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151, boulevard Maxime Gorki, 94800 Villejuif
Nice Campus
4 Bd Carabacel, 06000 Nice
Degree RNCP Level 7 qualification — Bac+5/6
Entry Level Bac+3, Bac+4 or Bac+5
Format Full-time & Work-study
Languages French & English
Campuses Paris-Villejuif
Intake November
RNCP
Niv. 7
Niv. 7
RNCP Level 7 qualification
Large-scale Data Infrastructure and Processing Expert
Ranked #3 Master's in Big Data & Data Science in France
2026
Our programme is ranked 3rd amongst Master’s, MS & MBA programmes in Big Data & Data Science in France
aivancity · Germany Study Tour
Where engineering
meets theindustry Germany Study Trip · MSc Data Engineering Partnership
A week of academic and industrial immersion at the heart of the German ecosystem: combining credit-bearing courses, visits to major sites and the rigour of the Mittelstand.
Rhineland-Palatinate · Baden-Württemberg · Hesse Industry 4.0 Change Management Finance & Stock Market EdTech Innovation
6
Days
4+
Cities
1
Academic partner
2
Graded modules
Explore
The Learning Trip
Understanding German industry
from the inside
An academic cooperation programme combining credit-bearing courses, large-scale industrial visits and cultural immersion, in partnership with a German university.
Every year, aivancity organises this Learning Trip in partnership with the Rhein-Neckar Graduate School (GSRN) and the Ludwigshafen University of Applied Sciences (HWG), as part of the dual-degree programme MSc in Data Engineering & Cloud Computing.
Unlike a standard study trip, this programme includes modules for which credits are awarded and which are assessed : Change Management, risk management and supply chain management (SCRM/FMEA), taught directly by lecturers from the German academic partner.
In addition, there are large-scale industrial visits, an in-depth exploration of the German financial ecosystem, and an introduction to European EdTech innovation. All of this is delivered in a format that combines academic rigour with cultural immersion.
What each edition includes
2
Graded academic modules
4+
Towns and places visited
1
Major industrial site
1
European trade fair
Why Germany?
What the DACH ecosystem
exemplifies industry and rigour
Germany is not merely an economic partner of France. It is an industrial and academic model with its own codes, which can only be understood by experiencing them first-hand.
01
Industrial scale is changing perceptions
Visiting an industrial site covering several square kilometres transforms one’s theoretical understanding of the supply chain and large-scale operations.
02
Change management is a discipline, not a concept
Taught and assessed as a module in its own right, organisational change management plays a central role in German managerial culture.
03
Risk management shapes industrial thinking
Methods such as FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) are deeply ingrained in German engineering and supply chain management culture.
04
EdTech is a fully-fledged investment sector
The DACH ecosystem invests in educational innovation and vocational training with the same level of commitment as it does in heavy industry.
05
The university-industry link is structural
Universities, graduate schools and large companies maintain a permanent network, not just during one-off events.
06
Intercultural teamwork is a skill that is assessed
Working with German students and teachers on graded case studies develops international collaboration skills that can be put to immediate use in the workplace.
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2026 edition
Mannheim · Heidelberg · Ludwigshafen · Karlsruhe · Frankfurt
6 days, 4 cities, including accredited courses, factory tours and an insight into the German financial ecosystem. The programme, institutions and contacts for the Class of 2026.
The cities, places visited and speakers vary each year depending on the current partnerships
Programme · 2026 Edition
6 days between lessons,
industry and culture day by day
From Heidelberg Castle to the BASF industrial site, via the LEARNTEC exhibition and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange: a journey that combines academic rigour with cultural immersion.
Day 1Monday 4 May · Heidelberg
Welcome & cultural immersion: Heidelberg Castle
Welcome by Eva Nefen (GSRN)
Senior Director, International MBA Office. Overview of this week’s programme.
Heidelberg Castle
A historic funicular railway and a tour of the castle overlooking Germany’s oldest university town.
Heidelberg Kulturbrauerei
A tour of the brewery and a traditional lunch.
Day 2Tuesday 5 May · Ludwigshafen
Change Management & factory tour: BASF
Course · Change Management
A session with Ralf Blasek, General Manager of the Rhein-Neckar Graduate School, at the HWG in Ludwigshafen.
BASF Visitor Centre
Guided bus tour of the industrial site (10 km²) and a visit to the BASF exhibition.
Day 3Wednesday 6 May · Karlsruhe
EdTech Innovation: LEARNTEC Exhibition
LEARNTEC: Digital Learning meets AI
Europe’s leading digital education trade fair. Masterclasses, networking, and the chance to discover EdTech companies.
A detour to the Porsche Museum
An impromptu tour organised by the students on the sidelines of the fair.
Day 4Thursday 7 May · Ludwigshafen
Graded workshop: Risk management (FMEA/SCRM)
Prof. Dr Andreas Gissel
Programme Director, MBA in International Business Management, HWG. SCRM concepts, teamwork, assessed presentations.
Day 5Friday 8 May · Frankfurt
Finance & Cultural Closing Ceremony: Grant & Observatory
Deutsche Börse, Frankfurt Stock Exchange
'Taking control of your own wealth' talk and a tour of the exhibition.
Frankfurt Observatory
An evening of stargazing with the Physikalischer Verein, followed by a closing dinner.
Gallery · 2026 Edition
Immersion in pictures
A look back in pictures at the Class of 2026, from Heidelberg Castle to the BASF site, and from the LEARNTEC trade fair to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Heidelberg Castle, guided tour
Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg, a traditional brewery
BASF, guided tour of the industrial site
LEARNTEC Karlsruhe, exhibition hall
A detour to the Porsche Museum
Deutsche Börse, the stock exchange
Deutsche Börse, investment conference
SCRM/FMEA-certified workshop, HWG Ludwigshafen
Institutions · 2026 Edition
Places that have left their mark
this edition
Six organisations representing the 2026 edition: academic, industrial, financial and cultural. The programme varies each year depending on the partnerships in place.
Days 2 & 4 · Academic partner
HWG Ludwigshafen & GSRN
Hochschule fĂĽr Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft and the Rhein-Neckar Graduate School. The academic partner for the MSc Data Engineering dual-degree programme, hosting the two credit-bearing modules this week.
"Bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world industrial application." Eva Nefen, GSRN
Day 2 · The global chemical industry
BASF
One of the largest and most sophisticated industrial sites in the world. The guided tour gives a real sense of the scale of German industrial excellence.
"Seeing one of the world's most sophisticated logistics networks for myself provided invaluable insights."
Day 3 · European EdTech Fair
LEARNTEC Karlsruhe
Europe’s leading trade fair for digital learning and AI applied to training. Masterclasses, networking and opportunities for students to discover companies.
"Digital Learning meets AI, at Europe’s No. 1." LEARNTEC
Day 5 · Finance & markets
Deutsche Börse, Frankfurt Stock Exchange
The beating heart of German finance. A lecture on building personal wealth and a tour of the exhibition on financial markets.
"Gaining an insight into the financial heartbeat of global trade was a unique highlight of the week."
Day 1 · Heritage & culture
Heidelberg: Castle & Kulturbrauerei
Germany’s oldest university town. A historic castle accessible by funicular, followed by a traditional brasserie for the opening lunch of the trip.
"We took a deep breath in beautiful Heidelberg, soaking up the history of Germany's oldest university town."
Day 5 · Closing ceremony in Frankfurt
Frankfurt: Stock Exchange & end of the trip
Final day in Germany’s financial capital: a conference at the Deutsche Börse on wealth creation, followed by an evening of stargazing at the Physikalischer Verein observatory before the farewell dinner.
"A memorable last evening together, gazing at the sky before our final dinner."
Contacts · 2026 Edition
The speakers
of this edition
Three key contacts on the German academic partner side, with whom we should maintain a relationship for future editions.
Academic contacts
EN
Eva Nefen
Senior Director, International MBA Office, GSRN. Reception and general coordination of the programme.
RB
Ralf Blasek
General Manager, Rhein-Neckar Graduate School. Lecturer on the Change Management module.
AGM
Prof. Dr Andreas Gissel
Programme Director, MBA in International Business Management, HWG Ludwigshafen. Lecturer on the SCRM/FMEA module.
What this edition highlights
Industrial scale, experienced in practiceThe 10 km² BASF site made a lasting impression – a lesson in scale that no course alone can convey.
Two modules that have actually been assessedChange Management and SCRM/FMEA were covered, worked on as a team and assessed – a rare academic requirement for short-term mobility programmes.
LEARNTEC: an overview of European EdTechStudents were able to identify companies and attend masterclasses on AI applied to training.
A long-term academic partnershipThis edition confirms the strength of the partnership with GSRN and HWG Ludwigshafen as part of the dual MSc Data Engineering programme.