Paris, France
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jun 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 15,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* applications from december 10, 2024 to june 1, 2025
Key Summary
Introduction
The MSc SIA offers top-level training in the analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact of economic decisions, infrastructure projects and public policies, in the context of the transformation of our society towards sustainable development. It enables students to acquire the most effective and rigorous impact assessment tools and methods, based on the most recent developments in academic research and field experience.
Courses are taught by professors from PSE and the École nationale des ponts et chaussées, whose research in their fields is internationally recognized, as well as by experienced practitioners in project management and financing, sustainable finance and consulting, offering a unique balance between academic excellence and practical expertise.
The program, accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles, delivers 90 ECTS credits. Courses are divided between fundamentals and applied courses, developing a core of skills in economic analysis and quantitative methods, finance and project management. Courses with a strong professionalization dimension (indicated by an *) are shared between PSE and ENPC professors and industry practitioners.
Why train in impact analysis?
In a global context faced with urgent social and environmental challenges and growing financial constraints, society needs impact experts more than ever to steer investment decisions and public policies towards projects that benefit the common good. Evaluating and measuring economic, social and environmental impacts requires a mastery of quantitative tools to exploit data, the judicious choice of existing evaluation methods, the ability to conduct in-depth sectoral analyses, to understand the economic environment of decisions, to assess risks and uncertainties, as well as to develop financing studies and explore innovative economic models. These quantitative and analytical skills are at the heart of the MSc SIA program.
What you learn in the MSc SIA :
- Evaluation methods such as cost-benefit analysis, multi-criteria analysis, contingent valuation, and counterfactual methods (experimental and quasi-experimental).
- Quantitative methods and IT tools (R, Python) for analyzing and processing quantitative and qualitative data.
- Sector analysis and understanding of economic, social and environmental issues to contextualize assessments.
- Analysis, measurement and management of risk and uncertainty.
- Project financing, sustainable finance and CSR.
- Practical application of methods under professional conditions through the Capstone Project and compulsory internship.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Social grants and financial aid
To ensure that students have the best possible conditions for their studies, PSE has set up a program of social grants for selected students. These scholarships offer a partial tuition waiver of between 30% and 60%. Once admitted to the program, and before payment of tuition fees, you can apply for a scholarship by completing the application form provided by the pedagogical secretariat on request. The following criteria are taken into account when awarding scholarships:
- Financial, material and/or social hardship
- The student’s budget
- Special situations (family distance, family breakdown, etc.)
Curriculum
Core courses
Core courses enable students to acquire or deepen fundamental knowledge and develop expertise in the methodological tools needed to assess and measure the impact of projects or public policies.
Econimic analysis and quantitative methods
Master the methods and foundations of economic analysis essential to impact assessment and economic decision making.
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Econometrics and programming (Python)
- Economics of risk and uncertainty
- Economics of regulation and competition
- Valuation of innovations and intangible assets
Management
Identify potential problems related to project implementation and use relevant management techniques to resolve them.
- Investment decision
- Environmental management
- Project management
Finance
Structuring financial resources, mobilizing appropriate capital and financial instruments (stocks & debt) based on sophisticated valuation and modelling techniques.
- Project financing*
- Sustainable finance and ESG risk integration
Field courses
The applied sectoral approach enables you to grasp the specificities of each sector and broaden your career prospects.
Application courses cover the following areas:
Energy and Green Transition
Develop knowledge to analyze the transformations related to climate issues and decarbonation
- Sustainable development and the economics of climate change
- Energy economics
- Economics of natural resources and development
- Economics of water, sanitation and waste management*
- Developing knowledge to analyze transformations linked to climate change and decarbonization
Digital Transformation
Explore the consequences of digitalization and the digital economy
- Platform economy
- AI and investment decisions
Urban planning and development
Analyse the socio-economic and environmental impact of decarbonisation policies for transport and urban projects
- Urban economics
- Transport economics*
Health and "Care"
Analyze investments and policies in favour of health and "Care"
- Health economics
- Regulation and investment in healthcare and "Care"*
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Sustainable Impact Analysis access a wide range of exciting career paths in fields such as consulting, sustainable finance, and major companies in key sectors like energy and transportation. They also join innovative SMEs, startups, and international organizations where their skills in impact measurement and evaluation are highly valued. As research analysts, consultants, project managers, or data scientists, they actively contribute to strategic projects and the sustainable transformation of organizations, applying the evaluation and analysis methods learned throughout their training.
- 77% of students secure employment during their internship period, with the majority joining leading companies or international institutions.
- 53% of students land their first job through the Capstone Project or internship, which provides them with hands-on professional experience during the program. This successful immersion in the corporate world allows them to build a solid network, often crucial for their career.
Throughout the year, various forms of support are provided:
- PSE Annual Job Forum
- Forum Trium
- Career Center: a platform offering access to internship opportunities, interview preparation, and insights into companies and careers.