Imagine turning waste into resources, creating a cycle that fuels both sustainability and profitability. This Advanced Master’s in Innovation Project Management in Circular Economy guides you to become a visionary in the circular economy, mastering every step—from pinpointing viable eco-processes to steering entire industrial projects towards maximum efficiency. With skills in environmental analysis, recycled product marketing, and strategic project management, graduates emerge ready to lead companies toward a more sustainable future.
The Advanced Master’s in Innovation Project Management for the Circular Economy is a degree accredited by the Conférence des grandes écoles (CGE).
Objectives
The Advanced Master’s in Innovation Project Management for Circular Economy at ITECH Lyon is a one-year program designed to train leaders capable of managing sustainable and innovative projects as part of the ecological transition. This program combines technical expertise, management strategy, and environmental practices to address the challenges of ecological transformation.
Program
| Teaching Unit | Modules | Hours | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation and Strategy | Strategy, Business Models and Innovation | 108 | 11 | |
| Innovation and Strategy | Innovation Management Systems | 108 | 11 | |
| Innovation and Strategy | Innovation Marketing | 108 | 11 | |
| Innovation and Strategy | Ecological Transition: From Challenges to Actions | 108 | 11 | |
| Innovation and Strategy | Industrial Costs and Business Plan | 108 | 11 | |
| Innovation and Strategy | Startup-Style Innovation Project | 108 | 11 | |
| Innovation and Strategy | Industrial Protection Strategy | 108 | 11 | |
| Innovation and Strategy | Artificial Intelligence | 108 | 11 | |
| Individuals and Organizations | New Organizational Models in Innovation Contexts | 105 | 9 | |
| Individuals and Organizations | Change Management in Innovation Dynamics | 105 | 9 | |
| Individuals and Organizations | Project Management | 105 | 9 | |
| Individuals and Organizations | Civic Project | 105 | 9 | |
| Individuals and Organizations | Career Development and Individual Growth | 105 | 9 | |
| Individuals and Organizations | Gender Equality in the Workplace | 105 | 9 | |
| Individuals and Organizations | Integration Seminar | 105 | 9 | |
| Individuals and Organizations | Kick-Off | 105 | 9 | |
| Products and Circularity | Eco-Design and Circular Design | 87.5 | 10 | |
| Products and Circularity | Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): From Principles to Practice | 87.5 | 10 | |
| Products and Circularity | Leather and the Circular Economy | 87.5 | 10 | |
| Products and Circularity | Textiles and the Circular Economy | 87.5 | 10 | |
| Products and Circularity | Cosmetics, Inks, and Paints in the Circular Economy | 87.5 | 10 | |
| Products and Circularity | Plastics and the Circular Economy | 87.5 | 10 | |
| Circular Strategy | Circular Economy: Principles and Challenges | 112 | 15 | |
| Circular Strategy | Business Models and the Circular Economy | 112 | 15 | |
| Circular Strategy | Circular Logistics | 112 | 15 | |
| Circular Strategy | CSRD and Double Materiality | 112 | 15 | |
| Circular Strategy | Student Consulting Project | 112 | 15 | |
| Circular Strategy | Visits and Guest Lectures | 112 | 15 | |
| Professional Thesis and Mission | Professional Thesis Methodology | 87.5 | 30 | |
| Professional Thesis and Mission | Professional Thesis (Report and Oral Defense) | 87.5 | 30 | |
| Professional Thesis and Mission | Mission Report | 87.5 | 30 | |
| Total | 500 | 75 | ||
| of which in-class learning | 425 | |||
| of which supervised work and individual projects | 75 | |||
The published curriculum is subject to change.
Organization of studies
The training takes place from mid-September to October with:
- A seven-month teaching period
- A five-month period of full-time activity in the company, which leads to the completion of a professional thesis
Application and admission
Academic requirements
This program is open to students who have completed a master’s degree (equivalent to a French Bac +5) or a 4-year bachelor’s degree with 3 years of professional experience (equivalent to a French Bac +4). Exceptions may be possible for holders of a 4-year bachelor’s degree and a 3-year bachelor’s degree without professional experience.
If you are unsure whether you meet the academic requirements, please contact the International Student Advisor, Mr. Guerrero, to review your study plan.
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.
Application process
Depending on your nationality and country of residence, you can apply through ITECH Lyon’s platform or the Études en France platform. For more details on the application and admission process, please click the button below:
Career outcomes
The academic program prepares applicants for positions such as:
- Recycling Project Manager
- Project Manager of Engineering or Industrial Reengineering in Circular Economy
- Innovation Manager in Industrial Systems in Circular Economy
- Consultant in Circular Economy SYstems Engineering
- Project Manager in Industrial Support Organizations
- Officer in charge of Monitoring, Intelligence and Prospective in the field of Circular Economy
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are €9,900 and can be paid in up to three installments.
