Mastère Spécialisé Critical Materials at École des Ponts ParisTech

The Mastère Spécialisé (Executive Master) in Critical Materials is an accelerated, multidisciplinary programme for managers in supply chain, strategy, CSR and innovation, also open to recent graduates of engineering, business and political science programmes. It examines access to the materials and metals essential to the ecological transition with a systemic, interdisciplinary approach. It is accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles and taught entirely in English.

Department: Executive education (Formation continue)  |  Duration: 12 months; 75 ECTS (academic classes and capstone projects from October to end of April, then a professional assignment of at least 5 months and thesis)  |  Intake: October (2026-2027 cohort)  |  Study mode: Accelerated executive programme; taught in English  |  Location: Champs-sur-Marne, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Topics include global geopolitics, material flow analysis, usage analysis and demand assessment, eco-design, technical and business model innovation, circular economy, recovery and recycling strategies and life cycle analysis, plus finance under uncertainty and legal and regulatory frameworks. Participants end with real-world case studies in which they develop procurement strategies at national, regional and territorial scales.

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