The Master in Management programme prepares graduates to take up the challenge of becoming socially responsible professionals with a cross-disciplinary approach to the various management functions.
The Master in Management programme develops the transferable skills and expertise required for management functions in public and private, national and international, commercial and non-commercial organisations.
At the end of this programme, the graduate will have developed (in particular through an internship of at least 200 days during the course of the programme) the skills and know-how that will enable them to handle the complex and varied challenges faced by organisations in the management of jobs and skills, either at a strategic, tactical or operational level.
Thus, the Master in Management Sciences specialising in the digital transformation of the company enables students to acquire specific skills in the analysis and management of the digital transformation of the company. In addition, the work-study system allows these skills to be professionalized thanks to the work-study training offered in companies.
On successful completion of this programme, each student is able to :
Preamble
The exit profile of Master in Management graduates is set out in the LSM competency framework with the following specifics:
- a background in economics and management studies, with a cross-disciplinary approach to management functions;
- priority skills:
- a socially responsible mindset;
- acquired knowledge;
- experience in an international and multicultural environment;
- the possibility of developing some of these skills in greater depth through their choice of options, tracks, dissertation, internship and exchange.
1.1 Demonstrate independent reasoning, look critically and consciously at acquired knowledge (both academic and common sense) and managerial practices, in light of emerging circumstances and their outcomes.
1.2 Decide and act by incorporating ethical and humanistic values, integnty, respect for the laws and conventions, solidarity and civic action, and sustainable development.
1.3 Decide and act responsibly, while taking into account the social, economic and environmental, sometimes antinomic, outcomes in the short, medium and long term, for the various stakeholders.
2.1 Master the core knowledge of each area of management.
2.2 Master highly specific knowledge in one or two areas of management: advanced and current research-based knowledge and methods.
2.3 Articulate the acquired knowledge from different areas of management.
2.4 Activate and apply the acquired knowledge accordingly to solve a problem.
2.5 Contribute to the development and advancement of the management field.
3.1 Conduct a clear, structured, analytical reasoning by applying, and eventually adapting, scientifically based conceptual frameworks and models, to define and analyze a problem.
3.2 Collect, select and analyze relevant information using rigorous, advanced and appropriate methods.
3.3 Consider problems using a systemic and holistic approach: recognize the different aspects of the situation and their interactions in a dynamic process.
3.4 Perceptively synthesize the essential elements of a situation, demonstrating a certain conceptual distance, to diagnose and identify pertinent conclusions.
3.5 Produce, through analysis and diagnosis, implementable solutions in context and identify priorities for action.
4.1 Identify new opportunities, propose creative and useful ideas in situations that require new strategic approaches, break with existing models and paradigms, promote progress and change.
4.2 Initiate, develop and implement ideas around a new product, service, process or organizational structure, having evaluated the risks and remain pragmatic.
4.3 Integrate, collaborate and actively drive forward collective actions for change, and diffuse for social awareness.
4.4 Reflect on and improve the content, processes and goals of professional practices.
5.1 Understand the inner workings of an organization: develop a global approach and integrate the internal logic used, within the organization.
5.2 Position and understand the functioning of an organization, in its local and international socio-economic dimensions and identify the associated strategic issues and operational decisions.
5.3 Understand and establish their own role and scope for action, in the overall operation of the organization, while liaising with the various internal and external stakeholders.
6.1 Work in a team: join in and collaborate with team members. Be open and take into consideration the different points of view and ways of thinking, manage differences and conflicts constructively, accept diversity.
6.2 Work in a team: join in and collaborate with team members. Be open and take into consideration the different points of view and ways of thinking, manage differences and conflicts constructively, accept diversity.
7.1 Analyse a project within its environment and define the expected outcomes: identify what is at stake, the required outcomes and the environmental constraints; clearly define the project objectives and associate the performance indicators.
7.2 Organize, manage and control the process: structure and schedule the tasks, identify and allocate human and material resources, coordinate, delegate and supervise the tasks; take into account the anticipated constraints and risks.
7.3 Make decisions and take responsibility for them in an uncertain world: take initiatives and act, anticipate and be proactive, show discernment and good judgment and be prepared to make quick decisions, taking into account multiple factors and uncertainties; accept the risks and consequences of decisions.
8.1 Express a clear and structured message, both orally and in writing in their mother tongue, in English and ideally, in a third language, adapted to the audience and using context specific communication standards.
8.2 Interact and discuss effectively and respectfully with diverse stakeholders (supervisors, peers, colleagues, clients... ) in face-toface and group contexts, using both verbal and nonverbal communication skills: demonstrate the ability to listen, empathize, be assertive, provide and accept constructive criticism.
8.3 Persuade and negotiate: understand the needs and viewpoints of others, put forward their reasoning in an appropriate, relevant and persuasive manner, able to bring out points of agreement, even in antagonistic situations.
9.1 Independent self-starter: set priorities, anticipate and plan work activities within time constraints, rigorous, structured and thorough, even in changing, uncertain environments or crisis.
9.2 Self-awareness and self-control: be aware of and manage their own emotions, able to be objective about their work and behaviour, and recognize their own strengths and weaknesses, accept them and use them in a professional manner.
9.3 Self-motivation: be capable of creating a project in line with their own values and aspirations, confident and motivated in managing the implementation of the project, and persevere in difficult situations.
9.4 Quick study, lifelong learner: quickly and independently assimilate new information and skills needed to evolve in their professional environment, learn from successes and errors in the spirit of lifelong learning.