MSc International Project Management (IPM)

Official Professional Title “Export Manager” (RNCP)

ESC Graduate School offers an established MSc International Project Management degree programme taught entirely in English.  As companies are being faced with intense competition brought about by globalization, they must look for new profile executives.
Project management provides cross-functional skills that are essential for this new profile, including managing resources, mentoring and coaching people, and excellence in planning and execution.  Project managers are able to see the big picture while understanding the need to manage the details. Good project managers are responsible for highly visible projects and are charged with changing the way companies do business.  These skills and commitment to quality, excellence, and productive change prepare them for leadership positions in their companies. This degree is aimed at students or company executives, who want an accelerated programme in a multicultural environment, taught by professionals and which enables them to succeed in top positions in international companies.

INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGERS NEED TO BE ABLE TO

> Analyze changing environments
> Identify, manage, and complete project objectives
> Respect constraints of scope, time, and budget
> Apply quality principles and excellence in execution

MSc PROGRAMME STRENGTHS

> Accredited by Conference des Grand Ecoles and internationally by the AACSB
> School ranked in the Top 50 Financial Times
> Full programme taught in English
> Internship in France or internationally in SMEs and multinational companies
> Culturally diverse student groups
> Academic and professional faculty with international expertise
> Personal tutoring
> Company start-up project

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

> International Project Manager or Consultant
> Entrepreneur
> International Business Manager or Engineer
> International Purchasing or Logistics Manager
> International Development Manager

FACULTY

Our Faculty members have varied multicultural backgrounds that include professors with international academic qualifications, business executives from multinational corporations, and practicing consultants and entrepreneurs recognized as experts in their fields.

Fundamentals of Management (mid October to end December)

> International Marketing
> International Finance
> International Commerce and Development Strategy
> Human Resources
> Introduction to Project Management
> Information Systems and Computing Tools and Resources
> IPM Project [1st part]
> Communication Project
> Languages
> Personal Development

Specialization in International Project Management (January to end May)

> Marketing and Trade
> Law and Taxation
> Managerial Aspects of International Projects
> International Project Management
> International Development Strategy
> International Finance and Accounting
> Project Management and Its Internal Control
> International Week
> Language
> IPM Project [2nd part]
> Communication Project

INTERNSHIP/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional experience lasting 6 to 12 months in France or abroad.  Each student is individually monitored by a designated tutor and completes an Executive Report, followed by an oral presentation and company assessment. Companies who offer internships include Michelin, Siemens, Airbus, General Electric, Hertz,  Black & Decker, Euromaster…

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The MSc International Project Management programme is open to candidates with :
> Master’s (M1 in France) or Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent international degree OR management experience (Company Executives)
> Official English TOEFL score of at least 550 (or equivalent)

HOW TO APPLY

Submit completed application forms before end of June.  Interviews will be held for applicants who meet the above entry requirements.

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

14 months with course work from mid October to end of May followed by the internship and executive report. Optional pre-Masters language classes beginning in September are free for all registered students.
International students who need student visas must submit applications before June 30 to be able to start the programme in October.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Tuition fees are 11,000 euros for the whole programme.  Several payment plans are available. Housing grants from the French government are available for most students.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of scholarships are available for students from non-partner universities and schools. Priority is given to first applications.

“The programme is taught entirely in English, which is a major strength.  In the current economic environment, English
is required.  The work in teams on real projects helped me to prepare for work within a company where collaboration
is critical to success in leading projects.  The variety of courses helped me enter the business world with more confidence. Professors shared their expertise and their professional experiences, enriching the programme and helping students understand the real business environment.  The MSc IPM helped me reach my professional goal of entering a company in the cosmetics field. My management experience in Sephora made me realize that this  programme met my full expectations.”
Dorothée Espagnol - 2009 - France

Contacts :

Carlos Sanchez, Enseignant-Chercheur au pôle Marketing, Business Development, Responsable du programme MSc IPM, carlos.sanchez@esc-clermont.fr

Marie Franchel, marie.franchel@esc-clermont.fr
Tél. : +33 4 73 98 24 15

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