Program Objectives
Students in the first year of the Master’s degree in International Affairs and Development take courses in three main areas: economics, sustainable development, and peace studies. The program offers students an interdisciplinary education in economics, sociology, political science, finance, and law. There are required and elective courses in each area. Courses are also open to students specializing in other areas.
Program objectives:
- Deepen and broaden knowledge in Economics, Sociology, International Relations, International Business Law, Management, Logistics, and International Finance.
- Acquire skills in quantitative techniques.
- Provide diverse career prospects in the private sector, public sector, international organizations, civil society, or research.
- Promote the development of an international career.
Major in Sustainable Development
This major is designed to prepare students for careers specialized in sustainable development, CSR, and transition management. It also provides pathways toward research-oriented careers. The program is multidisciplinary, allowing students to acquire cross-cutting skills across various fields of the social sciences (Economics, Management, Law, etc.).
Goals of this major:
- Understand the sociology of stakeholders and organizations, as well as environmental and safety regulations
- Develop interdisciplinary expertise in law, economics, accounting, and finance
- Learn from experiences with sustainable development policies and CSR (corporate social responsibility) practices
- Gain the ability to advise and support companies in their development of transformation strategies that incorporate CSR
When you enroll in a Master's program, you also join Université PSL. Ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (THE and QS), PSL offers excellent graduate programs at the Master's and PhD level, which benefit from the scientific capabilities of its member institutions. The degree is prepared at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL and awarded by Université PSL.
- Types of education
- Initial training
- Language(s)
- French
- ECTS Credits
- 60 credits
- Internship
- Optional Internship
- Capacity
- 30
- Type of Diploma
- Diploma from a major institution conferring the Master's degree
- Academic Year
- 2026/2027
The challenges of the ecological and social transition in the Master's degree programs
Several courses and tools are offered to students in the Master’s program, regardless of their specialization
- “Ecological Transition and Social Responsibility” Certificate
- “Dauphine Durable” SPOC A common base of knowledge in the areas of ethics, social responsibility and sustainable development. It tackles the basics of CSR: control, human resources, finance, marketing, strategy, climate issues and the environmental transition.
- “Managing SDGs” SPOC A unique learning experience in which students from multiple countries work together on real-life case studies.
- Virtual University of the Environment and Sustainable Development At PSL, Dauphine is a founding member of Université Virtuelle Environnement et Développement durable (Virtual University of the Environment and Sustainable Development), which allows it to provide its students with a set of resources and MOOCs.
Contacts
Stéphanie Monjon
University Professor
Director of the 1st year of the Master's degree - International Affairs and development
Alexandra REVERCHON
Teaching assistant
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