The Master’s degree is a BAC + 5 university diploma that you obtain at the end of your second cycle. It corresponds to the “M” in the LMD system for “Licence – Master – Doctorat”. It takes two years to complete after a bachelor’s degree, equivalent to a BAC + 3 diploma, which you obtain at the end of the first cycle.

The Master’s degree differs from other BAC + 5 courses in that it is more research-oriented. It shows that the student who holds it has in-depth knowledge of a subject that he or she is learning as part of a Master’s degree. If you want to continue your research and go on to a doctorate, equivalent to a BAC + 8, choosing the Master’s degree is ideal.

The Master’s degree also corresponds to a BAC + 5 and takes 2 years to complete after initial training at BAC + 3 level. It is more often offered in public schools and is known for its more professionalising nature. The aim of a Master’s degree is to complete the student’s knowledge so that he or she is ready to take up a post as soon as he or she leaves the course.

Depending on the institution, students may be required to undertake a work placement in order to acquire the skills they need to be operational in a company.

The MSc is also a type of Master’s degree with a professional focus. Many students and companies prefer it, however, because of the added value it brings to students’ CVs. Doing an MSc effectively indicates that you have specialised in a particular branch of your subject.

Generally, you can do a sandwich course as part of an MSc to give you the opportunity to do practical work in a company during your course. In this way, you gain professional experience even before you graduate, which is a plus for your CV. MSc programmes are also generally open to international students.

Your choice of BAC + 5 should therefore be based on your personal and professional goals. If you want to do research, or even if you are planning to do a doctorate, the ideal is to do a Master’s degree.

If you want to be able to work in a company straight after your BAC + 5, a master’s degree is an excellent option.

If you plan to have an international career and move into a management position and/or one with major responsibilities, you should opt for the MSc.

To obtain a BAC + 5, you can choose to train at different higher education establishments. You can go to either a state university or a public school. Depending on what you want to specialise in, you can also choose a specialist school, an engineering school, a business school, or others.

Do you want to obtain a BAC + 5 from a business school? Join INSEEC. Visit our website to find out about all the programmes available as part of a master’s degree, and check out our FAQs for more information.

Depending on your objectives and preferences,INSEEC gives you the option of doing an MSc with the specialisation of your choice or an MGE.