MSc Cybersecurity Management and Consulting – ESIEA and Skema
The MSc Cybersecurity Management and Consulting is a dual-degree program delivered by SKEMA Business School and ESIEA. It combines advanced cybersecurity expertise with consulting and leadership skills to prepare graduates to manage cyber risks and support organizations in a complex digital world.
Key information
Degree awarded
A master of science degree and the “Diploma of Specialised Studies in International Management“ (DESMI), a degree approved by France’s Ministry of Higher Education and Research (master’s level. – RNCP N°41056)
Location
Paris
Admission level
4-year university degree or equivalent + two months minimum of professional experience (or internship)
Degree
Five-year degree (Master’s level)
Program duration
1 year
Type of programme
Full-time
Intake
September
Tuition fees
€25,000
Language
Fully taught in English
Where Cybersecurity, Governance, and Strategic Consulting converge.
This MSc is delivered in close collaboration with SKEMA Business School, combining ESIEA’s engineering and cybersecurity expertise with SKEMA’s strengths in management, consulting, and global business. Together, the two institutions offer a complementary approach that prepares graduates to bridge technical excellence with strategic decision-making.
This programme equips students to :
- Understand and anticipate evolving cyber threats
- Design robust governance frameworks aligned with business objectives
- Lead consulting engagements that drive compliance, risk management, and digital transformation
- Develop leadership capabilities essential for managing cybersecurity initiatives in diverse organizational settings
Why Choose This Programme?
Double Degree Excellence
Consulting-Centric Curriculum
Unique GRC & Insurance Focus
Leadership Development
Career Coaching & Networking
Global Market Relevance
Course content
Semester 1 at Campus SKEMA Grand Paris
Semester 2 at Campus ESIEA
Core Courses
- Prerequisites for Managers
- Prerequisites for Engineers
- Organizational Dynamics, 1 crédit
- Project Management Fundamentals, 2 crédits
- Business Consulting Fundamentals, 2 crédits
- Introduction to Financial Analysis, 1 crédit
- Cyber Threats & Vulnerabilities, 2 crédits
- Data Security & Cryptography Principles, 1 crédit
- Strategic Management & Formulation, 2 crédits
- Preparing for Consulting Interview, 3 crédits
- Organizational Governance, 2 crédits
- Cyber Law & Compliance, 2 crédits
- Risk Assessment & Impact Analysis, 2 crédits
- Career Management 1, 1 crédit
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTRE 1: 21 CREDITS
Core courses
- System & Application Security, 3 crédits
- Incident Response & Digital Forensics 3 crédits
- Digital Innovation & Transformation, 2 crédits
- Consulting Simulation, 2 crédits
- Cybersecurity Strategy Development, 3 crédits
- Crisis Management & Recovery, 2 crédits
- Cyber Insurance, 3 crédits
- Leadership Principles (Harvard), 1 crédit
- Strategy Execution (Harvard), 1 crédit
- Career Management 2, 1 crédits
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTRE 2: 21 CREDITS
Mémoire : 18 crédits
TOTAL ANNEE COMPLETE : 60 CREDITS
Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared for diverse, strategic roles in cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, consulting, and insurance sectors, including :
- Cybersecurity Consultant (GRC & Advisory)
- Risk & Compliance Analyst
- Governance & Audit Specialist
- Cyber Strategy Manager
- Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- Cyber Insurance Advisor
These positions are in strong demand within consulting firms, major corporations, financial institutions, and public sector organizations in France and abroad. The integration of cyber insurance highlights the growing need for specialists capable of handling cyber risk transfer and insurance solutions, enhancing traditional GRC advisory and leadership functions.
Interview
How to apply
You can contact directly the director of the programme at ESIEA :
bassem.haidar@esiea.fr
