Mastère Pro Organizational Management
Offered at ESAM campuses in Paris and Lyon, the Mastère Pro Organizational Management prepares you to take on leadership roles in corporate management, project management, or consulting firms.
In the second year of the Mastère Pro program, you can choose from specialized tracks designed to meet the demands and opportunities of today’s job market.
Quick Facts
Admission
- 4th year: Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3)
- 5th year: Master’s level entry (Bac+4/5)
Entrance Exam
- ESAM Admission Test
Program Length
2 years, or 1 year for direct entry into the final year
Campuses
Paris
Lyon
Professional Experience
Up to 12 months of internship in France or abroad
Apprenticeship contracts, professional training contracts, or company internships
International Opportunites
Option to complete an internship abroad
Academic exchange with a partner university in the first year
Exclusive Silicon Valley seminar
Start Dates
March (Initial track – Paris only)
September (Work-study track)
November (Initial track)
Work-Study Rythm
2 weeks in the company / 1 week at school
Program Objectives
The Master’s in Organizational Management prepares you to join corporate management teams, lead projects, or work in consulting.
As an Organizational Manager, you play a critical role in ensuring the efficient functioning of the company. Like a conductor, you will handle a broad scope of responsibilities: defining corporate strategy, driving financial performance, leading transformation initiatives, and managing teams effectively.
By joining this program, you will gain real-world experience, learning to design and realign a company’s strategy, turn it into actionable development plans, and lead mobilizing projects for employees and partners alike.
Key Competencies (RNCP 38825):
- BC01 – Build the organization’s strategic plan
- BC02 – Manage innovation and drive change
- BC03 – Lead organizational and digital transformation projects
- BC04 – Oversee activities and resources to achieve operational performance
- BC05 – Ensure ethical and responsible governance and representation of the organization
Specializations (Paris Campus)
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Sports and Event Management
Prepares you for leadership roles in sports clubs, federations, or companies in the sports industry.
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Innovation Management and Digital Strategy
Develops expertise in managing innovative projects while addressing managerial and marketing challenges.
A Recognized Degree
This program leads to the “Manager des Organisations” title (RNCP No. 38825, Level 7 – EU), officially registered with France Compétences on 27/03/2024 and eligible for the CPF.
This qualification can also be obtained through the Validation of Prior Experience (VAE) process.
Curriculum Overview
Year 4 (First Year of the Program)
- Building the Organization’s Strategy
- Business Intelligence*
- Business Plan Development
- Corporate Law
- Risk Management
- Public Speaking – Eloquence Contest
- Managing Innovation and Change
- Innovation and Design Thinking
- Intellectual Property and Information Protection
- Leading Organizational and Digital Transformation
- Digital Strategy and Organization
- Project Management
- Quality Management (Audit & Solutions)
- Driving Operational and Financial Performance
- Budget Planning and Monitoring
- Financial Diagnosis
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Marketing and Commercial Plans
- Labor Law and HR Essentials
- Ethical and Responsible Governance
- Business English*
- Corporate Branding and E-Reputation
- Proximity Management*
Year 5 (Second Year of the Program)
- Building the Organization’s Strategy
- Strategic Management*
- Business Models
- Finance and Investment
- Sports Law and Contract Management (Sports specialization)
- Managing Innovation and Change
- Change Management
- Sports Marketing and Sponsorship (Sports specialization)
- Design and Creative Processes (Innovation specialization)
- Leading Organizational and Digital Transformation
- Project Transformation Leadership
- Sustainability and CSR Strategies
- Digital Marketing: SEO/SEA (Innovation specialization)
- Driving Operational and Financial Performance
- Cash Management
- Legal Responsibilities of Managers
- Supply Chain Management
- Social Dialogue and Workplace Well-being
- Ethical and Responsible Governance
- Leadership
- Crisis Management
- Business English*
- Conflict Management and Negotiation
- Collaborative Innovation Management (Innovation specialization)
- Sports Leadership (Sports specialization)
Courses marked with an asterisk are taught in English.
Careers in Organizational Management
- Business Unit, Agency, or Subsidiary Manager
Responsible for maximizing the revenue of their unit, this manager leverages strong expertise in their sector to shape development strategies. Hands-on and operational, they act as the link between top management and their teams.
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Business Director / Senior Manager
Plays a key role in defining the company’s strategy and activities. Oversees decisions on the products or services offered and manages the company’s human, technical, and financial resources.
- Organizational Consultant
Provides expertise and guidance to design and implement transformation strategies. They lead organizational and managerial change processes to achieve company objectives.
- Strategy and Organization Consultant
Hired by a company to analyze challenges and propose practical, actionable solutions. Develops restructuring or management plans, sometimes acting as a mediator, to strengthen growth and competitiveness.
- Sports Club Manager
Oversees the global management of a sports club, including human, financial, sporting, and logistical aspects. Leads the development strategy, manages sponsor relationships, and ensures both athletic and financial performance.
- Change Management Project Manager
Leads and supports organizational, human, or digital transformation initiatives to ensure successful adoption and lasting impact.
- Project Director
Supervises project managers, ensuring resources are properly allocated and projects stay on schedule and within budget. Responsible for monitoring technical, human, and financial aspects of projects.
- Business Acquirer
Purchases all or part of an existing business and assumes responsibility for its liabilities, operations, and employee retention as part of the acquisition strategy.
- Entrepreneur / Business Founder
Identifies problems, develops innovative solutions, and brings products or services to market. Conducts feasibility studies, market analyses, and implements strategies for growth and sustainability.
- General Manager / Deputy General Manager / Secretary General
Provides high-level leadership across all operational and strategic dimensions of the organization.
- Department or Operations Manager
Leads an operational department, ensuring goals are met efficiently while managing teams and resources effectively.
- Sports Event Project Manager
Designs and organizes sports events to promote a brand or club. Manages budgets, logistics, and relationships with service providers to ensure successful, high-impact events.
Key Strengths of the Mastère Pro Organizational Management
- A strategy- and development-focused curriculum integrating e-business and digital management.
- Hands-on learning through seminars and real-world case studies.
- Participation in Entrepreneurship Week.
- A state-recognized degree (RNCP Level 7 – EU): Manager des Organisations.
- Access to ESAM’s business incubators on the Paris and Lyon campuses (Why Not Factory).
- International exposure with 20% of courses taught in English and opportunities for short-term mobility (1–2 weeks) with partner universities in the first year (Paris Campus).
- Class mentoring and networking opportunities.
Join the Master’s in Organizational Management with the Spring Intake!
ESAM, the leading school of Management, Finance, and Law, offers a Spring Intake in February and March, giving you the chance to change your academic path and join the Master’s in Organizational Management program at our Paris and Lyon campuses.
Our Spring 2025 intake allows you to seamlessly catch up and join the next academic year in September 2025 alongside other students in the advanced year level!*
Don’t waste your year — take the opportunity to join the Master’s in Organizational Management now!
*Available exclusively on the Paris campus.
