KEDGE Business School MSc in Wine and Hospitality Management

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

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