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Driving real change - understanding international and sustainable public policy.
The MSc in Public Policy & International Cooperation trains you in the theoretical and practical foundations of public action, as well as the methods and tools specific to it, to make you sought-after professionals in the sector:
1st year of compulsory education in Nantes
During your first semester, you'll receive comprehensive training in the fundamentals of management:
You'll learn about the challenges of ecological and social transition at the intersection of the natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences and management. Through immersive teaching, Gaïa relies on a network of partners, actors in the social and solidarity economy, NGOs, trade unions, public and private actors... to help you experience all the major dimensions of the ecological and social transition and to take action :
Year 1: General Management in Nantes
Sept-Jan: 10 advanced management courses
Feb-June: 10 courses in ecological and social transition management (at Ecole Gaia by Audencia, School for ecological and social transition)
July-Aug: Optional Internship in France or abroad
*Students who already have B+4 level can directly join Year 2
Year 2: Specialization in Paris
Sept-March: specialized courses in the field of the chosen Master of Science
April-Nov: Internship or Work Experience in France or abroad
Jan-Nov: Master's Thesis
*Students who already have an Undergraduate degree of 4 years level can directly join Year 2
Here are some examples of the modules taught in the MSc Public Policy & International Cooperation:
You'll find yourself in a pre-professional situation similar to your 1st job. This internship is based on a strong involvement in the company, giving you real professionalism. It allows you to put into practice all the knowledge and skills you've acquired in the profession you're preparing for. This period serves as a stepping stone to your professional life.
Immerse yourself in an in-depth study of a topic related to your Master of Science. Both theoretical and practical, this dissertation allows you to highlight what you've learned and how you plan to apply it.
The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.
Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation
Students who have obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) a diploma outside French territory must contact the International Recruitment Service to apply through this admission route: international@audencia.com.
Up to 3 weeks
It is possible to transfer to a university or other business school (rare, but possible). Equivalencies are determined by the institutions to which you choose to apply.
Submit your application online on the apply.audencia.com platform.
At the time of finalization, you will be asked to pay the €100 registration fee by credit card (most credit cards are accepted). Free for scholars with a copy of the final award letter for the current year.
If you are unable to use a credit card, please contact us to find another alternative.
Your application will be reviewed. If you are eligible, you will proceed to Step 2.
After scheduling a motivational interview, you will go before a panel of judges to be evaluated on your motivation to join Audencia, your professional background, and your career plan.
Admission decisions are communicated to applicants on a rolling basis.
You should receive an admission decision within one week of the interview. There may be a delay during the holidays.
Congratulations! If you are accepted, you will be officially invited to join the program.
You will need to sign a contract and pay an initial tuition deposit of €4,500, which is non-refundable.
27 800€
International students can contact Campus France to check their eligibility for the scholarships offered.
Once you've earned your diploma, and to add an extra hook to your career, we offer: The Agile Manager Certificate
Are you looking for an internship? Do you need advice on your CV, cover letters or any other action to help you become more professional?
The Career & Corporate Relations Center teams can help. We are here to serve Audencia's students, graduates and recruiters, and develop tailor-made support packages for all Audencia programs.
Our goal is to help you develop your skills and enhance your employability, both in France and abroad.
When you join Audencia, you're not just joining a school, you're joining a large network of 37,000 alumni and 7,200 students, from a hundred different nationalities.
A dynamic network with its ambassadors who offer you numerous exchanges, discussions and meetings wherever you are in the world (internship, travel or expatriation).
Audencia Alumni, it's 200 communities and more than 250 events per year in France and internationally.
Coming to Audencia often means settling into a new city, a new environment.
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Well-being @Audencia is a comprehensive service, designed to help you succeed in your personal, academic and professional life.
The entire scheme is based on values of caring. It is completely confidential.
Throughout the year, the Knowledge Hub team welcomes, educates, and trains students in documentary research methodology, database consultation, bibliographic formatting, and plagiarism avoidance.
A team of 9 documentalists is available to students and teachers to assist students and teachers with their research.
In this way, each student can be received in individual appointments to be assisted in their research or to be trained in bibliographic reference management tools. Teachers also benefit from the support of the librarians for their teaching projects (identification of tools, enrichment of courses with bibliographic references).
Contact : knowledge-hub@audencia.com
Office of International Admissions
+33 786 490 775
international@audencia.com
