Management in the Countries of the South - Master's Year 2

Program Objectives

This program trains students to be able to raise to new challenges in business administration in the global south. The program teaches universal management techniques with a particular focus on the contextual relationship between the private sector and the challenges of development.

Program objectives:

  • Become expert in navigating between institutional context and specific development policies on the one hand and the workings of the private sector on the other in order to work in development NGOs
  • Become expert in the core management tools and techniques required to manage international projects and/or create your own business
  • Acquire the contextual knowledge that will allow them to hold managerial positions in specific professional spheres

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.

State-controlled degree conferring a master grade
  • Types of education

    Initial training

  • ECTS Credits

    60 credits

  • Capacity

    25

  • Academic Year

    2026/2027

  • Language(s)

    French and English

  • Internship

    24 weeks

  • Type of Diploma

    Diploma from a major institution conferring the Master's degree

Testimonials

Jean Guillermit
Chargé de projet Eau Potable-AFD Nigéria, promotion 2022

The Master's degree in Management in the Countries of the South has enabled me to strengthen and structure a critical view of the South, in economic, historical and political terms. The integration of environmental and social issues into the various courses makes the course all the more relevant, especially for those wishing to work in the development aid sector.

Alya Taboubi
Senior Consultant Digital&Agile Transformation EY, class of 2020

The Master's degree in Management in the Countries of the South enabled me to develop solid management expertise. Rigor, high standards and a cross-disciplinary approach (strategy, marketing, IS management and entrepreneurship) are essential in my role as a consultant. This training has equipped me with the skills needed to succeed in the demanding world of consulting. What's more, the international aspect of this Master's degree has prepared me to meet the challenges of consulting assignments in a global context, and has given me a better understanding of the varied issues facing international companies.

Céline Calvet
Consultante développement durable chez SAP Allemagne, promotion 2021

The Master's degree in Management in the Countries of the South enabled me to acquire knowledge specific to the challenges we may face in a varied professional environment. The subjects covered go beyond simple international management and also fully integrate the challenges of professional collaboration with regions such as Latin America, Asia and Africa.
Indispensable in a context where companies are continually expanding internationally.

Edouard Penavayre
Business Development Manager chez CMA CGM Londres, promotion 2020

The Master's degree in Management in the Countries of the South was a springboard for my career in the shipping industry. It enabled me to understand the dynamics of Southern countries and intercultural specificities, essential skills in my current role. The practical teaching and strategic vision of the program gave me the tools to succeed in a demanding international environment. It's a course I'd recommend to anyone wishing to move forward in a complex, global sector.

Lyne Mewe
Chargée de pilotage à la Direction Développement Export de la Banque Publique d'Investissement, promotion 2023

My training in the Master's degree in Management in the Countries of the South has enabled me to develop the cross-disciplinary skills and knowledge needed to understand the challenges facing business management in Southern countries. It also enabled me to acquire the fundamental management tools and techniques needed to manage international projects. Today, I'm doing an internship with the Export Development Department of the Banque Publique d'Investissement, and the insights I gained from this Master's program are indispensable.

Matthias Lugoy

The Master's degree in Management in the Countries of the South covers a wide range of subjects, offering a comprehensive understanding of the issues specific to the “Global South” (development, macroeconomics, entrepreneurship, marketing, etc.). The diversity of disciplines, geographical areas and perspectives offered by the Master MPS enables students to build up a solid base of operational skills that are in demand on the French and international job markets.

Perrine Renel
Analyste Sustainability-Wavestone, promotion 2022

The Master's degree in Management in the Countries of the South is resolutely focused on current issues, particularly environmental and development issues. It tackles the cultural and societal issues that are essential to understanding and taking appropriate action in the field of sustainable development, which is at the heart of my job. This Master's degree has given me the reading keys I need to evolve in an international context.

Sarah Mérieux
Responsable de Développement de Projets Pays-Acted Burkina Faso, promotion 2021

Actuellement Responsable de Développement de Projets Pays pour l'ONG Acted au Burkina Faso, mon métier m'a conduit ces dernières années à changer régulièrement de contexte d'intervention. Les enseignements du master MPS m'ont permis de savoir adapter rapidement ma manière de travailler à de nouvelles cultures.

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