Overview

The MSc in Creativity & Design Management at KEDGE Business School is an English-taught, full-time postgraduate program based in Marseille. Designed for graduates with 3–5 years of higher education, this program blends creativity, design thinking, and innovation management. It prepares students to lead in creative industries—from visual arts and fashion to digital services and cultural sectors—through real-world projects and immersive learning experiences.

Semester starts

September

Degree info

  • MSc in Creativity and Design Management
  • Long Track: 2 years
    Short Track: 1 year
  • ECTS: Approximately 90 ECTS depending on track
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Tuition fee: 18,000 EUR / Academic Year
  • Campus: Marseille

Edunation application period

Regular Admissions
ALL ROLLING:
• Other Non-EU Countries: 25.06.2026
• VN, PH, CN, JP: 28.07.2026
• EU Countries: 12.08.2026

Graduates will be able to:

  • Apply creativity and design thinking to strategic management
  • Lead ideation and innovation in fields like fashion, luxury, visual arts, media, and cultural industries
  • Drive organizational transformation through creative problem-solving
  • Integrate business acumen with creative skills in both cultural and corporate contexts

Long Track (2 years) or Short Track (1 year)—both include:

  • Pre-specialisation courses, creativity & design strategy, entrepreneurship, and applied research
  • Workshops, industry masterclasses, and study trip
  • Minimum 6-month internship in a creative sector
  • Final research thesis or applied project

Typical roles include:

  • Creative Project Manager
  • Innovation Consultant
  • Brand Manager in luxury/culture
  • Art & Cultural Program Coordinator
  • Design Strategist

Career guidance is provided through KEDGE’s career services and extensive alumni network.

  • For M1 entry: Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years)
  • For M2 entry: 4-year Bachelor’s degree or 3-year degree with at least 3 years of relevant work experience
  • English proficiency:
    • TOEIC: minimum 785 (800+ needed for graduation)
    • IELTS: minimum 6.0 (6.5+ for diploma eligibility)
    • TOEFL: minimum 80
    • Cambridge English B2 or higher
    • Exemption possible for those with prior education in English

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can be found on the university page.

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