Become a sought-after expert in microelectronics and semiconductors
The global shortage of electronic chips has highlighted a major strategic issue: without integrated circuits, production lines halt, and the most advanced industries — automotive, aeronautics, digital, energy — find themselves paralyzed.
To address these technological sovereignty challenges and support the development of the semiconductor sector in France and Europe, companies are massively seeking experts capable of designing the chips of tomorrow.
The Advance Master in Microelectronic Circuit Design (MS-CCM) programme trains precisely these specialists: engineers capable of mastering the entire integrated-circuit design process, from physical fundamentals to advanced design and the production of a complete chip.
Accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, this professional training programme is based on the excellence of the Centre de Microélectronique de Provence, on the joint expertise of Mines Saint-Étienne and CEA-Leti, and on a project-oriented pedagogy and industrial immersion.
Why choose the MS-CCM programme?
Cutting-edge expertise sought after by the industry
The surge in digital uses (AI, IoT, electric mobility, telecommunications, robotics, etc.) is creating increased demand for engineers specialised in integrated-circuit design.
The MS-CCM programme provides you with the skills needed to work on:
- digital chips (ASIC, FPGA, SoC),
- analog and mixed-signal circuits,
- low-power architectures,
- the modeling and verification of complex systems.
This is a rare, immediately valuable, and highly sought-after expertise.
A strategic and high-demand sector
Microelectronics is a major pillar of European technological sovereignty.
With the massive investments of the Chips Act, the demand for talent is exploding.
Graduates of the MS-CCM programme quickly move into roles in:
- semiconductor manufacturers,
- electronic engineering companies,
- deep tech startups,
- large industrial groups,
- design offices and R&D centers.
An immersive pedagogy, focused on innovation
The training is based on:
- real-world scenarios,
- design and simulation projects,
- the use of professional tools (VHDL, Verilog, Cadence, Mentor…),
- access to the cleanroom to understand the manufacturing process,
- supervision by teacher-researchers and industrial experts.
A professional thesis to consolidate your expertise
You work on a real subject, proposed by a company or a laboratory, allowing you to:
- specialize in a technology,
- manage a project from start to finish,
- strengthen your professional credibility,
- prepare for your integration into R&D teams.
Who is it for?
This programme is intended for:
- Master’s level (Bac+5) graduates, whether recent or changing careers;
- to candidates with a Master’s degree (Year 1) and at least 3 years of professional experience;
- experienced professionals looking to progress.
The Program Director’s Vision
To train engineers capable of designing the electronic chips that will ensure tomorrow’s technological sovereignty.
“The development of the French and European microelectronics industry is an essential response to the vulnerabilities revealed by the semiconductor shortage.
Our ambition: to turn engineers with a foundation in electronics into experts capable of designing complete integrated circuits, through innovative teaching that combines theory, cleanroom practice and in-company experience.
The MS-CCM programme opens the door to a fast-growing, strategic sector rich in opportunities.”
Jean-Max Dutertre
Academic Director of the programme
Mines Saint-Étienne
Contacts
Corporate and Student
Academic Director
Edu4Chip – Joint Education for Advanced Chip Design in Europe is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
