Master Qualité, hygiène, sécurité, Parcours : Ingénierie des systèmes de management

Established in 1986, the Master's in Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment (QHSE) is one of the longest-running programmes in France dedicated to QHSE management systems. The Management Systems Engineering or Management Systems and Scientific Excellence (SMES) programme continues this tradition by offering a course that combines a cross-disciplinary, multidisciplinary and research-oriented approach. This two-year work-study programme welcomes students from a variety of bachelor's degree backgrounds, with a particular focus on science graduates, in order to develop skills suited to the challenges of management systems applied to research.

The SMES programme trains professionals capable of innovating in the design and implementation of management systems tailored to the specific needs of research and development environments. Building on an essential foundation of QHSE knowledge, students develop analytical, abstract and generalisation skills that enable them to tackle complex issues, whilst integrating strategic and scientific dimensions.

This programme emphasises the link between academic research and systems management, training graduates to lead innovative projects and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. The skills developed include risk management, aligning organisational strategies with scientific performance objectives, and devising methodological approaches in line with international standards.

The SMES programme guarantees quality objectives such as career integration and partnerships with the academic and industrial sectors. Graduates are thus prepared to take on key roles in research or to pursue a PhD, thanks to a rigorous programme focused on scientific excellence and sustainable performance.

The SMES programme develops unique expertise for students wishing to combine managerial skills with scientific rigour, positioning them as leaders capable of innovating and driving transformation within research-focused organisations.

Upon completion of the course, students will have acquired solid skills, in accordance with RNCP code 38181 (https://www.francecompetences.fr/recherche/rncp/38181/), enabling them to:

• Identify the activities and challenges involved in QHSE initiatives and present arguments to support decision-making
• Align corporate culture, a systems-based approach and process management
• Adopt a customer-focused approach
• Ensure risk control and process performance
• Manage overall performance
• Contribute to a results-oriented approach
• Ensure the success of transformations by engaging staff
• Steer and support the transformation towards sustainable performance
• Define and manage QHSE projects in line with the organisation's strategy, utilising the potential of data and associated information systems at all levels
• Developing and steering the sustainable development strategy whilst taking the international context into account
• Supporting environmental, social and economic transitions by integrating sustainable development issues into strategies, management systems and operational activities

Additional skills targeted by the pathways:

• SMEOP: Develop and embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by deploying the tools and methods of operational excellence
• SMES: Innovating in management systems for expertise and scientific approaches

Apprenticeship contract offers are sent out by partner companies. Prospective apprentices also carry out their own searches. The proposed work assignments are approved by the training manager before the apprenticeship contract is accepted and are set out in a tripartite agreement (apprentice, company, teaching team).

The QHSE Master's programme is based on an innovative teaching approach centred on training in and through research, whilst incorporating contributions from researchers and professionals in the field. This programme offers a dual opportunity: entry into the workforce at the BAC+5 level or progression to doctoral studies.

The majority of teaching modules (UE) are organised into problem-based and project-based learning (APP) sequences, an active method that enables students to discover and assimilate new concepts by solving real-world problems. These PBL and PPM sessions take the form of group work and flipped classroom sessions, maximising autonomy, collaboration and collective intelligence.

These modules are complemented by core courses reinforcing core professional knowledge and cross-disciplinary modules focused on soft skills, communication and project management. At the same time, students develop methodological, technical and cross-disciplinary skills tailored to QHSE professions, including the management of complex systems, innovation, leadership and adaptability in a constantly evolving professional environment. Course units dedicated to research and the professional world enrich this programme, ensuring it remains closely aligned with real-world practice.

Both programmes produce graduates who can work in any sector whatsoever, regardless of the products and/or services offered, and serving all types of clients (automotive, aeronautics, rail, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, agri-food, services, public sector, medical/healthcare, biotechnology, etc.) in the following roles:

• Quality Manager, Engineer, Quality Project Manager
• Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Manager
• Management Systems Manager
• Integrated Management Manager
• Consultant, auditor, trainer
• Quality and Human Resources Manager
• Quality and Communications Manager
• Metrology Manager
• Laboratory Manager
• HR & Communications Quality Manager

Students are supported throughout their studies through regular meetings, discussions with company mentors, exchanges during company visits and group sessions.

Individual meetings are organised for students experiencing difficulties.

• Every year, the Master's programme organises a job-matching session with recruitment professionals, simulating job interview situations to prepare final-year M2 students.
• Throughout the Master's programme, students receive support with their personal development. The programme pays particular attention to the development of these students' soft skills.

Master's in QHSE. Building BJ5, 5th floor

Aix-Marseille University – Faculty of Science, Saint-Jérôme Campus

52, Avenue Escadrille Normandie Niémen, 13013 Marseille

Tel: +33 (0)4 13 94 52 17

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

Programme Director: Prof. Isabelle Pouliquen

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