With this goal in mind, the Specialized Master's Degree in Change Management and Sustainable Innovation (MCID) provides training in new design alternatives that can be applied to all products and services.

Upon completion of this Specialized Master's degree, you will be able to support changes in management strategy, drive creative innovation, propose new design/sales alternatives, and implement eco-innovation in the overall management of the company. Support is available for those wishing to start their own business.

Program

Since the start of the 2024 academic year, the program has been offered on a work-study basis (apprenticeship contract or professional training contract). Two courses are available.

• Full-time program: one semester of academic training (classes + central project) and one semester in a company focused on a professional thesis (report and defense).

• Part-time program: one semester of work-study training (two weeks in a company/two weeks of classes) and one semester spent entirely in a company, culminating in a professional thesis.

The courses are common to both programs. During the first semester, periods are set aside for lectures, visits, or testimonials. ...

The training is listed to RNCP- National Directory of Certifications Professional (file 38265; https://www.francecompetences.fr/recherche/rncp/38265/).

4 skill sets have been defined

Block 1 - Managing the organization's environmental and social management system

Block 2 - Conducting an environmental assessment of a product/service

Block 3 - Conducting feasibility studies for technical and organizational eco-innovations

Block 4 - Managing an organization's eco-innovation strategy

The courses offered to acquire the targeted skills are varied: environmental law, REACH, CSR, EMS, territorial and industrial ecology, life cycle analysis (LCA), end-of-life products (recycling, reuse, material or energy recovery, economic return), functional analysis and value analysis, functional economy, product modularity and sustainability, eco-design, communication issues - green marketing, change management, innovation through usage, project management, economic model and return on investment, innovation financing.

Professional thesis

To validate the training, a professional thesis must be defended (report + defense). The topic, chosen by the learners, is related to the tasks carried out in the company. 

Some examples of professional theses: 

• REP sports and leisure goods sector: what are the challenges and opportunities? (AIR COOP, 2020-2021)
• SIMOND global CO2 trajectory: can a sustainable scenario be developed in this context of climate emergency? (SIMOND, 2020-2021)
• Developing a CSR approach for a group of industrial SMEs (ACROPOSE, 2020-2021)
• Critical metals: what are the solutions for sustainable and local production? The case of NdFeB permanent magnets. (MagREEsource, 2021-2022)
• How can an eco-design approach be systematized while dealing with the diversity of luxury brands within the L'Oréal group? (L'Oréal Operations, 2021-2022)
• Facilitating the implementation of environmental labeling for clothing brands (SAS DATAKHI, 2021-2022)
• How generate  innovations in electronics power with one approach low-techlow-tech ? (CEA, 2022-2023)
• Development of a methodology to support the implementation of a plastics strategy for SMEs in the agri-food and cosmetics sectors (ConsultantSeas, 2022-2023)
• How can reuse be integrated into the offerings of companies in the electrical and electronic equipment sector? (CORPOKARMA, 2022-2023)
• Evaluating low-tech solutions (EVEA, 2023-2024)
• CSRD: challenges and impacts for SMEs and mid-cap companies (HUTTOPIA, 2023-2024)
• Towards safe and sustainable chemicals and materials by design: how to create synergy between risk assessment and environmental impact assessment? (CEA, 2023-2024)
• Understanding and developing the reuse of packaging in French-speaking Switzerland (Earth action, 2023-2024)

Benefits of the training

• A rapidly growing topic, with industrial sectors increasingly focused on these issues (transportation, electrical and electronics, sports and outdoor equipment).
• Strong ties with industry, based on the institute's longstanding reputation and high level of recognition in these areas
• Support available for students wishing to start their own business
• Training accredited by the CGE and listed in the RNCP
• Ranked 3rd in the 2026 Eduniversal ranking of the best Master’s, MS, and MBA programs in the “Environmental Management and Sustainable Development” category
• 7.88/10 - Reviews of Specialized Master's Degree in Change Management and Sustainable Innovation

Educational objectives

Train specialists in sustainable innovation and management who are capable of:

• Implement an eco-innovation approach across all departments within a company (design offices, human resources, purchasing, etc.).
• Manage projects and support change within the company by integrating constraints related to changes in legislation, regulations, and customer needs in both B2B and B2C.
• Understand and apply business models that enable the marketing and exploitation of products or services tailored to the needs of the modern world.
• Knowing how to promote internally and externally the measures put in place to make them a lever for differentiation in increasingly competitive markets.
• Know and master the tools for identifying design levers that can improve the environmental profile of a product, good, or service.

Skills acquired

The sustainable innovation manager is responsible for:

• Supporting executives in shifting their strategy from product sales to service sales,
• Fostering creative and sustainable innovation,
• Apply and anticipate legislative and regulatory constraints on products/goods/services,
• Conduct a technical, regulatory, functional, and economic assessment of a product/good/service.
• Propose design levers to reduce the environmental impact of products/goods/services.
• Propose new design/sales alternatives,
• Implement an "eco-innovation" process in the overall management of companies.

Career opportunities

Organizations hiring graduates

GE, SMEs, government agencies (ADEME, CCI), research centers (CEA, etc.), consulting firms.

Industrial sectors

Automotive, aerospace, naval and rail, local authorities, electrical and electronic industries, construction, sports and outdoor activities industry, etc. 

Functions

Sustainable Innovation Manager / Environment / Sustainable Development / CSR / Eco-innovation, Ecodesign Manager / Eco-innovative Product Manager / Eco-designed Product Manager, Industrial and Territorial Ecology Project Manager / Environmental Assessment, Product and Service Eco-design Expert / Eco-design Manager, Industrial Strategy Consultant / CSR / Sustainable Development and Circular Economy...

STUDENT RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 2025*

• Graduation rate: 100%
• Exam participation rate: 100%
• Extension rate (additional time to acquire missing skills): 0%
• Dropout rate due to changing employers: 0%
• Notification rate of program completion or interruption during training: 0%
•    Rate of continuing education: Figures to be released
• Employment placement rate: 90% (80% in employment and 10% in business creation) 

* Find data on past promotions on the Data Observatory page at
https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/observatoire-des-donnees 

They welcome interns, work-study students, and/or have recruited

Partner companies vary greatly in terms of both type of activity and size.

ABBVIE, Alstom, AIR COOP, Air France, Alstom Grid, BEABA, Becton Dickinson, CEA, CCI Maine et Loire, Climate Plus, CORPOKARMA, CSTB Decathlon, EcoAct, EDF Hydro, Eurovia, EVEA, Excent, Faurecia, GE – grid solutions, Glimpact, IPC, L’Oréal, Lafuma, Legrand, MagREEsource, MAOBI, MTB Group, Orange, , Pole écoconception, Quantis, Quechua, Saint Gobain, Salomon, Sami, Schneider Electric, Seb, SAS DATAKHI, Simond, TotalEnergies

Teaching methods

In face-to-face, lessons spread over the first 6 months of the training. Teaching methods are diverse: lectures, practical work, seminars, hackathons, and role-playing.

Accessibility

This training course may be accessible to people with disabilities. If you are affected, please contact us to see if specific support can be provided.

Bridge program and/or equivalency

Graduates can continue their studies at the doctoral level.

Admission

Required level:candidates must have sufficient knowledge of general engineering sciences, particularly in product design, materials, and/or biology and chemistry.

• Engineering or university degree (5 years of higher education)
• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of professional experience
• Equivalent foreign degree
• By way of derogation L3 or M1

Admission process: Selection is a two-step process: review of application files followed by an interview with a panel to assess the candidate's qualities and motivation.
We require a letter of recommendation to be included with the application file. A template is available at the bottom of this page.

⇒ apply online

Starting in December 2025: interviews and selection process

Until September: final registration

Interview dates with the admissions panel and deadline for receiving applications

Admissions committee date (deadline for submitting applications)

• Afternoon of May 5, 2026 - (Applications must be submitted by 12:00 PM on April 30, 2026)
• Afternoon of May 28, 2026 - (Applications must be submitted by noon on May 22)
• June 16, 2026, afternoon - (Applications must be submitted by June 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.)
• July 9, 2026, afternoon - (Applications must be submitted by July 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.)

Cost of training: €12,500 for individual participants (French or foreign), including courses, written materials, and supervision.

• Application fee: €75

Training may be eligible for funding depending on the trainee's situation and various criteria. 
Several options are available: professional training contracts, Transition Pro, CPF, France Travail, etc.

Practical information

Location: Le-Bourget-du-Lac (73)

Located between the lake and the mountains, the Arts et Métiers institute is based at the Savoie Technolac site, which is a start-up incubator, a scientific hub for the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, and home to major research centers such as the National Solar Energy Institute (CEA).

Student life:

• Accommodation available on CROUS university campuses (Chambéry and Le Bourget-du-Lac)
• A network of rooms and studios available in private homes in Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains
• Bus network serving Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains
• Access to the facilities ofthe University of Savoie Mont Blanc (library, gym, sports field, etc.)

Ecomobility Information and housing information

Program language: French

ECTS credits: 75

Contacts

• Véronique Perrot-Bernardet, Program Director, Tel.+33(0)4 79 26 26 82
• Marie-Hélène Ultaro, Administration - MS-MCID@ensam.eu, Tel. +33(0)4 79 26 26 85
• Address: 4, rue du Lac Majeur, PO Box 50295, 73375 Le Bourget du Lac

It offers the opportunity to acquire skills in formulating requirements for emerging industrial technologies and production tools, and in the design, implementation, and operation of safe, agile robotic cells.

The program was ranked 12th in the Mobility and Transportation category of the EDUNIVERSAL ranking of the best Master's, MS, and MBA programs for 2024.

PROGRAM

Approximately 400 hours of training applied to case studies and site visits, including six specific modules and a mini-project, delivered at the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers Lille (from October to March).

Module M1: Fundamentals of industrial production systems (70 hours)

• M1-1 Need, definition, and components of an agile cell
• M1-2 Designing an agile cell
• M1-3 Acceptability of solutions / Place of humans
• M1-4 Safety provisions and developments in robotics
• M1-5 Case study

Upon completion of Module 1, graduates will be able to:

• Decoding, formulating, and reformulating the need for emerging industrial production tools
• Analyze an existing system
• Organize functions, propose a functional architecture, compare architectures
• Define and organize functional chains, technical functions, and associated technologies; evaluate costs and deadlines; estimate a budget.
• Formalize, then verify through simulation the spatial and temporal behavior of an automatic system.
• Prepare all or part of the implementation file, test file, and system file provided to the customer.
• Placing people at the center of agile cell organization
• Designing safe collaborative robotic cells.
• Ensure that facilities are accepted by certification and labor inspection organizations.   

Module M2 – Digital Factory and Connected Factory (46 hours)

• M2-1 Robotics Development Environment
• M2-2 Facility management and control
• M2-3 Connected factory: developments

Upon completion of Module 2, graduates will be able to:

• Create and validate manufacturing processes by choosing digital technology to optimize the implementation of industrial production tools, simulate their operation and flows, and optimize workstation ergonomics.
• Define a production system that improves the company's economic performance.
• Take into account technological innovation in information systems   

Module M3 – Modeling and Control of Robotic Systems (42 hours)

• M3-1 Methodology for modeling and identification/calibration of robotic cells
• M3-2 Robot control
• M3-3 Path planning/generation in robotics

We use RoboDK software for offline programming of industrial robots.

Upon completion of Module 3, graduates will be able to:

• Modeling a robotic system
• Identify a robot model
• Set the main parameters for axis control
• Formalize, then verify by simulation the spatial and temporal behavior of a servo system; implement a servo system based on an external measurement.
• Knowing how to synthesize and adjust a trajectory   

Module M4 – Robotics Programming (35 hours)

• M4-1 Operating industrial robots
• M4-2 Advanced Programming

Upon completion of Module 4, graduates will be able to:

• Mastering the basics of industrial robot programming
• Mastering software tools for offline programming of industrial robots

Module M5 – Advanced Robotics (49 hours)

• M5-1 Sensor-referenced control: Vision, force feedback
• M5-2 Design/control of actuators in robotics
• M5-3 Mobile robotics: localization and safety management technologies
• M5-4 Machine learning

Upon completion of Module 5, graduates will be able to:

• Selecting an industrial vision-based process control system suited to production constraints
• Implement explicit effort feedback to achieve guidance, integration, etc.
• Know the state of the art and the basics of machine learning techniques

Module M6 – Innovations in Robotics and Self-Learning (35 hours)

• M6-1 Innovation Management
• M6-2 Innovation in Manipulation Robotics
• M6-3 Innovation in mobile robotics
• M6-4 Innovation in service robotics

Upon completion of Module 6, graduates will be able to:

• Combining robot intelligence with human intelligence to offer new services

Module M7 – Cell Design and System Integration (120 hours)

Practical training (industrial sequence)

Six-month operational internship in a company from April to the end of September.
Completion or monitoring of a project leading to the writing of a professional thesis.

CALENDAR

• Online applications starting in January
• Duration: 400 hours of training
• Teaching period: October/March
• Professional period: April/September

ASSESSMENT METHODS

• Continuous assessment of knowledge and learning outcomes, written exams, and defense of a professional thesis before a jury.
• Graduation rate: 95%

KEY FEATURES

• This technological training program in robotics is the first in France to develop the theme of collaboration and human-machine interaction.
• Strong industrial partnership, ensuring that training meets the needs of businesses.
• Supervision of the professional thesis project by an industry representative and a teacher
• Training backed by research from the LISPEN laboratory
• The MS Colrobot received the award for the launch of the EDUNIVERSAL 2024 ranking of the best master's, MS, and MBA programs.
• Ranked 12th in the Eduniversal 2024 ranking of the best Masters, MS & MBA programs + ranked No. 2 in Technology and Industrial Management in the "Hauts-de-France" ranking
• Company satisfaction rating: 5/5

OUTLETS

Professions

The main sectors concerned are: automotive, aerospace, rail, naval, agri-food, luxury goods, oil and gas, medical, mechanical, metallurgy, electrical, digital, IT, and energy equipment.
Robotics engineers may take on the following roles:

• Robotics Project Manager (R&D, Methodology)
• Operations manager and/or robotic maintenance manager for an industrial site
• Robotics expert in national and international institutions
• Entrepreneur focused on innovation and new uses for robotics
• 83% of learners found a job within 6 months of graduating

Industrial and institutional support

The Industry of the Future Alliance, Kuka Robotics and Automation France, Kuka Systems Aerospace, CETIM, CEA List, CITC EuraRFID, BA Systèmes, Thales Alenia Space, Renault SAS, Blue Frog Robotics.

Employment rate : 83%

SKILLS ACQUIRED

Trained executives must be able to work in various fields associated with manufacturers and operators of robotic systems. The skills acquired can be broken down as follows:

• Needs analysis; value creation analysis
• Innovative spirit and methods; technology watch
• Communication and management
• Knowledge of robotics (types of structures, how robots work, control/command)
• Design methods for collaborative robotic cells and knowledge of the accompanying standards
• Knowledge of technologies associated with robotics (vision, force measurement, distance scanner, effectors)
• Knowledge of robotics programming and associated HMIs

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS

PUBLIC

• Employees
• Students
• Job seekers

PREREQUISITES

• Engineering or university degree (5 years of higher education)
• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of professional experience
• Equivalent foreign degree
• Possible exemption

ADMISSION PROCESS

• Recruitment session starting in January
• Online application:Admissions | Arts et métiers artsetmetiers.fr)
• Selection and interviews of candidates starting in January
• Final registration until September

Teaching methods

In-person, 6 months of theoretical training and 6 months of immersion in a company through an internship or professional training contract, when conditions allow.

Accessibility

This training course may be accessible to people with disabilities. If you are affected, please contact us to see if specific support can be provided.

Bridge program and/or equivalency

Graduates can continue their studies at the doctoral level.

TRAINING COSTS

• €12,500 not subject to VAT
  These fees include classes, written materials, and educational support.
  Application fee: €75
• Training may be eligible for funding depending on the trainee's situation and various criteria.
  Several solutions are available: Professionalization Contract, Transition Pro, CPF, Pôle Emploi, etc. To find out what funding you are eligible for and how to access it, please contact us by email at:ContactAMTALENTS@ensam.eu

Program language: French

ECTS credits: 75

CONTACTS

Please note! Due to the time it takes for Campus France to process visa applications, it is no longer feasible to apply for this Master’s program after June 30 if you are a non-French national and are not currently in France. These processing times are incompatible with a start date of September 15.

You will be able to understand the regulatory context of the field; apply your knowledge of energy, materials, architecture, home automation, risk and cost analysis; participate in the design of new energy-efficient buildings; and take into account human and organizational factors in the design and operation of these buildings in line with the new uses imposed by new lifestyles.

The training program is listed in the RNCP (National Directory of Professional Certifications) (file 39744; https://www.francecompetences.fr/recherche/rncp/39744/).

The program

Led mainly by professionals and academics, the academic program is structured around thematic blocks, plus a common project or corporate assignment for work-study students.

• Block 1. Overseeing the drafting of specifications for a sustainable building construction or renovation project

• Block 2. Overseeing the financial arrangements and legal compliance of a sustainable building construction or renovation project

• Block 3. Designing an eco-friendly building using a comprehensive life cycle approach

• Block 4. Overseeing eco-construction, operation, and sustainable renovation of buildings until their deconstruction

Main activities of the ECHD expert

• Monitoring regulatory, legal, and environmental developments
• Identification of opportunities for access to specific financing,
• Conducting energy and regulatory assessments,
• Conducting technical feasibility studies and drafting technical specifications,
• Development of financial and legal structures incorporating environmentally resilient economic models (circular economy and functionality)
• Integration of the building into its ecosystem through analysis of development policies,
• Implementation of the eco-construction approach by determining the appropriate construction techniques and methods.
• Performing dynamic thermal simulations,
• Studies of the building's high-performance envelope,
• Carbon footprint assessments,
• Selection of resilient materials based on an analysis of their reuse, repurposing, and recycling properties.
• Conducting a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the building,
• Management of building operations through analysis of user behavior,
• Integration and use of digital tools and digitization in the interconnection of buildings and regional infrastructure.
• Management of eco-friendly rehabilitation and renovation projects,
• Management of the demolition and end-of-life treatment of the building. 

Calendar

• Duration: 471 hours of training
• School Year: Mid-September–April
• Professional period: April/September

ASSESSMENT METHODS

• Summary report and questions on samples of existing documentation
• Case studies covered in a report and oral presentation
• Collaborative mini-project with individual oral assessment
• Industrial assignment (in a company or organization): 6 months. This work is the subject of a professional thesis that must be written and defended.

KEY FEATURES 

• A program accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles and listed in the RNCP (French National Register of Professional Certifications)
• Various partnerships (architects, builders, engineering firms)
• 60% of professional speakers
• Strong involvement of the National Institute for Solar Energy
• A training program jointly accredited with ESTP
• Ranked #1 in the Eduniversal 2025 and 2026 rankings of the best Master’s, MS, and MBA programs Urban Planning Management category

7.01/10 - Reviews of the Specialized Master's® in Sustainable Construction and Housing

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Professions

The job of a sustainable construction and housing expert involves designing and managing building construction and renovation projects, taking into account environmental issues and current regulatory standards. Sustainable construction and housing experts are trained in the concepts, tools, and methods of sustainable construction, energy efficiency, eco-friendly materials, architecture, home automation, risk and cost analysis, as well as project management and building operations. Experts are able to understand the regulatory context of the field and participate in the design of new energy-efficient buildings. They also take human and organizational factors into account in the design and operation of these buildings, in line with the new uses imposed by new lifestyles.

• Project engineer / project management manager / project manager / consulting, expertise, and preliminary studies - sustainable construction
• Head of Built, Urban, and Environmental Heritage and Project Management
• Expert in managing the built environment
• Building Management Manager / Construction Environmental Quality Manager

Companies that have recruited or hosted interns and/or work-study students

Bouygues Immobilier, Bouygues Énergie, Vinci, Lafarge, Artelia, CRC BTP, SEPA, CAP TERRE, EDIFIX, Bio-Concept, Le Sommer Environnement, Sintéo, Parella Immobilier, INES, Sud Architectes, Chabanne et Associés, Socotec, Ingerop, Trivalo92, Kipseli, Bet Gecimed, IELO, Eiffage, AB Sud, Sika, Viséa, Arcade, La Fabe – UBY – VALLEE SAS – CSTB – SAMSE – ADVENIO

STUDENT RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 2025*

• Graduation rate: 93%
• Exam participation rate: 100%
•    Extension rate (additional time to acquire missing skills): 7%
• Dropout rate due to changing employers: 0%
• Notification rate of program completion or interruption during training: 0%
• Rate of continuing education: Figures to be released
• Employment placement rate: 95%

* Find data on past promotions on the Data Observatory page at
https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/observatoire-des-donnees 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS

PUBLIC

• Employees
• Students
• Job seekers

PREREQUISITES

• Engineering or university degree (5 years of higher education)
• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of professional experience
• Equivalent foreign degree
• Possible exemption

ADMISSION PROCESS

• Online application:Admissions | Arts et métiers artsetmetiers.fr)
• Selections and interviews starting in January (two sessions per month)
• Final registration from June to September

Teaching methods

Since the start of the 2024 academic year, the program has been offered on a work-study basis (apprenticeship contract or professional training contract). Two courses are available
• Full-time course: one semester of academic training (classes + central project) and one semester in a company, culminating in a professional thesis (report and defense).
•    Part-time program: one semester of work-study training (two weeks in a company/two weeks of classes) and one semester spent entirely in a company, culminating in a professional thesis
The classes are the same for both programs. During the first semester, time is set aside for conferences, visits, and guest speakers.

Accessibility

This training course may be accessible to people with disabilities. If you are affected, please contact us to see if specific support can be provided.

Bridge program and/or equivalency

Graduates can continue their studies at the doctoral level.

TRAINING COSTS

€14,000 not subject to VAT
These fees include classes, written materials, and educational support.
Application fee: €75

Program language: French

ECTS credits: 75

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Location: Le-Bourget-du-Lac (73)
Located between the lake and the mountains, the Arts et Métiers institute is based at the Savoie Technolac site, which is a start-up incubator, a scientific hub for the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, and home to major research centers such as the National Solar Energy Institute (CEA).
Student life:
• Accommodation available on CROUS university campuses (Chambéry and Le-Bourget-du-Lac)
•    A network of rooms and studios available with local residents in Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains
• Bus network serving Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains
• Access to the facilities of the University of Savoie Mont Blanc (library, gymnasium, sports field, etc.)

Eco-mobility and housing information
 

Contacts

This structure, supported by Arts et Métiers its academic partners, is an effective mechanism that provides support to numerous industrial sectors in cutting-edge technologies.
Its scope of intervention is broad: conducting technological diagnostics and providing services and engineering; setting up research and development studies; and supporting the industrial transfer of acquired knowledge.

Scientific and technological excellence

The Carnot ARTS Institute brings together 23 laboratories whose human and material potential places it at the forefront of regional and national research. Thanks to the complementary nature of its expertise, the Institute has extensive resources at its disposal to undertake ambitious programs.

Thanks to its interdisciplinary approach and extensive network, the Carnot Institute draws on its regional locations to offer:

• Scientific and technological excellence, meeting the highest international standards
• Availability and attentive listening, at the service of economic partners
• Enhanced quality of work and professionalism (project organization, intellectual property management, etc.)
• An ability to anticipate market needs and respond to them
• Skills in orchestrating and managing research projects
• The strength of a structured network.

Key figures

• 23 recognized research laboratories,
• 1,750 researchers,
• Over €20 million in industrial contracts per year for approximately 1,000 contracts,
• Over 400 patents in portfolio
• + 700 publications in international journals per year.

The Carnot label