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Executive Certificate

MUST - Management d’une Unité Stratégique - Paris MUST - Management d’une Unité Stratégique - Paris

Mastering, as a current or future executive or member of a management committee, all the levers required to define, steer, and deploy the strategy of a Business Unit in a constantly evolving economic environment. This certificate offers an integrated approach to strategic management, combining strategic analysis, commercial and financial performance, leadership, human resources, and operational steering. It takes into account the interests of all stakeholders, both internal (employees, shareholders) and external (clients, partners, suppliers, and the natural and social environment). Common to all GEMM Majors, this programme is designed as a practical training ground for executive leadership, with a strong focus on decision-making and strategic execution.

Place(s):

Paris – Jouy-en-Josas Campus

Duration:

12 days

Format:

In-class

Next start(s):

Jun 08 2026

Language(s):

French

Cost:

17 900 €*

Objectives

  • Conduct an in-depth strategic analysis and contribute, within a management committee, to the design and formalisation of a Business Unit’s strategy.
  • Develop a generalist, cross-functional, and agile management approach, integrating strategic, commercial, financial, human, and operational dimensions.
  • Link strategic choices to their implementation by mobilising the levers of commercial, financial, and organisational performance.
  • Engage internal and external stakeholders in the creation of sustainable value for the organisation.

Program

  • Analysis of the competitive environment and industry dynamics
  • Strategic diagnosis: resources, capabilities, and value chain
  • Identification of sources of competitive advantage
  • Exploration of strategic options and alignment with Group strategy
  • Organisation of commercial activities and value creation
  • Professional negotiation and development of business relationships
  • Design and implementation of a coherent and responsible marketing strategy
  • Financial performance management: profitability, returns, and cash flow
  • Growth financing, investment decisions, and business planning
  • Human resources, organisational cultures, and collective performance
  • Talent mobilisation, emotional intelligence, and leadership
  • Change management and team engagement
  • The role of the supply chain in strategic execution
  • Design of an organisational and operational model aligned with strategy

Profile

Who is this program for? Is it right for you?

Participant Profile

Current and future leaders of strategic business units, functional directors and executive committee members (Sales Directors, Marketing Directors, Finance Directors, HR Directors, CIOs, Directors of Operations...

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Prerequisites and Admission Criteria

Our certificate is designed for all executives, senior managers, and functional or operational leaders with at least 5 years of professional experience

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Participant Satisfaction and Success Rate

4,6 / 5*
Average satisfaction rating given by participants (on a scale from 1 to 5) over the past year.
99% success rate, recorded during the same period.

Faculty

Frédéric LEROY

Affiliate Professor, Strategy and Business Policy

To step into the shoes of Indra Nooyi, Bill Gates, Xavier Niel, Jean-Pascal Tricoire, or Isabelle Kocher! More seriously, this training will help you conduct a strategic analysis, understand your competitive environment, craft a relevant strategy for your company, and perhaps even create strategic innovations. All this while ensuring the successful deployment of your strategy within your organization and engaging your employees!
FREDERIC LEROY

Learning methods & Evaluations

This certificate enables you to acquire and develop a cross-functional approach to the different functions you need to master in order to lead your Business Unit with a constant focus on entrepreneurship.

Admission

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This program is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please contact us to discuss any additional needs or to obtain the Public Accessibility Register.

Tuition Fees and Funding

The program fee includes tuition and meal costs during training hours (lunch and breaks). 

Not included: dinners (except in specific cases), transportation costs, and accommodation costs (except in specific cases).

Funding options: Depending on your profile and the program you choose, several funding options may be available to you. Visit our funding section for more information.

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Program Eligibility:  
RNCP*: The program is eligible for the skill block RNCP 38435BC01 - "Analyser la situation d’une unité stratégique et élaborer une stratégie responsable" linked to the RNCP title 38435; Diploma "Directeur d'unité stratégique
Registration date in the RNCP: 21/12/2023; certifying body: Higher Education Institution HEC Paris) 
National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP) 
Program eligible for Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE) 

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CHRISTINE COLLONGUES

Program Advisor Management & Strategy

collongues@hec.fr
+33 (0) 1 39 67 94 57
Christine Collongues