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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 the first semester of the program, you will receive a comprehensive foundation in key cross-functional areas of management:
Managing Data & AI
Managing Diverse and Intercultural Workforces
Strategizing in Uncertain Times
Managing International Projects
Designing Circular Business Models
Track linked to the MSc
Courses in international management, along with one business track to choose from the following four options:
Finance & Control
Management & Human Resources
Marketing & Business Development
Management of Ecological and Social Transition
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.
Year 1: Basics of Managament (Nantes)
Sept-Jan: Transversal management courses and an MSc-linked track
Feb-June: International managament courses & a track of choice
July-August: Optional internship in France or abroad
*Students who already hold a four-year undergraduate degree can enter directly into Year 2.
Year 2: Year of Specialization (Paris)
Sept-March: various specialized courses in the field of the MSc studied
April-November: internship or professional experience in France or abroad
Jan-Nov: Master's thesis
*Students who already hold a four-year undergraduate degree can enter directly into Year 2.
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 candidat.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.
29 800€
Service Fees: An Investment in Student Quality of Life
In addition to tuition, students are required to pay mandatory service fees of €500 per academic year upon entry into the program. These fees do not apply to scholarship students or apprentices.
Service fees help finance the activities, infrastructure, and services provided to you by Student Life Department. The goal is to promote your well-being, health, and inclusion, support your involvement in student organizations, and assist you with housing and financing.
Comprehensive support to help you get the most out of your student experience!
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 more than 170 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.
Here are our practical tips, our good plans for getting around, eating out, and staying in one of our campus cities.
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
Audencia's International Admissions team looks forward to meeting you at student fairs around the world throughout the year!
We regularly travel internationally, so there’s a good chance we’ll be near your city or country soon. These fairs are the perfect opportunity to meet us in person, ask all your questions, and learn more about our programs, internships, and global opportunities.
Keep an eye out for upcoming events near you—we hope to see you there!
Office of International Admissions
+33 786 490 775
international@audencia.com
