Program content for the Master of Science in Global Sales Excellence

The Master of Science (MSc) in Global Sales Excellence offered by emlyon business school is accessible after a Bachelor (valid diplomas include bac +4 or bac +3).

This program prepares responsible sales professionals capable of ultimately leading sales teams towards achieving the company's growth objectives. It meets the increasing demand for managers adept in advanced sales techniques and trains sales transformation architects to navigate global business challenges.

This program requires a professional mission at the end of the course for a minimal duration of 4 months (internship, VIE, fixed-term contract or permanent contract).

Discover the program content for the 2025-2026 academic year:

📅 September to December 📍 Lyon

In this module you learn about :

• Salesforce management
• Gouvernance & infrastructure
• Team piloting
• Project & change management
• Business modeling
• Profitability and cash management
• International business law

You will learn to behave as a leader while respecting the ethics and CSR values of the company and managing a sales team globally.

This module covers essential topics, including negotiation, key account management, mass distribution, buyer profiles, strategic approaches, partnering, and contracting.

📅 January to March 📍 Lyon

Dive into processes, tools, methods, and platforms crucial for sales enablement in this module. Explore leading solutions such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Gartner, and Forrester, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies empower sales teams. This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize cutting-edge tools, enhancing your ability to facilitate and optimize the sales process.

This module explores the role of technology in transforming sales, focusing on remote selling using digital tools and face-to-face interactions. It underscores the importance of digital sales in effective leadership, emphasizing the advantage of understanding and leveraging technology for interpersonal engagement, communication, and productivity. The module highlights that, despite the universal challenge of sales, those who grasp and use digital sales have a distinct edge in the field. You will also explore marketing atomation tools, WEB3 engagement and go-to-market strategy.

The Transforming Early Makers Track is a hands-on program designed to teach entrepreneurship, teamwork, and business plan creation. You’ll rethink business models, lead transformation projects, and leverage digital technology for innovation.

As a “maker,” you’ll work on real-world projects in a collaborative environment, supported by expert guidance. From January, you’ll join a thematic group aligned with your interests, with weekly activities focused on advancing your project and preparing for a career in driving transformation.

Key advantages of this track:

• Teamwork on topics you’re passionate about
• Real-world learning with clear goals and deliverables
• Guidance from a dedicated coach
• Early focus on employability through company meetings, workshops, and expert talks
• Rapid skill-building in sales and self-presentation (sales pitch).

📅 April to July 📍 International term

• The international period will take place in Shanghai, China

The in-company project, which is an important part of the curriculum, allows you to enter your internship or first job with solid experience. Working on a business project will help you to:

• Put your newly acquired academic knowledge into practice
• Gain first-hand experience while working on a tangible project while benefiting from the comfort of a supporting structure
• Learn intercultural skills, navigate different businesses and cultural environments
• Build a network (with local alumni, students and partners)

This International Seminar is a unique opportunity to engage in insightful conferences and connect with numerous companies. It offers a firsthand understanding of how the economic landscape influences business strategies, while also immersing you in the local culture. Finally, it is also a way to start developing your international network.

📅 August to December 📍 Anywhere in the world

To conclude your graduate studies, you will have to write a professional thesis. The topic will be chosen in coordination with your academic supervisor and in line with your missions during your internship or first job.

The professional mission will last from 4 to 6 months and can be an internship, a VIE (international volunteering mission), a fixed-term contract or a permanent contract. This is a great opportunity to put your academic knowledge to the test and acquire tangible experience within the industry. The school will give you all the support and tools you need to find the right job for you.

📝 Assessment methods may include case studies, presentations, mock exercises, tests, etc.

📊 Graduation rate: data not available (first intake: September 2024)

International sales organizations are facing new behavioral shifts due to digitization, geopolitics, globalization and other factors in our ever-evolving world. Modern sales leaders need to have a comprehensive understanding of the strategic sales capabilities of their sales organization to transform and lead it to market dominance while staying relevant with their customers. In response to the specific recruitment needs of companies seeking skilled professionals who harness the power of the modern sales organization, emlyon business school has created this distinctive and innovative Master of Science in Global Sales Excellence, encompassing all aspects of the sales function.

emlyon pioneers the training of Sales Transformation Architects: students will cultivate the skills to devise strategies aimed at enhancing business performance through the creation of sustainable value. They will learn to adapt sales policies to align territories and resources with both global and local goals. The program focuses on transforming practices by innovating and equipping the sales force with digital sales tools. Participants will also acquire skills in leading and interacting effectively in a cross-functional and cross-cultural environment, while emphasizing ethical leadership in alignment with the company’s ethics and CSR values.

Roland CLAVERIE, Associate Dean – MSc Programs