2-year MSc in Public Policy & International Cooperation

Program Overview

The 2-year MSc in Public Policy & International Cooperation at Audencia prepares students for leadership roles in the public sector, NGOs, and international organizations. Through a blend of general management and specialized courses, the program equips graduates with skills in public management, project financing, public-private partnerships, and international project management. With a strong emphasis on ecological and social transition issues, the program fosters ethical and innovative approaches to public policy and international cooperation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The 2-year MSc in Public Policy & International Cooperation at Audencia is designed for students aiming to work on projects in the public interest. It prepares graduates for positions of responsibility in the public sector, NGOs, international organizations, consultancies, private companies, or associations working in fields like health, urban planning, technology, transport, taxation, and the social economy. The program trains students in public management issues and methods to address contemporary challenges in both the public and public-private sectors. It emphasizes the development of operational skills in government action (project financing, public-private partnerships, auditing, project management) alongside knowledge of specific public sector issues (geopolitics, contemporary policy issues, public and private institutions, public sector transformation). Audencia's expertise in social and ecological transition issues is also incorporated. The program boasts a 77% satisfaction rate, an average annual salary of €41,000, and an average promotion age of 25.

Outline:

The MSc is a 26-month, full-time, face-to-face program taught in English at the Paris campus, starting September 1st, with 30 places available. It comprises 465 hours of training.

Year 1 (Nantes):

Focuses on general management.

• Semester 1:
10 advanced management courses (Financial Analysis, Management Control, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurial project & business plan, Business Simulation, Customer Experience & Branding, Financing an International Project, Managing and leading a Team, Cyber Security, Foreign language, Sport).
• Semester 2:
10 courses in ecological and social transition management at the Ecole Gaia (Ecology and biodiversity, Climate science for business, Geopolitical strategies of energy and technology, Impact finance, Nature inspired innovation & marketing, Strategizing and ethical challenges, Spreading impact, Consulting project for sustainable business, Introduction to research methods, Foreign language, Sport).
• Optional internship (July-August) in France or abroad is available.
Students with a B+4 level can directly join Year 2.

Year 2 (Paris):

Specialization in Public Policy & International Cooperation.

• September-March:
Specialized courses (Political Science, Reforms and Challenges in Public Policy, Challenges for internal public policies in the EU, Constraints and Opportunities for Change, Public Sector Digital Transformation, Change and Innovation in the Public Sector, Experience Public Sector Transformation, International Public Performance, International Project - Part 1, International Relations and Geopolitics, International Projects Part 2: Developing and Managing Impactful, Meaningful Projects, Public-Private Coordination - International Focus, International Risks, Economic Theory, Development and Sustainability, Geopolitics and public policy of sustainable finance and innovation finance, Pilotage des collectivités territoriales, Infrastructures, projets et montages publics complexes - Further Exploration). Specific tracks may include "International expertise" and "Expertise action publique nationale et locale" (in French).
• April-November:
Internship or work experience in France or abroad.
• January-November:
Master's thesis. Students with a 4-year undergraduate degree can directly join Year 2.

Assessment:

The program uses continuous monitoring, written exams, and a final dissertation.

Teaching:

The program uses a mix of theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning), including business simulations, case studies, and interactive lessons. Courses are taught by academics specializing in the public and/or international sector and professionals from organizations like the European Commission and public sector consulting firms.

Careers:

Potential career paths include consultant roles (general or public sector specialized), executive officer positions in government administrations or financing bodies, management roles in private sector companies serving administrations, and professional roles in international organizations or NGOs.

Other:

The program offers a strong focus on developing strategies, implementing innovative approaches, managing business activities and risks, managing international projects and teams, managing energy and social change, and directing management activities in various professional fields. The program also highlights Audencia's extensive alumni network (37,000 alumni, 7,200 students from 100 nationalities), offering networking opportunities and events. Audencia provides career support services, including assistance with CVs, cover letters, and internship searches. After graduation, students can pursue the Agile Manager Certificate.

27 800€