The Advanced Master’s in Innovation Project Management for Industry 4.0 is a degree accredited by the Conférence des grandes écoles (CGE). It is a one-year postgraduate program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in industrial innovation. It focuses on Industry 4.0, combining technical skills, management strategies, and digital tools to help students lead innovative projects in the industrial sector.
Objectives
Discover the Advanced Master’s in Innovation Project Management in Industry 4.0 at ITECH Lyon, a program designed to equip you with cutting-edge skills for leading industrial transformation. This one-year postgraduate program, taught in French, emphasizes practical learning with a six-month internship, preparing you to manage innovation projects in sectors like automotive, aerospace, and luxury goods.
The program is ideal for graduates who already have a technical background and want to enhance their skills in managing industrial innovation projects.
Curriculum
The curriculum combines advanced training in emerging technologies with a focus on sustainability and digitalization, ensuring you’re ready to drive industry advancements. Ideal for students with a solid engineering or science background who aim to become leaders in Industry 4.0 innovations.
| 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 | |
| Industry 4.0: Challenges and Outlook | Overview and Key Challenges of Industry 4.0 | 56 | 10 | |
| Industry 4.0: Challenges and Outlook | Ethical Challenges of Industry 4.0 | 56 | 10 | |
| Industry 4.0: Challenges and Outlook | Cybersecurity Management | 56 | 10 | |
| Industry 4.0: Challenges and Outlook | Building and Implementing a 4.0 System | 56 | 10 | |
| Industry 4.0: Challenges and Outlook | Data Strategy in Industry 4.0 | 56 | 10 | |
| Industry 4.0: Challenges and Outlook | Industrial Cybersecurity | 56 | 10 | |
| Industry 4.0: Challenges and Outlook | Visits and Guest Lectures | 56 | 10 | |
| Technical Systems for Industrial Processes | PLM and ERP | 143.5 | 15 | |
| Technical Systems for Industrial Processes | Predictive Maintenance | 143.5 | 15 | |
| Technical Systems for Industrial Processes | Architecture of Industrial Information Systems and MES | 143.5 | 15 | |
| Technical Systems for Industrial Processes | Industrial Automation and Cobots | 143.5 | 15 | |
| Technical Systems for Industrial Processes | Data and AI: Industrial Applications and Languages | 143.5 | 15 | |
| Technical Systems for Industrial Processes | Additive Manufacturing | 143.5 | 15 | |
| Technical Systems for Industrial Processes | Consulting Project: “Industry 4.0 Project” | 143.5 | 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.
Application and admission
Academic requirements
It is open to students who have already completed a master’s degree (equivalent to a Bac +5 in France). If you have a 4/5-year bachelor’s degree, please contact us to review your study project.
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 your country of residence, you can apply via ITECH Lyon’s platform or via the Études en France platform. For further details on the application and admission process, please read Admission for international students.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are €9,900 and can be paid in up to three installments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the admission requirements?
Applicants to the Advanced Master’s in Innovation Project Management must have completed a master’s degree (equivalent to a Bac +5 in France) and have a B2 level in French*.
*An official language certificate is not required, but it is highly appreciated. Your French proficiency will be assessed during the admissions interview.
How much does the program cost?
Tuition fees for the Advanced Master’s in Innovation Project Management are €9,900.
What documents do I need to apply?
Each application file must contain a CV*, a cover letter*, your academic transcripts**, and your university diploma**/enrollment certificate**. Additional documents, such as language proficiency certificates and recommendation letters, are welcome but not mandatory.
*In French.
**In English or French.
Do I need a language proficiency certificate to apply?
While welcome, an official language proficiency test is not required. Your language skills will be assessed during the admission interview conducted in French.
What services does ITECH Lyon offer to international students?
The International Relations team provides a variety of services to assist international students upon arrival and during their stay in France:
- Visa procedure assistance before arrival
- Accommodation service
- Welcome Day
- Assistance with administrative procedures in France
- Activities to explore Lyon and connect with other international students
