Please note this list is indicative of the structure of the degree and may be subject to change.
The MSc&T IoT is an innovative, dynamic course of study. In addition to the high-quality education provided by Ecole Polytechnique professors and industrial partners, the Program is marked by its participatory learning approach, namely with the inclusion of the Graduate Project.
Year 1 of the Program is divided into three periods: two periods of coursework and one period dedicated to a research or industrial internship. This structure provides a comprehensive foundation in IoT technologies and their applications.
Classes: In the first period (mid-September to mid-December), students take core courses to build essential knowledge in IoT. Highlights include "Practical C and Java Programming, Algorithms, and Data Structure," which develops programming skills, and "From the Internet to the IoT – The Fundamentals of Modern Computer," offering a deep dive into IoT technologies. The second period (January to March) emphasizes practical applications with courses such as "From Fundamentals to Reality – How the Internet Really Works, and How to Make It Better," and "IoT Workshops," where students apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on problem-solving.
Internship: The third period (March to July/August) is devoted to a 16-week research or industrial internship. This immersive experience enables students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, bridging the gap between academic learning and professional practice.
Year 2 of the Program is divided into three periods: two periods of advanced coursework and one period dedicated to an extended research or industrial internship. The curriculum emphasizes specialized knowledge and entrepreneurial skills in the IoT domain.
Classes: In the first period (mid-September to mid-December), students delve into advanced concepts through courses like "Microfluidics and Biosystems," which explores emerging IoT applications in healthcare and engineering, and "Database Management Systems," focusing on data organization and retrieval in IoT systems. The second period (January to March) includes courses such as "Network Security," addressing critical aspects of IoT infrastructure protection, and "Technology-Based Entrepreneurship and New Business Creation," which prepares students for innovation-driven ventures in IoT.
Internship: The third period (March to July/August) is dedicated to a 20 to 24-week research or industrial internship. This period allows students to integrate their academic knowledge into professional projects, providing hands-on experience in tackling IoT challenges and developing innovative solutions.
The Graduate Project
During their two years in the Program, students spend several hours a week on their Graduate Project. Individually or in small groups, they manage each step of the development of a connected object, from initial conception right through to design, prototyping and pitching. This development project aims to put into practice the knowledge and methods that students gain over the course of the degree. A dedicated supervisor supports, guides and advises students all throughout the project, while giving them access to their professional and academic network.
The project may be inspired by a student’s original, creative idea, or based on an issue raised by an industrial or academic partner. Some students choose to create a new product or help pre-accelerate a new start-up, with the aid of their professors and start-up creation experts from the Drahi-X Novation Center.
Students can also work on a case proposed by a company partnered with École Polytechnique. In doing so, they get the chance to develop solutions for a real-world client, helping them solve complex challenges and offering strategic recommendations.
The last four-month semester of each year of the Program is devoted entirely to completion of students’ individually chosen or business-oriented Graduate Projects.