Why do a master's degree in project management?

Project management is an essential skill in today's professional world, where the ability to successfully manage complex projects is highly valued. 
A master's degree in project management offers in-depth training, opening the way to a wide range of professional opportunities.

Benefits of a master's degree in project management

Professional benefits

• Positions of responsibility: A Master's degree in project management opens the door to positions as project manager, program manager, management consultant or project director, in various sectors (IT, industry, marketing, finance, etc.).
• Develop key skills: budget management, team management, strategic planning, risk management and agile methodologies.
• Better pay: project management professionals often have attractive salaries, especially with a few years' experience.
• Opportunities for advancement: With a Master's degree, you can move more quickly into management positions or project portfolio management.
• International opportunities: Many large companies are looking for project managers for their foreign subsidiaries.
   

Personal benefits

• Leadership development: Learn to manage teams, motivate and make decisions under pressure.
• More rigor and organization: Improve time management and planning skills.
• More adaptability: Learn to manage several projects at once and adapt to the unexpected.
   

Career opportunities after a master's degree in project management

• Project manager
• Digital project manager
• Project manager in organization
• Export project manager
• International project manager
• Consultant
• Business engineer
• Product owner

Students graduating with a Master's degree in project management benefit from a versatility that enables them to evolve in a wide variety of sectors. 
Thanks to the skills they have acquired in planning, team management, risk management and budget monitoring, they can apply for strategic positions in both IT, where they steer the development of digital solutions, and construction, where they coordinate worksites and optimize resources. Marketing also offers them opportunities to manage campaigns and product launches, while finance enables them to oversee investment or organizational transformation projects. This adaptability makes the Master in Project Management a real asset for joining companies of all sizes and in all fields.

Content and structure of a Master's degree in project management

The program covers the following areas:

• Strategic planning: defining objectives, developing roadmaps and managing deadlines.
• Resource management: allocating budgets, optimizing teams and controlling deadlines.
• Interpersonal communication: leadership, stakeholder management and negotiation techniques.
• Use of specific tools: mastery of project management software (MS Project, Trello, Jira, Asana...).
   

Admission requirements and prerequisites

JOINING THE M.SC IN IN 1ST YEAR

Ideal for reinforcing general management fundamentals and beginning to specialize in a particular field. 
For students with a Bac+3 or international equivalent. 

Admissions:

• For national students: by application and interview
• For international students: application, interview and language test.
   

Application deadline: according to the terms of the competition or on the day the program starts (except for foreign students requiring a visa 8 weeks before the start of the program). 
If you have a disability and would like to join us, please visit our accessibility page for more information. 
 

JOIN THE M.SC IN IN 2ND YEAR

Ideal for achieving a strong specialization and receiving a level 7 RNCP qualification.

For students with a Bac+4 or international equivalent. 

Admissions: 

● For national students: by application and interview
● For international students: application, interview and language test.
 

Application deadline: according to the terms of the competition or on the day the program starts (except for foreign students requiring a visa 8 weeks before the start of the program). 
If you have a disability and would like to join us, you can find out more on our accessibility page. 
 

Cost and financing of a Master's degree in Project Management

September 2025 start date: 
2-year program (1st and 2nd year): €27,600 
1-year program (2nd year): €16,400

Start date March 2025: 
2-year program (1st and 2nd year): €26,800 
1-year program (2nd year): €16,000
 

Discover the different financing options an other practical information

The impact of project management on the digital transformation of companies

The analysis highlights the essential role of project management skills in the digital transformation of companies. Thanks to a structured approach, project managers ensure an effective transition by:

• Adopting agile methodologies for flexible, iterative project management.
• Integrating advanced technological tools (project management software, collaborative platforms, artificial intelligence) to optimize processes and decision-making.
• Facilitating the adoption of change within teams, by guaranteeing fluid communication and tailored support.
• Aligning digital objectives with the company's overall strategy to ensure effective and sustainable deployment.