The Advanced Master’s in Innovation Project Management for Sustainable Luxury and Eco-Innovation (Mastère Spécialisé Manager de Projet d’Innovation en Luxe Responsable et Éco-Innovation) is a one year training course accredited by the Conférence des grandes écoles.
This program aims to train professionals equipped to plan, implement, and lead eco-innovation initiatives within organizations. It emphasizes the intersection of technological advancement and strategic management, with a particular focus on the sustainable luxury industry. Graduates will be prepared to drive innovation while promoting sustainability and responsible practices in these dynamic sectors.
Program
As this is a new program, the curriculum will be announced shortly.
After the first semester, the program is completed by a 6-month internship in a company. At the end of the internship, the student will present a professional thesis in front of a jury.
Application and admission
Academic requirements
People interested in applying to the Advanced Master’s program in Innovation Project Management for Sustainable Luxury and Eco-Innovation must meet the following academic requirements:
- Holders of a 5-year university-level diploma (such as a Master of Science, master’s degree or equivalent) in the following fields:
- Engineering, management, science and technology, medicine and pharmacy, architecture, economy, social sciences…
- Holders of a 4-year university-level diploma (such as 1st year of a Master of Science, 1st year of a master’s degree, a 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and 3 years of professional experience in the following fields:
- Engineering, management, science and technology, medicine and pharmacy, architecture, economy, social sciences…
Language requirements
A B2 level in French is required for this program. An official certificate is not required (the level is tested during the admissions interview), but is highly appreciated.
Admission process
Depending on your nationality and your country of residence, you can apply via ITECH Lyon’s platform or via the Études en France platform. For further details on the admission process, please read Admission for international students.
Here is an overview of the process:
- Study of the application file
- The admissions committee will first study the admissibility of the application file, on the basis of the applicant’s academic record and project suitability.
- Admissions interview
- Applicants whose application files were marked as admissible will afterwards be contacted to schedule an admissions interview (online and in French). The purpose of this interview is to verify that the applicant’s project matches the program’s objectives, and to assess the applicant’s qualities in relation to the profession for which the program prepares.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are €9,000 and can be paid in several installments throughout the year.
Career outcomes
The end result of this mastère is to train participants for jobs as designers, activity leaders and managers in Innovation Processing. This training relies on the combination of technology, marketing and of management in order to prepare participants for positions such as:
- Head of product development
- Project officer for novel activity
- Head of research and development line
- Consultant in Innovation
- Account manager in animation organisms for innovation (Chamber of commerce, technical centers, regional organisms, professional syndicates…)
- Account manager in financing innovation organisms
- Project officer for technological, intelligence watch and prospection
