
Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management
- Program formatWork-study
- Duration1 year
- CampusParis
- LanguagesEnglish or French
- Admission level4-years Degree to Master's degree or more
- DiplomaMaster's Degree
- Tuition fees€16,900
- Program formatWork-study
- Duration1 year
- CampusParis
- Admission level4-years Degree to Master's degree or more
- DiplomaMaster's Degree
- Tuition fees€16,900
The Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management trains experts capable of driving companies’ digital transformation through marketing, digital, and data-driven levers. Combining strategic vision, mastery of digital tools, and a deep understanding of emerging user behaviors, this professional program—offered on our Paris campus—prepares you to design and deploy innovative, responsible, and value-creating digital strategies.
Why Choose the Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management?
In a world where digital technologies are disrupting business models and redefining roles in management and marketing, companies are seeking professionals who can understand, anticipate, and lead these transformations. Organizations need hybrid talents—both strategic and operational—who master data, digital tools, and new consumer behaviors.
By joining GEM’s Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management, you will learn to design and implement high-performance digital strategies grounded in data and trend analysis. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the digital ecosystem (e-commerce, social media, communication, AI, CRM, and more) and learn to combine marketing and technological levers to generate long-term value.
Highlights of the program
Depending on your career goals, you can complete the program entirely in French or entirely in English. This unique flexibility allows you to specialize while preparing for an international career development.
Located on GEM’s Paris campus, the program immerses you in a dynamic ecosystem closely connected to key players in digital business, media, and technology. You will develop a multicultural mindset and gain a broad understanding of today’s major digital challenges.
The work-study format allows you to gain substantial professional experience, finance your tuition, and integrate more easily into the job market thanks to hands-on responsibilities within a company.
Develop a 360° strategic vision of digital tools and channels: e-commerce, social media, CRM, SEO, data analytics… You will learn to combine marketing and technology to create high-performing and responsible digital strategies
Real case studies, corporate projects, digital content creation, Agile certification… You will apply your skills throughout the program to strengthen your professional impact
- Requested experienceNone
- VPL accessibilityAccessible
- PRM accessibilityAccessible
- Level 7 qualification registered with the RNCP and labeled MS (Bac +6) by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE)
- Certifying body: Grenoble Ecole de Management
- Exact title of the certification: Manager des Stratégies Digitales (MS
- Date of certification registration: 25/04/2022
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Paris Campus
GEM Paris
This modern campus is located in Newport Pantin, at the heart of a creative and well-connected district, close to major players in fashion, finance, and tech. Infinitely reconfigurable and certified zero waste, it offers a hybrid and modular learning environment with studios, project rooms, and a rooftop. A space for urban experimentation, designed to foster new ways of learning and to prepare students for evolving professional landscapes.
Answers to all your questions
To apply for an Advanced Master’s program at Grenoble Ecole de Management, candidates must hold a five-year higher education degree (Bac+5) or a four-year degree (Bac+4) with at least three years of professional experience. The application process is conducted online via our dedicated platform and includes submission of academic records, a motivation letter, a CV, and a selection interview (depending on the profile). Proper preparation and clear motivation are essential.
GEM’s Advanced Master’s programs boast an excellent employment rate, with over 90% of graduates securing a position within six months of completing the program. Thanks to a targeted, professionally oriented education that is recognized by companies, our graduates quickly access positions of responsibility in high-demand sectors.
Yes, all of our Advanced Master’s programs are offered through a work-study format, with an adapted schedule (such as one week in class and three weeks in a company). Work-study programs allow students to gain solid professional experience while financing their studies, making them a real asset for employability.
A Master’s degree is a national diploma recognized by the French State (equivalent to five years of higher education), and is often generalist in nature. An Advanced Master’s program®, on the other hand, is a label awarded by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) and is accessible after a five-year higher education degree or equivalent. It provides in-depth specialization in a specific field (cybersecurity, finance, procurement, etc.), directly aligned with market needs.
Pursuing an Advanced Master’s program means choosing a high-level, professionally oriented and highly specialized education. It is ideal for developing new skills, changing career paths, or specializing in a strategic field. GEM’s Advanced Master’s programs rely on a strong network of experts, corporate partners, and alumni to accelerate your career.
Yes, the Advanced Master’s program is an official label awarded by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE). It is recognized by companies and recruiters in France and internationally. It certifies an advanced level of specialization, high academic standards, and strong professional rigor.
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Your academic background
The program runs over 13 months, with courses delivered in French or English depending on the chosen track.
Here are some example modules:
- Big Data and the Internet of Things
- Digital Law
- Digital Innovation, Transformation, and Agile Practices
- Digital Marketing and Advertising
- Content Creation and Social Media Management
- Content Marketing: From Platform to User
- Digital Geostrategy and Culture
- Consumer Gamification and Nudge Theory
- Generative AI for Digital Communications
- Digital Knowledge Management Strategy
*This list is indicative and not contractual.
The program is based on a work-study approach, immersing you in real professional environments from the very start of your studies.
Based in Paris, one of Europe’s most dynamic digital ecosystems, you will collaborate with companies, agencies, and start-ups specializing in marketing, digital, and data.
This hands-on experience will allow you to develop strategic skills, expand your professional network, and accelerate your entry into the job market. A true springboard, the work-study format trains you to become a key player in digital transformation.
Schedule: 3 weeks in the company / 1 week on campus (subject to variation depending on the month).
The skills targeted by the degree
Our goal: to train you to design and manage innovative digital strategies that place marketing, data, and responsibility at the heart of performance.
You will learn to understand new consumer behaviors, master digital tools and channels, and transform this knowledge into strategic levers for the company.
By the end of the program, you will be able to:
- Design a responsible digital strategy
- Manage and lead complex digital projects
- Implement a data-driven digital marketing strategy
- Execute digital communication campaigns
- Define an online commercial and customer relationship strategy
You can find a detailed description of the skills targeted by this program on France Compétences, RNCP Card 36369.
This program will provide you with a comprehensive view of digital management, at the intersection of marketing, technology, and data.
Evaluation and Validation
Teaching Methods at GEM are highly practical, based on real business cases and enriched by contributions from industry professionals. These learning experiences help you develop your innovation and creativity skills through simulations, real case studies, and hands-on exercises.
- Assessment: Case studies based on real or hypothetical business situations, completed individually and/or in groups. In addition, students are required to complete certifications in Agile project management, search engine optimization (SEO), and other digital skills.
- Program completion: Writing and defending a professional thesis before an academic and professional jury.
The professional thesis is the final step toward obtaining the degree. It is neither an internship report nor an academic doctoral thesis. It is a well-developed managerial reflection, combining field observations and theoretical research, providing a genuine contribution to the company. It must conclude with recommendations applicable exclusively to the company where the assignment took place.
In the case of partial validation of the targeted professional certification, the validated skill blocks are acquired and documented through a certificate (certification of skill block(s)). Correspondences of skill blocks are available on the RNCP records of professional certifications.
Graduation rate: 100% (Source: Jury report, 2022)
Career paths after the Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management
Source: 2025 survey based on the class of 2024
Access to overall integration rates in employment and in the targeted profession : RNCP Card 36369
The Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management allows you to have your skills recognized and access high-value roles in marketing, digital, and data, both in France and internationally. Depending on your experience, you can progress to positions managing and directing digital projects.
Potential positions:
- Digital Project Manager
- Social Media and Digital Manager/Director
- Digital Communication and Marketing Manager
- E-Business Manager
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Digital Agency Director
- Web Entrepreneur
- CDOs (Chief Digital Officers) and CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers) for more experienced professionals or students
Our alumni have gone on to become:
- Digital & Data Consultant at Converteo
- Customer Engagement Consultant at Capgemini
- Digital Media Officer at Shiseido
- Marketing Director at Adscientists
- Digital Transformation Consultant at Saegus
Launch your career
At GEM, the transition to the professional world begins on day one to ensure successful career integration for all students.
- Professional Experiences: At the core of your education, internships and work-study programs provide concrete opportunities to test your skills, boost your employability, and enrich your career path.
- The Career Center: It supports you at every stage of your journey to better understand yourself, refine your career project, succeed in applications, meet companies, and secure your first job. With a team of coaches and consultants, you benefit from personalized guidance, practical workshops, and numerous events to build a professional future that suits you.
- The Jobteaser Platform – 24/7: Access all internship, work-study, and job opportunities, key resources, and upcoming recruitment events anytime, anywhere.
- Access to a Wide Professional Network: With 49,000 alumni and over 600 corporate partners, you enjoy privileged access to a vast network of professionals worldwide and across sectors to expand your contacts, learn about careers, and seize opportunities.
How can you enroll in the Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management?
You must hold a Master’s-level degree (Bac+5) from a Business or Engineering school or a university.
Admission Process
To apply, you need to complete your online application, including a copy of each supporting document, in English or French (or a certified translation if in another language).
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Certificate of completion of your most recent degree in French or English
Proof of enrollment (if the program is still in progress)
University transcripts: front and back, including grading scale
1 academic or professional reference. Family members or friends are not accepted as referees.
Passport or national ID scan
Internationally recognized ID photo
Applications are primarily evaluated by an admissions committee based on the submitted documents. However, an interview may be arranged depending on the applicant’s profile and the quality of the application.
English Track:
The English track requires students to be able to create content in English for publication. This demands a high level of English, which will be assessed during the recruitment interview.
The English certifications listed below are examples of minimum levels required to maximize your chances of admission to the program:
- TOEFL (iBT 80 / e-score: 213 or paper score: 550)
- Cambridge Proficiency Exam (A, B, C)
- IELTS (6 overall with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) with a minimum score of 60 / C1
- TOEIC with a minimum score of 850
Calendar
Applications open in October and are accepted until July (subject to availability). Admission is based on the number of places available, and applications are reviewed as they are received.
We recommend that applicants apply early in the admission period to maximize their chances of being accepted into the program. This is particularly beneficial for those wishing to pursue a work-study program, as it gives them more time to find a host company and a position that aligns with their long-term career goals.
If you hold a 4-Year degree, you must have at least three years of professional experience.
Admission Process
To apply, you need to complete your online application, including a copy of each supporting document, in English or French (or a certified translation if in another language).
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Certificate of completion of your most recent degree in French or English
Proof of enrollment (if the program is still in progress)
University transcripts: front and back, including grading scale
1 academic or professional reference. Family members or friends are not accepted as referees.
Passport or national ID scan
Internationally recognized ID photo
Applications are primarily evaluated by an admissions committee based on the submitted documents. However, an interview may be arranged depending on the applicant’s profile and the quality of the application.
English Track:
The English track requires students to be able to create content in English for publication. This demands a high level of English, which will be assessed during the recruitment interview.
The English certifications listed below are examples of minimum levels required to maximize your chances of admission to the program:
- TOEFL (iBT 80 / e-score: 213 or paper score: 550)
- Cambridge Proficiency Exam (A, B, C)
- IELTS (6 overall with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) with a minimum score of 60 / C1
- TOEIC with a minimum score of 850
Calendar
Applications open in October and are accepted until July (subject to availability). Admission is based on the number of places available, and applications are reviewed as they are received.
We recommend that applicants apply early in the admission period to maximize their chances of being accepted into the program. This is particularly beneficial for those wishing to pursue a work-study program, as it gives them more time to find a host company and a position that aligns with their long-term career goals.
If you hold a foreign degree equivalent to the required French degrees (Master’s degree or 4-Year degree with professional experience).
A good level of French is required to successfully follow this program and secure a work-study placement.
Admission Process
To apply, you need to complete your online application, including a copy of each supporting document, in English or French (or a certified translation if in another language).
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Certificate of completion of your most recent degree in French or English
Proof of enrollment (if the program is still in progress)
University transcripts: front and back, including grading scale
1 academic or professional reference. Family members or friends are not accepted as referees.
Passport or national ID scan
Internationally recognized ID photo
Applications are primarily evaluated by an admissions committee based on the submitted documents. However, an interview may be arranged depending on the applicant’s profile and the quality of the application.
English Track:
The English track requires students to be able to create content in English for publication. This demands a high level of English, which will be assessed during the recruitment interview.
The English certifications listed below are examples of minimum levels required to maximize your chances of admission to the program:
- TOEFL (iBT 80 / e-score: 213 or paper score: 550)
- Cambridge Proficiency Exam (A, B, C)
- IELTS (6 overall with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) with a minimum score of 60 / C1
- TOEIC with a minimum score of 850
Calendar
Applications open in October and are accepted until July (subject to availability). Admission is based on the number of places available, and applications are reviewed as they are received.
We recommend that applicants apply early in the admission period to maximize their chances of being accepted into the program. This is particularly beneficial for those wishing to pursue a work-study program, as it gives them more time to find a host company and a position that aligns with their long-term career goals.
Visa requirements may apply to international students wishing to study or work in the country. They are advised to check the requirements with their consulate in advance and plan accordingly. GEM has no influence over this process.
Tuition Fees
- €16,900 net of tax
Can be financed under the terms of your work-study contract.
The title “Manager des Stratégies Digitales (MS)” and its skill blocks are also accessible via accreditation of prior experiential learning (VAE in French) and can be financed under French training account (CPF) conditions.
You will be definitively enrolled in the program once your academic prerequisites are validated, and you sign either a work-study contract with a company or an initial training contract if ineligible for work-study. For those under an initial training contract, a 14-day withdrawal period must be observed before final confirmation of enrollment. Contact our training consultants with any inquiries.
Funding your education
Financial Support, Scholarships, Banking Offers, Student Jobs…
Several solutions are available to support you in your study plans and make our programs more accessible.
GEM Financial Advisor is a platform designed to help you navigate financing options and find the solution best suited to your situation. It allows you to:
- Explore all available funding options (loans, scholarships, etc.)
- Identify the financing solution that fits your situation
- Quickly access the relevant contacts for each option
We recommend that students begin their search for financial aid as early as possible.
Please note that you must apply and be accepted into a program before you can apply for a scholarship or visa.
Pursue the program in a work-study format
As one of the first business schools to offer work-study programs, GEM, a committed school, has made this a priority.
Objective: to provide you with long-term immersion in a company and further enhance your employability.
The Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management is offered entirely in a work-study format. You will alternate between on-campus classes and weeks in the company (typically 1 week on campus and 3 weeks in the company, though this schedule may vary depending on the month).
A detailed yearly schedule will be provided to you and your company upon enrollment.
Through its Coach & Career Center and its Apprenticeship Training Center (CFA), the school supports you from finding a host company to signing your apprenticeship contract.
Bringing your entrepreneurial project to fruition
Specific Arrangements
Have an idea? Want to start your own business? At any point during your studies, the Talent Office reviews your project and, following approval by a committee, a tailored curriculum adjustment can be proposed to allow you to pursue both your studies and your entrepreneurial project. In this context, your work-study placement can be aligned with your business creation project.
A 100% GEM Incubator
Created in 2011, IncubaGEM, GEM’s start-up incubator, is the school’s main engine for entrepreneurship. Reserved for GEM students and alumni, it offers support for up to 18 months. Nearly 350 start-ups have benefited from it since 2011, including Wizbii, ISKN, Homunity, Andyamo, and Lokki.
Dedicated Programs
Each year, specific tracks and specializations allow you to sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset.
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