• Toulouse
  • English, French
  • 1-year or 2-year
  • Full Time
  • September 2025
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Program content

This MSc equips you with specialized knowledge and key skills in marketing, digital communication, and brand content management, designed to meet the demands of today’s fast-evolving industry. From brand storytelling, crisis communication to data-driven campaign execution: this program goes beyond theory, immersing you in real-world challenges.

Key information

  • Campus: Toulouse
  • Teaching languages: English
  • Degrees:
    For the 2- year program : Master's degree
    For the 1-year program : Master of science
  • Duration: 1-year or 2-year track, depending on your academic background
  • ECTS:
    For the 2- year program : 180 ETCS
    For the 1-year program : 240 ETCS
  • Cost: 25,650€ for the entire 2-year program
    19,500€ for the 1-year program
  • Formation pace: Full Time

Academic Content

Year 1: International pre-master

This year is only designed for students with a 2- or 3-year bachelor’s degree and no work experience.

Year 1 is an International Pre-Master year providing the essential academic foundations in management while offering flexibility through a blended format.

The year combines online, self-paced learning from September to December, followed by on-campus courses from January to April. Students study core management subjects, develop soft skills, strengthen data and analytical abilities, and follow two language courses (English, French).

From May to August, students may complete an optional 1- to 6-month internship in France, or abroad to gain initial professional experience.

•  Management Core Courses

•  Soft Skills

•  Language Courses 1 & 2*

Academic modules may include:
Financial Analysis, Foundation of Finance, HR Management, Strategy, Business Marketing, Operations Management, Data/Excel, Soft Skills, Languages.

 

*Students learn two languages among English, French, and Spanish.

• Management Core Courses

• Elective Courses*

• 3-week International Seminar** (Business Game & Design Thinking)

• Language Courses 1 & 2***

 

Academic modules may include:
CSR, International Finance, International Marketing, Managing Across Cultures, Business Analytics, International Business, and MSc-coherent electives.

 

 

*Electives must align with the chosen MSc track.

**Travel costs for the international seminar are not included.

***Students learn two languages among English, French, and Spanish.

• 1 to 6 months, in France or abroad

• Designed to apply skills in a professional context

• Not mandatory

Year 2: MSc International Luxury Industries Management

This year is designed for students with a 4-year bachelor’s degree.

Program structure

October - December

Professional expertise

Soft Skills certificate

Optional Language Course

January - April

Professional expertise

Company consulting Mission

Soft skills certificate

From May on

Master’s Dissertation

Curriculum Intership

Professional expertise

Block 1. Issues and trends in strategy

• Digital transformation
• New business models
• Strategic foresight

Block 2. International strategy and organization

• Strategy in an international context
• Organizing for international business
• Toward a sustainable aviation

Block 3. Flying in aerospace: beyond technologies, an ecosystem & market trends

• Aerospace technical constraints and terminology
• Aerospace markets
• Communication in the aerospace environment

Block 4. Organizing aerospace activities: managing complex projects and operations

• The management of complex projects
• International projects and strategies
• Operations and services in air transport and aerospace businesses

Block 5. Issues and trends in entrepreneurship & innovation

• Aerospace marketing
• Business development
• Sales in aerospace

Block 6. Integrating marketing & sales functions in aerospace management

• Supply Chain management
• Aerospace finance awareness
• Legal issues in aerospace

Block 7. Integrating supply chain management, finance, pricing and law in aerospace management

• Supply Chain management
• Aerospace finance awareness
• Legal issues in aerospace

Block 8. Research methods and dynamics

• Research methods and tools
• Advancing the Master dissertation

In the 3rd term of the MSc Aerospace Management program, you will need to work on your Master’s Dissertation, supported by the TBS Education faculty. Additionally, you will have the chance to undertake a 6-month curricular internship in a renowned national or international company.

Unique Features

At TBS Education, we care about your self-improvement, to give you both hard and soft skills and boost your employability. Our Soft Skills Certificate, designed in collaboration with our Career Service and professional development and leadership experts, is the key to gain fundamental skills such as communication, creative & analytical thinking and resilience. Through three days, take part in interactive workshops, personalized coaching sessions and focus on interpersonal and behavioral skills.

Core skills you will develop

Personal skills

• Resilience
• Flexibility
• Curiosity
• Self-awareness

Leardership & Management

• Social influence
• Creative and analytical thinking
• Talent management

International relationships

• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Inclusion
• Interpersonal communication
• Agility

Empower your career path and get ready for your future!

Our Career Services will guide you through your whole journey at TBS Education to unlock your professional potential and align your career path with your aspirations. Through a dynamic blend of lectures, workshops, personalized assessments (using tools such as Careerset and Graduate First), and one-on-one coaching, our experts will help you define your goals, refine your strategy, and secure the ideal internship or job. You’ll also have exclusive access to regular career fairs held on our campuses, connecting you directly with top recruiters and industry leaders to accelerate your transition into high-impact roles.

Coaching

We will help you analyze your skills, strengths, and areas for improvement. Through personality tests and individual coaching, we will integrate your self-knowledge with your aspirations and career choices.

Personal Branding

You will take part in workshops to build your CV and e-portfolio to highlight your experiences and skills to future employers.

By the end of the MSc Aerospace Management at TBS Education, you will complete a master’s dissertation focused on a strategic challenge within the global aerospace industry. This final project represents both an academic achievement and a professional milestone, demonstrating your ability to analyze complex issues in aviation, aerospace management and the space industry, and to develop data-driven strategic recommendations for industry stakeholders.

 

Its objectives are to: 

  • – Demonstrate the relevance of your research topic by connecting it to major trends shaping the aerospace industry, such as airline strategy, airport management, aerospace innovation, sustainable aviation, satellite services, the space economy, or digital transformation across aviation operations. 
  • – Design a rigorous research methodology combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. This may include industry case studies, interviews with aerospace professionals, market analysis, operational data evaluation, or strategic assessments of airline, airport or aerospace business models. 

Through this research project, students strengthen their ability to apply management theory to real aerospace challenges, preparing them for careers in air transport management, aerospace consulting, aviation strategy and space business development 

Put your consultancy skills to the test for two weeks during a hands-on, transversal, and strategic assignment. This project is designed for students from all master’s programs, allowing you to collaborate with peers from diverse academic backgrounds.

You will receive a letter of engagement from a TBS Education partner company representative about a current strategic challenge, not necessarily linked to your field of study. This project allows you to work on any area of the company, regardless of your specialization, offering a truly cross-functional experience.

With support from TBS Education professors, you will analyze the company’s competitive position and propose strategic and operational recommendations.

Examples of past TBS Education partner companies include:

  • – Aerospace Valley
  • – Airbus Foundation
  • – AllRead
  • – Cap Gemini
  • – Comtesse du Barry
  • – Continental Automotive
  • – EY
  • – Hilti
  • – Mars Petfoods
  • – Motorola
  • – Thalès
  • – Rockwell & Collins

These activities are intended to give you additional tools to improve your professional skills for better integration into the world of purchasing & supply chain management.

Walk into Aviation and Space temples

Through exclusive company visits and behind-the-scenes access, you will discover aerospace business operations and strategies, such as on factory, Strategic Office, sales or logistics department. These immersive experiences allow you to understand how those companies are world leader in industry.

Engage with leading aerospace research initiatives

As an MSc Aerospace student, you will benefit from TBS Education’s involvement in the Sirius Chair and the UNIVERSEH alliance (European Space University for Earth and Humanity). Through these partnerships, you will gain exposure to cutting-edge research, participate in conferences and meetups with aerospace professionals, and interact with experts shaping the future of aviation and space industries. These initiatives provide unique opportunities to connect academic knowledge with real-world aerospace challenges and expand your international professional network.

Further specialize with industry-recognized certifications

As a career accelerator and to complement their MSc curriculum, students can obtain professional certifications aligned with their career goals, such as: Design Organization, Production Organization, Maintenance Organization (DOPOMO)

Launch your global career with a 6-month Internship

As part of all TBS Education MSc programs, students complete a professional internship that provides essential real-world experience and strengthens their employability. Whether carried out in France or abroad, these internships offer the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in class, develop industry-specific skills, and build an international professional network.

 

Thanks to TBS Education’s strong corporate partnerships and global reputation, students can access a wide range of placements across sectors, from large multinationals to innovative startups.

As part of the MSc Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, students must complete a mandatory 6-month professional internship during Year 2 of the programme. This full-time experience allows them to apply purchasing, logistics, and supply-chain management skills within a real corporate environment while preparing their Master’s thesis.

 

For students entering the two-year track, an additional optional internship of 1 to 4 months can be undertaken at the end of Year 1 (May to August). This shorter placement is not compulsory but offers an opportunity to gain early professional exposure before starting the MSc year.

To maximize your chances to find an internship in the field and the company of your dreams, at TBS Education we provide you with exclusive resources. Through our JobTeaser toolbox, you’ll have access to three powerful platforms to refine your professional profile and stand out to employers:

    • 1. Graduates First (GF): Step-by-step preparation for recruitment with the world’s largest companies, including:
    • -125+ employer guides (Airbus, LVMH, Pierre Fabre, etc.)
    • – Aptitude tests (numerical, verbal) and interview practic
    • – Tailored support for internships, work-study programs, and graduate roles
    •  
  • 2. Careerset: An AI-driven tool providing personalized feedback on:
    • – CVs and cover letters
    • – Matching job offers to your profile
    • – Optimizing your LinkedIn presence
  • 3. Career Explorer: 17 practical e-learning modules (approx. 50 mins each) to help you:
    • – Develop self-awareness and define career goals
    • – Master internship/job search strategies
    • – Prepare for workplace integration and long-term success

Our Career Services team also provides one-on-one coaching to align your internship with your career aspirations, ensuring you gain the skills and connections needed to thrive globally.

Examples of companies where our students completed their internships last year :

airbus logo.wine
thales logo
arianegroup

Meet the companies

Through company visits and close collaboration with industry leaders, students gain firsthand exposure to real supply chain environments. These partnerships allow participants to understand current challenges, explore best practices, and build professional connections that strengthen their career prospects.

Throughout the program, students interact directly with top organizations through conferences, workshops, and networking events. These exchanges provide valuable insights into purchasing and supply chain roles, recruitment expectations, and emerging trends in the sector.

Qualification obtained

For holders of a 3-year bachelor’s degree:

You will obtain a double degree, Master of Science degree and the “Diplôme d’études supérieures en Management Stratégique International” (an official diploma accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.)

For holders of a 4-year bachelor’s degree:

  • You will obtain a double degree, Master of Science degree and the “Diploma of Specialised Studies in International Management” (an official diploma accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation).

FAQ

The Aerospace Management Master’s program covers the strategic and operational dynamics of the aerospace industry. Key topics include air transport management, aerospace marketing, aviation economics, airport management, aerospace industry strategy, innovation in aviation and the development of the space economy. Students also explore international business development and project management within global aerospace organizations.

  1. The program can be completed in one or two years. The 2-year track starts with an International Pre-Master year to build a solid foundation in management, followed by the specialization year. This part of the course is led exclusively online. The 1-year track is a direct entry into the specialization year, which runs from September to March with courses taught on Toulouse Campus, followed by a 6-month internship and the master dissertation.

Beyond the classes, the MSc Aerospace Management program combines academic learning with strong industry exposure. You will work on real business cases, consulting projects and industry challenges proposed by aerospace companies and aviation organizations, such as Airbus, ATR or Thales. Guest lectures from industry professionals, company interactions and a mandatory six-month internship allow students to apply their knowledge directly within the global aerospace ecosystem. 

The Soft Skills Certificate ensures you graduate not only with technical expertise but also with the soft skills employers value most, making you outstand in competitive job markets. Through this mandatory module you will develop creative thinking, critical leadership and adaptive and agile communication skills.

As part of your curriculum, you will have to complete a 6-month internship in France or abroad by the end of the MSc program. TBS Education provides you with comprehensive support to secure high-value placements, such as exclusive corporate networks (multiple valuable partnerships in key organizations in the aerospace sector such as Airbus, ATR, Collins Aerospace, Thales and others); job teaser toolbox; personalized one-to-one coaching; career fairs and networking events.