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Key Information about the MSc in Wine and Hospitality Management in KEDGE Business School
The MSc in Wine and Hospitality Management at KEDGE Business School is ranked 12th this year in the Master in master Hospitality Management. Programme Director(s): Mrs Aurore RUIZ - Programme director .
The program is available in a full-time format
The total length of the program is 1 or 2 years
All courses are taught in English
Director's message
Wine and hospitality are closely linked. This Master of Science (MSc) provides the experience and the know-how of a leading school in its field. Through this specialised programme, we are shaping future wine & hospitality decision makers and trend-setters. We want our students to think forward, to be innovative, and to understand the key success factors in the current market. In hotels, restaurants, or in the vineyards, through the courses and during the trips and field visits, we will develop your management skills and your strategic vision. We will help you become more knowledgeable, authoritative, openminded, and responsible.
All about this master
Programme Overview
Embark on a transformative journey with the MSc in Wine & Hospitality Management at KEDGE Wine School, a globally recognised institution in the food & beverage and wine & hospitality industries. Our comprehensive programme integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience to equip you with the necessary skills for leadership roles in this dynamic sector. Benefit from our esteemed faculty's expertise and industry connections, gaining valuable insights and networking opportunities. Enrol and take the first step towards becoming a leader in the global wine and hospitality arena.
Curriculum (courses, subject modules)
YEAR 1
- Strategic thinking
- Financial performance
- Data management
- Excel certification (TOSA)
- Business & ecological transition
- Business & social change
- Ecological challenge & organisational management
- Public speaking
- Visual communication & sustainable impakt
- Team management
- Business & sustainability
- Chat GPT leadership lab
- Coding skills
- Challenge Open Innovation: Consultancy mission on a real and current issue of a company
PRE-SPECIALISATION COURSES
- Wine & spirits production
- World of wine & spirits
- Wine & hospitality business
CHOICE OF EXPERIENCE
- Internship in France or abroad
- Academic partnership
YEAR 2
FOUNDATIONS OF WINE & HOSPITALITY BUSINESS
- WSET Level 3 award in wines
- Wine regions
- Art & wine
- Wine economics
- Wine markets
- Wine distribution channels & negotiations with distributors
- Food & beverage economics
- Sommellerie & wine cellar management
- Finance in wine & hospitality
- Employer brand in hotels & restaurants
- Developing a restaurant concept within a hotel
- Culinary art practices
DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
- Entrepreneurship
- Wine & hospitality: CSR and sustainability
- Wine tourism innovation
- Applied wine & hospitality marketing
- Strategic wine & hospitality marketing
ADDITIONAL CONTENT
- Business field trip in French wine producing regions
- Study trip abroad in a leading wine producing country
- 1-week Bordeaux campus immersion including wine economics, visit to the Cité du Vin, & field trips to the vineyards
- 6-month internship & report
- Final dissertation
Admission conditions
Required diploma(s)
- Bachelor
Tuition & Fees
Between 24000 and 33500 €
Short Track (4 years + of higher education):
- Level of studies: M1 completed, or an International Bachelor's degree (Bac+4), or an equivalent of 240 ECTS credits,
- English level:TOEIC (785) / TOEFL IBT (79) / IELTS (6) / Cambridge First (160/B2) / Cambridge Advanced (180/B2) / Duolingo (105) / PTE (50) / Linguaskill (169) - exemption for candidates who are native speakers of an English-speaking country or have more than one year of professional experience in an English-speaking country.
Long Track (3 years + of higher education):
- Level of studies: 3 years of higher education attested by a diploma or an equivalent of 180 ECTS credits,
- Level of English: Language score is optional to enter the Long Track, but compulsory to enter the specialisation year of the MSc.
Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)
You would like to resume your studies by integrating our MSc, Master of Science even though you do not have the diplomas normally required to access it? The Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP) allows people who does not have the required qualifications or diplomas to access the different levels of higher education. Find out more about the conditions required.
Employment opportunities & career impact
Employment opportunities
Management careers include:
- Wine & hospitality asset management
- Business development
- Wine & hospitality marketing and e-marketing
- Communication
- Consulting
- Wine tourism
- Food & beverage management
- Wine & hospitality finance
Campus facilities & Student life
Located in the heart of Paris within the Lumière Building, KEDGE Paris serves as a vibrant business hub. Spanning 6,400m² across two floors, the campus features two interconnected wings surrounding a central atrium. Beyond its functional layout, the campus embodies adaptability and versatility, prioritising entrepreneurship as its core philosophy. Its four guiding principles—adaptability, versatility, connectivity, and user-centric design—aim to redefine the student experience. Moreover, KEDGE shares its facilities with prominent entities such as Natixis, SNCF, ING Direct, Société Générale, and the Ministry of the Interior, enhancing collaborative opportunities. The campus focuses on executive education programmes as well as a portfolio of MS and MSc degrees, featuring outstanding facilities:
- Various catering areas, including multiple company restaurants
- Sports facilities
- A friendly environment near Bercy Village and the BNF (National Library of France), easily accessible by public transport and offering a wide range of accommodation options
- A large co-working area designed to enhance collaboration between students and staff, with adaptable rooms that can accommodate between 40 and 200 students
- An enhanced digital experience, featuring immersive rooms for practical case studies and a giant screen that continuously streams classes or conferences from the school’s other sites
How to Apply?
Admission process
Steps
Application
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Application process entirely online |
Mandatory testing for application process
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TOEFL TOEIC IELTS Duolingo, PTE, Linguaskill |
Personal interview in the process selection
This is a 30-minute online interview for all applicants regardless of their nationality or location. As soon as your application file is registered, you will receive an email from KEDGE to organise your interview.
Application Checklist
Academic documents required
- Undergraduate Diploma copy
- Language diploma
Academic documents other
- Grades, recommendation letters
Administrative document require
- Photocopy of ID Card / Passport
- Photocopy of university degree
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 aimed specifically at helping international students:
- Early Bird discount for early completion of your application: 10% before November 30 and 5% before February 29
- Excellence scholarship based on merit
- Solidarity Scholarship, a grant on social criteria
- Diversity scholarship intended for students hailing from a range of international, cultural, or social backgrounds
- Partner scholarship 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
- Welcome to France scholarship, for talented international students applying before April 10th
