> Analytical chemistry and quality control techniques (spectroscopic techniques: NMR,IR, Mass, Spectrometry) (separation techniques: HPLC, CCM, CPG) (Electrophoresis, CO2 Supercritical extraction).

Professional topics (58 %) :
> Raw materials used in the composition of perfumes and cosmetic products (natural and synthetic raw materials, properties, chemical composition, production processes, quality and application, sunscreen products, colours and active ingredients).

> Olfaction (memorisation of around 150 raw materials used in perfumery, perfume language, memorisation of perfumes, production, extraction processes, quality control of raw materials).

> Fragrance formulation (creation of perfumery basis for alcoholic perfumes or functional perfumery, fragrance classifications, various accords, formulation of various fragrances).

> Formulation of skin care products (formulation of simple and multiple emulsions, creams, shampoos, ...).

> Formulation of make-up products (composition, characteristics, use, formulation of foundations, lipsticks, loose and compact powders, …).

> Sensory education (common characteristics of sensory systems, vision, olfaction and tactile sensory evaluation) (organoleptic control, organoleptic properties of cosmetic products, aspect, colour, smell, touch).

> Manufacturing processes of perfumes and cosmetic products (transition between laboratory formulation and production).

> History of Perfumery (development of perfumery through ages, historical development of the main fragrance companies, the most famous perfumers and their creations).

> Physiology and biology of the skin (the skin structure, the different skin types, the ageing process, hydration, allergies,…efficacy and harmlessness of cosmetic products, their composition, use, efficiency, characteristics in relation with the commercial strategy worldwide, the various problems linked to the use of cosmetic products).

General topics (13 %):
> The international suppliers industry (the main brands, suppliers, composition groups, the industrial network of this particular field and its worldwide organisation, segmentation, performance, organisation).

> Sustainable development (environment and safety, risk assessment, safety management, responsible care, future trend and inherent difficulties, product assessment, life cycle, eco-labels,…).

> International regulations (European, American and Japanese regulations on perfumes and cosmetic products from formulation to distribution).

> Languages (acquisition of a basic to intermediate level in both French and Italian).

Conferences and visits (15 %):
> Talks on various subjects on and around the perfumery and cosmetic world by professionals from the industry, such as: perfumery and cosmetic worldwide market, marketing research, history of creation in perfumery, sensory psychophysiology, perfume bottle design, ...

> Visits of various companies such as l’Oréal, Rhodia, Rochas, Serge Lutens,...

A five day pedagogical trip in Grasse with visits of natural raw materials producers and composition companies such as Mane, Robertet, Charabot, Biolandes, Laboratoires Monique Remy,…).

2nd year (University of Padova)

The second year is designed to give the students a thorough knowledge in marketing and business management. The programme delivered by the University of Padova is validated (as long as the required diplomas have been accepted by the partner university) by a MBM - Master in Business Management - recognized worldwide.

> Accounting and finance (introduction to financial management, introduction to valuation, the time value of money, discounted cash flow valuation, interest rates and bond valuation, stock valuation, capital budgeting, long-term financing, short-term financial management).

> Management in organisation (organisations and organisation theory, organisational behaviours, strategy and organisation design, organisations and environments, inter-organisational relationships, management and motivation of people in organisations, personal management processes including recruitment, appraisal, staff development, grievances and discipline, employee representation, information technology and organisation design, innovation and change, contemporary issues and trend).

> Marketing management and customer behaviour (the marketing and artistic orientations, the nature of consumer demand, why people buy cosmetics and fragrances, consumer insights, theories of fashions and trends, new product development, advertising, social responsibility and fashion marketing, distribution, pricing, the marketing concept, the influence of environmental factors on market behaviour, marketing research and market information, marketing mix, marketing planning).

> Analysis and management information (information for decision making, use of communications and information technology in organisation, information systems and systems design, implication for e-business, etc…).

> Strategic management (the strategic management imperative, Strategic analysis: the general environment and competitive environment, carrying out internally focused assessment of a company, Business level strategy: creating sustainable competitive advantage, Corporate level strategy: domestic and global, Strategy implementation: structure and control, Strategic leadership and organisational learning).

> Operations (operational management of organisation in service and non-service sectors: performance measurement, quality management, capacity management resource planning, project management, operations strategy).

> Business context (market power, contextual issues such as economic factors, legal and regulatory constraints, environmental and social trends, cultural and ethical attitudes and their varying impacts on organisations).

> 1st elective: Management of marketing and new product development (definitions, objectives and functions of international marketing, competitive advantage, product positioning, definition of product market, manufacturers and distributors, strategies, marketing mix strategies, prospects for development of the cosmetics and toiletries sector, advertising products, market research, from concept to products, challenges, communication, false communication, serious consequences internationally, emerging issues and the future).

> 2nd elective: Management of operations OM (company presentation, European product network, supply chain management, benchmarking, management for valuable production, trade overview, main factors affecting supply chain performance, new trends in supply chain management, customer/supplier relationship, fundamentals in formulation and the role of technology, typical suppliers and customers profiles, expectations of manufacturers, international networks, packaging, launch, global services, technology issues.

> Environmental management and regulatory affairs in the European cosmetic industry (production problems and environmental impacts, European law updates, regulatory affairs and marketing, the Natural: scientific, regulatory and communication aspects).

Exams:

There will be exams on the majority of the topics studied during both years.

The exams will take place all along the year with a continuous assessment plus final exams at the end of each year, as well as the presentation of a dissertation in front of a jury at the end of the 2nd year.

Internship dissertation:

Each student will have to write a dissertation during his internship period, under the responsability of his internship tutor in the company who will, amongst other things, make sure that confidentiality is respected.

In this dissertation, each student will have to show his (or her) capacity of analysis, clearly describe the context of the mission and of the selected problematic, show a logical progression, results and personal analysis.

The problematic can be chosen either in a technical or marketing field. It will be presented in front of a jury including representatives from ISIPCA, the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines and of the University of Padova as well as the company's tutor.