The third year of the Microelectronic and Computer Systems Engineering (ISMIN) program represents the culmination of the training: students become autonomous, creative engineers capable of innovating in complex technological environments.
This final year combines specialization, research, innovation, and extensive professional experience.
It also offers opportunities: choice of a major, a technological challenge, a professional elective, and the possibility of a double degree or a co-accredited Master of Science in Engineering.
Students thus build an individualized pathway in line with their professional ambitions.
🎯 Educational Objectives
- Deepen scientific and technological knowledge in a specialized field.
- Develop skills in research, innovation, and complex project management.
- Strengthen autonomy, responsibility, and decision-making capacity.
- Promote professionalization and integration into the corporate world.
- Prepare for entry into professional life or for further studies (thesis, double degree, Master of Science in Engineering, etc.).
📚 Organisation of the year
| Semester | Main Focus Areas | Projects and Internships |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 9 (S9) | • A major: – microelectronic design; – embedded systems; – computer science. • A technological challenge: – Electronics for autonomous systems; – Computer science and technologies for Supply Chain; – Mobility & security; – Biomedical systems. • Modules in management, strategy, innovation, and languages. | |
| Semester 10 (S10) | • Innov’Action Project: innovation and entrepreneurship workshop. • Research Project: design of an innovative prototype or model in connection with a company or a laboratory. • Workshop to strengthen autonomy and the engineering mindset. |
🧩 Specialization Pathways
Each student builds their pathway around three key elements.
1. A Major of Choice
- Computer Science: Software Design: Advanced Java, mobile applications; databases; enterprise IS; simulation; optimization.
- Embedded Systems: software and hardware system design (FPGA, microcontrollers); embedded AI; real-time systems; communication networks; embedded electronics.
- Microelectronic Design: Semiconductor physics and components; integrated circuit design; design methodology: SystemVerilog, ASIC, FPGA prototyping.
2. A Technological Challenge
The challenges reflect the application areas of acquired skills:
- Electronics for autonomous systems: eco-design and advanced prototyping, photovoltaic systems, power sources and management, edge computing, autonomous connected objects, use cases and autonomy projects.
- Computer Science and Technologies for Supply Chain: traceability, planning, sustainable logistics.
- Mobility & Security (ANSSI 2018 Certified): cryptography, mobile networks, smart cards, RFID, cybersecurity.
- Biomedical Systems: biosensors, organic electronics, medical diagnostics.
3. A Professional Elective
Each student chooses a complementary profile according to their professional project.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Research and Development
- Project Management and Strategy
💡 Third-Year Projects
Innov’Actions – Create, Innovate, Pitch
During three intensive days, students work in teams on a real-world company or societal issue.
Objective: to design an innovative solution and present it to a jury of professionals.
This exercise, inspired by hackathons, develops creativity, collaboration, and public speaking skills.
Research Projects
Carried out individually or in pairs, the research project involves designing, experimenting with, or modeling an advanced technological solution, often in direct connection with a laboratory of the Centre of Microelectronics in Provence or a partner company.
It puts into practice the scientific approach and the rigor of applied research.
Workshop
Immerse yourself for a week in a technical in-depth experience around cutting-edge topics. Each year, a wide range of topics is offered: cybersecurity, blockchain, machine learning, neural interfaces, digital design, component manufacturing, and many more.
A unique opportunity to discover emerging fields, explore your interests, and develop your skills in contact with the latest technological advancements.
🌍 International Opportunities and Double Degrees
The third year is also a year of opportunities:
- possibility to complete the S9 semester or the S10 internship abroad,
- access to double degrees with partner universities and schools,
- possible integration into a co-accredited university Master of Science in Engineering.
💬 Key Skills Developed
- In-depth mastery of a specialization area (hardware, software, or systems).
- Management of complex projects with a strong technological dimension.
- Creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial capacity.
- Human skills: communication, autonomy, leadership.
- International experience and multicultural understanding.