Master Qualité, hygiène, sécurité, parcours : Systèmes de management et excellence opérationnelle

The Management Systems and Operational Excellence (SMEOP) specialisation within the QHSE Master's programme offers a cross-functional, multidisciplinary and managerial approach to training the QHSE managers of tomorrow. This approach enables the programme to welcome students from all Level L degree programmes onto a two-year apprenticeship programme.

As a key player in the organisation's strategic management, graduates of the QHSE Master's programme, ‘Operational Excellence' specialisation must have acquired an openness to the diversity of management systems and an capacity for abstraction and generalisation enabling them to operate within this broader scope, building on the essential foundation of QSE knowledge. They will develop an innovative vision whilst upholding ethical standards, maintaining a focus on operational excellence and results. Through a systemic approach, they will integrate innovation and propose a framework for sustainable development, as well as the implementation of a policy grounded in risks, practices and context. Their expertise lies in supporting management systems (a holistic and strategic view of organisations, the design of performance measurement systems, the ability to utilise results, and the operational coordination of the approach).

Graduates of the QHSE Master's programme must acquire an openness to the diversity of management systems and a capacity for abstraction and generalisation enabling them to operate within this broader scope, which is also richer in opportunities whilst building on the foundation of QHSE knowledge that is essential today, to ensure that QHSE work leads to differentiation and operational excellence.

In an Apprenticeship Contract:

Admission to M1:
Students who have validated 180 credits (candidates from social sciences, humanities, or exact sciences), subject to the signing of an apprenticeship or professionalization contract, after review of the application, a written exam, and possible interview.

Admission to M2:
Students holding a scientific M1 degree in any discipline, as well as those from management fields or engineering schools, and professionals in paramedical and medical fields, subject to the signing of an apprenticeship or professionalization contract, after review of the application, a written exam, and possible interview.

In a Professionalization Contract:
Job seekers or employees over 30 years old. The master's program is accessible through VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience) or VAP (Validation of Professional Experience) in Continuing Education.

Required Prior Degree: Any bachelor's degree (L3).

The expected competencies are those of any student graduating from a bachelor's level (L3), particularly in the sciences. They focus on transdisciplinarity, with a specific emphasis on the ability to mobilize and capitalize on elements of the scientific approach to improve organizations and ensure the implementation of proposed developments.

The program adopts a transversal, multidisciplinary, and managerial approach, enabling it to welcome students from various bachelor's-level fields (or directly from M1 for admission into M2). Success in this program is closely linked to the students' motivation, interpersonal skills, and adaptability.

Key Skills:

• Analytical and synthesis abilities

The Systems Management and Operational Excellence (SMEOP) track is exclusively conducted in a work-study format, with a structure based on a competency-based approach.

Most course units (UEs) are organized in Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning (PBL) sequences, a learning method that enables students to actively discover new concepts by solving problems. These PBLs lead to the acquisition of specific competencies linked to course units (UEs) or forming entire UEs.

These PBL modules are supplemented by foundational and transversal teaching modules, which develop essential core knowledge required for the effective execution of PBL modules and build transversal skills (soft skills, methodologies, communication, etc.) tailored to the needs of QHSE professions.

The program also includes UEs focused on the professional world and its organization, as well as UEs preparing students for research.

Duration:
1 year in work-study

Schedule:
1 month in the company / 1 month in training
The training calendar is available on the website.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment through exams, written and oral presentations.
Comprehensive written exam at the end of M1, comprehensive oral exam at the end of M2.

Work is underway with international research teams on the themes of "Quality and Higher Education," "Quality and Pedagogy," and "Information Systems and Quality."

• Design, implement, and manage quality, environmental, hygiene, safety, energy, information security, business continuity, IT services, and security management systems through the transdisciplinary application of scientific knowledge and tools.

• Support and enhance the design, implementation, and management of any management system by applying investigative approaches and decision-making processes.

• Communicate clearly and rigorously in both French and English, orally and in writing, utilizing information and communication technologies.

• Develop and implement projects, ensuring the development and leadership of working groups in multicultural professional environments.

• Innovate and adapt the design, management, and facilitation of management systems across various types of organizations.

• Apply managerial practices that promote the mutual well-being of employees and the organization.

• Consider economic contexts, advancements in management techniques, societal changes, and the pursuit of performance.

Apprenticeship contract proposals are provided by partner companies, while future apprentices also conduct their own searches. The proposed missions are validated by the program director before the apprenticeship contract is accepted and are formalized through a tripartite agreement (apprentice, company, and academic team).

Most course units (UEs) are structured into Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning (PBL) sequences, a learning approach that allows students to actively discover new concepts by solving problems. These PBLs lead to the acquisition of several specific competencies, which are linked to UEs (or form the basis of UEs).

These PBL modules are complemented by foundational and transversal teaching modules that develop essential core knowledge for the successful completion of PBL modules and build transversal skills (soft skills, methodologies, communication, etc.) tailored to the needs of QHS professions. The program also includes UEs focused on the professional world and its organization, as well as UEs preparing students for research.

• H1301 Inspection de conformité (fr)
• H1302 Management et ingénierie Hygiène Sécurité Environnement -HSE- industriels (fr)
• H1502 Management et ingénierie qualité industrielle (fr)
• M1402 Conseil en organisation et management d'entreprise (fr)

• 220P Spécialités pluritechnologiques des transformations (organisation, gestion) (fr)
• 310P Spécialités plurivalentes des échanges et de la gestion (organisation , gestion) (fr)

The expertise of the Master's program encompasses all professions and sectors related to quality, hygiene, safety, the environment, and management systems.

Targeted professions include:

• Quality Manager, Engineer, or Project Manager
• Quality, Hygiene, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) Manager
• Management Systems Manager
• Integrated Management Manager
• Consultant, Auditor, Trainer
• Quality and Human Resources Manager
• Quality and Communication Manager
• Metrology Manager
• Laboratory Manager
• Quality and HR/Communication Manager

Students are supported throughout their journey through regular meetings, interviews with company tutors, discussions during on-site company visits, and group sessions.

Individual interviews are organized for students facing difficulties.

• The Master's program organizes an annual job-dating session with recruitment professionals, simulating job interview situations to prepare graduating M2 students.
• Throughout the program, students are supported in their personal development. The Master places special emphasis on fostering the development of soft skills among its students.

Master QHSE. Building BJ5 5th floor

Aix-Marseille Université - Faculty of Sciences, Saint-Jérôme Campus

52, av. Escadrille Normandie Niémen, 13013 Marseille

Phone : +33(0)4 91 28 88 35

Email : sciences-master-qhse@univ-amu.fr

Program Director : Pr. Isabelle Pouliquen

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Applications are submitted via MonMaster platform

Selection is based on the application file, a possible written exam, and an interview, depending on available spots and subject to the signing of an apprenticeship contract (initial training) or a professionalization contract (continuing education) with a company. Each candidate is responsible for securing their own company contract.

The Master's program shares offers from its partners and supports selected candidates in their search. Missions must be approved by the academic team before any contract is signed.