ESSEC Business School

Master in Design Thinking Agile Methods

France 1.5 years Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

About Master in Design Thinking Agile Methods

For Master in Design Thinking Agile Methods, tuition fees are 9,900 USD per year.

In an era defined by rapid digital disruption, organizations struggle not with the lack of technology, but with the inability to align human-centric innovation with agile delivery. This certificate programme addresses the friction between creative ideation and iterative execution, providing a bridge for professionals tasked with leading digital transformation projects.

Designed for managers, project leads, and innovators, the curriculum shifts focus from rigid planning to adaptive workflows. Participants explore how to synthesize user needs with technical agility to ensure that organizational outputs remain relevant in volatile markets.

Core Competencies

  • User-Centricity: Master the tools required to map user journeys and identify pain points that traditional business analysis often overlooks.
  • Agile Execution: Learn to dismantle silos through iterative development cycles, facilitating quicker time-to-market and higher team responsiveness.
  • Strategic Alignment: Connect high-level digital strategy with the practical mechanics of cross-functional team management.

By engaging with ESSEC's expert faculty, learners acquire a framework for decision-making that prioritizes experimentation and feedback loops, ensuring that digital investments translate into tangible business value.

About ESSEC Business School

ESSEC Business School is a well-established international institution known for rigorous business education and an entrepreneurial mindset. Offering programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, ESSEC integrates academic depth with practical learning, leveraging partnerships with industry and a dual-campus model that spans France and Singapore. The school’s curriculum emphasizes leadership, innovation and global awareness to prepare students for complex business challenges.

Students benefit from a multicultural learning environment and strong corporate connections that open pathways to internships, consulting projects and international exchanges. ESSEC promotes ethical leadership and sustainability as integral parts of management education, blending case-based learning, experiential projects and research-led instruction. Small cohorts and engaged faculty foster peer collaboration and individualized career support.

Outside the classroom, ESSEC provides a vibrant student life with clubs, incubators and events that encourage entrepreneurship and cross-cultural collaboration. Graduates join a global alumni network and are positioned for careers across sectors, supported by career services and employer partnerships. For students seeking a demanding but supportive business education with a truly international outlook, ESSEC combines academic excellence, practical exposure and a strong global community.

English Test Requirement

B2 level (equivalent to 785 TOEIC points). Evidence of business English proficiency is required to participate in group work and master classes.

Master in Design Thinking Agile Methods: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Master in Design Thinking Agile Methods?
Tuition: USD 9,900 per year.
Is Master in Design Thinking Agile Methods available online?
This is an on-campus program at ESSEC Business School.

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