Master Year 1 Innovation, Industry and Society
| Year | Master Year 1 |
| Program | Innovation, Industry and Society |
| ECTS Credits | 60 |
| Language | English and French |
| Orientation | Research and Industry |
| Course duration | 12 months, full time |
| Course start | September |
| Degree awarded | Master’s degree obtained on completion of the second year of the Master |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
Asset n° 1
Combine technical knowledge and management skills to become an innovation leader
Asset n°2
Participate in a polyvalent learning experience adapted to your interests
Asset n°3
Experience a variety of learning contexts: courses with experts, case studies, projects, internship and a learning expedition abroad
Innovation-based competition is now a reality across all business sectors. The digital revolution is strongly affecting the behavior of both firms and regulators. In order to survive in hyper-competitive markets, companies have to innovate more frequently and more radically.
This program aims at providing cutting-edge frameworks and methodologies to help face this challenge. Students will develop strong expertise both in terms of technology and management. Hard and soft sciences are combined to deliver high-level courses across a broad landscape including system software, artificial intelligence, biomechanical & 3D printing, econometrics, platform economy, and innovation management and design. Students will have the opportunity to tailor the program to fit their own interests and career outlooks.
Objectives
The program enables students to:
- Understand the specificities of innovation-intensive competition
- Acquire theories and methodologies suited to this context
- Cover a variety of topics relating to innovation-intensive contexts: strategy and decision making; market approach; regulation; customer approach; design processes; organization and project management; finance and governance
To complete the Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
On completion of the two-year Master’s program, students can expect to pursue a career in:
- “Big 5” consulting firms
- Specialized innovation consulting firms
- Large R&D-related firms
- Entrepreneurship
- Banking and venture capital
- Public agencies and regulatory authorities
Courses
Students will have access to a wide range of courses over two quarters. The following list is a preview, subject to change.
Core courses
- Stratégies d'innovation et dynamiques des systèmes de conception
- Business Models
- Design des technologies innovantes
- Méthodologie d'exploration des domaines d'innovation
- Languages (French for non-French speakers, English for French speakers)
Seminars
- Innover et Entreprendre dans un monde numérique – Business Model
- Management de la R et D et globalization
- Stratégies internationales et formes complexes de concurrence
- Data Marketing et Expérience Client / Data Challenge
- Management de projet
- Financement des startups
- Du résultat de la recherche à l'innovation : de Nature au Nasdaq
- Management de la transition énergétique
- L’entreprise et ses « stake holders » : les codes ont changé
- Innovation et santé
Options
- Big Data et Systèmes d’information
- Biomécanique et biomatériaux pour la santé
- Electrical Engineering
- Matériaux innovants
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modélisation mathématique en ingénierie
Internship
Mandatory research internship, at least 16 weeks (April - July) - 20 ECTS
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science or equivalent in France or abroad
- Excellent level in hard sciences, especially in mathematics and/or physics and a good level in management sciences
Language prerequisites
- French
- English
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
You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months of the closing date for the application session.
Fees and scholarships
Fees for 2023-2024 are :
- EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 243€
- Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 4130€
- Engineer students enrolled in one of the five member schools of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (Ecole polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis): 159€
- Special cases: please refer to the "Cost of studies" section of the FAQs
Find out more about scholarships
Applications and admission dates
Innovation-based competition is now a reality across all business sectors. The digital revolution is strongly affecting the behavior of both firms and regulators. In order to survive in hyper-competitive markets, companies have to innovate more frequently and more radically.
This program aims at providing cutting-edge frameworks and methodologies to help face this challenge. Students will develop strong expertise both in terms of technology and management. Hard and soft sciences are combined to deliver high-level courses across a broad landscape including system software, artificial intelligence, biomechanical & 3D printing, econometrics, platform economy, and innovation management and design. Students will have the opportunity to tailor the program to fit their own interests and career outlooks.
Objectives
The program enables students to:
- Understand the specificities of innovation-intensive competition
- Acquire theories and methodologies suited to this context
- Cover a variety of topics relating to innovation-intensive contexts: strategy and decision making; market approach; regulation; customer approach; design processes; organization and project management; finance and governance
To complete the Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
On completion of the two-year Master’s program, students can expect to pursue a career in:
- “Big 5” consulting firms
- Specialized innovation consulting firms
- Large R&D-related firms
- Entrepreneurship
- Banking and venture capital
- Public agencies and regulatory authorities
Courses
Students will have access to a wide range of courses over two quarters. The following list is a preview, subject to change.
Core courses
- Stratégies d'innovation et dynamiques des systèmes de conception
- Business Models
- Design des technologies innovantes
- Méthodologie d'exploration des domaines d'innovation
- Languages (French for non-French speakers, English for French speakers)
Seminars
- Innover et Entreprendre dans un monde numérique – Business Model
- Management de la R et D et globalization
- Stratégies internationales et formes complexes de concurrence
- Data Marketing et Expérience Client / Data Challenge
- Management de projet
- Financement des startups
- Du résultat de la recherche à l'innovation : de Nature au Nasdaq
- Management de la transition énergétique
- L’entreprise et ses « stake holders » : les codes ont changé
- Innovation et santé
Options
- Big Data et Systèmes d’information
- Biomécanique et biomatériaux pour la santé
- Electrical Engineering
- Matériaux innovants
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modélisation mathématique en ingénierie
Internship
Mandatory research internship, at least 16 weeks (April - July) - 20 ECTS
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science or equivalent in France or abroad
- Excellent level in hard sciences, especially in mathematics and/or physics and a good level in management sciences
Language prerequisites
- French
- English
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
You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months of the closing date for the application session.
Fees and scholarships
Fees for 2023-2024 are :
- EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 243€
- Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 4130€
- Engineer students enrolled in one of the five member schools of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (Ecole polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis): 159€
- Special cases: please refer to the "Cost of studies" section of the FAQs
Find out more about scholarships