MASTER’S DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT AND DIGITALISATION OF QHSE PROCESSES
Certification : Titre enregistré au répertoire national des certifications professionnelles N° de fiche RNCP38364, Date d’échéance de l’enregistrement : 31-12-2027 délivré par le ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la recherche
BACHELOR START-UP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Presentation
The Master’s degree in Management and Digitalisation of NP-QHSE Processes (NP-QHSE) at ESEA is a qualification registered with the RNCP at Level 7, which trains, over a two-year period, professionals who are aware of quality, hygiene, safety and environmental issues, equipping them to implement, manage and improve management systems in these key areas of the organisation.
This programme is perfectly aligned with the needs of NP-QHSE Managers seeking creative, passionate, curious and motivated collaborators.
The ESEA NP-QHSE Master’s programme enables graduates to be highly operational from their first professional experience or to pursue further studies at Master’s level (Bac+4/5). Courses, conferences, masterclasses and business games are delivered by professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
Students benefit from connections with our network of high-level partner companies to undertake their work-study programme.
ESEA Business School is a higher education institution subject to the State’s academic supervision, through the Académie de Paris. ESEA Business School offers programmes in Sustainability Management from Bac to Bac+5, delivered both on campus and online, through initial and continuing education.
- Activity declaration number: registered with the Prefect of the Île-de-France region.
- SIRET number
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
01-60-05-58-30
contact@esea-bs.fr – admissions@esea-bs.fr
For disability-related enquiries, please contact the Disability Support Officer.

Disability Support Officer : Stéphane NOAH
phone : 0160055830
Mail : Stephanenoah@emsp-bs.fr
Students entering the first year are required to validate all competency blocks.
This programme does not offer any equivalences or transfer pathways.
Further Studies
This Master’s programme is professionally oriented and therefore leads directly to employment.
Admission Requirements
NIVEL(S) OF ENTRY
Bachelor’s degree and Bac+4
Prerequisites:
The Master’s degree in Management and Digitalisation of QHSE Processes (NP-QHSE) at ESEA is open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree or any other Level 6 qualification, and for the second year of the Master’s programme, to candidates who have completed the first year of a Master’s degree (M1) or who have obtained an exemption from the awarding body.
Admission is based on the review of the application file and, where applicable, an interview.
Duration :
STUDY DURATION:
- 2 years for students holding a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification, and 1 year for students who have completed the first year of a Master’s programme.
- Work-study programme available.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
The Master’s Degree in Management and Digitalisation of QHSE Processes (NP-QHSE) at ESEA is a State-recognised Level 7 qualification which aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of the standards and certifications in force (ISO 9001 for Quality, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety, etc.).
- Master key quality management tools (5M, Pareto and Gantt diagrams, brainstorming, etc.).
- Master the principles of quality management.
- Be able to identify non-conformities and propose corrective and preventive actions.
- Define and implement relevant performance and control indicators.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve integrated QHSE management systems adapted to the specific requirements of the organisation.
- Use and deploy digital tools (QHSE software, CMMS, EDM systems) to facilitate the management of documents, non-conformities, audits, and action plans.
- Understand the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, AI, augmented reality) on QHSE issues and leverage data-driven approaches in QHSE activities.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- Enrolment for the September 2025 intake runs from 1 March to 20 September 2025.
- Enrolment for the January 2026 mid-year intake continues until 18 December.
Procedures
Access to our training programmes can be initiated:
- By the employer
- At the employee’s initiative, with the employee’s consent
- By a student or their legal guardian
- Work-study programme available from the third year onwards
After completing the application form, our school commits to responding within 72 hours.
If the programme requires prerequisites, we will offer, regardless of the funding method you are considering, a knowledge test and/or a placement interview (by phone or video conference) and/or a review of your application.
Funding
- Apprenticeship contract: the company covers the tuition fees on behalf of the student.
- Individual Training Leave (CIF).
- Individual Training Assistance (AIF): if you are a job seeker.
- Personal funding: through a student job or a bank loan.
- You have the option to pay your tuition fees in instalments.
TEACHING METHOD AND ASSESSMENT
Assessment Methods:
Case studies and/or tests and/or essays and/or text analysis and/or multiple-choice questionnaires (MCQs) and/or oral assessments and/or research projects / Continuous assessment / Work-study and skills review (written + oral) / Dissertation defence / Professional evaluation in the workplace
Training Materials:
Course materials (PDF, Word, and/or PowerPoint formats), case studies, audio and video materials, and any exercises to be completed during the training programme
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- QSE / HSE / QHSE Manager
- QSE / HSE / QHSE Officer
- QSE / HSE / QHSE Project Officer
- Prevention Officer
- QSE / HSE / QHSE Project/Assignment Officer
- Internal QSE / QHSE Auditor
- QSE / HSE / QHSE Coordinator
- QSE / QHSE Manager
- Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator
- QHSE Risk Manager
- Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
- QHSE Systems Manager
- Quality and Safety Manager
Academic Programme
1ST YEAR
The NP-QHSE first-year programme, which aims to develop managerial skills, is structured as follows:
Semester 1:
- Business Strategy
- Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
- Project and Innovation Management
- Managerial Geopolitics
- Corporate Finance and Cash Management
- English
- Business Challenges in a Globalised Economy
- Business Law
Semester 2:
- Innovation & Business Models
- Management of Collaborative Tools
- Globalisation and International Economics
- Environmental Management and Eco-Responsible Strategies
- Quality Management according to ISO 9001
- QHSE Management Systems
- Introduction to Big Data and AI for QHSE
- Introduction to Energy Management
- Business Game
- Internship (optional)
2ND YEAR
The NP-QHSE specialisation year programme is structured around two (2) main areas:
AXIS 1: SPECIALISATION MODULES
Semester 1:
- Digitalisation of QHSE Processes
- Quality Principles and Continuous Improvement
- Auditing and ISO 19011
- Data-driven QHSE and Risk Management
Semester 2:
- Labour Law and Corporate Obligations
- Occupational Health and Safety Standards and Certifications
- Environment and Waste Management
- Workplace Hygiene and Safety
- Business Game
- Internship (mandatory)
- Writing of the Professional Dissertation
AXIS 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Validation of competency blocks:
- Block 1: Create and develop a digital entrepreneurship project using AI
- Block 2: Design a digital project within an UX Design approach adapted to AI
- Block 3: Manage a digital project using agile methodology, and develop functional specifications and technical requirements
- Block 4: Develop an e-marketing and communication strategy for a digital entrepreneurship project using AI
- Block 5: Conduct studies and produce reports in economic intelligence and corporate strategy
SUPPORT FOR COMPANY SEARCH
- Company Search Seminar
- Individual Coaching
- Networking with the School’s Partner Organisations
TUITION FEES
The information regarding the cost of this programme can be accessed by clicking the following link: https://esea-bs.fr/tarifs-et-financements/