MSc in
Industry Transformation Management

These six modules are compulsory only for candidates with less than 240 ECTS (or equivalent).

They run in an online format (with on-site exams) between July and September prior to the campus terms.

Core Management

• Economics
• Statistics
• Accounting & Finance
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Strategy

A specific module on Industrial Engineering mandatory for all students

Following an induction seminar designed for students to meet one another and create a group dynamic for the year ahead, they will follow fundamental courses, and acquire specific skills to analyse and manage industrial environments.

• Operations Management & Lean Efficiency
• Industrial Projets & Systems Management
• Industry 4.0
• Data Analytics fo Sense Making

They will also follow a specific module to improve their leadership and develop their managerial skills.
Students will also take a compulsory seminar on Sustainability Management.

The 3rd term wil be divided in 3 parts :

• A specific project to drive by student teams, for the benefit of a company working in industrial area. They will have to analyse and deliver solutions to them, using a supervision and coaching by professors from both schools.
• Students will choose 3 elective courses among those:
  • Data Driven Product & Service Development
  • Crisis Transformation Management
  • Industry 4.0 suppy chain digital
  • Tech Ops
  • Industry & Society Impacts
  • Green Ops
• Finally, they will have to attend common courses at ESCP Business School (Ethics / Research seminar) and a specific module on social impacts in CentraleSupélec.

After learning key industrial management skills, students will be challenged to put them into practice by joining a company anywhere in the world for 4 months.

The role must be clearly industry oriented to be validated, engaging our students in the field of industrial operations or projects.
They must demonstrate their ability to :

• manage operations and/or projects that have an impact on the evolution of the industry.
• gain direct exposure to the operations field by working with blue-collar and frontline engineers or managers
• provide solutions and systems that integrate the skills learned in the programme.

The Corporate Relations Department

The Company Relations Department is dedicated to gather placement offers from many companies. The department also organises a series of fairs involving firms, giving Masters students many opportunities to make contact.

• Know more about the Company Relations Department

Each student will have to defend his or her thesis, based on both academic and field experiences.

They will be mentored by a professor from one of the two partner schools. This professor will help them choose the right topic and provide a solid methodology.
They will then defend their work in front of a jury composed of the thesis director (professor) and one of the academic directors. The jury will represent both schools to deliver the degree.

During this time, students will also participate in a mandatory Research Seminar held by a ESCP professor.

Applications are made online. Carefully complete the online application form before the deadline specified in the Admission Calendar and include the following required documents:

• A copy of a master/bachelor diploma obtained or a certificate of enrolment for current studies
• A 2-year university transcript of your Master or Bachelor degree
• A copy of your TOEFL or TOEIC listening and reading score or IELTS score (taken within the last two years)
• We strongly recommend adding two reference letters to your application

An admission committee declares the eligibility of candidates. Eligibility results will be sent to you by email.

If you are declared eligible, you are invited to a personal interview with the Academic Director of the Master as well as professionals from the sector.
Acceptance results are sent out by email.

Applicants who are offered a place must confirm their acceptance by the deadline indicated in the admission offer. A non-refundable deposit of €3,000 (deductible from the full tuition fee) is required to secure a place once admission has been granted.

ESCP scholarships

An exemption of 10% of tuition fees can be granted to students who apply on the basis of social criteria and excellence.

CROUS scholarship holders: students who are eligible for CROUS scholarships allocated by the French Ministry of Higher Education are eligible for an ESCP need-based scholarship. The exemption percentage ranges from 10% to 50% depending on CROUS level.

Students need to provide documents allowing to evaluate their financial situation.

Paris CROUS scholarships (French State scholarships)

This specialisation is eligible for a Paris CROUS scholarship, if you have previously studied in France. Your application for a scholarship must be made crous-paris.fr ^[FR].

Students must carry out internship(s) for a minimum of 4 months in order to graduate. Internships  salaries typically range from €500 and €2,000 per month.
Work permits are not required as the internship is a compulsory part of the curriculum.
The internship is a substantial source of funding for the Master programme.

Many on-campus jobs are available (clerical work, research or other) and paid by the hour (€10 gross per hour).

You may apply for a bank loan both in your home country and your country of studies.  Many banks offer student loans at attractive rates, with deferred pay-back. Please be aware that French banks require guarantors residing in France. ESCP has negotiated advantageous loan packages with BNP Paribas, BRED, LCL and Société Générale.