MSc in International Project Management (IPM) - accredited by the french "Conférence des Grandes Ecoles", with a specialisation in International Development Projects and Entrepreneurship

The final certificate awarded also confers the title of "Exports Director" to the holder. This post graduate degree is ranked highest in its field in the official listing of trades in France

Taught in English

CONTACT : Alexandre ASSELINEAU, Director of the Masters programmes. Recruitment : Isabelle BOYER, isabelle .boyer@esc-clermont.fr

Tél. : 04 73 98 24 14, Fax : 04 73 98 24 49

Programme on line

Fundamentals of management

OBJECTIVES
To train Business Experts, real project Manager, able to analyse an ever changing environment, define an international development strategy, develop a plan of action and put theory into practise.

PROGRAMME
Term starts each year in October

Programme :
The curriculum is divided into eight core modules and one optional course.

The Fundamentals of Management :
This semester, common to all the Masters programmes, has the objective of providing each student, with the basic knowledge of all management disciplines.

International Business Techniques :
International Marketing,
European and International Taxation and Law,
International Finance and Management Accounting for international companies,
Human Resource Management
Personal and Entrepreneurial Skills, 2 Foreign Languages

Project Management for International Development
Project Management for International Development.

Creation of New activity - Entrepreneurship
International week : specialized modules given by visiting professors from foreign partner Schools and Universities.

One week on local development strategy.

Professional experience :
Students are expected to apply the theories and techniques taught in the classroom during their two practical internship :
1. Entrepreneurial Project
Throughout the year, students work in groups on an authentic project, the purpose of which is either to set up a company or to develop a new business activity within an existing organisation.
Project Objectives :
• to develop students' abilities to create or to revive a business activity
• to set up a company taking into consideration the product positioning on national and international markets
• to develop the ability to give a new and distinctive edge in accomplishing a project
2. Internship :
From June students may complete professional training lasting 6 months in France or abroad.

During the internship students must :
• apply theoretical and technical knowledge
• prove their professional ability to manage part, or all, of a project
provide appropriate solutions to problems being faced by the professionals of an organisation in its international development or help them to start a new activity.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This programme trains graduates for a variety of positions throughout the world, in large corporations as well as small and medium-sized enterprises.

• Manager in European and International business organisations

• International Project Manager

• Business Analyst

• International Business Manager

• International Logistics Manager

• Purchasing Manager

• International Development Consultant

• Entrepreneurs

MAJOR STRENGTHS
This programme puts particular emphasis on :

• developing entrepreneurial and managerial skills and the ability to work in teams in an intercultural environment.

• applying concepts, methodology, and tools specific to entrepreneurship and project management. Learning is based on case studies and work experience, with close monitoring by experienced faculty and a professional mentor in the company.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Housing
Clermont-Ferrand is a university town and accommodation can be found relatively easily. Groupe ESC Clermont offers a service in order to help International students to find accommodation (only for International students paying the whole tuition fees).

Alumni Association
More that 6000 graduates are members of the ESC Clermont Alumni Association: a network of dynamic alumni students with correspondents throughout the world. The association provides support to its members in their career development.

Centre for Work Experience and Internships
Every year the centre receives more than 2000 offers of work experience and internships for students at the Groupe ESC Clermont.

• Computer rooms

• Information resource centre

• Access to Clermont University library service

• Placement and careers office in regular contact with regional, national, European and international businesses

On-line documentation request

Welcome guide

Download the application form PDF format

MSc APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Entry requirements
Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
TOEFL: If your native language is not English, you must submit an official TOEFL score of at least 550. If you have received a degree from a university in an English-speaking country, you are exempt from the TOEFL requirement.

Selection
Deadlines for Application until end of June
Interviews are held in Clermont if possible, otherwise by video-conference.

Admission results are communicated to candidates within two weeks of the interview process.

Admission process
The MSc Admission Committee bases its decision for admission on the following:

• application form

• letters of recommendation

• the candidate's personal strengths and skills

• the candidate's career project

• oral competency in English

Tuition fees

•  11 000 €
•  7 700 € for international students from ESC Clermont's partner institutions

Merit-based Scholarships are available for excellent candidates to study on one of our MSc programmes (Up to 25% of Tuition and Fees ).