European Fragrance and Cosmetics Master - University degree

European Fragrance & Cosmetic Master

A 2-YEAR GRADUATE PROGRAM

With a threefold credential:

• A University diploma majoring in Fragrance & Cosmetics - EFCM (University of Versailles Saint-Quentin (UVSQ) / ISIPCA)
• A Master’s degree in Business and Management (First-level short specialization degree), industry specific fragrance and cosmetic sector (Università degli studi di Padova) 
• A professional Certificate in Fragrance and Cosmetics Management - ISIPCA

SUCCESS

• 98% Graduation rate (promotion 2018)
• 100% Employment rate (promotion 2017)

COURSE CONTENTS

First year UVSQ/ISIPCA) in Versailles, France

• Cosmetic topics - 30%
• Perfumery topics - 30%
• Scientific topics - 20%
• Registration & Quality - 10%
• Perfumery & Cosmetic General Culture - 10%

Second year (MBM Padova) in Padua, Italy

• Three electives dedicated to the Fragrance & Cosmetic Industries : new product development, environmental management & regulatory affairs, operations management in the Industry - 30%
• Accounting & Finance - 10%
• Management in Organisations - 10%
• Marketing Management & Customer Behaviour - 10%
• Operations Management - 10%
• Advanced topics in Management - 10%
• Strategic Management of the Enterprise - 10%
• Business Plan - 10%

SCHEDULE

• October to May (first year) : Scientific & technical teaching in Perfumery & Cosmetics
• May (first year) : Pedagogical trip to Grasse in the South of France
• June to August (first year) : Optional work placement
• September to March (second year) : Marketing & Business Management
• April to September (second year) : Compulsory internship in the industry

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or any other relevant Science Diploma
• Fluent in English (TOEFL iBT 80)

APPLY FOR 2020/2021

• Download the registration form by clicking at the top of the page
• Application form should be opened in Adobe Acrobat reader, saved to your computer, completed and submitted online and by postal mail to : ISIPCA - 34-36 rue du Parc de Clagny - 78000 Versailles - France. Further instructions will be found on the application form.
• Our Selection Comitee read and discuss your application typically between February and July 15th
• Final admission and courses start at the end of September

Methods used

• On-site and off-site courses
• Hands-on exercises in the laboratories
• Thesis and oral presentations
• Group work
• Tutored projects
• Individual assessment and group feedback
• Access to online educational platforms and resources
• Coaching by the pedagogical team, the career centre counsellor and a company tutor/apprenticeship supervisor
• Training evaluation survey and learner satisfaction survey at the end of the course

FEES

• € 21,200 for 2 years. Deposit of 30% to be paid to the eligibility and the balance before the first day of class. Possibility to pay the balance in 5 installments over the year, resulting in a surcharge of 300 € per school year. A French bank account is required to benefit from this possibility.
• € 200 for application management fees (mandatory and non-refundable). We invite you to pay the application fees online by clicking just below (you will be redirected to our online payment system) :

Process online for application payment

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