Management of Complex Engineering Systems and Projects (Graduate Diploma) at École Polytechnique de Montréal in Montréal, Canada is a postgraduate diploma in Business & Management programme.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Business & Management
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Program details
Overview
This graduate diploma (DESS) in Management of Complex Public-Interest Systems and Projects is offered jointly by Polytechnique Montreal and the Ecole nationale d'administration publique (ENAP). It is designed for managers, engineers, experts, and professionals responsible for the sound governance of complex projects and systems of public interest, where multiple stakeholders pursue complementary and sometimes conflicting goals and where economic, political, and social stakes intersect. The curriculum develops candidates' understanding of the logic behind political and management decisions, sound decision-making, risk management, and the selection of institutional arrangements that integrate civil-society stakeholders throughout a project's life cycle. Coursework totals 30 credits: 12 credits of mandatory courses, 12 credits of optional courses (two per partner institution), and 6 credits of elective courses. Because it is a joint diploma, each institution admits students and grants its own degree according to its own regulations. The program leads to the Diplome d'etudes superieures specialisees (DESS).
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.50 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: For admission through Polytechnique Montreal, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline, or a university degree of a scientific nature with training deemed relevant by Polytechnique Montreal, and a minimum cumulative average of 2.5 on 4.0 (or 2.7 on 4.3), or the recognized equivalent; candidates below this average may request a waiver by presenting evidence of aptitude for DESS-level study, such as relevant professional experience. Applicants must also secure a faculty supervisor and demonstrate French proficiency through a recognized test, with a minimum of 605 on the TFI (other accepted tests and thresholds are listed by the Registrar). Admission through the Ecole nationale d'administration publique (ENAP) requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2 on 4.3 (candidates between 2.7 and 3.2 may still be considered after review of academic and professional background), good knowledge of French, sufficient understanding of written English, basic office-software skills, and possible additional coursework, tests, or interviews.
