The Canada–France Contango Paris Libre d'Art Joint MBA Program is a premier 18-month dual-campus collaboration between CONTANGO College (Canada) and Ecole supérieure Libre d'Art de Paris (France). Designed to equip leaders with a global perspective and cross-cultural fluency, the program offers study opportunities in both countries, with a flexible campus rotation that enables immersive learning in diverse business and creative contexts. Rooted in rigorous management education and reinforced by the artistic and creative strengths of Paris, the program integrates contemporary business disciplines—such as strategy, innovation, and operations—with design thinking and artistic insight to foster transformative leadership in a global marketplace. Upon completion, graduates will earn a prestigious joint credential and be prepared to drive value across multinational organizations, arts-driven enterprises, and interdisciplinary teams.
The École Supérieure Libre d'Art de Paris established in 1999, is a higher education institution located in Paris, focusing on visual arts and interdisciplinary creation, with an emphasis on freedom, experimentation, and the development of a personal artistic language. The École Supérieure Libre d'Art de Paris aims to accompany its students towards success. We offer certification courses from bachelor's to master's degrees, whose titles are targeted at the RNCP. future artistic managers, independent creators and executives in the field of art, fashion, luxury and culture, based on quality teaching provided by recognized teachers. We train students, on the one hand by a theoretical approach in order to develop their skills and supply their sense of application, on the other hand by a practical approach to immersion in business which consists of implementing ideas and skills aimed at evaluating the effects in different fields of activity through workshops, workshops, trips and practical internships. Throughout our studies, we offer cultural (in the context of student life) and professional (in corporate tutoring) pedagogical support (in contact with teachers) so that our students can enrich themselves, flourish and then fit into the chosen functions. At the end of their studies, our students will be able to think as artists, managers or artistic business creators, according to their courses. The École Supérieure Libre d'Art de Paris with 121 academic partners (universities, schools) around the world including: 68 in Europe ,53 outside Europe including: 5 partnerships on the North American continent: in Canada, New York, Chicago; 18 in Asia, China (including Taiwan), Korea, India, Japan; 2 in Brazil and 5 in Argentina. In addition, the École Supérieure Libre d'Art de Paris continues to set up new emblematic partnerships that aim to offer the students of the School a choice of projects that are part of the current societal issues: — Introduction to the Erasmus program between the École Supérieure Libre d'Art de Paris (ESLAP) and the UFR Arts of the Université Aéronautique de Nanchang. These perspectives aim to enrich the quality of teaching and to expand the opportunities for training, knowledge and culture for ESLAP students.
Luxury, fashion, design and all high-end creative brands, draw their inspiration from artists. Today practices have evolved, it is most of the time the emergence of collaborative work integrating artists into the entire realization of the products offered by the brands. The solicitation of these creators imply an availability of collaboration on their part much more important than in the past. This creates a new need for specialists in these areas with significant potential for talent and versatility.
This MBA combining both the acquisition of marketing and communication know-how international marketing, distribution, logistics law and also ancient history and contemporary art, allows students to acquire a real expertise. 100% of the courses are in English, taught by specialists in the field of art: creators, manager of fashion, design, luxury goods and cultural
projects restorers of ancient objects, exhibition organizers and curators. All our speakers are active in their specialties.
On the program: 5 months of lessons, then 3 or 6 months of internship in France, Canada, or internationally. A unique course for the conduct and mastery of artistic projects and cultural in all specialties.
Located in the heart of Paris near Place Vendôme, the global epicenter of haute joaillerie and luxury brands, our MBA program offers unparalleled access to the world of art, fashion, and luxury management.
Students benefit from immersive experiences in the luxury ecosystem, gaining insights from industry leaders and developing the strategic vision required for executive roles in global luxury houses.
Begin your journey with a welcoming onboarding experience at our campus.
Engage in a professional interview to align your goals with the program.
Learn from industry experts in an interactive and creative environment.
CONTANGO College (DLI: O19257927025) is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU).
CONTANGO College holds British Columbia’s Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, proving we meet or exceed all provincial quality standards.
CONTANGO College is a designated institution with StudentAid BC. Eligible students may apply for provincial and federal student loans, grants, and scholarships through this program.
