Course Descriptions
Explore the subjects and practical skills covered by the MSc courses and MBA teaching units. The summaries below are based on Appendix A of Senate Decision 289/19/26.05.2026, corrected on 6 August 2026. The UE-9 thesis information is based on Article 6 of the same decision.
M.Sc. in Clean Technologies Management
Semester I
CTM-101 — Clean Technologies, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Explores the technical, environmental and business dimensions of clean technologies, including renewable energy, resource assessment and carbon capture. Students examine innovation strategies, project management, global market trends and entrepreneurial opportunities in the clean technologies sector.
CTM-102 — Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Clean Technologies
Introduces applications of artificial intelligence, machine learning and artificial neural networks to energy efficiency, fault diagnosis, carbon removal and environmental monitoring. Students develop and apply models for challenges such as predictive maintenance and sustainable infrastructure.
CTM-103 — Energy Economics and Sustainability for Engineers
Examines energy economics, resource management and the integration of sustainable technologies in engineering. Economic models and case studies in renewable energy and low-emission technologies help students evaluate and manage energy solutions with regard to environmental and societal impacts.
CTM-104 — Applied Statistics and Econometrics
Develops statistical modelling, statistical programming and econometric analysis skills for applications in finance and economics. Practical exercises and project work connect theoretical methods with evidence-based decision-making.
Semester II
CTM-201 — Operational Research
Introduces mathematical modelling and optimisation methods for engineering and technology problems. Students apply techniques such as linear programming and computational tools to analyse alternatives and identify efficient solutions.
CTM-202 — Intercultural Communication in Global Industry & Technology
Examines intercultural communication in international workplaces, with a focus on global industry and technology. Topics include globalisation, cultural awareness, language, leadership, negotiation and lobbying, developing the skills needed to work effectively in multicultural environments.
CTM-203 — Research Methods in Clean Technologies
Develops the ability to design, conduct and critically evaluate independent research in sustainable technologies. Problem-oriented studies cover renewable energy, waste and water management, the green and just transition, and sustainable industry and transport, supporting preparation for the MSc thesis.
CTM-204 — Clean Technologies Intensive Study
Uses a practical approach to develop skills in research design, data interpretation, solution evaluation and the critical analysis of technological models. Students apply these skills to complex engineering problems.
Semester III
CTM-301 — Green Fuels and Emerging Technologies
Explores hydrogen-based energy and transport systems, ammonia, other power-to-liquid options and energy storage technologies. Students examine their integration into modern energy systems and their roles in green mobility and electricity markets, alongside socioeconomic and environmental considerations.
CTM-302 — Data-Driven (RapidMiner) Decision Making
Provides practical training in RapidMiner, combining data mining, machine learning and optimisation for decisions in entrepreneurship, economics and management. Students build, evaluate and optimise models to improve processes and forecast market trends in clean technologies and other sectors.
CTM-303 — Clean Technologies and Waste Valorisation
Introduces environmental science and waste management through waste-to-energy solutions, biorefineries and decentralised waste drying. Case studies include bioethanol production from food waste and biogas processing, with attention to environmental and economic impacts.
CTM-MT — MSc Thesis
An individual project applying the programme’s scientific theories and methods to a professionally relevant topic. Students produce a written report in English, including an English summary, demonstrating their ability to use the theoretical and methodological tools acquired during their studies.
MBA in Digital Business & Innovation (DBI) e-learning
The semester labels below refer to the standalone MBA. In the double-degree pathway, UE-7, UE-8 and the shared thesis are completed in Semester III of the combined study plan.
Semester I
UE-1 — Digital Technologies
Combines IT for Human Resources Management with Big Data. Students explore the digital transformation of HR from an international business perspective and examine big data issues, machine learning tools and their organisational applications.
UE-2 — Technologies Management
Combines Business Process Management with Technologies Management. Students learn to define, operate and improve business processes, considering information systems and human factors, and explore how technology projects are planned and implemented to generate innovation.
UE-3 — International Business
Combines International Strategy with E-Marketing & Sales Force. Students examine internationalisation, location choice and market-entry strategies, alongside multichannel retailing and selling and the coordination of sales and delivery channels.
UE-4 — European Culture
Explores the meaning and diversity of culture in Europe, with particular attention to European and French identities. Students examine cultural stereotypes and critically reflect on their perceptions and beliefs about themselves and others.
UE-5 — Innovation Context
Combines Innovation Management with Cyber Security. Students explore organisational innovation, open innovation and creativity through industry examples, and gain an introduction to cybersecurity threats, preventive measures and the organisational consequences of cyberattacks.
UE-6 — Methodology and Business Game
Combines an entrepreneurship simulation with supervised academic work. The business game covers strategy, investment, finance and interactions with stakeholders, while the methodology component supports the development of a chosen topic through an academic report grounded in research literature.
Semester II
UE-7 — Digital Business
Examines the implementation of information systems, from technology selection to their integration within an organisation. Students explore strategic and operational challenges and how IT creates value through process transformation, new markets and collaboration.
UE-8 — Project Management
Introduces fundamental project management tools and behavioural skills for managers. Lectures, discussion and case-based dialogue emphasise active learning and the application of project management concepts.
UE-9 — Professional Thesis
The Professional Thesis is a required component of the MBA, undertaken in Semester II and worth 20 UM/IAE credits. In the double-degree pathway, one shared thesis is credited as both UE-9 for the MBA and CTM-MT (20 ECTS) for the MSc; a second, separate thesis is not required.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching combines synchronous online sessions and asynchronous learning activities through the programme’s digital learning environment. Assessment may include assignments, projects, participation and examinations, according to the requirements of each course.
These summaries introduce the course content. Detailed learning outcomes, teaching arrangements and assessment criteria are provided in the approved course outlines available to enrolled students through the digital learning environment.
Read more about the MSc thesis and the shared thesis for the double-degree pathway.