NEW - Critical Materials
The Mastère Spécialisé® - Executive Master in "Critical Materials" is a fast-track and multi-disciplinary program for professionals in the Supply Chain, Strategy, CSR and Innovation C-Suite.
Context and Objectives - New Executive Master!
Critical Materials - Navigating Resource Scarcity for Sustainable Value Creation. The availability of energy resources has been the subject of extensive scientific, technical, and academic research. However, the question of mineral and metal availability for the ecological transition is more recent.The Mastère Spécialisé® - Executive Master “Critical Materials” by École nationale des ponts et chaussées aims to broaden the scope to all potentially critical materials, beyond polarized debates between extreme scenarios, and equip participants with methodologies and tools to develop sustainable strategies. These strategies will help address the needs of various sectors by adopting a systemic and multidisciplinary approach.
After defining the concept of resource criticality (ore, metals, minerals, processed materials, construction materials, etc.), considering relevant geographical scales, the program will cover key topics such as:
- Global Geopolitics
- Material flow analysis
- Usage analysis and demand assessment
- Eco-design
- Technical and business model innovation
- Circular economy
- Recovery and recycling strategies
- Life cycle analysis
These systemic analyses will also incorporate geopolitical considerations, industrial strategies, risk assessments, and long-term supply chain security across different value chain stages. Additionally, the program will cover financial aspects, particularly decision-making in uncertain business and technical environments, as well as legal and regulatory frameworks.
Program Assets
The strengths of the course are:
- Diverse student population will be admitted, reflecting multiple cultures and disciplines.
- This corresponds to the current demand of future employers seeking teams that are multicultural and multidisciplinary.
- Diversity of courses taught by renowned academicians and seasoned professionals.
- This model allows students to acquire critical thinking and risk analysis abilities.
- The courses will be taught entirely in English
Classes start in December for 12 months including Academic Classes, Capstone Projects and a Professional Thesis.
Case studies
At the end of the course, participants will work on real-world case studies presented by industry professionals facing these challenges. They will develop procurement strategies for companies at relevant scales—national, regional, and territorial.
Target audience
This program is designed for managers and experts in corporate strategy, industrial operations, innovation, environment, sustainability, procurement, supply chain, international business, finance, and CSR from industrial companies and financial organizations.
The program is also open to recent graduates pursuing further studies, including engineers, political science students, and business school graduates.
Compagnies support
The Executive Master has already received the support of major companies. The broad range of support letters received so far demonstrates the strong interest from multiple sectors and the diversity of corporate stakeholders involved.
Registration 2025-2026 are open!
Critical Materials - Navigating Resource Scarcity for Sustainable Value Creation. The availability of energy resources has been the subject of extensive scientific, technical, and academic research. However, the question of mineral and metal availability for the ecological transition is more recent.The Mastère Spécialisé® - Executive Master “Critical Materials” by École nationale des ponts et chaussées aims to broaden the scope to all potentially critical materials, beyond polarized debates between extreme scenarios, and equip participants with methodologies and tools to develop sustainable strategies. These strategies will help address the needs of various sectors by adopting a systemic and multidisciplinary approach. Classes start in October 2025.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements
Master Degree (Bac+5) / 5 years Higher Education, Equivalent Diploma (Comparable to Bac+5 / 5 years Higher Education) or Bachelor Degree (Equivalent to Bac+4 / 4 years Higher Education) with three years of work experience. Applications from Engineers as well as Managers with a business, finance, humanities & social sciences background will be considered.
Languages
The required level of English is equivalent to a B2 level (common European framework of reference for languages)
Admission
Registration 2025-2026 are open!
Classes start in December 2025. If you are interested in joining the program for the academic year 2025/2026, please prepare your file based on the information provided in these following links:
- Download the instructions for candidates and admission requirements
- Please fill the online form to apply.
Don't hesitate to ask for more information about the Mastère Spécialisé® - Executive Master Critical Materials by clicking the "Contacts" tab.
The last admission sessions are:
Interviews: November 2025
Admission jury: 12 November 2025
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for the 2025-2026 session of Executive Master Critical Materials is:
- €15,000 (net of VAT) if financed by Applicant.
- €17,000 (net of VAT) if financed by a Non-Partner Company*.
These prices are subject to change and exempt from VAT.
* Enquire for tuition fee at a Partner Company
Funding
The Ecole nationale des ponts et chaussées is listed as a holder of Qualiopi certification for the four activities concerned (training, apprenticeship, VAE and skills assessment).
For more information on financing and partnerships with companies, download the brochure by clicking on the image or the link Partnerships & Financing
The program is accredited "Mastère Spécialisé®" by CGE (Conférence des Grandes Écoles).
Housing
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