Driving real change - understanding international and sustainable public policy.
The Program
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:
- Techniques and tools for monitoring, analysis and evaluation specific to local, national and international public structures (e.g. auditing of public structures, public project management, project financing, public-private partnerships, etc.).
- In-depth knowledge of the logic and functioning of European public policies and of the institutions and actors involved in major international institution.
- Methodological reflexes and keys to analyze the changes in public action in France and internationally, the organizational situations they generate in the field, and the management of the changes that constitute today's challenges.
The 1st year of compulsory education in Nantes.
Global Management
During your first semester, you'll receive comprehensive training in the fundamentals of management:
- 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
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 :
- 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 sutainable business
- Introduction to research methods
- Foreign language
- Sport
List of courses
Here are some examples of the modules taught in the MSc Public Policy & International Cooperation:
- 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
- Specialized track "International expertise":
- Public-Private Coordination - International Focus
- International Risks
- Economic Theory, Development and Sustainability
- Geopolitics and public policy of sustainable finance and innovation finance
- Specialized track "Expertise action publique nationale et locale" (in French)
- Pilotage des collectivités territoriales
- Infrastructures, projets et montages publics complexes - Further Exploration
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.
Pedagogical methods
The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.
Assessment Terms
Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation
Teaching methods
- Theoretical Courses
- Case Studies
- Practical Exercises
- Group Projects