Specialised Master's
Strategic Management and Change Management
Strategic Management and Change Management
To enable managers and senior executives to master the design and implementation of strategic directions, the steering of financial performance, and the management of change within public and private organisations, in order to support their transformation and strengthen their competitiveness.
Practical information
2025–2026Programme content
The programme is built around 4 integrated areas covering corporate strategy, finance, change management and managerial leadership.
Diagnosis and design of corporate strategies
- Internal and external strategic diagnosis
- Competitive analysis and positioning
- Design and formulation of strategies
- Growth, diversification and internationalisation strategies
- Implementation of strategic directions
Corporate financial management
- Financial analysis and diagnosis
- Budget management and management control
- Investment policy and financing choices
- Capital structure and value creation
- Finance and performance steering
Management and leading of change
- Theories and approaches to organisational change
- Diagnosis and management of resistance to change
- Leading transformation projects
- Communication and steering of change
- Supporting teams in a transformation context
Leadership and management styles
- Leadership, vision and emotional intelligence
- Team management and motivation
- Coaching and development of managers
- Strategic decision-making in a complex environment
- Business game and residential seminar
Applied professional thesis
Participants must produce an applied professional thesis on a project related to their company, sector and field of activity. This work is supervised by an ISCAE professor.
A research methodology seminar and six supervision sessions are provided. The defence takes place before a panel composed of professors and professionals.
Assessment methods & Admission
Assessment methods
Coursework is validated through a minimum average of 12/20 per module. Obtaining a grade below 8/20 in a subject requires a resit in a second session.
Assessment is based on continuous evaluation, the final examination, attendance and participation. The programme concludes with the defence of the professional thesis.
Entry requirements
Target professions
The programme prepares graduates to take on senior responsibilities in the following professions:
Programme structure
Teaching is delivered on campus. These arrangements may change depending on the health guidelines in force.
Selection based on the application file
Review of diplomas and professional background to confirm that the entry requirements are met.
Written test
A test designed to assess fundamental knowledge in the field.
Interview with the Committee
An admission interview to assess the candidate's abilities and motivation.
Professional thesis
Defence before a panel of professors and professionals.
Download the programme sheet
Strategic Management and Change Management Sheet — ISCAE Casablanca
Contact us
ISCAE — Casablanca
Km 9.5 route de Nouasseur, B.P 8 114 Casablanca – Oasis
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