Executive MSc (E-MSc) in Research Program

Lead with purpose, innovate with impact, and shape a sustainable future.

Program

Arrangement

Objectives​

Admission​

Curriculum

WHY RENNES SB?

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Background of E-MSc in Research Program

The Executive Master of Science in Research Program (One-year with 90 ECTs) - leading to the DBA, is specifically designed for executives who aspire to pursue a doctoral degree in business administration, as well as professionals who is looking for courses to pursue scientific research methods systematically and establish a solid research foundation.
Upon completion of this graduate program, students will be able to seamlessly connect to the RSB DBA program and take the doctoral program at Rennes School of Business, France.
  • One-year, mixed teaching mode (online and offline) with 90 ECTs.
  • Classes on weekends, 2-3 days per module, in Shanghai.
  • Some online courses will be on the working day evenings and weekends, providing tutors.
  • Send all the students’ EMSc Research Proposal to RSB DBA Director for his approval.

Objectives

Our Executive Master of Science in Research Program; it’s a catalyst for transforming both your career and your business. By embarking on this program, you are making a commitment to personal development, thought leadership, and a responsible business future. Shape the Future with Vision, Innovation and Responsibility.Co-construct a future where you are at the forefront of positive change.

Qualification for Admission

Bachelor degree, with minimum 4-5 years of work and management experience

Bachelor degree equivalent (with equivalent academic certificate and transcript)

minimum 7 years of work and management experience.

Graduation Requirements and Certificates

According to the academic requirements of the Rennes School of Business, upon completing 90 ECTs, and passing the graduate project, students will obtain a degree, "Executive Master of Science in Research" and official transcript issued by Rennes School of Business, France.

Enrollment of EMSc leading to RSB DBA Program

The Enrollement to RSB DBA from EMSc in Research and the process will be in a way that students need submit a comprehensive application at time of EMSc application. When applying for the DBA program, students only need to fill in a simple Application Form, E-MSc leading to DBA after completion of E-MSc expressing their intent to proceed with DBA along with their DBA research proposal (Graduate Project Report for EMSc in Research).

Curriculum Structure

You will explore a wide range of skills in class and beyond, and meet professionals from all walks of life, industries, cultures and nationalities. The exchange of ideas, sharing of experiences and group work are at the heart of the learning process. Professors use students’ professional experience to illustrate and apply different concepts. Case studies, oral presentations, work in small groups, role plays and digital simulations all play an important role in training.

Guest speakers and speakers from major international groups help anchor the teaching in concrete examples and share their leadership experience. Individual and collective work outside of classes is also a key part of the learning process. Students will apply the concepts they learned during their training in their daily activity. Their success is then assessed by their teachers.
E-Research MSc (1 Year):
Module 1, Module 2 and Module 3
  • Research Methodology ( English )
  • Introduction to Research Methods and Mixed Research(online)( Chinese/English )
  • Qualitative Methodology(online/offline)( Chinese/English )
  • Quantitative Methodology(online/offline)( Chinese/English )
  • Academic Writing (Chinese)
  • Literature Review with Selected Topic (Chinese)
  • Management Research Topics (Chinese)
  • Topics on Business Administration and AI in Business (Elective 2-3 courses, 6 days in total)
  • Generative AI and Business Model Innovation
  • Data Science, AI, and Business Intelligence
  • Global Marketing Management
  • Supply Chain and Operation Management
  • Financial Management
  • Brand Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Designing Thinking
  • Management Research Topics (Chinese)
  • Management Theory and Research
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Strategic Management
  • Research Symposium (Research Proposal)
  • Think Tank Lectures/Business Visits (mobile classroom) (Chinese)
  • Think Tank Lectures/Business Visits (mobile classroom) (Chinese)
  • Empirical Development Workshop
  • DBA Thesis Development
  • Proposal defence
  • Final tesis

Start Date

May 2025

Location

Shanghai

Duration

1 year > E-MSc in research program

3,5 Years > E-MSc in research program + DBA

Tuition Fees

Tuition fee: RMB 165,000 Yuan (E-MScR only)
Tuition fee: RMB 360,000 Yuan (RSB GDBA, including incentive policy)
Total tuition fee: RMB 525,000 Yuan (for Master+doctoral continuous study)

Why Rennes SB?

THE SCHOOL THAT SHAPES UNFRAMED LEADERS

At a time when the world is undergoing radical change, and making environmental and societal issues are vital, when technological change is accelerating, when new business models with a positive impact are emerging, and when new generations are eager to embrace a new economy.Unframed Thinking is increasingly the driving force that spurs on our learners to challenge the status quo to innovate in the quest for ga better world: one that is more creative, more collective, and more sustainable. To train these Unframed Leaders, we propose a new 2024-2028 strategic plan for our School, which aims to be one of the most multicultural, innovative and impactful Management Schools.
Unframed Thinking is increasingly the driving force that spurs on our learners to challenge the status quo to innovate in the quest for ga better world: one that is more creative, more collective, and more sustainable.

Building the foundations of new leadership

Rennes SB is ideally placed to train the Unframed Leaders the world needs. Creative people and those creating new ideas hes, reports, and more. It all depends on the purpose of your presentation.
CREATE
UNFRAMED LEADERS ARE CURIOUS
AND THINK CIRTICALLY
Profitable for the company and profitable for the planet and society: this calls for new ways of thinking, new ways of doing things, integration of new technologies, new conceptions of business models. Itcalls for new creativity in the service of all- round performance.
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UNFRAMED LEADERS BUILD STRONG
NETWORKS AND CONNECT BROADLY
In a post-industrial era that is continuing with the emergence of a socio-economic system that is complex, we need leaders who are aware that the challenges facing society can only be solved together by looking through different eyes and cultural intelligence, and by connecting with others.
change
UNFRAMED LEADERS AIM TO INNOVATE
FOR A BETTER WORLD
Beyond traditional business processes based on trend analysis and long-term plans, we need to equip leaders with the necessary toolbox to change the face of performance

share your project with a dedicated career advisor

Regina HUANG
Director, Executive Development and Teaching Center
regina.huang@rennes-sb.com