MSc in Innovative Project Management (Work-Study Format)

Program Overview

The MSc in Innovative Project Management (Work-Study Format) from Clermont School of Business is a one-year Master of Science program designed for students under 26 pursuing a career in project management. The program combines classroom learning with practical experience in a corporate setting, focusing on cultivating essential operational project management skills across various specializations. Graduates are prepared for positions such as Project Manager, International Project Manager, or Product Owner in industries including CSR, data systems, and sports events. The program features a work-study format with the school assisting in finding work-study positions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc in Innovative Project Management (Work-Study Format) is a one-year Master of Science program offered by Clermont School of Business. It's designed for students with a Master 1 degree (240 ECTS credits) or a Master 2, who are under 26 years of age and are French or EU citizens (non-EU citizens already studying in France with a work visa are also eligible). The program is taught entirely in English and focuses on cultivating essential operational project management skills across various specializations. It equips participants with tools and introduces innovative agile and lean management methods to foster the creation of sustainable value in projects. The program is in partnership with APTIM and prepares students for the “Manager of National and International Projects for Organisations” professional qualification, level 7, registered with the RNCP (RNCP code 34350, NSF code 310m). Clermont School of Business aims to develop key skills in innovative project management. The program's objective is for students to master essential project management concepts and tools, along with proficiency in innovation methods used by companies to develop intrapreneurial projects. In one year, students will develop a strategic organizational perspective, enhance skills in defining development strategy, designing and co-constructing projects, managing activity flows, overseeing international projects, and leading multicultural teams. The program is a work-study format, combining classroom learning with practical experience in a corporate setting.

Outline:

The program is structured across three semesters:

• Semester 1: 30 ECTS credits
• Semester 2: 30 ECTS credits
• Semester 3 (Professional Mission & Thesis): 30 ECTS credits

Specialization Courses:

• Project Management Fundamentals
• Project Management Soft Skills
• Cost & Resource Management
• Quality & Risk Management
• Introduction to Lean Management
• Introduction to Agile Methods
• Project Management Software
• Agile Project Management
• Pitching & Branding my Project
• Supply Chain & Procurement Management
• Communication & Stakeholders Management
• Certification Preparation (PMI & Lean/Agile)

Core Courses:

• Thesis Methodology
• Strategic Management
• Mastering Data in Excel (e-learning)
• French Language/Voltaire certification
• Meetings with Practitioners
• Job Marketing
The work-study program involves one week of classes followed by 2 to 3 weeks in a corporate setting. Projects during the corporate phase will relate to managing innovative product and service projects within domains such as CSR and new mobility, Data and Information Systems (IS), and Sports and sports events.

Assessment:

Assessment methods include projects and a dissertation/thesis.

Teaching:

The teaching approach combines conceptual and methodological inputs, workshops, case studies, professional situations, lectures, group projects, classes delivered by executives from partner companies, and discussions/debates among participants.

Careers:

The MSc in Innovative Project Management prepares graduates for positions such as:

• Project Coordinator Engineer
• Business Project Manager
• International Project Manager
• Social Project Manager
• Project Engineer
• Project Leader
• Project Manager
• Product Owner
• Scrum Master

Other:

The program is offered in a work-study format, with the school providing assistance in finding work-study positions. The school has over 600 partner companies. The program includes access to CareerLab and SquareLab services, and two-year membership to the Clermont School of Business Alumni Association. Students receive a monthly salary from their host company and benefit from student-employee status. The program is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The deadline for work-study contracts is September 1, 2024. A minimum English proficiency level is required (TOEFL 550, TOEIC 750, or equivalent).