Executive Master
in Strategic Transformation Leadership
Manage transformation with AI
The Executive Master in Strategic Transformation Leadership empowers experienced professionals to lead impactful change with vision, agility, and influence in today's complex and evolving environments.
Designed for experienced consultants, project managers, and talented professionals who have already led digital, operational, or sustainable transformation initiatives, this programme empowers them to evolve from execution to strategic leadership.
The curriculum is grounded in ESCP's core values: responsible leadership that bridges business performance and ethics. You will also have the opportunity to broaden your professional horizons through seminars in France and abroad.
Core Courses: Fundamentals in Strategic Transformation Leadership
Combine essential theoretical insights with a hands-on, experiential approach.
6 Cutting-edge modules
Deepen your expertise in high-impact areas such as AI, data-driven transformation, ESG strategy, and innovation.
1 International Seminar
Expand your global outlook by working with organisations and meeting senior industry figures in a selection of international locations (seminar location is subject to change).
1 Master's Thesis
Bridge the expertise you have gained with your professional ambitions. This project enables you to apply the analytical methods and strategic perspective developed throughout the programme.
Your Benefits
1
Strengthen your strategic transformation expertise Gain a solid methodological foundation to design and lead large-scale transformation programmes with confidence and impact.
2
Master AI and data integration Identify, prioritise, and leverage AI and data use cases to create tangible business value and drive innovation
3
Lead with influence and purpose Develop your ability to mobilise teams, inspire stakeholders, and lead with clarity, trust, and authenticity.
4
Deliver measurable impact Link strategic intent with execution, embedding ESG and performance metrics into every transformation initiative.
5
Enhance agility and decision-making Build the mindset and tools to navigate uncertainty, adapt quickly, and lead effectively in changing environments.
6
Boost your career and leadership trajectory Position yourself for senior roles such as Head of Transformation, PMO, Consulting Partner, or Centre of Excellence Lead.
Executive Master
in Strategic Transformation Leadership
Curriculum
The stackable programme curriculum comprises 4 pillars: a common core, a choice of specialisation track with elective courses, the international seminar and the capstone project or master's thesis. Each pillar allows participants to deepen their expertise in today’s tech and sustainability landscape and how to lead transformation initiatives.
Fundamentals of Transformation Core Courses
in English
Deepen your foundational knowledge of tech transformation management and sustainability.
- Induction Seminar at one of our 5 European campuses (in-person)
- Change & Transformation Management (online)
- Agile Project Management (online)
- Corporate Innovation(in-person)
Choose your track Cutting-edge Specialisation
Ultimate customisability
Choose from 2 tracks to take your career to new heights:
Tech Transformation for Business Leaders Track (in English & French)
- Digital Business Models & Growth Hacking
- Digital Leadership
- Managing People & Organisations
- Agility & Innovation
- ESG Strategy & Execution
Sustainability Transformation Track (in English)
- Sustainable Business Models
- ESG Strategy & Execution
- CSR Management
- Sustainable Finance
- Circular Economy
As the world is constantly evolving, in addition to the core courses and specialisations, participants will choose electives from a catalogue of courses that cover emerging and recent topics in business and society.
The specialisation tracks are also offered as a standalone blended programme, the “Advanced Certificate in Sustainability Transformation" or "Advanced Certificate in Tech Transformation”.
Expand your horizons International Seminars
Discover one of the world's innovation hubs
A thrilling part of the Executive Master in Strategic Transformation Leadership is the chance to expand one's global outlook by working with organisations and meeting senior industry figures in a selection of international locations (seminar location is subject to change). Whichever track you choose, you will gain new insights, networks and friendships.
The culmination of the programme Capstone Project or Master's Thesis
The Capstone Project or Master's Thesis is the final step of the executive master's. It is a comprehensive exercise, one that is carried out over a period of 10 to 12 months, during which participants address a strategic issue within a given company (either new or existing). At the end, participants will write a report or master’s thesis, depending on the choice of specialisation track, and present their topic during an oral presentation in front of a jury.
Become a responsible leader Fundamentals of Management
Optional core block
- Strategy
- Cross-cultural Management
- Marketing in a Globalised World
- International Business Development
- Digital Marketing
- HRM in International Organisations
- Financial Statement Analysis
- International Project Management
- Negotiation
Executive Master
in Strategic Transformation Leadership
Admissions
This Executive Masters is designed for:
Managers from different industries, driven to lead transformation and innovation in their organisations.
Requirements and pre-requisites
- At least 5 years of professional experience.
- A previous university degree: Bachelor (minimum 240 ECTS credits) if certain conditions are met, Master’s degree or equivalent.
- Proficiency in English.
Application Procedure
- Complete the online application form.
- Personal interview with admission jury
Executive Master
in Strategic Transformation Leadership
Fees & Financing
Tuition Fees
The fees for the October 2025 intake:
Executive Master in Strategic Transformation Leadership with Fundamentals in Management: €42,000
The tuition fees include:
- Fundamentals in Management (e.g. Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Entrepreneurship)
- Core Courses in Business Transformation
- Specialisation Track (Tech Transformation for Business Leaders or Sustainability Transformation track)
- Induction seminar on one of our 5 European campuses
- International seminar
- Master's thesis and Capstone Project
- Individual coaching sessions
- Lifetime ESCP Alumni Association Membership
The tuition fees include all course materials, online resources, access to academic journals, a large selection of periodicals. Tuition does not include travel and living expenses.
Executive Master in Strategic Transformation Leadership: €35,000
The tuition fees include:
- Core Courses in Business Transformation
- Specialisation Track (Tech Transformation for Business Leaders or Sustainability Transformation track)
- Induction seminar on one of our 5 European campuses
- International seminar
- Master's thesis and Capstone Project
- Lifetime ESCP Alumni Association Membership
The tuition fees include all course materials, online resources, access to academic journals, a large selection of periodicals. Tuition does not include travel and living expenses.
The "Tech Transformation for Business Leaders track (in French & English)" is eligible for the CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), a training financing scheme available in France. This track delivers the RNCP-registered diploma if the competency blocks detailed in the official registry are successfully completed.
Deadline to use your CPF: September 26, 2025
Advanced Certificate in Tech Transformation: €20,000
Advanced Certificate in Sustainability: €20,000
The tuition fees include:
- Specialisation Track (Tech Transformation for Business Leaders or Sustainability Transformation track)
Please read our General conditions of service.
Scholarships
In ESCP, we value diversity and want to encourage real exchanges from individuals from many different backgrounds. To facilitate this, we offer the following scholarship schemes to accepted candidates:
- Women in Leadership
- Entrepreneurs
- Sustainability
- Individuals based in Emerging Markets
- Those working for NGO/Non-profit
- Those working in Small or Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME: less than 250 employees)
These scholarships reduce tuition fees by between 5 and 10 % (maximum) and are awarded to candidates who can demonstrate that they will make an outstanding contribution to the program and to their organisations or community.