Programme structure

The Master’s degree programme includes:

• Core curriculum (35 credits)
• Final specialisation courses (30 credits), which includes a 9 week long company internship
• One or more major fields of study and elective courses (see below)

The company internship lasts 9 weeks and is completed during the second semester of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree programme during May and June. As a result, all coursework during this semester is completed by the end of March with the evaluation period taking place in April. Thus, students are free of all academic obligations when they begin their internship.

The graduation project is normally completed during the 2nd year. Regarding required and elective courses, students may (depending on their major) take these courses in the 1st or 2nd year as long as they have completed the course prerequisites. This is particularly the case for students who completed part of their education abroad.

If during the student’s previous studies, he or she has already taken a course that is part of the programme (either required or elective) or they have participated in an academic activity that is approved by the programme commission, the student may count this activity toward their graduation requirements (but only if they respect programme rules). The student will also verify that he/she has obtained the minimum number of credits required for the approval of their diploma as well as for the approval of their major (in order to include their academic distinctions in the diploma supplement).

These types of programmes will be submitted for approval by the relevant Master’s degree programme commission.