Innovation, Industry and Society Program

Description

The Master’s program in Innovation, Industry and Society is designed for students interested in the economic, social, and organizational transformations driven by innovation. It is intended for those who wish to understand how companies, institutions, and regions adapt to technological and societal change by combining perspectives from management, economics, and the social sciences.

The first year of the program focuses on training through and in research. Students gain a solid theoretical and methodological foundation in the economics of innovation, organizational sociology, and strategic management. Research seminars, empirical projects, and an internship in a research laboratory help them become familiar with scientific approaches and learn how to analyze and frame contemporary innovation challenges. 

The second year, students choose one of three specialization tracks:

IREN (Network Industries and Digital Economics), focused on the regulation of digital and network industries, this track explores the economic and political issues surrounding technological sectors and digital transformation;

PIC (Project, Innovation, Conception), dedicated to innovation project management, product and service design, and the development of creative and collaborative practices within organizations;

COSI (Consulting in Organization, Strategy and Information Systems), prepares students for careers in consulting, organizational change management, and digital transformation through information systems.

Tracks

Master Year 1

• Innovation, Industry and Society

Master Year 2

• Network Industries and Digital Economics (description in French only)
• Consulting in Organisation, Strategy and Information Systems
• Project, Innovation, Conception (description in French only)

Objectives

This Master’s program aims to enable students to:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of innovation dynamics and the economic, social, and organizational transformations they entail;
• Build strong analytical, methodological, and critical thinking skills through research-based training in economics, management, and the social sciences;
• Specialize in a professional or academic field related to innovation — such as digital regulation, innovation project management, or consulting — with a view to pursuing a professional career or doctoral studies.

General admission prerequisites

Academic prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, etc.) or in Social Sciences (Economics, Management, Sociology, or related fields).
• An interdisciplinary background is encouraged: applications from candidates whose academic training combines technical and human or social approaches are particularly welcome.

Language prerequisites

• English
  TOEFL or TOEIC (Bridge, Listening and Reading, or Speaking and Writing), or IELTS, or Cambridge certificate.
• French
  For non-French-speaking students, a B2 level is required on the DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française).

How to apply

Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:

• Transcript
• Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
• CV/resume
• Statement of purpose

Fees and scholarships

Registration fees are available here

Find out more about scholarships

Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.

Applications and admission dates

Career opportunities

Graduates of this Master’s program have access to a wide range of career paths, including academic research (PhD in economics or management), innovation consulting, regional development, R&D project management, and public policy advisory.

They are prepared to hold positions such as:

• Regulatory or sectoral economist
• Economic analyst
• Strategy and organization consultant
• Digital transformation consultant
• Information systems (IS) consultant
• IS project manager
• Lecturer or researcher in management or economics

The program is supported by a strong network of academic partners (member schools of IP Paris, HEC Paris, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Université Paris Dauphine, among others) and institutional collaborators, as well as partnerships with companies and research laboratories. This ecosystem provides an ideal environment for pursuing doctoral studies or building a professional career in the fields of innovation and economic development.

Contact

Program Director

David Massé