The IMPGT offers a Bachelor's degree, two Master's-level courses divided into several tracks, a Doctoral program, a preparatory course in public service talents, and two postgraduate diplomas. All courses are available as initial or continuing training. Some of them are available on a sandwich course basis.
LICENCE 1 Public Administration - core curriculum
- Initial or continuing training
- Aix-en-Provence
- Classic rhythm
In the 1st year of the Bachelor's degree, students benefit from courses focusing on the general environment and the specific environment of the public sector in law-economics-management, extended to the social sciences.
LICENCE 2 Public Administration - core curriculum
- Initial or continuing training
- Aix-en-Provence
- Classic rhythm
The 2nd year, in conjunction with the 1st year, provides students with an in-depth understanding of the public sector environment and its changes, as well as an introduction to management functions and their tools.
LICENCE 3 Public Administration - Public Management course
- Initial or continuing training
- Aix-en-Provence
- Classic rhythm
The 3rd year, in continuity with the L2, gives a global and sector-based vision of public management, deepening management tools in a French and international public context, while prefiguring Master's orientation through the discovery of business sectors.
LICENCE 3 Public Administration - Public Management professions course
- Initial or continuing training
- Aix-en-Provence
- In alternation
Exclusively a work-study program, this 3rd year course gives a global and sector-based vision of public management, and provides in-depth knowledge of management tools in a French and international public sector context, while at the same time foreshadowing the Master's program.
Master's degree in management of cultural projects or establishments: 1 course
Management and Law of Cultural Organizations and Events
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- Alternance
- Eduniversal 2026 ranking: 17th
The aim of this program is to train managers who are specialists in the cultural sector in the broadest sense, and to provide them with the tools, techniques and knowledge they need for a professional career in this sector, with dual managerial and legal skills.
Master in public management: 9 courses
All Public Management courses (except MESS) have a common 1st-year curriculum.
Management of health and social establishments
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- Alternance
- Eduniversal 2026 ranking: 12th
This course of study in the Master's in Public Management prepares students for managerial and executive positions in the fast-changing healthcare and social sector, while defending its human values.
Public Administration Management
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- Classic or alternating rhythm
- Eduniversal 2026 ranking: 8th
- IMPGT + preparation
This Master's in Public Management prepares students for management and support functions in organizations that implement public policies and services. It provides the skills needed to design, implement and manage public policies and services.
Public Law and Management of Local Authorities
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- Classic rhythm
- Eduniversal 2026 ranking: 4th
- IMPGT + preparation
This Master's degree in public management provides a cross-disciplinary approach to management and law that meets the needs of local authorities, EPCIs and related organizations, institutions and companies.
Sustainable Development and Territorial Governance of Mediterranean and International Projects
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- Classic rhythm
- Eduniversal 2026 ranking: 14th
- IMPGT + preparation
This course of study in the Public Management Master's program enables students to acquire a solid grounding in international project management, sustainable development and the public and non-profit sectors. It also provides a deeper understanding of certain themes specific to the Euro-Mediterranean zone, associated sectoral issues and professional techniques.
Quality and Social Risk Management
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- Alternance
- Eduniversal 2026 ranking: 9th
This Master's degree in public management is designed to train future quality, environment and risk managers for both public and private organizations, through theoretical and practical training, as well as exposure to real-life situations.
Land safety and management
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- Alternance
- Eduniversal 2026 ranking: 3rd
- IMPGT + preparation
This Public Management Master's program is in partnership with ENSOSP. It is aimed at the territorial security sector, particularly in terms of civil security, to equip organizations to prevent territorial risks in line with recent developments.
Public Marketing and Communication
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- Alternance
- Eduniversal 2026 ranking: 5th
The aim of this Public Management Masters course is to acquire the knowledge and skills required to become a specialist in the public sector and an expert in marketing and communication, while at the same time acquiring the management culture of non-profit organizations.
Attractiveness and New Territorial Marketing
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- Alternance
- Eduniversal 2026 ranking: 6th
This Master's degree in public management is designed to enhance professional skills, with the acquisition of the fundamentals and concepts needed to implement territorial attractiveness and marketing initiatives.
Research, Studies and Consulting in Management Sciences
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- Classic or alternating rhythm
This Public Management Master's program trains tomorrow's professionals in academic and applied management science research, preparing them for careers in teaching, research and consulting.
IMPGT + preparation
- In addition to a Master 1 or 2 in public management
- Aix-en-Provence
- 200H
This Talents in Public Services preparatory course enables you to prepare for the competitive entrance exams for the French State or Territorial civil service, by following an intensive preparatory course in addition to a Master's level diploma (Master 1 or 2) in public management.
DESUs supported by IMPGT
Diplômes d'Études Supérieures Universitaires (DESU) are designed for Master's level students. Those presented below are offered by the IMPGT.
DESU Entrepreneurship and Management of Contemporary Music
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- 1 year
Faced with the complexity and challenges facing the contemporary music industry, the OTACC Chair and the IMPGT are developing a post-graduate diploma (DESU) dedicated to entrepreneurship and management applied to the specific characteristics of the industry's organizations.
DESU - Entrepreneurship and festival management
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- 1 year
Faced with the complexity and challenges facing festival organizations, the OTACC Chair and the IMPGT are developing a DESU dedicated to reinforcing the entrepreneurial and managerial skills of professionals in the festival and event industry, in a responsible, social and supportive dynamic.
DESU - Retail manager: cities and territories
- Initial training - continuing education
- Aix-en-Provence
- 1 year
This post-graduate diploma (DESU) run by the IMPGT's ANMT Chair, in partnership with the Club des Managers de Centre-ville, is aimed at students and managers wishing to train for retail management positions in a town center, city or wider region.
DU courses offered by Aix-Marseille University
The University Diplomas (DU) are aimed at Bachelor's level students. Those presented below are not offered by the IMPGT.
DU Commitment
- Initial training - continuing education
- Asynchronous distance
- 1 year
Supported by the Student Involvement Program / Optimize your project management skills and professionalize your involvement.
DU Innovations
- Initial training
- Asynchronous distance
- 2 years
Supported by CISAM+ / The aim of this DU is to train students in the design and management of innovative, responsible and interdisciplinary projects. It enables them to acquire the skills needed to meet the major economic, societal and environmental challenges of the 21st century.
PhD
- Initial or continuing training
- Aix-en-Provence
The logical continuation of the Master's degree in research, studies and consultancy in public management, the doctorate is a professional research experience that leads to the preparation and writing of a thesis containing innovative knowledge in the various branches of management science.
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