ParisJune 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SKEMA Business School continues to build a globalized business school model, committed to immersing students directly into the world’s top academic ecosystems.
On May 18, 2026, SKEMA Business School Global President Alice Guilhon and Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE) Dean Nancy Coleman officially signed a cooperation agreement at SKEMA’s Greater Paris campus.
Truly transformative academic partnerships are rare, and this groundbreaking cooperation agreement signed between SKEMA Business School and Harvard University’s DCE is one such example. Starting in September 2026, all enrolled students in SKEMA’s MSc Strategic Management & Consulting program will travel to Harvard Summer School each year for a three-week course. The courses will be held on Harvard’s campus, with no additional costs borne by the students.
On May 18, 2026, SKEMA Global President Alice Guilhon and Harvard DCE Dean Nancy Coleman officially signed the agreement at SKEMA’s Greater Paris campus, marking a new milestone in their collaboration.
Nancy Coleman stated: “We are delighted to welcome SKEMA students to Harvard Summer School, offering them the opportunity to learn alongside a diverse group of students from around the world. This partnership reflects our commitment to academic excellence and our mission to empower students to navigate a rapidly changing global era.”
Empowering students to deeply integrate into a world-class institution
This partnership will cover all students in SKEMA’s MSc Strategic Management & Consulting program, providing systematic training for future talent aspiring to join top global strategic consulting firms. Each year, approximately 40 SKEMA students will participate in this immersive academic project, making SKEMA one of the largest groups of international students at Harvard Summer School.
A key highlight of this collaboration is that SKEMA students will attend courses on Harvard’s campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, taught by Harvard professors and invited renowned scholars. This experience goes far beyond traditional academic exchanges. Students will live on campus, share facilities including sports venues and libraries, and enjoy the same campus life experience as Harvard’s full-time international students. Additionally, SKEMA will fully cover students’ tuition, on-campus accommodation, and meal costs.
Alice Guilhon stated: “This partnership with Harvard’s DCE perfectly embodies the vision we have for SKEMA: placing students directly into the world’s top academic and professional ecosystems while cultivating them as leaders capable of navigating the intertwined challenges of AI-driven transformation, geopolitical shifts, and economic upheaval. Having an entire cohort of students live and study on one of the world’s premier university campuses is an exceptional academic opportunity and a unique human and cross-cultural experience.”
AI, Governance, and Geopolitics: Core Themes of the Curriculum
Founded in 1871, Harvard Summer School is the oldest summer academic program in the United States. Courses are taught by Harvard faculty, visiting researchers, and industry experts. The curriculum resonates with the profound transformations in global management today, offering students access to cutting-edge topics such as “Management Consulting in the Age of AI.”