Training objectives

The Master's in Management of Innovation and Digital Transformation (AES major) is a multi-disciplinary course that addresses the economic, legal, organisational and social changes associated with digital transformation in the public and private sectors. Rooted in economics, management, law and social sciences, this Master's degree trains students to analyse, manage and evaluate digital transformation projects, and is based on theoretical and applied teaching, with the aim of developing the skills needed to design innovative strategies and integrate the contemporary challenges of digital transition and organisational performance.


Target groups

This Master's programme is primarily aimed at graduates with a degree in economics, law, management, political science or social sciences who are interested in the challenges of innovation and digital transformation. It is also open to professionals returning to school or retraining with a 3-year postgraduate degree in these fields. Particular attention is paid to candidates with a taste for quantitative analysis, research and rigorous study of the economic and social changes associated with digital technology.

Target skills

- Identifying innovation needs within a public or private organisation

- Designing and managing digital projects with a high strategic impact

- Collect, process and visualise complex data using specialised tools

- Using econometrics and statistics to support diagnoses and recommendations

- Mastering the challenges of data-driven management (RGPD, cybersecurity, open data)

- Analysing an organisation's economic, social, legal and technological environment

- Develop strategies for adapting or innovating in the face of the changes brought about by digital technology and AI

- Integrating the issues of ecological transition, digital sobriety and public performance

- Making complex analyses accessible to a wide range of audiences

- Supporting stakeholders in adopting digital solutions

- Working in interdisciplinary teams in hybrid environments

Entry-level skills

This Master's degree requires solid analytical, summary and writing skills, as well as a strong interest in the digital transformation of organisations. Candidates must be able to understand and anticipate the economic, legal, social and organisational impacts of technological innovations, drawing on the foundations of economics, management, law, sociology and political science with rigour and a critical mind. Fluency with quantitative analysis tools (statistics, econometrics) and software such as Stata, R or Python is expected. Independent and collaborative work, as well as clear and structured communication, are essential for success in this demanding Master's programme.

Further studies

Preparing for competitive examinations

In the field of the digital transformation of public organisations

- State or local civil service: territorial attaché, administrative attaché, SIC engineer (DGFiP, DITP, local authorities, etc.)

- Public and semi-public institutions: competitions related to strategy, digital technology and the evaluation of public policies

Doctorate

- Doctorate in economics, management, political science or sociology with a link to innovation and digital transformation.

Target occupations/potential career paths

- Public and parapublic sector Digital project manager (local authority or ministry), project manager for digital transformation or public innovation, digital public policy analyst, manager in the state or local civil service.

- Private sector and consultancy Digital strategy or digital transformation consultant, business analyst or product owner, innovation or digital development manager

- Cross-functional or hybrid functions Economic and sector research officer, innovation project or team manager, digital project coordinator (health, culture, education, SSE, etc.), entrepreneur or intrapreneur in the digital field.

Master's degree coordinator : Jimmy Merlet


Laboratory Laboratory of Legal, Political, Economic and Management Sciences (JPEG)

Director Christèle Lagier
Deputy Director François Fulconis

JPEG is a multidisciplinary research unit that brings together lawyers, political scientists, economists and managers to work on unifying research projects. It is structured around 3 research themes: Voting and Democracy, Labour and Employment, and Digital Societies.