At the intersection of law, strategy, and political science

The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership is an internationally recognized British certification issued by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI – UK). Integrated into the Master's Degree in Business Law & Strategic Governance, it reinforces the leadership, governance, and risk management, and positions graduates as true strategic players within organizations.

This certificate is a marker of excellence and a competitive advantage in the job market, both in France and internationally.

Information

  • Développer une compréhension avancée de la gouvernance, de l’éthique et de la conformité.
  • Maîtriser les dynamiques de transformation organisationnelle et de conduite du changement.
  • Identifier, évaluer et piloter les risques stratégiques dans un environnement complexe.
  • Renforcer les compétences de leadership, de décision et d’analyse stratégique.
  • Articuler les humanités politiques avec les enjeux contemporains de gouvernance.
  1. Unit 707 – Organizational Governance

Key themes:

  • Corporate governance
  • Ethics, responsibility, legitimacy
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Power structures and decision-making
  • Strategic role of the lawyer in governance

Contribution to the Master's degree: The core module that links the Bachelor's degree (public governance) to the Master's degree (corporate governance).

  1. Unit 705 – Leading Strategic Change

Key themes:

  • Change management
  • Resistance management
  • Organizational transformation
  • Ethical leadership
  • Political dynamics of change

Contribution to the Master's program: The module that explicitly reintroduces applied political humanities into the curriculum.

  1. Unit 708 – Strategic Risk Management

Key themes:

  • Risk identification and assessment
  • Legal, contractual, and reputational risks
  • Crisis management
  • Mitigation strategy
  • Risk culture in organizations


Contribution to the Master's degree:
The module that anchors business lawyers in strategyand compliance and crisis prevention.

Certified skills

Upon completion of the Certificate, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and evaluate governance systems.
  • Integrate ethics and compliance into decision-making.
  • Leading complex organizational transformations.
  • Deploy strategic leadership tailored to contemporary challenges.
  • Identify and manage risks from a global perspective.
  • Articulate law, governance, and political humanities in a coherent vision.

Teaching methods

  • Real-life case studies (companies, institutions, NGOs).
  • Simulations of governance and risk management consulting.
  • Strategic leadership workshops.
  • Crisis analysis and transformation scenarios.
  • Production of a professional certification file.

Evaluation

Each module is assessed through a written exam or a professional portfolio, in accordance with CMI UK standards. Work is assessed by TLSM and validated by the CMI.

Certification issued

À l’issue des trois modules, les étudiants obtiennent : CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership

(Chartered Management Institute – United Kingdom)

Cette certification est reconnue internationalement et valorise fortement les compétences de gouvernance et de leadership stratégique.

Graduates of the Master's in Business Law, Strategic Governance & Political Humanities go on to hold positions of high responsibility at the intersection of law, strategy, and governance. They work in demanding environments—international companies, law firms, public institutions, international organizations, and consulting firms.

Strategic legal functions

  • Senior corporate lawyer
  • Governance & Compliance Lawyer
  • Legal Officer
  • Lawyer specializing in international law or corporate law
  • Complex Contracts Manager

Governance, risk, and compliance functions

  • Compliance officer
  • Risk manager
  • Ethics & Compliance Officer
  • Internal audit manager
  • Risk management consultant

Advisory and strategy functions

  • Legal strategy consultant
  • Governance and Transformation Consultant
  • Public affairs analyst
  • Special advisor to senior management
  • Crisis management consultant

Positions in public and international institutions

  • Special advisor in a local authority or ministry
  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Collaborator with elected officials or international organizations
  • Expert in regulation and European affairs

Possible developments

  • Legal Department
  • Compliance/Ethics Department
  • Governance Department
  • Strategic Project Management
  • General management (long term)

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