MSc Cycle2nd year – International Studies
Page updated on April 22, 2022
International Affairs & Sustainable Development
Students will be expected to understand and analyze global demographics, trends and prospects by continent: young and aging populations, urbanization, migration phenomena, but also current economic trends, economic models and their results. They will study the mechanisms of North/South and South/South cooperation and how public and private actions complement each other.
They will be specifically prepared for environmental negotiations and humanitarian actions in conflict areas. Finally, they will study the different actors of sustainable development and humanitarian action such as international organizations, NGOs, private actors…
The second year of the MSc program allows students to specialize in a particular field of activity. The programs are led by experts in their field with highly developed professional networks. An internship can be completed for this program.
The vast majority of our teachers and lecturers in the second year are senior civil servants, academics, private sector executives or general officers who have completed their active period. They are all very involved in the professional integration of our students.
The second year of the MSc International Studies program trains students to become experts in international relations and cooperation and allows them to deepen their knowledge, each time in direct relation to the chosen specialty.
Beware! The international admission procedure only concerns you if you are not a French citizen and you live outside of France.
Curriculum
Second year
The courses are given in French.
Applications for the second year of the MSc program are open to holders of or in the process of obtaining a BAC+4 (240 ECTS) or an equivalent foreign degree.
Major course topics:
UE1 : Analysis of the state of the world
- Foreign policies and comparative diplomacy
- Intergovernmental and transnational actors
- Area analysis
UE2 : Negotiations and international relations
- Negotiation techniques,
- International treaties and conventions,
- Negotiation and intercultural management
UE3 : Cooperation and development
- European policies and cooperation,
- Financing and setting up of international projects,
- Public-private partnerships for cooperation and development
UE4 : Crises and conflicts
- Sources and analysis of crises and conflicts,
- Humanitarian law, migration and human rights,
- Mediation and arbitration,
- Prevention and crisis management
UE5 : Professional methods and skills
- Modern languages,
- Professional experience report,
- Public speaking and professional writing
UE6 : In-depth theme
- Promotion of France’s attractiveness,
- Conducting influence diplomacy,
- NGOs and humanitarian cooperation,
- State building and reconstruction of civil society,
- Defense policy and cybersecurity,
- Defense strategy and external operations
Prerequisites
Applications for the second year of the MSc program are open to holders of or in the process of obtaining a BAC+4 (240 ECTS) or an equivalent foreign degree.
Methods used
The courses are lectures and tutorials in small groups. There is also group work and e-learning with assessments at the end of each semester.
The evaluation methods of the training are as follows: continuous assessment throughout the year and mid-term exams at the end of the semester.
Speakers
All our speakers are lecturers or experts in their field.
The courses take place
at 10 rue Sextius Michel 75015 Paris
Terms and conditions of access
If a new student: the candidate obtains the results of the competition 4 weeks after presenting his/her file to a jury
If you are a former HEIP student: the re-enrolment platform is open from May 1 to July 16, 2022
Accessibility
The HEIP admission process is accessible to people with physical disabilities since the competition is 100% online.
For people with invisible or mental disabilities, the admission teams may adapt the tests.
All HEIP campuses (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and London) are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Professional experience
Semester 2: 4 to 6 month internship.
Performance level
For the MSc, the rate of integration into employment is within 6 months after graduation, i.e. 83% (year 2020).
Fees
2nd year “International Business & Sustainable Development” :
70 € of file fees
8 900 € with a reservation deposit of 1 100 €.
92 € CVEC tax to be paid before the start of the school year following registration
Rates updated on April 22, 2022