Dual Degree in Digital Engineering & Management
A four-year programme designed to develop dual expertise in engineering and management sciences, with the opportunity to specialise in one of three majors: Marketing, Finance, or Engineering.
The Dual Degree in Digital Engineering & Management is a four-year programme designed to develop versatile profiles combining technological expertise with managerial vision. Students first acquire a solid foundation in engineering and management sciences before specialising in one of three majors: Marketing, Finance, or Engineering.
Overview
Why choose the Dual Degree in Digital Engineering & Management?
Designed for students torn between a leading engineering school and a business school, this innovative programme — launched in 2022 — combines technical expertise with managerial skills. It addresses the current needs of companies and prepares future graduates to be immediately effective in an ever-evolving job market.
With this diverse expertise, students are equipped for careers across various sectors — finance, e-commerce, marketing, and technology — and for roles with a strong digital focus such as Data Scientist, Growth Hacker, or KYC (Know Your Customer) Specialist.
By combining the best of both worlds, this dual degree fosters a shared language between engineers and managers, cultivating professionals capable of innovating and driving digital transformation within organisations.
University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC)
UTC trains engineers who are capable of understanding the interactions between technology, humanity, and society. Its graduates, both women and men, are well prepared to succeed in a competitive global environment, with a strong commitment to sustainable development, respect for the planet, and responsibility towards future generations. UTC’s lecturers, researchers, and engineers give meaning to innovation, promote the emergence of new areas of study, and place entrepreneurship at the heart of their mission. Whether in teaching, research, international engagement, or partnerships with industry, UTC is consistently ranked among the top engineering schools.
Le Nouvel Obs, 2025
Discover the testimonial of Noémie Turlotte
A student in the dual degree in Digital Engineering & Management, Noémie is accompanied by Jean-Christophe Meyfredi, Director of the EDHEC International BBA, and Nathalie Darene, Director at the University of Technology of Compiègne. In this interview, she shares her experience within this new programme.
This video is in french.
Programme overview
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Testimonials
We are driven by the ambition to educate talented individuals eager to transform the business world and place it at the service of future generations. The blending of knowledge and the desire to make an impact will be major assets in developing well-rounded managers capable of addressing society’s greatest challenges. The EDHEC International BBA combines the academic excellence of our faculty with dedicated support provided throughout the entire programme.
Emmanuel Métais
Dean of EDHEC Business School
This programme, developed in collaboration with EDHEC, is fully in line with UTC’s DNA: “giving meaning to innovation”, which lies at the very heart of its teaching and educational approaches. A hybrid programme, enriched by the shared experience and expertise of our two institutions. An innovative course, training engineer-managers who are prepared to master multiple fields of expertise and to build a sustainable future.
Claire Rossi
Director of the University of Technology of Compiègne
Courses
How we teach
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An academic exchange abroad is possible during the 4th semester |
Choice of Major (at the end of semester 3): Marketing, Finance, or Engineering |
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Internships
To complete their degree, students enrolled in the online programme must undertake a six-month end-of-studies internship within a company.
I chose the dual degree to combine digital engineering and management, with a specialisation in finance. Demanding yet comprehensive, the programme has allowed me to experience a wide range of opportunities: a semester abroad, involvement in student life, and over 12 months of professional experience.
In my third year, I completed a six-month internship at Crédit Mutuel Asset Management, where I worked on fund development projects and credit analysis. This experience strengthened my versatility and adaptability.
Noémie Turlotte
4th year student
Dual expertise is a major asset in the age of AI: being able to understand technical challenges and translate them into strategy makes you versatile — whether in a company or when launching your own start-up. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit. My six-month internship at Chanel in my third year enabled me to develop my skills in data, teamwork, and rigour — and confirmed my ambition to move towards entrepreneurship. I chose the BIDM as my first choice, as it strikes the right balance between the rigour of a preparatory course and the richness of a post-baccalaureate business school.
Hugo Gesland
4th year student
What I like most about this dual degree is the variety of courses and the personalised guidance we receive. The Bachelor’s in Digital Engineering and Management is an excellent programme that perfectly combines the engineering and management training I was looking for.
Marie-Lou LEROY
3rd year student
Having hesitated for a long time between studying at a business school or an engineering school, the Bachelor’s in Digital Engineering and Management turned out to be one of the best choices I could have made to understand the importance of both skill sets. The programme’s structure encourages mutual support and creates a strong sense of cohesion among students.
Kais FEIGENBLUM
3rd year student
Careers
Your Professional Project
The IDM Bachelor maintains strong relationships with companies across all sectors, both in services and industry, benefiting from the network of both institutions.
Students will have the opportunity to take part in corporate events, organised both by UTC and by EDHEC.
Furthermore, as part of their studies, in addition to a one-month introductory internship in the first year, students will undertake two six-month internships within a company, allowing for a sufficiently long integration to gain real experience and build professional connections.
The final six-month internship serves as the end-of-studies project and concludes the programme with a dissertation.
Go to our Career Centre page to find out how we help our students shape their career
Career Opportunities
- Data miner
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- Chief Data Officer
- Growth Hacker
- Cloud Computing engineer
- Analyste Extra-financier
- Project Manager IT/Finance
- Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
- Chief Data Officer
- Investment Analyst
- Trading Room Quant
- Portfolio Manager
- Machine Learning Financial Engineer
- Fraud Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Credit Analyst
- Data miner
- Data Analyst
- Industrial Data Scientist
- Big Data Project Manager
- Industrial Data Analyst
- Data Operations Engineer
- Growth hacker
- Head of e‑commerce and digital marketing
- Chief experience officer (CXO)
- Digital brand manager
- Data product manager
- User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) designer
- Creative technologist
- Traffic manager
- Electronic customer relationship manager (e‑CRM)
- Corporate e‑reputation manager
Further Studies
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Opportunities for direct entry into the job market or further studies at prestigious institutions
Leading a successful company-wide transformation means combining a deep understanding of the business, strong technological expertise, and a genuine commitment to supporting people through the changes driven by digital innovation. The UTC / EDHEC bachelor’s degree provides a dual education in business and engineering, equipping future leaders with the ability to master these three key dimensions.
Julien Masson
Director of the Digital Expertise Centre, Sapro Steria
Data has become an essential resource for understanding customers, fundamentally transforming the fields of marketing and communication. Today, technology — and even artificial intelligence — must be integrated to develop the right decision-making tools. In this context, a dual degree combining engineering and management provides a true competitive advantage.
Eric Trousset
Director of Corporate Relations, La Poste Solution Externes
Saint-Gobain Research Compiègne is one of the Group’s eight cross-functional Research and Development centres. Our shared ambition is to develop innovative and high-impact solutions that address the challenges of sustainable mobility and housing. We nurture our talent around a dual area of expertise: a high level of technological and industrial excellence, combined with the ability to understand and translate market needs. The IDM bachelor’s degree is an excellent springboard, offering a truly complementary skill set.
Jérôme Gilles
Deputy Director in charge of scientific direction, Saint-Gobain
Admission & fees
How to apply
You can apply to the dual degree either through an online application or via Parcoursup if you are preparing for the French Baccalaureate. This track requires students to be fluent in French or English.
Application Fee
Fee for submitting an application: €100
Payment
A deposit of 5,000€ must be paid by credit card prior to enrollment.
Once you have paid the deposit, you can choose one of the two payment methods to pay your tuition fees:
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Full one-time payment by wire transfer or card before the end of July 2026 for students entering in September 2026
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44 monthly payments by direct debit. The first payment is made before the end of July 2026 for students entering in September 2026
For non-European students only:
You will have to pay your tuition fees via wire transfer. Direct debit is not possible.
FAQ
The Dual Degree in Digital Engineering and Management is structured in two phases. During the first and second years, students study the fundamentals of engineering at UTC (Université de Technologie de Compiègne). In the third and fourth years, they join EDHEC Business School in Lille, where they choose a specialisation. The four years of study are complemented by internships, enabling students to gain hands-on professional experience and put their knowledge into practice.
At the end of the four years of study, graduates can either enter the job market directly or continue their studies. They go on to pursue diverse careers in areas such as technology management consulting, digital project management, data and information systems, digital finance, and entrepreneurship. Thanks to their dual expertise, they are also well suited for roles in finance, e-commerce, marketing, and technology.
After completing the dual degree, students may choose to pursue a Master of Science at EDHEC or continue their studies at UTC to obtain an engineering degree in Computer Science. This dual programme provides excellent preparation for further studies, both in France and internationally.
To validate their degree, students must spend at least one semester abroad, either as part of an academic exchange or through an internship.
The Dual Degree in Digital Engineering and Management is open to applicants holding a French Baccalauréat or an international qualification equivalent to the Baccalauréat. Applications are made through Parcoursup for students preparing a French Baccalauréat, and via the Apply platform for those completing an international qualification. The selection process includes an english test and a personality assessment, in addition to a review of the application file and a motivation interview.
This dual degree is ideal for students who are undecided between an engineering school and a business school. Over the course of four years, students develop both managerial and technical skills, making them immediately ready to enter a constantly evolving job market. Gaining this dual expertise opens up a wide range of career opportunities in finance, e-commerce, marketing, and technology — all at the heart of digital transformation.
Events
International Business Analytics & Management BSc Online Information Session
Open Day – Nice Campus
Open Day – Lille Campus
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