Become an expert in Public Transformation and Strategy
The aim of this program is to train high-calibre executives capable of successfully managing the transformation of government departments, their international outreach, the issue of territories, and the full range of issues that arise in government management at a time of reduced spending and the digital transformation of public management tools.
In two years, this MSc enables students to understand and master the major political balances and stakes, the highly specific processes involved in making political decisions, and the fundamental drivers of public opinion in this field.
Recognition of the Program
- This program also delivers a Level 7 State Certification for its “Management of Institutions and Public Affairs” program, issued by the MBA Institutregistered under number 39879 in the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles).
- Each validated year of study also earns 60 ECTS credits (European Credits Transfer System). This system enables simpler, more transparent recognition of diplomas and qualifications between European Union countries, and makes every student’s academic career more flexible and transparent. To find out more about the ECTS system, please visit the the official page.
To learn more about our Programme, feel free to download our documentation.
Programme of the MSc Manager of Institutions and Public Affairs
FIRST YEAR
- Organization of public authorities and administrations
- Public policies in France
- Monitoring tools and methodology
- TECHAWAY-Artificial Intelligence
- European institutions and policies
- Political news analysis
- Operational project management
- Field surveys
- Project financing and budget engineering
- Civil service: organization, status and ethics
- Utilities law
- Organization management
- Public Finance
- Public contracts law
- Fighting corruption
- Political communication
- Lobby groups and interest representation
- Media training
- English
- Professional experience feedback (and methodology)
- Professional project, methodology and support
SECOND YEAR
- Project design in the digital age and AI
- Public policy and territorial development
- Public policy and transitions
- Public policy analysis and evaluation
- Organizational transformation and change management
- European public funding
- Public services undergoing change and tension
- TECHAWAY Artificial Intelligence
- Transforming human resources in the public sector
- Tenders and public procurement
- Crisis management
- Managing a communication plan
- Crisis communication and image strategy
- English
- Influence, lobbying and institutional networks
- Media training
- Feedback methodology
- Grand Oral methodology
- Professional experience feedback
- Conferences
Pedagogy
Pedagogical objectives
The “Manager of Institutions and Public Affairs” programme aims to provide students with comprehensive and up-to-date expertise in the field of institutional and public affairs management, political science, institutional communication and lobbying. The programme enables students to develop strategic and operational skills that allow them to adapt to the new challenges facing the public and parapublic sectors.
The “Manager of Institutions and Public Affairs” qualification was registered with France Compétences in 2024 in order to meet the growing market needs and recruiters’ requirements for vocational training programmes.
Compétences visées
| Block 1 – Designing a public policy or public affairs project | Strategic, legal and prospective analysis; Field diagnosis with stakeholders and partners; Design of public policy or public affairs project. |
| Block 2 – Managing and evaluating a public policy or public affairs project | Operational management and evaluation of public policy or public affairs project; Change management and transformation process management; Project management and funding research. |
| Block 3 – Managing a team in a public institution | Human resources management in a public or quasi-public institution; Application of local, national and European public finance principles in a public policy project; Public procurement management. |
| Block 4 – Managing public communication and public affairs | Design, implementation and evaluation of a communication strategy within a public institution or company; Crisis communication management; Development and execution of a lobbying and influence strategy. |
Methods employed
HEIP offers programmes designed by academic and professional experts, regularly updated to remain aligned with the latest market trends and requirements. HEIP integrates innovative teaching methods such as case studies, simulations, and practical projects, enabling students to develop analytical and practical skills. Emphasis is placed on acquiring technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in the fields of public institutions and public affairs.
Academic staff
Director MSc Manager of Institutions and Public Affairs: Sandrine Duchêne
- Reference Professor MSc1 Manager of Institutions and Public Affairs: Jo-Michel Dahan
- Reference Professor MSc2 Manager of Institutions and Public Affairs: Raphaël Moncomble
Assessment methods
Assessment methods are rigorous and based on varied approaches, including case studies, simulations, professional role-playing scenarios, practical projects, and oral presentations. Assessment criteria are clear and aim to measure mastery of skills developed by students. For example, students are assessed on their ability to develop communication plans, manage transformation projects, mobilise stakeholder networks, and lead change within the framework of European policies. These assessments ensure that graduates possess the necessary skills to excel in their careers.
The list below gives an overview of the courses. For a more complete list, feel free to download the documentation.
Career opportunities
Within public administration institutions and administrative establishments (trading and non-trading)
- Public procurement officer
- Prospective and intelligence officer
- Economic development officer
- European affairs and projects officer
- European programmes officer
- Territorial project and development officer
- Public policy project officer/manager
- Parliamentary attaché/assistant
- French or European civil servant
- Analyst
Within private companies and the private consulting sector
- Public affairs officer (national/European)
- Public affairs officer
- Public affairs and communication manager (lobbyist)
- Institutional communication officer
- Institutional relations officer
- Public affairs consultant
- Public and political communication consultant
- Public policy consultant
- Lobbyist
Choose our Work-Study Program!
The MSc in Public Affairs & Institutional Management is offered on a Full-Time or work-study basis.
For students on an initial course, an internship is compulsory at the end of the program (minimum 110 days starting in March).
Work-study students are required to submit a report on their experience at the end of the year, with an oral presentation to a panel of judges.
Admission to the first year requires a two-year work-study contract ; to enter the second year directly, a one-year contract is sufficient.
Work-study programs are available on the Paris and Lyon campuses only, on a 2-week / 1-week schedule, with a minimum presence in the company of 110 days.
Campuses Schedules
Admissions
Prerequisites
MSc 1
- Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent foreign qualification in arts or humanities, law, social sciences, political science or economics
- Interest and broad knowledge in political science and international relations
MSc 2
- Bachelor’s +4 (240 ECTS) or equivalent foreign qualification in arts or humanities, law, social sciences, political science or economics
- Interest and broad knowledge in political science and international relations
How to apply
- Submit an application form
- Oral admission examination
The candidate receives examination results 4 weeks after presenting their file to a panel.
All details are explained on the MSc Admissions page.
Fees
Tuition Fees:
€10,350 per year of studies
(CVEC tax to be paid before the start of the school year following registration)
Application Fees:
€80 (for any year of studies you are applying to)
For students on work-study programs, the tuition fees are paid by the student’s company or institution and/or the skills operator (OPCO). The remaining cost for the student is zero.
These fees are valid for the 2025/2026 academic year and are subject to annual review.
Practical Information
Satisfaction Survey
- Certification rate at the end of the MSc 2 ‘Public Affairs and Institutional Management’ – Year 2022-2023: 92, 28 %.
- Quality of teaching (pedagogy, expertise, availability, support, dialogue): 84% *
- Quality of the work-study programme: 90% *
- Apprenticeship indicators and rates
- Number of apprentices in 22-23: 192 (including 34 M1 and 158 M2) in Paris
*Opinionway survey November 2023
Speakers
All our speakers are lecturers or experts in their field.
Campuses
Courses are held in Paris and Lyon.
Consult the informations on each of them on our dedicated page.
Accessibility
The HEIP admission process is accessible to people with physical disabilities since the competition is 100% online.
For people with invisible or mental disabilities, the admission teams may adapt the tests.
All HEIP campuses (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and London) are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
