Program Overview

Program Overview

The D.E.S.S. in Strategic Ecodesign is a unique program in Canada, offered jointly by the University of Montreal and Polytechnique Montreal. This interdisciplinary program aims to integrate new engineering disciplines for the environment, such as life cycle analysis, design thinking applied to the operationalization of sustainable development in business, strategic foresight, and creativity management.

Program Objectives

The program seeks to:

• Enable the acquisition of knowledge and skills to design, organize, evaluate, and improve products and services according to a sustainable development approach.
• Master a new set of interdisciplinary tools to allow graduates to occupy new strategic positions in companies.
• Train professionals who can prepare the Quebec industry and all its actors to be more competitive in tomorrow's green, responsible, and sustainable markets.

Courses and Particularities

• Credits: 30 credits
• Study Mode: Full-time or part-time
• Course Schedule: Daytime courses
• View Program Structure: Available upon request
• Typical Course Path: Available upon request

Admission Requirements

General Admission Criteria

To be eligible for the D.E.S.S. in Strategic Ecodesign, candidates must:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (design, engineering, sciences, management) or an equivalent degree.
• Have a good understanding of French and English, according to the rules in effect in each institution.
• Have relevant professional experience after their first university degree is an important asset and will be taken into account.

Additional Documents Required

• Two letters of recommendation
• A letter of intent (maximum 1000 words) describing motivations and expectations concerning studies in relation to future projects
• A curriculum vitae
• A portfolio presenting main achievements (only for students coming from design, architecture, urbanism, and landscape, or equivalent fields)

Tuition Fees

• Resident of Quebec: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)
  • Tuition: $1,513.35
  • Other fees: $669.70
• Canadian Non-Resident of Quebec: $5,393.20 per trimester (15 credits)
  • Tuition: $4,723.50
  • Other fees: $669.70
• International Student: $11,998.60 per trimester (15 credits)
  • Tuition: $11,328.90
  • Other fees: $669.70
• French or Belgian Francophone Student: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)
  • Tuition: $1,513.35
  • Other fees: $669.70

Financial Support

• Scholarships for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies: Available for students enrolled in a graduate program.
• Exemption Scholarship UdeM: For international students (except French or Belgian francophone candidates).
• Mobility Scholarship: For UdeM students wishing to study outside Quebec.
• Budget Calculator: Available to help plan finances.
• Sources of Funding: Various resources available to support studies.

Career Prospects

After completing the D.E.S.S. in Strategic Ecodesign, graduates can:

• Occupy strategic positions in companies, such as project managers or innovation and sustainable product and service development officers.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams on ecodesign projects in large companies or public administrations.
• Accompany companies in transforming environmental and sustainable development issues into innovation opportunities to position themselves competitively in the market.

Research Activities

The program involves research in strategic ecodesign, focusing on integrating environmental considerations into product and service design to promote sustainable development. Graduates will be equipped to contribute to research and development in this field, enhancing the competitiveness of industries in green and sustainable markets.