Joining a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in management through apprenticeship at TSM - Toulouse School of Management means choosing a high-quality programme with a strong focus on professionalisation.
Depending on the pathway, apprenticeship may be available from the third year of a Bachelor’s degree (Licence 3), the first year of a Master’s, or only in the second year of a Master’s. This flexibility allows you to adapt your management programme to your career ambitions and learning pace.
Discover the benefits of apprenticeship, and the programmes offered at TSM.
A portfolio of management work-study programmes at TSM tailored to business needs
TSM offers a wide portfolio of programmes in management, designed to meet evolving market needs and employers’ expectations.
Students can specialise in key areas such as:
- human resources
- finance
- accounting and management control
- strategy
- marketing
View the full portfolio of programmes at TSM
This diversity of pathways allows each student to build a coherent career project and position themselves in high-potential sectors.
Why choose a management work-study programme: developing practical skills in the workplace
A work-study programme is based on a simple principle: learning directly in the workplace.
By alternating periods in a company and academic teaching, students can immediately apply the knowledge acquired in class.
This model fosters the development of operational skills while strengthening autonomy, responsibility and adaptability. It also allows students to experience the professional world earlier and better understand how it operates in practice.
The apprenticeship experience is often described as a real asset in a student’s journey. Gabrielle, a student on the Master’s in Management of Social and Health Enterprises (GESS) at TSM, highlights this complementarity:
“Apprenticeship is about balancing professional assignments with concrete academic input from university teaching. The link between the two worlds is clear and seamless. Theoretical input supports field analysis, and practical experience enriches the courses. It is a hands-on, practice-based and professionalising approach, ideal for maximising employability after completing the Master’s.”
Throughout their apprenticeship, students build genuine professional experience and develop a network. Two key elements for supporting their transition into employment after graduation.
Supporting professional integration through apprenticeship
Choosing apprenticeship at TSM means committing to a programme that combines academic rigour with full professional immersion in a company.
By the end of their Master’s, graduates have significant professional experience and a well-rounded profile combining theory and practice, which is highly valued by employers.
Apprenticeship also gives students time to integrate into a company’s culture, thereby strengthening employability.
This dual skill set is a real advantage on the job market. It enables graduates to enter employment more quickly, stand out to recruiters, better understand employers’ expectations, and access positions of responsibility sooner. Apprenticeship therefore acts as a true bridge between education and employment.
This is also what Léa, a student on the Master’s in Digital Marketing at TSM, highlights:
“Apprenticeship allows students to obtain a degree while also building professional experience. It is a strong advantage for recruiters, who can see your adaptability skills.”
At TSM, results are very concrete: 85% of work-study programme students are in employment within six months of graduation, compared with 78% in full-time programmes, and nearly 50% are recruited before they even finish their studies.
It is also a win-win scheme for companies, which train operational profiles adapted to their needs. Two-thirds of apprentices receive a job offer at the end of their contract, and 46% continue working with their host company. For employers, it is an effective way to recruit talent trained in their methods.
Apprenticeship and salary: gaining financial independence during your studies
Apprenticeship also offers a particularly important advantage for students: it provides a salary throughout the programme.
This income helps cover everyday expenses while offering a first experience of working life as an employee. Students therefore gain financial independence while developing their professional skills.
This is also highlighted by Maëlis, a student on the Master’s in Marketing, and Léa, a student in Digital Marketing at TSM, who emphasise how beneficial it is to be paid while maintaining student status during their studies.
Applying for a work-study programme at TSM: deadlines and application process
Applications for work-study programmes follow a clear timetable.
It is therefore important to apply early to maximise your chances, especially for the most selective programmes.
I want to apply for an apprenticeship programme!
Important: the first application deadlines are as early as 28 April 2026.
Joining a Bachelor’s or Master’s work-study programme at TSM is a strategic choice to develop in-demand skills, gain meaningful professional experience, and facilitate entry into the job market.
