Admission

Develop a triple expertise in design, engineering, and management to lead responsible innovation

The Master of Science in Engineering Prospective Design (PRODE) recruits candidates based on their application who wish to acquire hybrid expertise combining design, engineering, and management. This program enables leading responsible innovation projects that integrate eco-design, sustainability, and value creation challenges. Admission is open to national and international applicants.
Selection is based on application review (and, if applicable, an interview), to assess the coherence of the academic background, motivation, project maturity, and ability to commit to a demanding project-based program.

The Master of Science in Engineering is primarily taught in French. A good understanding of English is recommended to utilize professional resources and references.

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Target Audience and Prerequisites

The Master of Science in Engineering PRODE is aimed at candidates wishing to articulate a design culture (approach, uses, conception), an understanding of technical constraints (engineering), and an ability to lead projects (management), while integrating sustainability and transformation challenges.

Eligibility Requirements

Entry Levels

Admission Level	Required Degree	Candidate Profile
Entry into First year of Master’s	Bachelor’s Degree (L3, 180 ECTS), DNMADE or equivalent degree	Prior experience in project/design methodology; ability to analyze a need, explore, iterate, and present.
Entry into Second year of Master’s	First year of Master’s (240 ECTS), DSAA or equivalent degree	Advanced profile; ability to lead a complex process and to articulate design, technical constraints, and sustainability challenges.
Special Case	ICM 2A – Mines Saint-Étienne (adapted 2A curriculum)	Admission possible depending on the coherence of the application and alignment with the Master of Science in Engineering’s expectations.

Academic Profiles

Criteria	Expectation	Detail
Project / Design Culture	Expected	Ability to lead a complete process (analysis → exploration → iteration → presentation).
Formalization & Argumentation	Expected	Explain choices, structure reasoning, document an approach.
Innovation	Strong Interest Expected	Products, services, or processes; understanding of technical, human, and economic constraints.
Sustainability	Expected Sensitivity	Eco-design, impacts, transitions; responsible approach to value creation.
Project Experience	Asset (not mandatory)	Workshop, internship, project, competition, involvement (associative, entrepreneurial, etc.).
Language of Instruction	French (primary)	Strong proficiency in French highly recommended, especially for international candidates.
English	Recommended	Understanding of English for resources, readings, professional vocabulary.

Typically Admitted Profiles

• Students holding a Bachelor’s Degree (L3, 180 ECTS), a DNMADE or an equivalent degree, wishing to enter the Master of Science in Engineering in First year.
• Students holding a First year of Master’s (240 ECTS), a DSAA or an equivalent degree, wishing to enter the Master of Science in Engineering in Second year.
• ICM 2A students – Mines Saint-Étienne: admission possible subject to an adapted 2A curriculum and a coherent application.

Recommended Prior Skills

While not mandatory, these elements significantly strengthen an application:

• project experience demonstrating a structured approach (analysis, exploration, iteration, presentation);
• ability to produce documented deliverables (report, design file, portfolio, defense);
• sensitivity to sustainability challenges (eco-design, impacts, transitions);
• confirmed interest in innovation (products, services, processes) and its constraints.

Language Requirements

• Instruction: Master of Science in Engineering primarily taught in French.
• English: a good understanding of English (resources, readings, professional vocabulary) is recommended.
• International applicants: proficiency in written and spoken French is highly recommended to follow courses and complete the internship.

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Application Procedure

Selection, carried out by the academic committee, takes place in three stages.

1. Submission of the application file

The complete application file must contain, at a minimum, the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV), detailing your academic background and professional experience/internships.
• Motivation Letter, explaining your professional project and its relevance to the Master of Science in Engineering.
• Official Transcripts for your entire academic career (Bachelor’s and Master 1).
• Diplomas: copies of your previous diplomas.
• English Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or equivalent) if English is not the applicant’s native language or language of instruction.
• French Language Test (TEF, DELF…) for non-French-speaking students.
• Recommendations: academic and/or professional recommendation letters (optional depending on the application platform).

2. Review of the application file by the academic committee

The criteria assessed are:

• the academic level and the fit of the academic background,
• the coherence of the career plan,
• transversal skills (motivation, rigour, ability to work).

3. Selection interview (optional)

An interview (remote or in person) may be organised to:

• better understand the motivation,
• clarify the intended track,
• verify certain prerequisites.

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Timeline

The Master’s program organizes two recruitment campaigns.

Round 1

Stage	Indicative period
Applications open	Early January
Application deadline	Late February
Admission results	Late March
Start of classes	September

Round 2

Stage	Indicative period
Applications open	Early March
Application deadline	Late April
Admission results	Late May / Early June
Start of classes	September

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Need help?

The academic and administrative team can answer your questions regarding:

• admission requirements,
• degree equivalency,
• application file preparation,
• procedures for international applicants.

Contact us:

❗️ Applications are open from January to April.

Contacts

Academic Director of the Master of Science in Engineering

Administrative contact

Download

• Fact Sheet for International Students (PDF)

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