Specialized Engineering Program

Developing a specialty in the workplace

Arts et Métiers 11 engineering programs, which are accessible through apprenticeships. With one foot in the classroom and the other in thecompany, students benefit from a solid theoretical foundation while gaining 18 months of professional experience.

Becoming an Arts et Métiers engineer Arts et Métiers an apprenticeship guarantees the same academic quality as the Arts et Métiers Grande École Program, while learning the codes and workings of the company and putting the knowledge acquired at school into practice. This mode of learning contributes to professional integration. "Apprenticeships are now recognized as a real path to skills development, including in higher education. They are no longer a "back-up" option. The level of theoretical training is equivalent to that of a "general" degree.  Engineering students continuously put their knowledge into practice in their host companies. The close relationship between the apprenticeship supervisor in the company and the educational tutor is central to this dynamic: they validate the skills developed in a professional setting.

The 11 degrees enable students to become engineers specializing in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, energy engineering, civil engineering, or environmental and risk management. Eachspecialization is associated with a campus or institute, where students will complete their entire course of study.The apprenticeship is managed in partnership with CFA (apprentice training centers), which are responsible for its implementation within the company—finding contracts and monitoring students during the professional part of the training.

All of these programs share several common features: a theoretical curriculum of 1,800 hours, as well as a work placement representing approximately 60% of the total training time. The completion of an engineering project, requiring at least 600 hours of work, represents the culmination of these highly professional programs.

Profiles sought after by recruiters

This dual status as students and employees allows engineering students to strengthen their technological knowledge in a way that is closely linked to real-world situations. General education courses are gradually supplemented by courses related to their specialization. The 10 specializations offered by Arts et Métiers to train engineers specializing in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, energy engineering, civil engineering, or environmental and risk management. 

"These programs correspond to the expertise of the campus, defined in close alignment with the industrial needs of each region, " says Xavier Dufresne. " Engineering students are thus involved in business issues from the very first year of their training." The progressive nature of the assignments entrusted to them contributes to the development of their skills. Gradually, they are given more responsibility, managing projects or teams. "Thanks to the 18 months of professional experience they can bring to the table, specialized engineers are particularly sought after by recruiters."

At the heart of the challenges facing the industry of the future

The training also includes a minimum of three months' experience abroad in a foreign company. " In this case, the student can, for example, participate in an international development project," explains Xavier Dufresne. This exposure to both industrial and economic issues is now essential in engineering training. "

Thanks to this close link between theory and practice, the specialized engineering program is currently booming. Other courses are expected to be launched soon, particularly in biomechanics and processes.

The five strengths of the Specialized Engineering Program

Training courses offered on the following campuses: 

• Aix-en-Provence :
  • specializing in electrical engineering, in partnership with ITII Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
  • Mechanical engineering specialization, in partnership with ITII Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
  • specializing in public works, in partnership with AFITP
• Bordeaux-Talence :
  • specialization in Industrial Engineering & Production (in partnership with ITII Aquitaine) :
    • Option A: Continuous Improvement in Production Maintenance
    • Option B: Production Maintenance in Sensitive Environments
  • Mechanical Engineering major, Advanced Manufacturing Processes option (in partnership with ITII Aquitaine)
• Châlons-en-Champagne :
  • mechanical engineering and robotics
• Chambéry :
  • specialization in environment and risk management
• Metz :
  • Mechanical and mechatronics specialization :design and operation of industrial equipment (C2EI)
• Paris :
  • specialty in energy engineering
  • industrial engineering major
• Saint-Etienne (ISTP) :
  • Mechanical and mechatronics specialization : design of mechatronic products