About the Master of Science and Technology Program

Ecole Polytechnique’s Master of Science and Technology is a two-year program that provides you with state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary education. The courses offer in-depth scientific knowledge relevant to your career interests, whether in new technologies, economics, data science, or sustainable development.

Our program is designed for students who want to play a key role in leading technology and business organizations throughout the world. As such, only highly qualified undergraduate students with a solid science and/or engineering background can enter to the program.

MSc&T students acquire high level theoretical knowledge and well balanced with practical skills. This is thanks to outstanding courses taught by Ecole Polytechnique’s world-class professors, associated research centers, national and international academic partners, public Institutions and top industry professionals.

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Master's degree
Picto-PROGRAM-Multidisciplinary
Industry-Oriented
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13 different specializations
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Start: September
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Two Years
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Taught in English
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In France
Picto-PROGRAM-Credits
140 ECTS

This program is the result of close collaborations between Ecole Polytechnique and world-class French and international institutions and companies. Please see details of each specialization for further information.


Close Industry Collaboration

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Students in class

Now more than ever, employers value graduates who can bring real-world experience and perspectives to their organization. Our program will:

  • Give you a broad understanding of business and industry
  • Allow you to kick-start your career by building your network
  • Enhance your practical and soft skills
  • Increase your marketability to potential employers

The Master of Science and Technology Program is designed in close collaboration with industry and l’X alumni. They are strongly supported by an International Advisory Panel, comprising leading figures from the worlds of business, academia and government.

Each specialization includes field trips and conferences held by major representatives in industry. Students have the chance to get involved in individual and team projects in collaboration with our many industrial partners, addressing real issues from and for real clients. Both years include four to six-month work placements at companies in France or abroad.

Throughout the program, we offer careers advice and support, with CV writing workshops, information sessions on job search strategy, and networking events. On top of this, l’X hosts an annual job fair, the most prestigious one held by a French engineering school. You will also have access to our alumni directory and our job and internship database, to help you network and find opportunities with future employers.


High-Level Research and Innovation Management

Research

The Master of Science and Technology program will help you understand the frontiers of technology and teach you how to build bridges between research and the corporate world. You will learn to combine fundamental research, technological applications and developments, and innovation management.

While the MSc&T are mainly geared towards students who plan to enter industry immediately following graduation, it also meets the European prerequisites for admission into a PhD program.

Innovation Management

Ecole Polytechnique has developed an academic department entirely dedicated to Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship. In 2015, l’X also established a center for innovation known as LA FIBRE ENTREPRENEUR Drahi X-Novation Center, which houses the institution’s start-up Incubator and Accelerator, a prototyping area, co-working spaces, and much more.

These outstanding facilities allow us to offer a curriculum that integrates science and engineering with leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and core management concepts. Throughout the first year, you will be trained in topics such as project management, marketing, business law, international law, cross-cultural management, intellectual property, innovation management, entrepreneurship, and technology venture creation, to name a few.

L'X, A Leading Research Institute

Ecole Polytechnique has always integrated research into all its academic programs, in close consultation with industry (more info).

Our Research Center includes 23 cutting-edge scientific laboratories in eight major fields addressing today’s most pressing social and technological challenges through interdisciplinary and cross-functional projects. Most of them are joint research units with the world-renowned French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).

Students' Testimonials

“The combination of science and management in this program will give you a whole new sight into the world of engineering and commerce! But it's not all science and math, the language and sport classes are also a great aspect of the curriculum!”
 

Benyamin Bidabad, student in the STEEM Specialization

"Getting into and graduating from Ecole Polytechnique are never easy tasks. With Ecole Polytechnique on our CV, we have more chances to get an internship and get a job after graduation in France."

Zhiyuan Yao, student in the Internet of Things: Innovation and Management Specialization

"The programs at L'X offer a range of career-boosting activities and workshops, elevating your experience as a student from a strict academic one to a true immersion in market and research environments".
 

Mauricio Lelis Viotti Cavalin, student in the Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Management Specialization

“Employability at Polytechnique can be summed up in one sentence: It is employers that are looking for you and not the opposite.”
 

Louis Poinsignon, Student in the Economics, Data Analytics and Corporate Finance Specialization

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Marry Hebbo
Economics, Data Analytics and Corporate Finance Master
MSc&T Alumni - Consultant in digital transformation
MSc&T Alumni - Consultant in digital transformation
Where are they now? Let’s find out what our MSc&T graduates have become!

Mary, Consultant in digital transformation & alumna of the EDACF Master program.
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Sene Corentin
Data Science & AI For Business Master (Joint Degree with HEC)
MSc&T Alumni: Data Scientist
MSc&T Alumni: Data Scientist
Where are they now? Let’s find out what our MSc&T graduates have become! Corentin, Data Science intern at Rothschild and Co, Paris & alumnus of the DSB Master program.
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Anh Quan Cao
Visual and Creative Artificial Intelligence (ViCAI)
MSc&T Alumni - PhD candidate in Computer Vision and Machine Learning
MSc&T Alumni - PhD candidate in Computer Vision and Machine Learning
Where are they now? Let’s find out what our MSc&T graduates have become! Anh-Quan, PhD candidate in Computer Vision and Machine Learning & alumnus of the AI-ViC Master program.
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Sara Benyaklef
Energy Environment: Science, Technology and Management (STEEM) Master
MSc&T Alumni - Project manager of Photovoltaic New Technologies
MSc&T Alumni - Project manager of Photovoltaic New Technologies
Where are they now? Let’s find out what our MSc&T graduates have become! Sara, Project manager of Photovoltaic New Technologies & alumnus of the STEEM Master program.
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Raka Fukuoka
Energy Environment: Science, Technology and Management (STEEM) Master
MSc&T Alumni - The Sustainability Researcher
MSc&T Alumni - The Sustainability Researcher
Where are they now? Let’s find out what our MSc&T graduates have become! Raka, Sustainability Researcher & alumnus of the STEEM Master
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Edouard Foved
Energy Environment: Science, Technology and Management (STEEM) Master
MSc&T Alumni - The Photovoltaic Engineer
MSc&T Alumni - The Photovoltaic Engineer
Where are they now? Let’s find out what our MSc&T graduates have become! Eduard, Photovoltaic Engineer & alumnus of the STEEM Master program.
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Mathilde Duverger
Data Science & AI For Business Master (Joint Degree with HEC)
MSc&T Alumni - The Data Scientist
MSc&T Alumni - The Data Scientist
Where are they now? Let’s find out what our MSc&T graduates have become! Mathilde, Data Scientist & alumnus of the DSB Master program.
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Gabriel Leoncini
Energy Environment: Science, Technology and Management (STEEM) Master
MSc&T Alumni - The Researcher in Thermal Engineering
MSc&T Alumni - The Researcher in Thermal Engineering
Where are they now? Let’s find out what our MSc&T graduates have become! Gabriele, PhD student & alumnus of the STEEM Master program.
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Internet of Things: Innovation and Management Master
MSc&T Alumni - The Software Investigation Engineer in Robotics
MSc&T Alumni - The Software Investigation Engineer in Robotics
Where are they now? Let’s find out what our MSc&T graduates have become! Aditya, Software Investigation Engineer & alumnus of the IoT Master program.
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Energy Environment: Science, Technology and Management (STEEM) Master
MSc&T Alumni - The Researcher in Atmospheric Chemistry
MSc&T Alumni - The Researcher in Atmospheric Chemistry
Where are they now? Let’s find out what our MSc&T graduates have become! Rémy, PhD student & alumnus of the STEEM Master program.
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Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy Master
Marine, Sustainable Investment Banking Analyst
Marine, Sustainable Investment Banking Analyst
Marine is an alumna of the MSc&T in Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy from École Polytechnique.
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Economics, Data Analytics and Corporate Finance Master
Jean-Philippe Hicke, Student at MIT
Jean-Philippe Hicke, Student at MIT
Jean-Philippe is an alumnus of the MSc&T in Economics, Data Analytics and Corporate Finance from École Polytechnique.
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