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DESU Études et conseil en sciences de gestion (recherche) at Aix-Marseille University

Aix-Marseille University, France

Programme overview

University higher-studies diploma of 222 hours preparing for higher education and research careers, and for consultants and managers wanting strong analytical and methodological skills. It offers the same teaching as the research Master but only in semester 1, with no research dissertation and no semester 2 specialist courses.

Faculty: IAE Aix  |  Department: IAE Aix (Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management)  |  Duration: 1 semester (222 hours)  |  Study mode: full-time; English  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

Research trends and theoretical frameworks in management sciences, advanced qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and epistemology; taught entirely in English.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Holders of a Master 2 (or in progress) or equivalent (Master, engineering school, business school, foreign diploma or VAP); a research project of 5 to 10 pages endorsed by a faculty member qualified to supervise research; good English; and a funding plan if continuing to a doctorate. Foreign (non-EU) diploma holders must apply for a Master exemption by June at the latest. Online applications open in January.

EUR 534 a year. Initial education rate. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 semester (222 hours)

Apply through the official page: https://iae-aix.univ-amu.fr/fr/admission

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