This document provides information about EPITA's International Master's program in computer science and engineering. It discusses the program structure, areas of specialization, coursework, internship opportunities, admissions process, tuition fees and academic calendar. The program is a 2-year master's degree accredited by the French Ministry of Education. The first year includes fundamental courses common to all specializations, while the second year focuses on one of three specializations: Information Systems Management, Software Engineering, or Computer Security. Coursework emphasizes hands-on learning through projects. Students complete a 6-month internship with companies in France or abroad. Graduates obtain a highly regarded Master's degree that prepares them for leadership roles in technology.

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2. Technological
revolutions hold
a central role within
the 21st century.
As a propelling
engine, Information
Technologies
lead these drastic
upheavals.
Young men & women
mastering a global
expertise in Computer
Engineering, will
stand at the heart
of the concepts and
developments fueling
progress. EPITA
trains these pioneer
professionals
who invent our future.

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A word of welcome
Dear Prospects, Candidates, Students, Families & Friends,
Welcome to EPITA and welcome to France!
Accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (Ministère de l'Enseignement
Supérieur et de la Recherche) as National Master's Degree called Diplôme National de Master
(DNM), EPITA welcomes you to acquire state of the art Information Technology skills in Information
Systems Management, Software Engineering and Computer Security right in one of the world’s
most vibrant capitals: Paris.
We gladly invite you to be part of our unique community and can insure you the experience of a
life time.
Are you ready to jump on-board?
Best regards,
Christophe Rouvrais
Director Development and International Office
*only for students subjected to the Harmonization Semester
The international master
program at a glance
EPITA’s International Master Program
year 1 year 2
Harmonization
Welcome Week
& Fundamental Period
Common Core
& Specialization Period
Internship & Master’s Memoir
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Harmonization Semester* Fundamental Semester Specialization Semester Internship Semester
On-Campus Evaluation In-Company Monitoring

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International Master
at EPITA
Born in 1984, EPITA (from the French Ecole
pour l’Informatique et les Techniques
Avancées: School of Computer Science &
Advanced Techniques) has been steadily
gaining a reputation of excellence among
multinational companies, which often recruit
our students before the end of their studies.At
EPITA,computing and information technologies
are considered fundamental subjects
The International Master of EPITA is accre-
dited by the French Ministry of Higher Edu-
cation and Research (Ministère de l’Ensei-
gnement Supérieur et de la Recherche)
as a National Master’s Degree called
Diplôme National de Master (DNM).
Graduates obtain a « Master en Sciences
et Technologies, mention Informatique ».
This distinction is the highest accredita-
and are always placed in the context of
students’ future managerial roles and
within the perspective of their position of
responsibility. Scientific studies complement
this training to broaden and complete the
scientific culture vital to the future Engineer.
The aim of the International Master Program
at EPITA is to instill in its students the best
management practices within the field of
Computer Science Engineering. Each student
should have a solid basis in fundamental
Engineering concepts (unless they begin
at the Harmonization Semester level) and
in those additional skills essential for clarity
and accuracy in situation analysis and
problem solving in the IT business world.
tion possible granted by the French State.
It guarantees the quality of the education
delivered (content and professors) as well
as the overall integration of the students
within both local and national communities.
The creation of the European Higher Educa-
tion Area started with the Bologna Process
guarantees the European Recognition of
this Degree.
EPITA (Ecole pour l’Informatique et les
Techniques Avancées) is a member of IONIS
Education Group, the largest group of Private
Higher Education institutions in France.
Bringing 20 schools together under the same
banner, IONIS counts 18,000 students in
France and reaches 200,000 internationally.
A C C R E D I T A T I O n S & A F F I l I A T I O n S

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Academics
The pedagogical approach for EPITA’s International
Master stands as a 360° focus on benchmarks academic
& professional keystones.
A curriculum based on the needs of the real world
Our International Master emphasizes three main career categories:
> Management positions typically forging Project Managers
> Operational positions particularly for those aiming at technical and/or strategic areas
> Consulting positions mainly for those directed toward technical and/or strategic consulting
The International Master program is organized by its areas of specialization in four clearly
differentiated academic periods: the Harmonization Semester*, the Fundamental Semester, the
Specialization Semester and the Internship Semester.
LEARNING THROUGH PROJECTS
Mastering a vocation is above all succeeding
in owing the operational practices by
going beyond the basic-level theoretical
knowledge acquired. Our International
Master emphasizes the acquisition
of concrete know-how through a learning
process centered on projects which
are characterized by:
• Balance between advanced academic core
courses & professional projects
• Strong emphasis on teamwork
• Predominantly project-based evaluations
• Completion of Research & Innovation Project
during the specialization semester
During the specialization semester all students
complete a Research & Innovation Project in
which they respond to a real offer from either
companies or research labs by submitting a
concretely applicable set of solutions.
A COMPETITIVE EDGE
IN THE JOB MARKET
EPITA’s International Master Program prepares
graduates for key leadership positions in the
industry, offering an essential training in theory
and practice that provides a competitive edge
in the job market. During the program, all
our students find high-level internships that
typically result into the first step on their
career ladder.
In addition, the combination of the
Engineering core with the Business
practices enables our graduates to
communicate more effectively throughout
the organization and to advance at a rapid
pace on their professional path.
*only for students subjected to the Harmonization Semester
international master by specialization Careers industrial sectors
Information Systems Management
Information Systems Manager
Information Systems Consultant
Project or Product Manager
Business Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Consulting Firms
IT Sector
Large Enterprises & Companies
Software Engineering
Consultant
Software Project or Product Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
System or Application Architect
Banking & Insurance Firms
IT Sector
Large Enterprises & Companies
Computer Security
Security Consultant
Information Security Manager
Security Architect
Banking & Insurance Firms
IT Sector
Large Enterprises & Companies

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The harmonization
semester
The Harmonization Semester (30 ECTS)
is mandatory only for candidates with an
insufficient background in Computer Science.
All applicants are evaluated on an individual
basis. Equivalence requests are subject to
approval from the Admissions Committee.
The Harmonization Semester is common
to all areas of specialization.
The fundamental semester
The Fundamental period of the Master
program aims at providing students
with sound technical knowledge for
their area of specialization as well as
knowledge in Engineering and know-
how related to company operations. This
semester is common to all three areas
of specialization (ISM, SE & CS).
The specialization semester
The central purpose of the specialization
semester of the Master’s Program is to enable
our students to enter the job market at the
end of their studies at an executive level.
At this time, each student specializes according
to a chosen career path in order to graduate
with a background perfectly adapted to the
skill sets sought after by companies. The
professional profiles of our students are built
progressively around a series of increasingly
specialized academic periods which structure
the specialized education:
> A common core curriculum period shared by
all students within the same cohort
The specialization period specific to each
Master Program
A Research Innovation Project conducted at
the end of the specialization semester
The specialization semester is unique
to each area of specialization and each
curriculum is described under each
program.
FUNDAMENTAL SEMESTER
CURRICULUM*
Technical Skills
• Advanced Algorithmics
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Operating Systems: Windows Unix
• Networking Technologies
• IT Overview
Business Skills
• Business Writing
• Financial Analysis
• Marketing of Free Software
Management Skills
• Project Management
• Team Management
Cultural Integration
• Getting Over the Cultural Shock
• Intensive French Seminar
• French Courses
• French Culture
(*For more information on courses, visit
our website http://masters.epita.fr/ )

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International Master
in information systems
Management
PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES
This programs aims at providing sound
knowledge of the fundamentals of IT
strategic planning, IT implementation and
organizational management. Graduates
will become highly skilled professionals
with a multi-faceted understanding of how
technology can improve an organization’s
performance and enable its members to
share and access information, plan and
collaborate, while having the analytical edge
to strategically plan for future growth.
Graduates will master the technical and
human skills needed to create successful
innovations with information technologies.
Core skills
Career Project Elaboration
French Courses
Enterprise
Information Systems
Entreprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Business Intelligence (BI) Data Warehouses
Information Systems Strategy
Information Systems Management
IT Governance
IT Strategy
Green IT
Business Strategy
Finance for IT Managers
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Advanced Management
Change Management
Cross-border Management
ITIL
Knowledge Innovation Management
Product Lifecycle Management
ISM specialization
semester curriculum

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PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES
The program emphasizes the development
of quality software coupled with the
transfer of this knowledge to the industry.
Topics include Requirements Engineering,
System Design,Testing Strategies Software
Development using C++ and Java with an
overall emphasis on the development of
reliable software systems.
At completion of the degree, students will
know the principles of sound scientific
Software Engineering practices, grounded in
a hands-on understanding of the applicability
of these practices in order to be able to lead
major Software Engineering projects.
Core skills
Career Project Elaboration
French Courses
Advanced Software
Development
Software Development Methodologies
Human-Machine Interface
Quality Insurance Software Testing
ITIL
Advanced Programming
Advanced C++ Programming
Advanced Java Programming
.NET and C# Programming
Software Security
Web Development
Advanced Web Development
Rich Internet Applications
Java XML Technologies
Advanced Databases
Mobile Application
Development
iOS and Objective C
Android Software Stack
Windows Phone 7
Advanced Management
Business Process Modeling
Change Management
Cross-border Management
Knowledge Innovation Management
International master
in software engineering
SE CURRICULUM

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PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES
This program aims at providing a solid
background in the design and management
of Systemic Engineering and Architecting
Security in the contemporaneous enterprise.
This specialization focuses also on Network
Security or Cryptography by including
elements of both disciplines within its
curriculum. Student in Computer Security
will benefit from a disciplined approach
to understanding the management,
technical and legal issues associated with
the security of information from a bench-
marked step by step approach resulting in
optimal security within risk tolerance limits.
Core skills
Career Project Elaboration
French Courses
Systems and Network
Security
Advanced Network Security
Unix Windows Systems Administration
Cloud Computing Security
Virtualization
Software and Transaction
Security
Applied Cryptography
Public Key Infrastructure
Software Security Assurance
Web Security
Security Policy
Advanced Management
Change Management
Cross-border Management
Knowledge Innovation Management
International master
in computer security
CS CURRICULUM

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Internships
Built around the real needs of the business
world, EPITA’s International Master Program
is designed to meet its expectations. From
the Improvement Committee to the
Scientific Committee, within which Senior
Business Executives and Associate
Managers provide their input to improve
the school’s programs research foci (IBM,
Microsoft, France Télécom, Cisco, Syntec,
etc.) to the courses themselves mostly
taught by working professionals leading
the IT industry. Business is present at
all school levels. Through these strong
corporate partnerships, our Career Services
maintains privileged contacts with multi-
national companies that lead to internship
opportunities for our students. Extending
to over 40 countries, our alumni network
enhances international opportunities for
our current students. The required 6-month
internship allows students to be exposed to
the latest technologies while gaining valuable
experience. Feedback from the internship
host companies has been overwhelmingly
supportive of our programs. All trainees
All trainees received
an average monthly
allowance of
€1,100 in 2012.
received an average monthly allowance
of €1,100 in 2012. In the past, interns
have held positions such as Global Business
Development Manager, Outsourcing Project
Lead, Multimedia Advanced Developer or
Telecommunications Auditor. Recent interns
have completed their 6-month internship
period in companies such as Société
Générale, SFR, HP, Siemens, Cap Gemini or
Sopra.
The internship semester
This last educational period is organized around a company internship
of 6-month, culminating into a Master’s Memoir defended on-campus in front
of the Graduate Memoir Committee.
RESEARCH INNOVATION
PROJECTS
The Research Innovation Projects of
EPITA’s International Master’s program
consists of developing an innovative
project by a group of second year
masters students, over a period of two
months, in collaboration with a compa-
ny or a research laboratory. Each team
consists of 3 to 4 and is supervised
by the representative of the company
or research laboratory mentoring the
project. The project is developed over a
period of two full-time months equating
to 240 hours per student.

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Admissions
Eligibility
Our International Master in Computer
Science is open to candidates holding
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
in Computer Science or related fields.
Students with a strong background in
Engineering and a degree in business are
also encouraged to apply for the Information
Systems Management program. Candidates
must also have solid analytical and problem
solving abilities. Candidates from other
backgrounds seeking a change of gears,
can apply and be brought up to speed during
the Harmonization Semester.
The Harmonization Semester*
(30 ECTS)
is mandatory only for candidates with an
insufficient background in Computer Science.
All applicants are evaluated on an individual
basis.
Requirements
Completed application form photo
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of purpose
2 Letters of recommendation (download our
recommendation letter form on our website
to assist your recommenders with that task)
1 certified copy of your Bachelor's Degree
(in French or English and/or certified
translation)
Transcripts of records (in French or English
and/or certified translation)
Copy of passport
TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or BULATS
Graduate Record Examinations GRE®
€ 60 application fee paid online or via
bank transfer (write to us at international.
masters@epita.fr if you opt to redeem the
application fee by wire transfer)
Deadlines
Fall intake closes July 31st courses start the
first week of October
Spring intake closes December 31st
courses start the first week of March
Enrolment Confirmation
€5,500*
Second Semester Third Semester Total Tuition Fees
€4,400 €2,500 €12,400**
*registration payment prior
to arrival
Installments possible (payment
plan signed individually during Orientation)
**tuition is subject to change
does not include the
Harmonization Semester
(For more information on Financial Matters, visit our website: http://masters.epita.fr/epita-tuition-fees-finance-aid.aspx)
TuITIOn FEES
MAR APR MAY Jun Jul MAR APR MAY Jun Jul MAR APR MAY Jun Jul
FAll InTAKE
OCT nOV DEC JAn FEB OCT nOV DEC JAn FEB
Harmonization Semester
Harmonization Semester
Specialization Semester
Specialization Semester
Internship Semester
Internship Semester
Fundamental Semester
Fundamental Semester
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Research Innovation Project
Research Innovation Project
ACADEMIC CAlEnDAR
SPRInG InTAKE

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CAREER PLAN SPEED DATING
• HELPING STUDENTS PREPARE
THEIR CAREER PLAN
The aim of this course is to help students
define and implement their career plan.
It begins with a special week, during which
current students are coached by alumni
to define their career plan. In addition
to general lectures on recruitment and
developing general job search skills (i.e., CV
cover letter writing, finding responding
to ads, excelling at interviewing, etc.),
the career paths of the alumni are very
enriching to the current students who can
discover different facets of their seniors’
work in richly varied work environments.
On this occasion, EPITA alumni who have
decided to launch their own venture return
to campus to share their experience.
• SPEED DATING FOR INTERNSHIPS
Firms wishing to offer Fall internships
(September to January), deliver short
30-minutes talks to students prior to
meeting individually with interested
candidates in break-out rooms directly
after the event. The purpose of this week
is to encourage direct meetings between
students and companies, ensuring that
contacts are made in the most efficient way.
This week is particularly designed for end
users (available for FALL intake only).
• SPEED DATING FOR JOBS
Students who have not been offered a job
by their internship company or who were
not interested by the offer they received,
are invited to a cocktail party where they
can meet representatives of firms bringing
job vacancies. Students and firms are
encouraged to pursue their conversation
beyond the Meet Greet event in the
selected rooms reserved on campus for
that purpose. All companies are selected
according to students’ expectations and
the existing ties between the school and the
firms (available for Spring intake only).
Career services
OVERVIEW
Since its creation in 1984, more than 5,800 students have graduated from EPITA and now
work in over 2,000 firms around the globe. The school’s aim has always been to train top-level
young people, giving them true professional skills that will make them rapidly operational. This
preparation for the corporate world implies innovative teaching methods, enriched with numerous
opportunities for contact with the professional environment.
Working with the faculty, the Career Services Director is responsible for listing needs as well as
preparing, coordinating and implementing companies’ actions to achieve these objectives.
COMPANIES@EPITA
FEMII, the forum for companies in the engineering
it sector
Although we recommend that our students adopt an active, personal approach to the search
for internships, it is our responsibility to help them with this task. Consequently, each year, we
organize a forum bringing together companies that wish to meet our students and graduates.
In 2012, 67 major companies offered over 3,500 positions to our school.
EPITA technological conference weeks
These weeks are scheduled twice yearly for our students and group conferences by companies.
The later come to share their experience of projects and emerging technologies, presenting
software applications and the practical applications of technologies. These lecture series, lasting
from 60 to 90 minutes each, represent added value for the students who gain insight into the
latest market trends from its main players.

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EPITA, Innovative
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20% Software Publishers
28% IT Services
8% Other sectors
4% French Administration
6% Banking
8% Media Marketing
Agencies
9% Industry
94% Employed
1% Continuation of studies
(PhD, MBA, ...)
5% Self-employed
53% 2
23% 3 to 5
4% 6 to 10
20% More than 10
Employed by
the internship company
Employed by
another company
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CAPGEMINI : 7
MINISTRY OF DEFENSE : 6
SOLUCOM : 6
THALES: 4
SOCIETE GENERALE: 4
DEVOTEAM: 3
STERIA: 3
AVERAGE GRADUATE STARTING
SALARY 37,000

14. CAMPuS lIFE
THE InTERnATIOnAl STuDEnT PACK InCluDES : 500€
On-campus clubs organizations
Taking responsibilities within a club is no small job: EPITA give to its students
a tool kit and guides, training cycles for its members, a pedagogical team
of support, etc.
Because students make schools, EPITA encourages creativity and
spontaneity of its student body. And it works!
The proof: a growth of over 30% of events per year and a healthy turnover
of activities...
To describe a few: while EpiWORLD is the on-campus international student
association, EpiBOOK recycles and gives back books to the community and
UNISSON mixes electronica music. Once on campus, which clubs or
associations will you get involved with?
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On campus
Located just outside Paris, EPITA shares its campus with other high-technology IONIS schools. On-campus, students have access to computer labs
and facilities 24/7. In addition to the computer labs set up for networking, 15 specialized laboratories have been created, adding up to a total of
4000sq. meters dedicated to technical equipment. At the cutting edge of technology, EPITA always seeks ways to infuse the latest developments into
its infrastructures.
The internet connection at the school runs 1.5 Gbps, permitting 1,500 work stations to work simultaneously. In addition, the whole campus is Wi-Fi
connected, enabling students to use mobile devices anywhere. Voice over IP (VoIP) is also possible throughout the network.
Cultural integration
We believe that international communication is a true competency that needs to be acquired through dedicated study.Therefore, our team has created
a week-long Cultural Integration Program led by our multicultural experts. The week is launched by a day of Orientation during which you not only
meet your classmates and gather informative program related information but also discover the campus and the breadth of the experience you are
starting.
The week includes a series of workshops, French language crash-courses and cultural events all catering to cementing your first immersion.
Furthermore, during the Fundamental Semester students attend our Getting Over the Cultural Shock seminar designed to insure students a stable
insertion within their new communities.
Helping the student finding an apartment near the campus and putting
her/him in close contact with owners.
“Airport pick-up”
Housing settling down, guidance for signing accommodation contract
and surroundings visit.
Orientation week that includes help for housing insurance, opening a
bank account, registering at the social security, obtaining the resident
visa and card, obtaining public transport subscription, buying mobile
sim card, campus orientation and visit including a lunch.
Assigning a French student as a mentor to help the students integrate.
Integration week (once a year), it includes spending 3 nights off
campus somewhere in France. The cost of the week including
accommodation, transportation, complete board and activities is
included in this package.
Enrolment fee at EPIWorld for the first year when the student will
have the chance to participate in different cultural activities on and off
campus.

15. TESTIMOnIAlS
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Cristina DINU
Nationality: Romanian
Work experience: 2 years
International Program: ISM
“With a BSc in Computer Science and almost two years of
experience in a consulting company, I decided that I needed
to broaden my perspectives on an international level. I
wanted this new experience to take place in a country where
I was not familiar with the language so I chose French and
France.
The International Master of EPITA offered me the comfort
of following my courses in English, while also providing
French culture and language courses. This allowed me
to integrate easily in the local environment and enjoy the
Parisian delights.
The best part of the program is the close relationship EPITA
has with the enterprise world which translates into lectures
given by professionals of the tech industry, promising job
fairs and the reputation of a highly performing engineering
school. After one academic year, I now look forward to my
internship at SAP. ”
Sumit GUPTA
Nationality: Indian / Work experience: 4 years / International Program: Computer Security
“I have tremendously enjoyed my academic experience at EPITA and can truly recommend it to all those hard working business minded individuals who
have the drive for success and achievements.
Studying abroad is an experience more than any textbook can teach you. It is about uncovering parts of yourself that you never knew existed. Having
4 years of professional experience in IT industry, I was interested in doing a Masters course in the field of computer security in an international
environment.
Getting a Master’s in Computer Security from EPITA is a great honor.The entire course is full of experiences which have shaped me into a stronger
person to face the challenges of the real world. It enabled me to develop talents which I never knew that I possessed. It brought me into contact with
lecturers and guides with an astounding amount of knowledge and personal experience.
During this entire “year” I got wonderful opportunities to network with distinguished personalities from France and other countries. I certainly think that
this Master’s degree and the specialization in computer security have given me the adequate tools to perform efficiently in my future job.”
Martin FRANZ
Nationality: German
Work experience: 1 year
International Program: Software Engineering
“After my study in media computer science in Germany, I was looking for an
international university to finish my study with a Master degree. I chose EPITA
because of many reasons. As a partner of my old university, I was able to get
detailed and positive feedback from my old professors. Then I recognized the
International Masters program with a bunch of practical projects, people from all
around the world, the opportunity to study in English and French courses to learn
the country’s language. Not to forget, that Paris offers a lot for a students life, like
nightlife, expositions, museums and Disneyland.
The Software engineering specialization keeps pace with the progress in IT.
I especially liked the mobile application development and the project at the
end, which forces us to combine all our knowledge. All professors have a lot of
professional experience in their domain and they show us practical ways to solve
problems efficiently.
The very good reputation of EPITA and the strong network with small and huge
enterprises helps us to get a job in France much more easier than other engineers.
Because of this, EPITA is a good choice, in short and long term.”
1. Cristina DINU
2. Martin FRANZ
3. Sumit GUPTA

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5 GOOD REASONS
TO APPLY TO EPITA:
1Become a world leader in IT
2Secure a full-time job prior to graduation
3Study in english yet in the heart of paris
4Prepare for real-world global challenges
5Fit your mind to foresee it advances