Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Development
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ÉCOLE SUPÉRIEURE DE MANAGEMENT DU SPORT (ESMAS)
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Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Development
The Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD) at ESMAS is a Level 7 qualification registered with the RNCP. This two-year programme trains value creators and leaders capable of driving the growth of existing organisations or launching new enterprises.
This programme is perfectly suited to managers responsible for entrepreneurial development, who seek creative, passionate, curious, and motivated collaborators.
The ESMAS Master EBD prepares students to be fully operational from their first professional experience. Courses, conferences, masterclasses, and business games are delivered by professionals who are experts in their fields.
Students are connected with our network of premium partner companies to undertake their work-study placements.
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Référent handicap : Stéphane NOAH
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Mail : Stephanenoah@emsp-bs.fr
Programme objectives
The Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD) at ESMAS is a State-recognised Level 7 qualification designed to achieve the following learning outcomes:
Acquire the tools and methodologies to transform an idea into a viable business model (Business Model Canvas, Lean Startup, Design Thinking).
Identify untapped market opportunities and design truly innovative product or service offerings.
Master Business Development (BizDev) techniques to identify new partners, markets, or high-potential customer segments.
Prepare a comprehensive and persuasive business plan, including market analysis, financing strategy, and operational planning.
Understand fundraising mechanisms, investment tools (Venture Capital, Growth Capital), and optimise the financial performance of a new entity.
Understand the challenges and strategies required to scale a business internationally.
Understand the ethical, legal, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) considerations in business development.
Duration
DURATION OF STUDIES:
- 2 years for students holding a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification, and 1 year for students who have completed the first year of a Master’s programme.
- Work-study programme available.
Prerequisites
ENTRY LEVEL(S)
Bachelor’s degree / Licence and Bac+4
Prerequisites: The Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Development at ESMAS is open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree / Licence or any other Level 6 qualification and, for entry into the second year of the Master’s programme, to candidates who have validated a Master 1 or have obtained a waiver from the certifying body.
Admission is based on the review of the application file and may include an interview.
Students entering the first year of the Master’s programme are required to validate all skills blocks
This programme does not offer any equivalences or transfer pathways.
Further Studies
Assessment Methods: Case studies and/or tests and/or essays and/or text analyses and/or multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and/or oral assessments and/or research projects / Continuous assessment / Work-study and competency evaluation (written + oral) / Thesis defence / Professional evaluation in the company
Programme Summary Documents: Course materials (PDF, and/or Word, and/or PPT formats), case studies and/or audio and video resources, and any exercises to be completed during the programme
Project Officer
Transformation Manager
Innovation Project Manager
Business Developer
Business Engineer
Key Account Sales Executive
Business Development Manager
Business Unit (BU) Manager / Head
Product Manager / Digital Product Manager
Strategy / Innovation Consultant
Organisation and Business Management Consultant
Company Founder / Entrepreneur / Business Buyer
Access deadlines
- Applications for the September 2026 intake are open from 1 March to 20 September 2026.
- Applications for the deferred January 2027 intake remain open until 18 December.
Modalities
Access to our programmes may be initiated:
- By the employer,
- At the employee’s initiative, with their employer’s agreement,
- By a student or their legal guardian
- Work-study is available from the third year onwards
Upon completion of the application form, our institution undertakes to respond within 72 hours.
If the programme requires specific prerequisites, we will propose, regardless of the funding method you are considering, a knowledge assessment and/or a positioning interview (by telephone or videoconference) and/or a review of your application file.
Programme
1ST YEAR
The EBD programme in the 1st year, aimed at developing managerial skills, is structured as follows:
Semester 1:
Corporate Strategy
Human Resources Management and Organisational Behaviour
Project and Innovation Management
Managerial Geopolitics
Corporate Finance and Cash Management
English
Business Challenges in a Globalised Economy
Business Law
Semester 2:
Innovation & Business Model
Management of Collaborative Tools
Globalisation and International Economy
Environmental Management and Eco-Responsible Strategies
Corporate Commercial Strategies
Management Control
Business Intelligence and Strategic Monitoring
Influence and Lobbying Strategies
Business Game
Internship (optional)
2ND YEAR
The EBD programme in the specialisation year is organised around two (2) axes:
AXIS 1: SPECIALISATION SUBJECTS
Semester 1:
Negotiation Techniques and Customer Experience
Intercultural and Inclusive Management
International Economics
International Management and Trade
Semester 2:
Labour Law
Client Needs Investigation and Reformulation
Corporate Strategies
Leadership and Team Management
Business Game
Internship (mandatory)
Preparation of the Professional Dissertation
AXIS 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Validation of competency blocks:
Block 1: Create and Develop a Digital Entrepreneurship Project with AI Assistance
Block 2: Design a Digital Project Following a UX Design Approach Adapting to AI
Block 3: Manage a Digital Project Using Agile Methodology, Draft the Functional Specification and Technical Requirements
Block 4: Develop an E-Marketing and Communication Strategy for a Digital Entrepreneurship Project with AI Assistance
Block 5: Conduct Studies and Prepare Reports in Business Intelligence and Corporate Strategy
Our Training Organisation
Tuition Fees
Information regarding the cost of this programme can be accessed by clicking on the following link : https://esmas.fr/tarifs-et-financements/
