A professionalizing programme to drive the digital, industrial, and sustainable transformation of organizations.
The MS-CPDTI programme is based on a balance between academic contributions, practical scenarios, hands-on projects, and a long-term company immersion.
Designed to meet current industrial needs, it trains experts capable of integrating Industry 4.0 technologies, structuring a transformation strategy, and leading change in all its dimensions: technological, organizational, human, economic, and environmental.
General Structure of the Programme
- 450 hours of training
- 75 ECTS
- 4 main teaching modules (Pedagogical Groups – GP)
- 1 in-company assignment / 6-month professionalization period
- 1 professional thesis defended before a jury
A programme structured around 4 teaching modules
Courses are organized into Pedagogical Groups (GP), which are themselves composed of Pedagogical Units (PU).
Each module combines theoretical input, practical cases, case studies, simulations, and practical scenarios.
GP 1 – The Company and its Ecosystem — 90 h (11 ECTS)
This module develops a strategic vision of the company and the challenges of current transformations.
Pedagogical Units
- The Company and its Ecosystem
- Paradigms and Challenges of Industrial Transition
- New Management Approaches
- Information System Security and Risks
- Regulatory and Normative Approaches
Objectives
- Understand economic, societal, and technological developments.
- Identify industrial transition levers.
- Grasp regulations and risks related to digital technology.
GP 2 – Organization and System Management — 90 h (12 ECTS)
This module is dedicated to process optimization and operations management.
Pedagogical Units
- Project and Operations Management
- IT Tools for Operations Management
- System Modeling and Simulation
- Overall Performance and Dashboards
- Process Digitalization
Objectives
- Master management and control tools.
- Analyze and optimize industrial processes.
- Deploy digital solutions to improve performance.
GP 3 – System Design and New Production Methods — 90 h (11 ECTS)
This module prepares students to design the productive systems of tomorrow.
Pedagogical Units
- Personalization and Agility
- Product-Service Systems
- Innovation and New Product Development
- Information System Interoperability
- Life Cycle Analysis
Objectives
- Design flexible, sustainable, and innovative products and systems.
- Integrate the circular economy and environmental impacts.
- Develop interconnected and intelligent systems.
GP 4 – Operational Excellence — 90 h (11 ECTS)
Strengthen performance across the entire value chain.
Pedagogical Units
- Operational Management
- Performance and Indicators
- QWL and Operational Excellence
- Cyber-Physical Systems
- Big Data for Industrial Transition
- Best Available Techniques (BAT)
Objectives
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Understand Industry 4.0 technologies (AI, data, sensors, digital twins…).
- Sustainably optimize energy and industrial performance.
Teaching Methods
The curriculum’s pedagogy is based on active approaches:
- overarching case study,
- practical case studies,
- group projects,
- expert interventions,
- immersive sessions on the IT’m Factory platform,
- professional scenario workshops.
Objective
Develop operational skills immediately transferable to a company.
In-company Assignment & Professional Thesis
A 6-month in-company assignment
It allows you to:
- confront theoretical knowledge with real-world issues,
- lead an industrial or digital transformation assignment,
- develop applied expertise.
A Professional Thesis
Structured work, academically supervised, and defended before a jury.
The thesis is evaluated on:
- the relevance of the problem statement,
- the methods mobilized (scientific, technical, organizational),
- the results obtained,
- the ability to structure and argue an analysis,
- the potential impact for the host company.
Contacts
Company and Student
Academic Director
