Master of Science (MSc)
Digital Project Management & Consulting Specialisation
Lead strategic initiatives in a global and digital environment.
Objectives
The specialisation in Digital Project Management & Consulting is part of the Master Degree (DEAMIE)*
In the era of hybrid working and virtual teams, companies around the world are on the lookout for talented graduates, often trained as consulting strategists or global project managers, to lead strategic initiatives in a challenging, constantly changing and unusuallycompetitive global working environment. The MSc in Digital Project Management & Consulting equips students with the required tools for a successful career in a competitive, global and largely reconfigured workplace in which digital technologies play a central role.
Our teaching philosophy, “learning-by-doing”, combines a management curriculum and an international seminar with real business cases, live case studies and the Digital Consulting Project (DCP). This combination enhances students’ development experience through a hands-on approach with our partner companies. This international specialisation comprises three terms of intensive courses at the Madrid and Berlin campuses and one term of professional experience to complete the master thesis and a company internship. The MSc is designed to be the first step toward a successful and international professional management career.
Key aspects of the MSc
- A university-level specialisation leading to an official Master degree in France, Diplôme d’Etudes Avancé en Management International des Entreprises (DEAMIE), and an ESCP diploma, the MSc in Digital Project Management & Consulting
- A multicampus programme that brings together leading professional perspectives and intercultural experiences
- An International Seminar
- A “learning by doing” approach focused on your professional skills, network and international career development
- A personalised experience involving research-oriented faculty, practitioner–academics, and cross-disciplinary professionals
Class Profile 2023
- Business & Administration: 63%
- Finance & Economy: 16%
- Science Engineering: 13%
- Humanity & Arts: 8%
18
nationalities
25 years old
average age
71%
women
29%
men
“The MSc offered a truly unique learning environment where both critical and creative thinking were fostered. My classmates and I were challenged every day to see problems from different angles and find innovative solutions. Above all, what I think added most value were the tailored workshops, interactive classes, digital consulting projects but, especially, my professors and classmates who with their diverse backgrounds and nationalities made the experience at ESCP even more remarkable.”
Teresa Ko CHEN
Associate at The Boston Consulting Group
Class of 2014
Learning by doing
Our teaching principle combines a management curriculum and a International Seminar with real business cases, live case studies and the Digital International Consulting Project (DCP). This combination enhances students’ development experience through a hands-on approach with our partner companies.
Scientific Director
PhD in Management (Information Systems) from the University of Bath
Research areas: Connectivity, digital health, digital platforms, hybrid working, online collaboration, online communities, virtual teams
Deputy Director
Bachelor in Law by the Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Master in HR Management & Services by ESIC
Business Liaison Director
MSc in Aerospace Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM)
Research areas: Data Science, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Dron Operations and Proptech
About the Master Degree (DEAMIE)*
« Diplôme d'Études Avancées en Management International des Entreprises » (DEAMIE)
Joining this full-time Master of Science corresponds to the determination to pursue a defined professional project and gives young graduates and young executives a combination of high value skills sought by recruiters.
This programme provides academic expertise and presentation of the best professional practices. Our goal is to train experts who will be rapidly able to progress in a globalised world.
Students will obtain 1 degree: the French Master degree (DEAMIE) and 1 diploma: MSc in Digital Project Management & Consulting.
*This is a university level specialisation leading to an official degree in France.
2023 Class profile
38 participants 18 nationalities
71% female 29% male Average age: 25
43.5% Council 13% IT & Digital 4,3%Hospitality
4,3% E-commerce 34,8 Others
Within the specialisation, you can enroll for a training course and exam to obtain either Project Manager Professional certification (PMP®) or the Certificate Associate in Project Management (CAPM ®) awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Master of Science (MSc)
Digital Project Management & Consulting Specialisation
Curriculum
Our programme targets your expertise
The specialisation makes significant use of inductive teaching methods and interactive activities (project simulations, case studies, business plan development, etc.). This guarantees the skills acquisition needed to work in multidisciplinary, international and multicultural teams. The MSc offers you the option to acquire a specialisation in Project Management or in Business Consulting.
This full-time program takes place over 9 months (15 months including internship and thesis) and is divided into four terms. You have to be proficient in English to follow these courses.
NOTE: ESCP is committed to delivering the curriculum as is, unless external circumstances (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) are in the way, in which case(s) we will develop alternatives to deliver the programmes’s learning objectives.
A full-time programme
Total ECTS credits: 120
The programme begins in October and is organised as follow:
Core Courses - Term 1
Jul-Sep: Candidates with < 240 ECTS previous degree (or equivalent)
These six modules are compulsory only for candidates with less than 240ECTS (or equivalent)
They run in an online format between July and September prior to the campus terms. Candidates may be exempted from attending these modules based on their previous working experience (3 years required). See Admission Tab for more information.
Core Management
- Economics
- Marketing
- Strategy
- Accounting & Finance
- Statistics for Management
- Leadership
Course Modules - Terms 2 & 3
Oct-Dec: Madrid campus| Jan- June: Madrid & Berlin campus
The courses address both theory and real-life applications with a practical approach to project management. They are taught from October to June by ESCP Faculty and successful professionals.
Term 2
Oct-Dec – Madrid
Core Courses
- Project Management in Practice
- Leading Virtual Projects
- Consulting Methods
- Digital Business Transformation
- Agile Project Management
Management & Functional Areas
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Organisational Design
Case Studies & Workshops
- Live Case Study: Telecom Company
Skills Development
- Data Analytics
- Consulting: The Skills You Need to Get Hired
Project Management Track
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management Tools
Consulting Track
- Negotiation
- Quantitative and Analytical Methods
Term 3
Jan-June – Madrid, Online & Berlin
Core Courses
- Sustainability Management
- Research Methodology Seminar
- Digital Portfolio Management
- Agile Project Management
- Case Studies in International Management
- Competing in the Era of Digital Platforms
Management and Functional Areas
- Robots and AI in Business
- Organisational Design
Skills Development
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Master Thesis Lab
Case Studies and Workshops
- Digital Consulting Project
- Digital Talks
- Project Management Business Game
- Applied AI Workshop
- Live Case Study: Blockchain
- International Study Seminar
Project Management Track
- Live Case Study: Project Management
Consulting Track
- Live Case Study: Consulting Firm
Elective
- Advanced Finance for Project Management
- CAPM or PMP Certification by PMI
- Machine Learning
- Creativity & Design Thinking
- Conflict Management
Berlin (June)
- Supply Chain Management & Industry 4.0
- Digital Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
- introduction to Data Science
Term 4
Jul-Dec - All over the World
professionalisation
The aim of the international seminar is to enable you to immerse yourself in a new economic, to study in our academic partner institutions, to strengthen your capacity to adapt to different contexts, to attend lectures and visit companies. The international seminar is a great opportunity for you to get in contact with top notch-companies in the area like:
- Google (and Youtube)
- AirBnB
- Electronic Arts
- The Great Place to Work
- DDM Advertising Agency
- Gyro Communication Agency
- Organge FAB
- Sony
- Startups
"Even though the International Seminar usually takes place in Silicon Valley, ESCP reserves the right to change the destination due to force majeure reasons or for an improvement in the academic results ensuring standards in quality and attractiveness as well”.
The possible obtaining of the necessary permits to obtain the corresponding visa for the country of destination of the International Seminar will be the sole responsibility of the student, and a negative result will not give rise to any claim against ESCP. Obtaining and/or arranging for such permits shall be at the student's own risk.
Profesionnal Mission - Term 4
Jul-Dec: A professional experience of 4 months minimum anywhere in the world
From mid-April to end December, you must complete an in-company internship of at least 4 months (though often lasting for 7-8 months). ESCP assists you in locating internship opportunities and networking with companies.
The internship is an opportunity for practical application of the theoretical concepts learned from courses, with an eye to establishing a career. In many cases, corporate employers consider the internship as a trial period for a permanent position.
The Corporate Relations Department
The Company Relations Department is dedicated to gather placement offers from many companies. The department also organises a series of fairs involving firms, giving you many opportunities to make contact.
The thesis is an applied research project in consultation with an academic advisor based on a professionally-oriented topic.
It is a chance for you to synthesise learned material through analysis of a particular corporate issue by using clear, detailed argumentation. The thesis marks the culmination of the degree and is orally presented to a committee at the end of the programme. It represents 17 of the total of 120 ECTS credits earned over the year.
During this time, students will also participate in a mandatory Research Seminar held by an ESCP professor. This seminar represents 3 ECTS credits of the total 120 earned over this academic year.
Here are a few examples of thesis topics:
- “Mergers & acquisitions in B2B: Key success factors in the integration phase”
- “Fair trade: a French-US comparison of sustainable growth of two large organisations: Artisans du Monde and Ten Thousand Villagers”
As an international business school, ESCP Madrid campus welcomes students from all over the world and invites them to get familiarized with our Spanish culture by learning Spanish before starting the MSc programme.
We believe that the more Spanish the students speak, the easier they will find it to integrate into Spanish society and the more they will get out of their stay in Madrid. So, unless the students are a native or advanced Spanish speaker, we strongly recommend that they take this opportunity to work on their Spanish before they start the Master programme.
Students do not need to speak Spanish to enrol in the MSc programme as all courses are offered in English.However, some knowledge of Spanish can be useful to enjoy the full ESCP learning experience, become professionally bicultural and optimize networking with Spanish and Latin America students and alumni. This is why ESCP Madrid campus offers a Spanish Immersion course which is included in the tuition fee.
Testimonial
Marta JUNCO
Auchan Retail España
Class of 2016
“I studied the MSc in Digital Project Management & Consulting, and, even though I chose to go on with the Project Management track, the whole master taught me how to think in a broader way, tackling every part of any issue and being able to give better solutions to any problem, making the difference.”
Note: The information contained herein is subject to change.
2023 Class profile
38 participants 18 nationalities
71% female 29% male Average age: 25
43.5% Council 13% IT & Digital 4,3%Hospitality
4,3% E-commerce 34,8 Others
Within the specialisation, you can enroll for a training course and exam to obtain either Project Manager Professional certification (PMP®) or the Certificate Associate in Project Management (CAPM ®) awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Master of Science (MSc)
Digital Project Management & Consulting Specialisation
Careers
Placement Report
100%
are employed
55%
were employed
before graduation
45%
were employed 3 to 6 months
after graduation
73%
have a job
with an international dimension
Salary
€41,861 average starting annual salary
€6,392.86 average annual bonus
Sectors
45%
Consulting
18%
Real Estate
10%
Information Technology
(Excluding service providers)
9%
Automobile/Rail/Main Transport/Aeronautics
18%
Other
Career opportunities
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager
- Supply Chain Executive
- Business Consultant
- Strategy Consultant
- Business Development
- Manager
- Digital Project Manager
Companies Hiring
Spectrum – Everis – Wavestone – Siemens Healthineers – PwC – NESTLE – Steiner SA....
Testimonial
Mélanie ROUDAUT
Junior Consultant in Project Management at MI-GSO (Renault)
“ESCP gave me the opportunity to learn how to work within multicultural teams and to deal with business cases I had no previous knowledge about. It enabled me to enhance my adaptability and open-mindedness which is essential in a fast moving and international business world. It also enabled me to know the company I am currently working for through a case study.”
2023 Class profile
38 participants 18 nationalities
71% female 29% male Average age: 25
43.5% Council 13% IT & Digital 4,3%Hospitality
4,3% E-commerce 34,8 Others
Within the specialisation, you can enroll for a training course and exam to obtain either Project Manager Professional certification (PMP®) or the Certificate Associate in Project Management (CAPM ®) awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Master of Science (MSc)
Digital Project Management & Consulting Specialisation
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor or Master degree in any discipline;
Minimum 240ECTS previously acquired at Higher Education Institutions;
or
Minimum 180 ECTS for some candidates who add value to the group. We will only consider under this derogation students from prestigious institutions and/or excellent academic performance and/or first professional experience. - Advanced English level *: C1
- TOEFL IBT: 95
- TOEFL written: 600
- TOEFL computer based: 250
- IELTS: 7
- TOEIC: 945
- Cambridge: C1 level
- 12 months of professional experience is recommended
Note: Due to accreditation regulations, students starting with less than 240 ECTS need to obtain an additional 30 ECTS at ESCP Business School. The school will offer additional course options for those students. The corresponding fee for these ECTS is 3,300€
*If your bachelor’s degree was taught entirely in English, you do not need to take an English exam, but send a certificate from your university stating that your bachelor’s was taught entirely in English.
Procedure
Applications are examined in the order of their arrival; they must be submitted as early as possible. We have rolling admissions and limited seats available in each programme. After the application package has been reviewed by the Admission Committee, the candidate will be notified whether he/she will be invited for the final interview.
Step 1: Application form
Applications are made online. Please ensure that you take plenty of time with this form and answer all the questions therein as fully and thoughtfully as possible.
The main elements of the application include:
- A copy of a Bachelor or Master diploma OR certificate of enrollment for current Bachelor studies. (English or Spanish)
- A copy of your grade transcripts covering all years of university study or the years done so far. (English or Spanish)
- Copy of passport
- An updated CV in English
- Motivational letter in English
- Two recommendation letters (English or Spanish). At least one must come from a professional background.
- Official English certificate (if applicable). Exemptions may be granted if you have studied fully in English for three or more years. If your studies were not in an English-speaking country, please apply with a medium of instruction confirmation letter from your university to be considered for exemption.
Optional:
- If you do not have an official English certificate obtained within the last 2 years, you will be invited to take the ESCP English Proficiency Test, which is completely online.
Remember that you need to submit all the required documents, including English test results, before the application deadline, so if you need to take the ESCP English test, make sure you send your application well before the application deadline to have enough time to complete it.
Please ensure that all required supporting documents are scanned and uploaded during the online application process.
Please note: for full details of the application requirements, please see the online application. An application fee of €130 is required to cover the processing of the application.
Step 2: Personal Interview & Exam
Students holding an official English score (taken within the last two years) are waived to take the ESCP English Proficiency test and must submit a copy of the result of these tests in their application file.
Candidates whose written application is accepted will be invited for an individual interview, which plays an essential role in assessing the abilities and motivation for joining the program. Interviews take place from November to September each year.
Step 3: Confirmation
Admission decisions are sent out by email and post within two weeks of the Admissions interview.
From the moment of the notification, students have a maximum of 10 days to pay the registration fees and thus, confirm their place.
Admission Calendar
To start or continue an application for the September 2025 intake, please click here.
Application Sessions |
Application Deadline |
Interview Dates |
---|---|---|
November | 10 Nov 2024 | 27-28 Nov 2024 |
January | 12 Jan 2025 | 29-30 Jan 2025 |
February | 9 Feb 2025 | 26-27 Feb 2025 |
March | 2 Mar 2025 | 19-20 Mar 2025 |
April | 30 Mar 2025 | 23-24 Apr 2025 |
May | 4 May 2025 | 28-29 May 2025 |
June | 18 May 2025 | 5-6 Jun 2025 |
July * | 15 Jun 2025 | 2-3 Jul 2025 |
September * | 24 Aug 2025 | 4 Sep 2025 |
(*) only available for candidates with at least 4 years of previous studies or more (minimum 240 ECTS or equivalent). Due to the time required to obtain the Student visa, these admission sessions are only available for European students or those who have a European passport.
2023 Class profile
38 participants 18 nationalities
71% female 29% male Average age: 25
43.5% Council 13% IT & Digital 4,3%Hospitality
4,3% E-commerce 34,8 Others
Within the specialisation, you can enroll for a training course and exam to obtain either Project Manager Professional certification (PMP®) or the Certificate Associate in Project Management (CAPM ®) awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Master of Science (MSc)
Digital Project Management & Consulting Specialisation
Fees & Financial
Fees
Intake 2025
- Application fee: €130
- Tuition fee: €24,400*
- Term 1 (for candidates with less than 240 ECTS credits): €3,300
* Note: The tuition fees cover hotel accommodation and breakfast throughout the seminar, including weekends. Lunch is provided only on weekdays. Flight tickets are not included, and each student is responsible for arranging and covering their own travel costs. The ESCP service fee is included within the tuition fee.
Scholarships
The MSc programmes at ESCP Madrid are pleased to offer a range of scholarships designed to support deserving candidates who have demonstrated academic excellence, face financial constraints, and/or contribute to the diversity of our cohort.
These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, high potential shown during the admission process, and our commitment to assisting outstanding applicants from diverse backgrounds who may encounter financial barriers.
Given the high volume of applications our MSc programmes receive each year, we aim to prioritise those who apply early. To this end, 66% of the available scholarships will be awarded during the first three admission sessions (November, January, and February) and the remaining scholarships will be distributed in the subsequent admission rounds (March, April, and May).
As a student enrolled in the MSc in Digital Project Management & Consulting, you may be eligible for the following scholarship opportunities*:
(*) These scholarships are not compatible with those offered under the agreements with Colfuturo, Icetex, Funed, or Ifarhu.
Excellence Scholarship
Value:€4,500
Eligibility: This scholarship is intended for applicants who have achieved a high GPA and/or demonstrated exceptional performance during the admission process.
Process: These merit-based scholarships are awarded at the end of each admissions round. All applicants are automatically considered upon submitting their application—no additional documents are required.
Deadline: Scholarship results are announced via email to all the enrolled candidates within one week after the admission results are published.
Ibero- American Talent Scholarship (LATAM countries, Spain and Portugal)
Value:€2,500
Eligibility: Open to nationals of the region for all the MSc programmes. Candidates must hold citizenship from a country within the LATAM and IBERIA region and be fully enrolled for the intake. Applicants with more than one nationality are also welcome to apply. In addition, candidates must have strong academic and/or work experience in the LATAM or IBERIA region.
Process: These merit-based scholarships are available to all enrolled applicants from Ibero-American countries at the end of each admission session. All eligible applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence and/or relevant work experience are automatically considered—no additional documentation is required.
Deadline: Scholarship results are announced via email to all the enrolled candidates within one week after the admission results are published.
Need-Based Scholarship
Value:
- €6,000 (for candidates enrolled by March 30th, 2025)
- €3,000 (for candidates enrolled by June 20th, 2025)
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to all candidates who have been admitted and enrolled in one of our MSc programmes and can demonstrate financial need.
Process: Admitted and enrolled candidates interested in this scholarship must complete a scholarship form provided by your admissions manager, by March 30th or June 20th, depending on their admission session and when they confirmed their place.
Additionally, the following documents must be uploaded:
- A personal statement outlining in detail why you should be awarded the scholarship. The submission can be in any format (video, essay, art, etc.), but it must clearly explain your current financial situation.
- The last three payslips. If you are currently unemployed or are not the person financing the programme, you must provide the last three payslips of the person financing the programme.
- Annual income tax returns from the past two years of the person financing the programme.
- Any other official documents certifying your current financial situation.
All documents must be submitted in English or Spanish. If the originals are in another language, a sworn translation must be provided.
Deadline: Scholarship results will be announced via email in the first weeks of April or at the end of June, depending on the date of application. The deadlines to apply are March 30th and June 20th, respectively.
Please do not hesitate to contact our Recriutment team for any questions you may have about our scholarships, we will be happy to help you.
EXTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
It is possible to attain scholarships granted independently of the School. Some countries provide scholarships for their own citizens.
FUNED Financing for Mexican students
Provide complementary financial aid and scholarships for Mexican students who wish to pursue their master´s degree abroad in top ranked universities.
Students obtain FUNED Financing + ESCP 20% tuition fee Scholarship for Mexican students. Please note that this scholarship cannot be cumulative with ESCP Scholarships and you need to be admitted and enrolled in the programme to apply for it.
IFARHU-ESCP
Provide complementary financial aid and scholarships for Panama students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree abroad at ESCP Madrid campus. Students obtain IFARHU Financing + ESCP 20% tuition fee Scholarship for Panama students. Please note that this scholarship cannot be cumulative with ESCP Scholarships and you need to be admitted and enrolled in the programme to apply for it.
It is also possible to attain scholarships granted independently of the School. Some countries provide scholarships for their own citizens. Please obtain information in your home country by contacting the relevant government bodies and foundations.
Loans & Bursaries
A programme such as the MSc in Marketing & Digital Media is perhaps the most significant investment that you will make in your professional life and your future. Below are some options to help fund your time at ESCP.
BBVA: Offers two loan options for ESCP students
Option 1: Master and Courses Loan
- Loan holder: student or parent
- Maximum amount: up to €75,000
- Interest rate: Euribor + 4%
- Repayment period: up to 8 years
- Fixed Opening Commission: 1,50%
Option 2: Master Blue Loan
- Loan holder: student or parent
- Maximum amount: up to €50,000
- Interest rate: First 6 months (Euribor + 0%), rest period (Euribor + 6%)
- Repayment period: up to 10 years
- Total lack of capital and interests: up to 24 months
Banco Sabadell
Highlights of the ESCP´s agreement with Banco Sabadell offers two ways of financing our degrees:
- Tuition loan. Interest-free, short -term loan up to €18,000, to be repaid in 12 months
- Loan. Long-term loan to be repaid in a maximum of 10 years following the loan applications.
Bank Sabadell reserves the right to refuse the loan if, at the time of submission of the loan application, any circumstances pertaining the person(s) applying for the loan come to light that could alter decision regarding whether to grant the loan.
Important
Any decisions regarding the loan itself are made by the banks in question and ESCP does not have any say over or responsibility for their final decision.
Conditions and requirements are set by each bank and/or institution; students are responsible to go over them directly with the bank/institution. ESCP does not guarantee that the loans will be granted.
2023 Class profile
38 participants 18 nationalities
71% female 29% male Average age: 25
43.5% Council 13% IT & Digital 4,3%Hospitality
4,3% E-commerce 34,8 Others
Within the specialisation, you can enroll for a training course and exam to obtain either Project Manager Professional certification (PMP®) or the Certificate Associate in Project Management (CAPM ®) awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI).