ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA) · Master in International Energy
MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL ENERGY TRANSITIONS - SEMESTER 2 - SPRING 2026
Spring semester 2025-2026
Sciences Po Common Core Curriculum Courses
Students must take one course in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2 from "Formation commune de Sciences Po".
Core curriculum1 row
| Courses | Teachers | Number of hours |
|---|---|---|
| [FORMATION ACADEMIQUE COMMUNE (MASTERS) ] Formation Académique Commune (FAC) - Semestre de printemps 2025-2026 | 24 | 4 |
Quantitative Skills
Students must take ONE Skills course EITHER in Semester 1 (beginners) OR in Semester 2 (advanced).
Please note that students self-assess their level of competence in Excel. A high-level of Excel proficiency is required for the Advanced level course.
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| Courses | Nb. of hours | ECTS Credits | Main teacher | Timeslot | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOUT 2070 - Introduction to Energy Modelling Fundamentals | 24 | 4 | François CATTIER & Marco BARONI (advanced) | TUE 2:45 - 4:45 PM | UP 54203 |
Core Curriculum
Energy Economics (Please select 1 course) - Block 3
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| Courses | Nb. of hours | ECTS Credits | Main teacher | Timeslot | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1IE 4200 - Energy Markets | 24 | 6 | Philippe VASSILOPOULOS, Gergely MOLNAR, Joel COUSE | TUE 8 - 10 AM (starting 03/02) | UP 54197 |
Energy Governance (Please select 1 course) - Block 4
If you have chosen the Enhanced Master Option (3rd Master Core Course Track), you can select 2 courses.
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| Courses | Nb. of hours | ECTS Credits | Main teacher | Timeslot | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1IE 4225 - Nuclear Energy Fundamentals | 24 | 6 | Valérie FAUDON, Frank CARRE | THU 8 - 10 AM | UP 54219 |
| F1IE 4210 - Energy Industry: Business, Strategy and Finance | 24 | 6 | Arash FARNOOSH, Raphaël VENTRE | WED 12:30 - 4:45 PM on 28/01, 04/02, 11/02, 18/02, 25/02 & WED 2:45 - 4:45 PM on 11/03 & 18/03 | UP 54199 |
| F1IE 4405 - System Integration of Renewable Electricity Sources | 24 | 6 | Arthur HENRIOT, Elsa MERCKEL | THU 7:15 - 9:15 PM | UP 54638 |
Enhanced Master Option / Third Core Curriculum
If you have chosen the Enhanced Master Option (3rd Master Core Course Track), you may also select a 3rd course among the following ones (if not already selected in previous blocks):
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| Courses | Nb. of hours | ECTS Credits | Main teacher | Timeslot | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCAF 2135 - Energy in Africa. Geopolitics, Governance and Development | 24 | 6 | Philippe COPINSCHI | TUE 5 - 7 PM | UP 53882 |
| OCEU 2195 - Energy Geopolitics of State Capitalism: Russia, China and Central Asia | 24 | 6 | Tatiana MITROVA, Michal MEIDAN | THU 12:30 - 4:45 PM on 29/01, 19/02, 12/03, 26/03, 02/04, 16/04 | UP 56043 |
| OADD 2405 - Can EU ETS & CBAM Help Achieve EU Net-zero 2050 Goal? | 24 | 6 | Thierry BROS | THU 2:45 - 4:45 PM on 05/02, 12/02, 19/02, 26/02, 12/03, 02/04, 09/04, 16/04, 23/04, 30/04 & THU 19/02 & 12/03 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM | UP 59081 |
Concentration Courses
(Please select two courses - total 48 hours).
Students must select two courses, one in each of their chosen concentrations.
Dual Degrees and One-Year Programs: students must select two courses in their ONE chosen concentration.
Students who opted for the "Enhanced Master Track", please select ONE course in your chosen concentration.
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| Courses |
|---|
| [ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA) ] Thematic Concentrations, Semesters 2 and 4 - Spring 2026 |
| [ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA) ] Regional Concentrations, Semesters 2 and 4 - Spring 2026 |
Optional Courses
For students who opt to take an optional course, please select ONE only (either one from Special Features or one from Modern Foreign Languages).
Elective2 rows
| Courses | Number of hours | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Foreign Languages | 24 | 4 |
| [ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA) ] Special Features (Optional), Semester 2 and 4 - Spring 2026 | 24 | 2-6 |
Intensive French Language Program (OPTIONAL)
All international PSIA students may register (on a first come - first served basis) for the Intensive French as a Foreign Language Program that will run from the 19th till the 21st January 2026.
Languages1 row
| Courses | Number of hours | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA) ] French as a Foreign Language Intensive Pre-Semester Program - January 2026 | 15-18 | 0 |
Total required ECTS - Semester 2: 30 or 32
Minimum Total required ECTS for 1st year : 60