Master of Science (MSc) in Cosmetic Management

This high-value program is designed to provide you with the business and management skills that are critical for professionals who aspire to own or manage cosmetic businesses. If you are an entrepreneur or a professional who aspires to hold key roles in this industry, this program will be highly suitable for you!

Overview

The MSc in Cosmetic Management is a leadership and business focussed program that allows you to enhance your skills and behaviours that are critical for the successful delivery of cosmetic services to clients. This program is designed to provide you not only with the management education specific to cosmetic industry but also a high-level understanding of how organizations function. This program is delivered in collaboration with Rushford Business School, Switzerland. 

The cosmetic and aesthetic industry has evolved over the years and is one of the most sophisticated healthcare delivery systems. The cosmetic space continues to become increasingly differentiated with the formation of specialities and sub-specialities. There is a significant need for professionals who are proficient in the leadership and management of cosmetic and aesthetic focused businesses. Such professionals need to be highly knowledgeable not only about the cosmetic industry and its practices, but also in general management.

If you aspire to run your own cosmetic and aesthetic business or would like to grow as a leader within this industry, this program will be highly suitable to you. 

Career Opportunities

This key program provides our students with the skills to enter or grow within any area of the skin science sector which ranges from clinical dermatology, skin research, skin aesthetics, skin research, and academia. This program is tailored to provide you not only with a background in skin sciences but also a strong focus on research and business aspects of skin sciences which allows for a broad understanding of this sector. 

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a superior level knowledge in the area business and management within the cosmetic and aesthetic industry
  2. Develop skills and behaviours that will lead to successful role within the management team at an organization that is related to cosmetic and aesthetic industry
  3. Develop a strong understanding and working knowledge of regulations, ethical considerations, and patient privacy requirements
  4. Develop strong skills related to business planning, budgeting, and overall financial management
  5. Demonstrate strong marketing and sales knowledge and skills
  6. Demonstrate strong understanding of Intellectual Property and its application in Cosmetic and Aesthetic business environment

Curriculum (60 ECTS)

Part 1ECTS CreditsNumber
Introduction to Cosmetics and Aesthetics3ESACS 401
Introduction to Cosmetic Regulations3ESACS 310
Pharmaceutical Economics and Management3ESACS 317
Medical Ethics and Law3ESACS 119
Introduction to Healthcare Management 3ESACS 505
Health Information Management3ESACS 506

Leadership and Managing Human Capital 

3MBA009

Intellectual Property 

3MBA-E007
Change Management 3JLI-PHL-010
Global Health Leadership 3JLI-PHL-011
Part 2ECTS CreditsNumber

Managerial Skills 

3MBA002

Financial Management 

3MBA006

Managing Growth And Pathways To Market 

3MBA-E004

International Business Environment 

3MBA008

Marketing Management 

3MBA010

Sales Management

3MBA014

Organizational Behaviour 

3MBA015
Business Communications 3MBA016

Business Law 

3MBA017

Creating A Successful Business Model 

3MBA-E005

Eligibility

This program is open to candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
  2. Bachelor’s degree in medicine or nursing
  3. Bachelor’s degree in any area of biology
  4. Bachelor’s degree in any area of chemistry
  5. Bachelor’s degree in any healthcare related discipline 
  6. Bachelor’s degree in any other equivalent area of study
 
ESACS may use RPE (Recognition of Prior Experience) for this program. If you have not completed a bachelor’s degree program and have over 5 years of relevant professional experience, you may qualify to enrol in this program. Students are able to select RPE while applying for admission to this program. 

Tuition fees

EUR 7200

Scholarships and Tuition Aid Available

Contact us

Rue de la Cité 1, 1204 Genève, Switzerland

You will apply through our secure online application system. While progressing through the application, you can save your application and come back to it at a later stage. 

After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you with the next steps of the process.

Once you’ve completed your application and an offer has been made and accepted, you’re ready to move to enrollment

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