ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA) · Master in International Development
Master in International Development, Semester 2 - Spring 2026
Semestre de printemps 2025-2026
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The link to access the course outlines will be provided by email in mid-December.
Sciences Po Common Courses
* Please select ONE course - 24 hours.
Students must take one course in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2 from "Formation commune de Sciences Po".
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| Enseignements | Nombre d'heures | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [FORMATION ACADEMIQUE COMMUNE (MASTERS) ] Formation Académique Commune (FAC) - Semestre de printemps 2025-2026 | 24 | 4 |
Quantitative Skills
* Please select ONE course - 24 hours.
Students must take one Skills course in English or French, either in Semester 1 or in Semester 2. Please note that students may obtain a waiver for the skills course upon presentation of the appropriate justifications (transcripts, syllabi and letter of explanation either in French or in English only) before course registration. This decision will depend on the nature and number of relevant courses already taken, as well as the grades and credits awarded. Students who secure a waiver for the Skills course will attempt 4 fewer credits and therefore must take and validate an additional course (4 to 6 ECTS) within the list of "Optional courses" in order to make up for these missing credits.
* Skills waiver request:
Please contact your academic advisor.
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| Enseignements | Nombre d'heures | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 4 |
Core curriculum
* ALL STUDENTS must select TWO core curriculum courses:
- ONE from Block 3,
- ONE from Block 4
In addition, students who are on the one-year Master's in Advanced Global Studies (MAGS) Program or who are (incoming) Dual Degree students from Bocconi University must select three Core courses from Block 3, Block 4, Block 5 or Block 6, but should NOT select two courses from the same Block.
Block 3: Development Finance (MANDATORY - Please select 1 course)
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| Enseignements | Nb. of hours | ECTS Credits | Main teacher | Timeslot | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1ID 5080 - Fiscal and Social Policies in Developing Countries: Research and Practice | 24 | 6 | Justine KNEBELMANN | THU 2:45 - 4:45pm | UP 57354 |
| F1ID 5055 - Sustainable Finance: the power of finance to do good. From its inception to current trends and futur | 24 | 6 | Concepcion AISA | 11:15 to 14:30 (3 hours with a break) on Saturday 21 and 28 February ; 14, 21 and 28 March ; 11, 18 and 25 April | UP 56278 |
| F1ID 4050 - Financing Development: The Architecture of International Development Finance | 24 | 6 | Ivan ZELENCO | WED & FRI 2:45 - 4:45pm 18/03 - 20/03 - 25/03 - 27/03 - 01/04 - 03/04 - 08/04 - 10/04 - 15/04 - 17/04 - 22/04 - 24/04 | UP 54230 |
Block 4: Development Management & Evaluation (MANDATORY - Please select 1 course)
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| Enseignements | Nb. of hours | ECTS Credits | Main teacher | Timeslot | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1ID 4065 - Project Cycle Management for Inclusive International Cooperation | 24 | 6 | Saskia RAVESLOOT, Rachel BROCK | FRI 5 - 7pm (Except 17/04 and 24/04) & 2 SAT 10:15am - 12:15pm (31/01 - 11/04) | UP 54233 |
| F1ID 4095 - Rethinking Partnerships for Greater Development Impact | 24 | 6 | Sophie LE MOUEL PICONE | TUE 2:45 - 4:45pm | UP 54678 |
| F1ID 4035 - Evaluating Development - The Fundamentals | 24 | 6 | Hélène JUILLARD | MON & TUE 10:15am - 12:15pm 26/01 - 27/01 - 02/02 - 03/03 - 16/02 - 17/02 - 16/03 - 17/03 - 30/03 - 31/03 - 07/04 - 27/04 | UP 57389 |
| F1ID 5030 - Evaluating Human Capital Policies: Experimental Methodology and Evidence | 24 | 6 | Quentin DAVIOT | TUE & WED 12:30 - 2:30pm 03/02 - 04/02 - 10/02 - 11/02 - 24/02 - 25/02 - 10/03 - 11/03 - 17/03 - 18/03 - 31/03 - 01/04 | UP 54679 |
| F1ID 4110 - Impact Evaluation | 24 | 6 | Thomas ESCANDE | TUE 7:15 - 9:15pm | UP 57600 |
Concentration courses
* All PSIA students must select ONE course in their chosen Concentration.
* Only students pursuing a two-year program exclusively at PSIA who have not selected the "Enhanced Master Option" must also choose one course in their second chosen Concentration.
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| Enseignements | Nombre d'heures | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA) ] Regional Concentrations, Semesters 2 and 4 - Spring 2026 | 24 | 6 |
| [ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA) ] Thematic Concentrations, Semesters 2 and 4 - Spring 2026 | 24 | 6 |
Optional courses
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| Enseignements | Nombre d'heures | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA) ] Special Features (Optional), Semester 2 and 4 - Spring 2026 | 24 | 1-6 |
| A modern foreign language (optional) | 24 | 4 |
| [CENTRE POUR L'ENTREPRENEURIAT ] Centre pour l'entrepreneuriat - Semestre de printemps 2025-2026 |
Intensive French Language Program (OPTIONAL)
All international PSIA students may register for the Intensive French as a Foreign Language (January 19-21), on a first-come, first-served basis
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| Enseignements | Enseignants |
|---|---|
| [ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA) ] French as a Foreign Language Intensive Pre-Semester Program - January 2026 | 20 |
Total required ECTS - Semester 1: 28 OR 32
Total required ECTS for the 1st year: 60
Total required ECTS at the end of program: at least 120
REMINDER:
Please find below the links to PSIA Degree Requirements and PSIA Student Assessment Policy: