Program Overview

Diplôme Universitaire Management de Projets et Financements Européens (DESU)

The Diplôme Universitaire Management de Projets et Financements Européens (DESU) is a university diploma program designed to equip students with the expertise to manage European projects and accelerate the internationalization of their organization. This program offers a targeted, concrete, and professionalizing formation.

Description of the Formation

This formation aims to respond to the growing need for executives and technicians capable of effectively responding to European project calls. It provides training in understanding European funds, searching for financing, setting up, managing, and evaluating projects co-financed by the European Union.

The program is organized into 4 modules spread over several months, combining theoretical teachings, practical application through a real project dossier, and supervision by a professional tutor. An optional 3-day seminar in Brussels is available to meet the stakeholders of the European ecosystem (Commission, parliamentarians, program leaders, etc.).

Format of the Formation

• 4 face-to-face modules (between January and April):
  1. Introduction to the European Union
  2. Programs and financing mechanisms
  3. Management of a European project
  4. Writing projects and personalized support
• Evaluation by a tutored project + oral defense
• Individual supervision by a professional tutor
• Optional: International seminar in Brussels

Key Dates

• Start of classes: 2026 academic year
• End of the formation: first semester 2027
• Optional Brussels seminar: March 2027

Competence Blocks

The formation allows for the acquisition of key competencies to manage a European project from start to finish: identification of financing, response to project calls, administrative and budgetary management, qualitative follow-up, and report writing. It also strengthens the ability to manage European partnerships.

• Montage of European projects
• Financial management of EU projects
• European project calls
• Structural funds & thematic programs
• International cooperation
• Writing business plans and reports
• Partnership management

Targeted Professions

The DESU prepares students for roles with responsibilities in public, parapublic, or private structures involved in European projects.

• European project manager
• European projects officer
• Project setup consultant
• European financing expert
• International cooperation manager

Academic Prerequisites

The formation is open to professionals or students holding a minimum Bac+3 degree, with a project or experience in managing or financing public or associative projects. A good writing level and an appetite for administrative procedures are required.

• Minimum Bac+3
• Experience or project in project management
• Appetite for administrative work
• Knowledge of public policies (appreciated)

Registration Modalities

Registrations are made through the IAE Montpellier. This formation is eligible for the CPF (Personal Training Account). Two rates are proposed:

• 3,000 (without travel to Brussels)
• 4,000 (with travel to Brussels)

A application dossier must be completed and sent with the required documents.

FAQ

Who can apply for the Diplôme Universitaire Management de Projets et Financements Européens (DESU)?

The program is open to professionals or students with a minimum Bac+3 degree, having a project or experience in the management of public, associative, or European projects. A good writing level and an interest in public policies are appreciated.

How to apply for the Diplôme Universitaire Management de Projets et Financements Européens (DESU)?

Applications are made directly through the IAE Montpellier. The application dossier available on the formation's page must be completed.

What professions can be exercised after the Diplôme Universitaire Management de Projets et Financements Européens (DESU)?

European project manager, European projects officer, project setup consultant, European financing expert, international cooperation manager.