Master of Science Sustainable Impact Analysis : Program content

Program of the Master of Science Sustainable Impact Analysis

The MSc SIA offers top-level training in the analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact of economic decisions, infrastructure projects and public policies, in the context of the transformation of our society towards sustainable development. It enables students to acquire the most effective and rigorous impact assessment tools and methods, based on the most recent developments in academic research and field experience.

Courses are taught by professors from PSE and the École nationale des ponts et chaussées, whose research in their fields is internationally recognized, as well as by experienced practitioners in project management and financing, sustainable finance and consulting, offering a unique balance between academic excellence and practical expertise.

The program, accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles, delivers 90 ECTS credits. Courses are divided between fundamentals and applied courses, developing a core of skills in economic analysis and quantitative methods, finance and project management. Courses with a strong professionalization dimension (indicated by an *) are shared between PSE and ENPC professors and industry practitioners.

Core courses

Core courses enable students to acquire or deepen fundamental knowledge and develop expertise in the methodological tools needed to assess and measure the impact of projects or public policies.

Field courses

The applied sectoral approach enables you to grasp the specificities of each sector and broaden your career prospects.

Application courses cover the following areas:

The professional approach

The MSc SIA offers the opportunity to acquire practical, concrete skills to complement the analytical and methodological foundations. The Capstone Project, carried out between October and April, enables students to apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout their training. The internship, lasting between 4 and 6 months, takes place during the last period of the academic year and represents a real immersion in the professional world. During this experience, students complete a research project in the form of a Master’s thesis, using the skills they have acquired, particularly in quantitative and analytical methods, to demonstrate their mastery of the tools and techniques learned during the program. The thesis is then presented to an academic jury.

The Capstone Project

The Capstone Project is a study carried out for a company or public organization as part of a consulting mandate. It gives students the opportunity to apply impact assessment methods to infrastructure projects or public policies in real-life situations. Working in groups in project mode, students are supervised by a teacher-researcher specialized in the field concerned. This experience enables them to deepen their professional expertise and develop their ability to carry out a complete impact assessment, culminating in the submission of a final report to the company at the end of the study.

The 4 to 6 month internship

The compulsory internship, lasting between 4 and 6 months, gives students the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired during the year, and to take their first steps in the professional world. Thanks to the support of the MSc SIA teaching and administrative team, students benefit from personalized advice in their search for an internship, as well as numerous seminars and professional forums that enable them to meet potential companies and recruiters directly. They also have access to ENPC and PSE alumni network to support them in their search.