative and managerial roles within the creative industries or other innovative sectors.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Creation, design, and production: creator, artist, designer, creative director, artistic director, design agency director, design manager, copywriter, product designer, service designer, space designer, etc.
• Management and strategic development: general manager, entrepreneur, consultant, project manager, etc.
• Marketing: marketing director, brand manager, product manager, digital project manager, etc.
• Communication: advertising manager, social media manager, brand content manager, events manager, etc.

SECTORS

• Our programme equips students to become creative and design managers in the creative industries or across various innovative sectors.

  Graduates can explore sectors including visual arts, design, crafts, fashion, luxury, creative digital services, communication, heritage, performing arts, cultural industries (cinema, video games, music, media), leisure industries (tourism, outdoor, sport), and beyond.

  Additionally, graduates are sought after by businesses across the economy to contribute to ideation, innovation, and problem-solving endeavours.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines

The selection period for the intake at KEDGE runs from October to July. Several interview sessions are offered until the programme is filled.

Faculty profiles

KEDGE Business School is a leading French management school with campuses in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulon, as well as associated campuses in France, China, Africa and India.

The KEDGE community brings together 16,000 students of 32% international origin, 224 permanent faculty members, 365 partner universities worldwide, and a network of 90,000 alumni. The school offers 40 programmes in management and design, combining academic excellence, innovation and international exposure.

With various research centres, 300 corporate partners and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem, KEDGE fosters innovation, impact and sustainable growth.

Through its KEDGE IMPAKT strategy and its Foundation, the school is committed to ecological and social transition, equal opportunities and student well-being. KEDGE holds the AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations, is EESPIG and Qualiopi certified, and ranks among the top European business schools.

Campus facilities & Student life

KEDGE Business School's Marseille campus features two distinct locations: Luminy, located near the stunning Calanques National Park, and La Joliette, positioned in the heart of the city. The appeal of Marseille goes beyond campus life; its vibrant culture, diverse attractions, and commitment to quality education make it an attractive destination for international students.

State-of-the-art facilities

The Luminy Campus is a modern, eco-friendly facility spanning 21,000 m², designed to enhance your learning experience. This initiative aligns with sustainable principles, establishing the campus as a leader in education. Nestled in the heart of the Calanques and enjoying exceptional sunshine, the Marseille campus offers an ideal environment for personal and academic growth. With state-of-the-art facilities that foster innovative teaching methods, the campus provides stimulating spaces for both learning and collaboration:

• 57 classrooms: Designed for diverse learning experiences.
• 6 lecture theatres: Including a unique sheltered outdoor theatre.
• 2 hubs and 22 brain bubbles: Dedicated spaces for collaborative reflection sessions.
• 22 student associations: Offering a range of activities and engagement opportunities.
• 1 business incubator: The KEDGE Entrepreneurship Daniel Carasso, equipped with the latest technologies to support startups.
• 7,700 m² of outdoor space: Featuring numerous terraces for relaxation and study.
• Design school facilities: Including a maker space (digital manufacturing workshop, wood and machining workshop, metal, resin/paint, and ceramics area, modeling workshop), a computer room for digital drawing, and 3D modeling.
• Various catering options: Including a cafeteria, food truck, Sport Café, Columbus Café, and a new space within the extension.
• Integrated relaxation and sports area: Featuring a fitness room, city stadium, and multiple sunny terraces.

Admission process

Steps

Application Checklist

Academic documents required

• Undergraduate Diploma copy
• Language diploma

Academic documents other

• Grades, recommendation letters

Administrative documents required

• 2 Photographs
• Photocopy of ID Card / Passport
• Photocopy of university degree
• Language accreditation

Scholarships & Financial Aid

At KEDGE, we strongly believe that students shouldn’t abandon their education projects because of funding problems. This is why we have launched a financial support plan tailored to international candidates' backgrounds, countries of origin, situation, and prior educational achievements:
- Early Bird discount for early completion of your application: 10% before November 30 and 5% before February 28.
- Excellence scholarship based on merit
- Social scholarship for registered students in full-time initial training who need financial assistance
- Solidarity scholarship for international applicants who need financial assistance to finance their studies
- Diversity scholarship intended for students hailing from a range of international, cultural, or social backgrounds
- Partner scholarships for applicants joining the school via a “pathway agreement” with a partner institution
- Alumni scholarship for alumni wishing to pursue further education at the school
- Kirsten Hoey scholarship for students from the USA
- Eiffel Excellence scholarship for students pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in France

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