Program Overview

M2 Économie de l'entreprise et des marchés | Parcours Evaluation et conseil en action sociale et économique

The M2 Économie de l'entreprise et des marchés program, with a focus on Evaluation et conseil en action sociale et économique, aims to equip students with the skills to evaluate the economic and social impact of projects and programs. This program is designed to meet the growing demand for evaluation and consulting services in both the public and private sectors.

Objectives

The objectives of this program are to:

• Accompany the increasing use of economic and social impact evaluation in the context of consulting and decision-making aid
• Develop students' expertise in using economic and social science tools and methods to evaluate projects and programs
• Train students to become advisors and project managers capable of mobilizing evaluation tools and approaches to provide informative insights and strategic recommendations

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Respond to project evaluation requests in economic and social domains by collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, elaborating a diagnosis, and formulating recommendations
• Accompany economic and social project developers in setting up evaluation tools as part of decision-making aid
• Contribute to the development of the evaluation approach in strategy and economic and social development consulting firms

Curriculum

The program is structured into two years, with the second year focusing on the Evaluation et conseil en action sociale et économique track. The curriculum includes:

Semestre 3 M2 EEM Parcours Evaluation et conseil en action sociale et développement économique (ECASDE)

• BCC 1: Mastering Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation Tools
  • Techniques for surveys in economic and social fields (5 credits)
    • Survey techniques and statistics
    • Observations, interviews, and participatory analysis tools
  • Social and societal evaluation tools (8 credits)
    • Econometric tools (R)
    • Data analysis
    • Socio-environmental development and cost-benefit analysis
    • Socio-environmental development and impact analysis
• BCC 2: Consulting and Mixed Methods of Evaluation
  • Interdisciplinary practices and evaluation principles (3 credits)
  • Consulting and evaluation: feedback from experiences (3 credits)
  • Seminar: professional project and Masterclass "Trans/frontières and dialogues of disciplines" (3 credits)
• BCC 3: Managing Projects and Communicating
  • Management and communication (5 credits)
    • Geographic information systems
    • Organizational changes
    • Project financing and monitoring
  • English (3 credits)

Semestre 4 M2 EEM Parcours type Evaluation et conseil en action sociale et développement économique (ECASDE)

• BCC 4: Evaluating Social Projects - Employment, Education, Training, and Social Insertion
  • Evaluations in the fields of work and education (6 credits)
    • Work and continuing education
    • Initial education and training
  • Public action devices and evaluations in the fields of education, training, and employment (3 credits)
• BCC 5: Evaluating Societal Development Projects
  • Societal development and international cooperation (4 credits)
    • Macroeconomic measurement of development
    • Socio-economic development objectives and international cooperation
  • Human and societal development (4 credits)
    • Evaluation in social, health, and medico-social fields
    • Consulting and corporate social responsibility
• BCC 6: Producing a High-Quality Professional Synthesis Document on a Specialized Operational Topic
  • Internship or alternation mission and thesis (13 credits)
    • Internship or alternation mission
    • Thesis

Admission - Second Year

Eligibility

Any student who has validated a year of Master's studies (60 ECTS) can apply. Candidates must present a professional and study project in the field of training. Students from the domain of sciences and techniques can apply, but they must undergo a leveling course in economic and social sciences. A solid background in economic and social sciences, as well as initial experience in project management, is recommended.

Practical Information

• The program emphasizes an approach by competence blocks, focusing on innovative pedagogical methods, varied situations using proven methods, team dynamics, mobilization of multidisciplinary academic knowledge, and professional know-how.
• A long internship of 4 to 6 months is mandatory in the fourth semester and leads to the writing of a professional thesis.

Career Prospects

Graduates can apply for jobs such as:

• Evaluation study manager in consulting firms
• Project evaluation manager in economic and social fields of local authorities, non-governmental organizations, associations, and companies
• Informational and sectoral watch mission manager in the socio-economic environment
• Project manager in economic and social fields of governmental or non-governmental organizations and international bodies

The professional orientation of the training does not exclude possible further studies in a doctorate, notably through CIFRE or regional scholarships.