EPITA Brochure epita inter master_2013_web

EPITA Brochure epita inter master_2013_web

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  EPITA INTERNATIONAL EPITA INTERNATIONAL EPITA MASTER INTERNATIONAL MASTER INTERNATIONAL THE COMPUTING INTELLIGENCE inPARIS in English
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  Technological revolutions hold a centralrole within the 21st century. As a propelling engine, Information Technologies lead these drastic upheavals. Young men & women mastering a global expertise in Computer Engineering, will stand at the heart of the concepts and developments fueling progress. EPITA trains these pioneer professionals who invent our future.
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  3 A word ofwelcome Dear Prospects, Candidates, Students, Families & Friends, Welcome to EPITA and welcome to France! Accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche) as National Master's Degree called Diplôme National de Master (DNM), EPITA welcomes you to acquire state of the art Information Technology skills in Information Systems Management, Software Engineering and Computer Security right in one of the world’s most vibrant capitals: Paris. We gladly invite you to be part of our unique community and can insure you the experience of a life time. Are you ready to jump on-board? Best regards, Christophe Rouvrais Director Development and International Office *only for students subjected to the Harmonization Semester The international master program at a glance EPITA’s International Master Program year 1 year 2 Harmonization Welcome Week & Fundamental Period Common Core & Specialization Period Internship & Master’s Memoir Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Harmonization Semester* Fundamental Semester Specialization Semester Internship Semester On-Campus Evaluation In-Company Monitoring
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  4 International Master at EPITA Bornin 1984, EPITA (from the French Ecole pour l’Informatique et les Techniques Avancées: School of Computer Science & Advanced Techniques) has been steadily gaining a reputation of excellence among multinational companies, which often recruit our students before the end of their studies.At EPITA,computing and information technologies are considered fundamental subjects The International Master of EPITA is accre- dited by the French Ministry of Higher Edu- cation and Research (Ministère de l’Ensei- gnement Supérieur et de la Recherche) as a National Master’s Degree called Diplôme National de Master (DNM). Graduates obtain a « Master en Sciences et Technologies, mention Informatique ». This distinction is the highest accredita- and are always placed in the context of students’ future managerial roles and within the perspective of their position of responsibility. Scientific studies complement this training to broaden and complete the scientific culture vital to the future Engineer. The aim of the International Master Program at EPITA is to instill in its students the best management practices within the field of Computer Science Engineering. Each student should have a solid basis in fundamental Engineering concepts (unless they begin at the Harmonization Semester level) and in those additional skills essential for clarity and accuracy in situation analysis and problem solving in the IT business world. tion possible granted by the French State. It guarantees the quality of the education delivered (content and professors) as well as the overall integration of the students within both local and national communities. The creation of the European Higher Educa- tion Area started with the Bologna Process guarantees the European Recognition of this Degree. EPITA (Ecole pour l’Informatique et les Techniques Avancées) is a member of IONIS Education Group, the largest group of Private Higher Education institutions in France. Bringing 20 schools together under the same banner, IONIS counts 18,000 students in France and reaches 200,000 internationally. A C C R E D I T A T I O n S & A F F I l I A T I O n S
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  5 Academics The pedagogical approachfor EPITA’s International Master stands as a 360° focus on benchmarks academic & professional keystones. A curriculum based on the needs of the real world Our International Master emphasizes three main career categories: > Management positions typically forging Project Managers > Operational positions particularly for those aiming at technical and/or strategic areas > Consulting positions mainly for those directed toward technical and/or strategic consulting The International Master program is organized by its areas of specialization in four clearly differentiated academic periods: the Harmonization Semester*, the Fundamental Semester, the Specialization Semester and the Internship Semester. LEARNING THROUGH PROJECTS Mastering a vocation is above all succeeding in owing the operational practices by going beyond the basic-level theoretical knowledge acquired. Our International Master emphasizes the acquisition of concrete know-how through a learning process centered on projects which are characterized by: • Balance between advanced academic core courses & professional projects • Strong emphasis on teamwork • Predominantly project-based evaluations • Completion of Research & Innovation Project during the specialization semester During the specialization semester all students complete a Research & Innovation Project in which they respond to a real offer from either companies or research labs by submitting a concretely applicable set of solutions. A COMPETITIVE EDGE IN THE JOB MARKET EPITA’s International Master Program prepares graduates for key leadership positions in the industry, offering an essential training in theory and practice that provides a competitive edge in the job market. During the program, all our students find high-level internships that typically result into the first step on their career ladder. In addition, the combination of the Engineering core with the Business practices enables our graduates to communicate more effectively throughout the organization and to advance at a rapid pace on their professional path. *only for students subjected to the Harmonization Semester international master by specialization Careers industrial sectors Information Systems Management Information Systems Manager Information Systems Consultant Project or Product Manager Business Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Consulting Firms IT Sector Large Enterprises & Companies Software Engineering Consultant Software Project or Product Manager Quality Assurance Manager System or Application Architect Banking & Insurance Firms IT Sector Large Enterprises & Companies Computer Security Security Consultant Information Security Manager Security Architect Banking & Insurance Firms IT Sector Large Enterprises & Companies
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  6 The harmonization semester The HarmonizationSemester (30 ECTS) is mandatory only for candidates with an insufficient background in Computer Science. All applicants are evaluated on an individual basis. Equivalence requests are subject to approval from the Admissions Committee. The Harmonization Semester is common to all areas of specialization. The fundamental semester The Fundamental period of the Master program aims at providing students with sound technical knowledge for their area of specialization as well as knowledge in Engineering and know- how related to company operations. This semester is common to all three areas of specialization (ISM, SE & CS). The specialization semester The central purpose of the specialization semester of the Master’s Program is to enable our students to enter the job market at the end of their studies at an executive level. At this time, each student specializes according to a chosen career path in order to graduate with a background perfectly adapted to the skill sets sought after by companies. The professional profiles of our students are built progressively around a series of increasingly specialized academic periods which structure the specialized education: > A common core curriculum period shared by all students within the same cohort The specialization period specific to each Master Program A Research Innovation Project conducted at the end of the specialization semester The specialization semester is unique to each area of specialization and each curriculum is described under each program. FUNDAMENTAL SEMESTER CURRICULUM* Technical Skills • Advanced Algorithmics • Object-Oriented Programming • Operating Systems: Windows Unix • Networking Technologies • IT Overview Business Skills • Business Writing • Financial Analysis • Marketing of Free Software Management Skills • Project Management • Team Management Cultural Integration • Getting Over the Cultural Shock • Intensive French Seminar • French Courses • French Culture (*For more information on courses, visit our website http://masters.epita.fr/ )
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  7 International Master in informationsystems Management PROGRAM OBJECTIVES This programs aims at providing sound knowledge of the fundamentals of IT strategic planning, IT implementation and organizational management. Graduates will become highly skilled professionals with a multi-faceted understanding of how technology can improve an organization’s performance and enable its members to share and access information, plan and collaborate, while having the analytical edge to strategically plan for future growth. Graduates will master the technical and human skills needed to create successful innovations with information technologies. Core skills Career Project Elaboration French Courses Enterprise Information Systems Entreprise Resource Planning (ERP) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Business Intelligence (BI) Data Warehouses Information Systems Strategy Information Systems Management IT Governance IT Strategy Green IT Business Strategy Finance for IT Managers Entrepreneurial Marketing Advanced Management Change Management Cross-border Management ITIL Knowledge Innovation Management Product Lifecycle Management ISM specialization semester curriculum
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  8 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The program emphasizesthe development of quality software coupled with the transfer of this knowledge to the industry. Topics include Requirements Engineering, System Design,Testing Strategies Software Development using C++ and Java with an overall emphasis on the development of reliable software systems. At completion of the degree, students will know the principles of sound scientific Software Engineering practices, grounded in a hands-on understanding of the applicability of these practices in order to be able to lead major Software Engineering projects. Core skills Career Project Elaboration French Courses Advanced Software Development Software Development Methodologies Human-Machine Interface Quality Insurance Software Testing ITIL Advanced Programming Advanced C++ Programming Advanced Java Programming .NET and C# Programming Software Security Web Development Advanced Web Development Rich Internet Applications Java XML Technologies Advanced Databases Mobile Application Development iOS and Objective C Android Software Stack Windows Phone 7 Advanced Management Business Process Modeling Change Management Cross-border Management Knowledge Innovation Management International master in software engineering SE CURRICULUM
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  9 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES This program aimsat providing a solid background in the design and management of Systemic Engineering and Architecting Security in the contemporaneous enterprise. This specialization focuses also on Network Security or Cryptography by including elements of both disciplines within its curriculum. Student in Computer Security will benefit from a disciplined approach to understanding the management, technical and legal issues associated with the security of information from a bench- marked step by step approach resulting in optimal security within risk tolerance limits. Core skills Career Project Elaboration French Courses Systems and Network Security Advanced Network Security Unix Windows Systems Administration Cloud Computing Security Virtualization Software and Transaction Security Applied Cryptography Public Key Infrastructure Software Security Assurance Web Security Security Policy Advanced Management Change Management Cross-border Management Knowledge Innovation Management International master in computer security CS CURRICULUM
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  10 Internships Built around thereal needs of the business world, EPITA’s International Master Program is designed to meet its expectations. From the Improvement Committee to the Scientific Committee, within which Senior Business Executives and Associate Managers provide their input to improve the school’s programs research foci (IBM, Microsoft, France Télécom, Cisco, Syntec, etc.) to the courses themselves mostly taught by working professionals leading the IT industry. Business is present at all school levels. Through these strong corporate partnerships, our Career Services maintains privileged contacts with multi- national companies that lead to internship opportunities for our students. Extending to over 40 countries, our alumni network enhances international opportunities for our current students. The required 6-month internship allows students to be exposed to the latest technologies while gaining valuable experience. Feedback from the internship host companies has been overwhelmingly supportive of our programs. All trainees All trainees received an average monthly allowance of €1,100 in 2012. received an average monthly allowance of €1,100 in 2012. In the past, interns have held positions such as Global Business Development Manager, Outsourcing Project Lead, Multimedia Advanced Developer or Telecommunications Auditor. Recent interns have completed their 6-month internship period in companies such as Société Générale, SFR, HP, Siemens, Cap Gemini or Sopra. The internship semester This last educational period is organized around a company internship of 6-month, culminating into a Master’s Memoir defended on-campus in front of the Graduate Memoir Committee. RESEARCH INNOVATION PROJECTS The Research Innovation Projects of EPITA’s International Master’s program consists of developing an innovative project by a group of second year masters students, over a period of two months, in collaboration with a compa- ny or a research laboratory. Each team consists of 3 to 4 and is supervised by the representative of the company or research laboratory mentoring the project. The project is developed over a period of two full-time months equating to 240 hours per student.
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  11 Admissions Eligibility Our International Masterin Computer Science is open to candidates holding a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related fields. Students with a strong background in Engineering and a degree in business are also encouraged to apply for the Information Systems Management program. Candidates must also have solid analytical and problem solving abilities. Candidates from other backgrounds seeking a change of gears, can apply and be brought up to speed during the Harmonization Semester. The Harmonization Semester* (30 ECTS) is mandatory only for candidates with an insufficient background in Computer Science. All applicants are evaluated on an individual basis. Requirements Completed application form photo Curriculum Vitae Statement of purpose 2 Letters of recommendation (download our recommendation letter form on our website to assist your recommenders with that task) 1 certified copy of your Bachelor's Degree (in French or English and/or certified translation) Transcripts of records (in French or English and/or certified translation) Copy of passport TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or BULATS Graduate Record Examinations GRE® € 60 application fee paid online or via bank transfer (write to us at international. masters@epita.fr if you opt to redeem the application fee by wire transfer) Deadlines Fall intake closes July 31st courses start the first week of October Spring intake closes December 31st courses start the first week of March Enrolment Confirmation €5,500* Second Semester Third Semester Total Tuition Fees €4,400 €2,500 €12,400** *registration payment prior to arrival Installments possible (payment plan signed individually during Orientation) **tuition is subject to change does not include the Harmonization Semester (For more information on Financial Matters, visit our website: http://masters.epita.fr/epita-tuition-fees-finance-aid.aspx) TuITIOn FEES MAR APR MAY Jun Jul MAR APR MAY Jun Jul MAR APR MAY Jun Jul FAll InTAKE OCT nOV DEC JAn FEB OCT nOV DEC JAn FEB Harmonization Semester Harmonization Semester Specialization Semester Specialization Semester Internship Semester Internship Semester Fundamental Semester Fundamental Semester YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 Research Innovation Project Research Innovation Project ACADEMIC CAlEnDAR SPRInG InTAKE
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  12 CAREER PLAN SPEED DATING • HELPING STUDENTS PREPARE THEIR CAREER PLAN The aim of this course is to help students define and implement their career plan. It begins with a special week, during which current students are coached by alumni to define their career plan. In addition to general lectures on recruitment and developing general job search skills (i.e., CV cover letter writing, finding responding to ads, excelling at interviewing, etc.), the career paths of the alumni are very enriching to the current students who can discover different facets of their seniors’ work in richly varied work environments. On this occasion, EPITA alumni who have decided to launch their own venture return to campus to share their experience. • SPEED DATING FOR INTERNSHIPS Firms wishing to offer Fall internships (September to January), deliver short 30-minutes talks to students prior to meeting individually with interested candidates in break-out rooms directly after the event. The purpose of this week is to encourage direct meetings between students and companies, ensuring that contacts are made in the most efficient way. This week is particularly designed for end users (available for FALL intake only). • SPEED DATING FOR JOBS Students who have not been offered a job by their internship company or who were not interested by the offer they received, are invited to a cocktail party where they can meet representatives of firms bringing job vacancies. Students and firms are encouraged to pursue their conversation beyond the Meet Greet event in the selected rooms reserved on campus for that purpose. All companies are selected according to students’ expectations and the existing ties between the school and the firms (available for Spring intake only). Career services OVERVIEW Since its creation in 1984, more than 5,800 students have graduated from EPITA and now work in over 2,000 firms around the globe. The school’s aim has always been to train top-level young people, giving them true professional skills that will make them rapidly operational. This preparation for the corporate world implies innovative teaching methods, enriched with numerous opportunities for contact with the professional environment. Working with the faculty, the Career Services Director is responsible for listing needs as well as preparing, coordinating and implementing companies’ actions to achieve these objectives. COMPANIES@EPITA FEMII, the forum for companies in the engineering it sector Although we recommend that our students adopt an active, personal approach to the search for internships, it is our responsibility to help them with this task. Consequently, each year, we organize a forum bringing together companies that wish to meet our students and graduates. In 2012, 67 major companies offered over 3,500 positions to our school. EPITA technological conference weeks These weeks are scheduled twice yearly for our students and group conferences by companies. The later come to share their experience of projects and emerging technologies, presenting software applications and the practical applications of technologies. These lecture series, lasting from 60 to 90 minutes each, represent added value for the students who gain insight into the latest market trends from its main players.
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  13 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 25,000 to 29,999€ 30,000 to 34,999 € 35,000 to 39,999 € 40,000 to 44,999 € GRADUATION YEAR 2011 SURVEY EPITA, Innovative IT Career Boosters EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF GRADUATION YEAR 2011 NUMBER OF POSITIONS RECEIVED BY NEW GRADUATES 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 FROM INTERNSHIP TO EMPLOYMENT 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Graduation Year 2010 Graduation Year 2011 EVOLUTION OF THE GRADUATE STARTING SALARIES (in France, on an annual basis and without fringe benefits) EMPLOYMENT DISTRIBUTION BY SECTOR TOP EMPLOYERS IN 2011 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 17% Consultancy 20% Software Publishers 28% IT Services 8% Other sectors 4% French Administration 6% Banking 8% Media Marketing Agencies 9% Industry 94% Employed 1% Continuation of studies (PhD, MBA, ...) 5% Self-employed 53% 2 23% 3 to 5 4% 6 to 10 20% More than 10 Employed by the internship company Employed by another company 68 % 32 % CAPGEMINI : 7 MINISTRY OF DEFENSE : 6 SOLUCOM : 6 THALES: 4 SOCIETE GENERALE: 4 DEVOTEAM: 3 STERIA: 3 AVERAGE GRADUATE STARTING SALARY 37,000
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  CAMPuS lIFE THE InTERnATIOnAlSTuDEnT PACK InCluDES : 500€ On-campus clubs organizations Taking responsibilities within a club is no small job: EPITA give to its students a tool kit and guides, training cycles for its members, a pedagogical team of support, etc. Because students make schools, EPITA encourages creativity and spontaneity of its student body. And it works! The proof: a growth of over 30% of events per year and a healthy turnover of activities... To describe a few: while EpiWORLD is the on-campus international student association, EpiBOOK recycles and gives back books to the community and UNISSON mixes electronica music. Once on campus, which clubs or associations will you get involved with? 14 On campus Located just outside Paris, EPITA shares its campus with other high-technology IONIS schools. On-campus, students have access to computer labs and facilities 24/7. In addition to the computer labs set up for networking, 15 specialized laboratories have been created, adding up to a total of 4000sq. meters dedicated to technical equipment. At the cutting edge of technology, EPITA always seeks ways to infuse the latest developments into its infrastructures. The internet connection at the school runs 1.5 Gbps, permitting 1,500 work stations to work simultaneously. In addition, the whole campus is Wi-Fi connected, enabling students to use mobile devices anywhere. Voice over IP (VoIP) is also possible throughout the network. Cultural integration We believe that international communication is a true competency that needs to be acquired through dedicated study.Therefore, our team has created a week-long Cultural Integration Program led by our multicultural experts. The week is launched by a day of Orientation during which you not only meet your classmates and gather informative program related information but also discover the campus and the breadth of the experience you are starting. The week includes a series of workshops, French language crash-courses and cultural events all catering to cementing your first immersion. Furthermore, during the Fundamental Semester students attend our Getting Over the Cultural Shock seminar designed to insure students a stable insertion within their new communities. Helping the student finding an apartment near the campus and putting her/him in close contact with owners. “Airport pick-up” Housing settling down, guidance for signing accommodation contract and surroundings visit. Orientation week that includes help for housing insurance, opening a bank account, registering at the social security, obtaining the resident visa and card, obtaining public transport subscription, buying mobile sim card, campus orientation and visit including a lunch. Assigning a French student as a mentor to help the students integrate. Integration week (once a year), it includes spending 3 nights off campus somewhere in France. The cost of the week including accommodation, transportation, complete board and activities is included in this package. Enrolment fee at EPIWorld for the first year when the student will have the chance to participate in different cultural activities on and off campus.
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  TESTIMOnIAlS 15 Cristina DINU Nationality: Romanian Workexperience: 2 years International Program: ISM “With a BSc in Computer Science and almost two years of experience in a consulting company, I decided that I needed to broaden my perspectives on an international level. I wanted this new experience to take place in a country where I was not familiar with the language so I chose French and France. The International Master of EPITA offered me the comfort of following my courses in English, while also providing French culture and language courses. This allowed me to integrate easily in the local environment and enjoy the Parisian delights. The best part of the program is the close relationship EPITA has with the enterprise world which translates into lectures given by professionals of the tech industry, promising job fairs and the reputation of a highly performing engineering school. After one academic year, I now look forward to my internship at SAP. ” Sumit GUPTA Nationality: Indian / Work experience: 4 years / International Program: Computer Security “I have tremendously enjoyed my academic experience at EPITA and can truly recommend it to all those hard working business minded individuals who have the drive for success and achievements. Studying abroad is an experience more than any textbook can teach you. It is about uncovering parts of yourself that you never knew existed. Having 4 years of professional experience in IT industry, I was interested in doing a Masters course in the field of computer security in an international environment. Getting a Master’s in Computer Security from EPITA is a great honor.The entire course is full of experiences which have shaped me into a stronger person to face the challenges of the real world. It enabled me to develop talents which I never knew that I possessed. It brought me into contact with lecturers and guides with an astounding amount of knowledge and personal experience. During this entire “year” I got wonderful opportunities to network with distinguished personalities from France and other countries. I certainly think that this Master’s degree and the specialization in computer security have given me the adequate tools to perform efficiently in my future job.” Martin FRANZ Nationality: German Work experience: 1 year International Program: Software Engineering “After my study in media computer science in Germany, I was looking for an international university to finish my study with a Master degree. I chose EPITA because of many reasons. As a partner of my old university, I was able to get detailed and positive feedback from my old professors. Then I recognized the International Masters program with a bunch of practical projects, people from all around the world, the opportunity to study in English and French courses to learn the country’s language. Not to forget, that Paris offers a lot for a students life, like nightlife, expositions, museums and Disneyland. The Software engineering specialization keeps pace with the progress in IT. I especially liked the mobile application development and the project at the end, which forces us to combine all our knowledge. All professors have a lot of professional experience in their domain and they show us practical ways to solve problems efficiently. The very good reputation of EPITA and the strong network with small and huge enterprises helps us to get a job in France much more easier than other engineers. Because of this, EPITA is a good choice, in short and long term.” 1. Cristina DINU 2. Martin FRANZ 3. Sumit GUPTA
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  CONTACT US: international.masters@epita.fr Phone:++33 (0) 1 80 51 71 37; Fax: ++ 33 (0)1 80 51 71 31 Website : http://masters.epita.fr STAY IN TOUCH with us via Privately Endowed Graduate Educational Institution - Education Authority of Créteil Registration Number: 094 2095 S The information contained in this brochure is not contractual subject to modification for the benefit of further improvements. This school is a member of IONIS Education Group 5 GOOD REASONS TO APPLY TO EPITA: 1Become a world leader in IT 2Secure a full-time job prior to graduation 3Study in english yet in the heart of paris 4Prepare for real-world global challenges 5Fit your mind to foresee it advances