On December 18, Mines Paris - PSL and Albert School signed a strategic partnership to combine science, technical know-how and the digital economy to train graduate managers in data and artificial intelligence.
This novel and innovative public-private partnership is based on shared values and complementary strengths, to better meet the future needs of companies. This pioneering agreement aims to position France as a leader in the training of tomorrow's leaders, thanks to a pedagogical approach based on the mastery of data and AI. This partnership has been designed on three levels: - recruitment / training / graduation, illustrated by two double-diplomas from the start of the 2024 academic year: Bachelor in Business & Data, and, MSc in Business & Data (Business, Marketing, Sustainability and Finance tracks).
AI revolution, economic and business transformation. Convinced that the profound transformations of our economies are as much a challenge as an opportunity, Mines Paris - PSLcelebrating its 240th anniversary, and St. Albert School, which opened its doors two years ago, have made the ambitious decision to pool their strengths. This alliance will create powerful and unprecedented synergies, capable of meeting the challenges of our time, particularly those posed by artificial intelligence and data, which are accelerating the transformation of markets and businesses.
Shared values for innovation the marriage of French excellence and Anglo-Saxon business culture. Hard work, motivation, honesty, intellectual courage, individual and collective performance, openness to the world - these are the values at the heart of this project. In this context, the alliance of a leading player with an established and powerful reputation like Mines Paris - PSL and a new agile and disruptive player like Albert School, will enable the two establishments to position themselves early and legitimately as pioneers in training in data and AI for business. These two schools are committed to creating economic, societal and environmental value, by training high-potential students who want to become professionals and key players in the transformation of our economy.
A visionary partnership in France to meet global challenges. Convinced that the teaching of mathematics is the key to understanding and using data and artificial intelligence, the two establishments are committed to offering training courses capable of anticipating and accompanying the major changes of the coming decades. With the support of an original ecosystem combining entrepreneurs, major corporations and government departments, Mines Paris - PSL and Albert School aim to enable France to hold its own when it comes to training talent and nurturing a global technological revolution that is profoundly shaking up the hierarchy of economies and wealth.
Synergy for progress. The cooperation agreement, signed for an initial period of ten years, covers initial training, research and continuing education. As a result, Albert School and Mines Paris - PSL will offer, from the start of the 2024 student year, two double-diplomas in AI / Data and Business at undergraduate level (bac +3 - Bachelor in Business & Data) and graduate level (bac+5 - MSc in Business & Data). These two double diplomas, recognized by the French government, will be open to all students enrolled at the Albert School in France. This year, applications will be made directly from the Albert School's website, outside of Parcoursup.
A formidable talent pool. The two schools will ensure the widest possible access to these courses, and that a proactive and demanding policy of equal opportunity offers everyone both access to and success in top-quality studies. In addition to a shared pedagogical vision, Albert School and Mines Paris -PSL share a strong commitment to diversity and the inclusion of all students in their courses. Thanks to this partnership, Albert School is stepping up its commitment to equity and access to selective higher education and excellence, and aims to welcome at least 30% scholarship students by the end of the school year. The two schools also share a commitment to promoting inclusive education, and to achieving the parity goal of 50% female students.
" For Mines Paris - PSL, this partnership with Albert School is a further illustration of our ability to innovate in order to better fulfil our training mission and meet the needs of companies, while maintaining our two guiding principles: excellence and values. "says Vincent Laflèche, Director of Mines Paris - PSL.
" It is also part of a long line of pedagogical and partnership innovations carried out by Mines Paris - PSL, which in recent decades has been a pioneer in the creation of the CGE, in the first technopole at Sophia Antipolis, and in the first model for valorizing research with Armines. Signing a partnership like this one, in our 240th anniversary year, is a strong sign of the enthusiasm with which we are projecting the school into the future. "adds Vincent Laflèche.
" I'm very proud to be able to work with a historic school that trains captains of industry and is one step ahead of the energy transition, one of today's major challenges. Alongside these challenges, the use of data is accelerating the transformation of our economies at an ever-increasing pace. Companies need to integrate data processing and AI at the heart of their strategy. Albert School's pedagogy is totally based on this advent of the data-driven economy, with the conviction that mastery of data and AI is essential for the training of future leaders. "says Grégoire Genest, founder and CEO of Albert School. " With its unique model, combining mathematical rigor, programming, data use, business and entrepreneurial spirit, Albert School goes far beyond training data scientists. The basis of the project is to promote a "data business" approach, the mastery of which is at the heart of our economic and social transformation, and the essential tool for measuring its positive impact. "concludes Grégoire Genest.
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Photo caption (from left to right): Agathe Chauvel, President of the Mines Paris - PSL BDE; Samuel Guibal, Regional Academic Delegate for Research and Innovation; Anne-Sophie Barthez, Director General of Higher Education and Professional Integration - Ministry of Higher Education and Research; Jacques Aschenbroich, Chairman of the Board of Mines Paris - PSL; Claire Chauffour-Rouillard, Secretary General of the Ile de France Prefecture; Roland Lescure, Minister Delegate for Industry; Chantal Lambert-Burens, First Deputy Mayor of the 6th arrondissement; Vincent Laflèche, Managing Director of Mines Paris - PSL; Grégoire Genest, Founder and CEO of Albert School.
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