Intended Level of Study
Bachelor's degree (BAC +3)
ECTS
180 credits
Duration
3 years
Training Structure
Nîmes University Institute of Technology (IUT)
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
By enrolling in the Bachelor of University Technology in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (B.U.T. GMP) program, students benefit from a three-year integrated curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree. The degree is aligned with international standards and facilitates exchange programs with foreign universities.
With the GMP B.U.T., students continue to benefit from a university-level, technology-focused education led by experienced faculty. The program continues to be structured around real-world professional scenarios and work experience in the form of internships or work-study programs.
Objectives
The GMP B.U.T. program aims to train generalists in the mechanical engineering industry—regardless of the specific sector—who are capable of bringing a new product to market through the first three stages of its life cycle: design to define the product, industrialization to develop manufacturing and assembly processes, and finally, industrial organization to set up production lines.This versatility enables graduates to adapt to changing business needs and future career trends. They participate in the engineering process, from analyzing the stated need to implementing the technological solution that addresses that need, while adhering to time, cost, and quality constraints. In the context of the industry of the future, each BUT GMP track will provide a complementary skill set that is essential for businesses today and tomorrow: innovation, virtualization, sustainable development, management, and marketing.
Expertise and Skills
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to apply their skills in three main professional settings:
- product design,
- its industrialization
- and finally, the industrial organization to be implemented.
In each of these three situations, he will be able to use the four key skills:
- Specify: determine the industrial requirements that correspond to a customer's needs;
- Develop: develop products, manufacturing processes, and related industrial organizations;
- Produce: create a digital model of the product and manufacture it using the CAM software and hardware currently in use in the industry;
- Operate: Monitor the product lifecycle and the production system.
These four practical elements apply to the three categories of situations (product design, product industrialization, and industrial organization) and therefore constitute the four core competencies shared by all graduates of the BUT GMP program.
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
Assessment takes place on an ongoing basis and at the end of each semester ( 30 ECTS per semester). It serves to evaluate the level of mastery of the skills acquired. A total of 6 semesters (180 ECTS) must be successfully completed to earn the B.U.T. in GMP.
Students who do not wish to continue into the third year of the B.U.T. in GMP and who have earned 120 ECTS credits (4 semesters) may apply for the University Technology Diploma (D.U.T.) in GMP (bac + 2).
Special Features
Elite Athletes
The university aims to provide eliteathletes with the resources they need to pursue their academic studies. This support takes the form of flexible course arrangements tailored to the demands of their athletic careers, designed to help them balance higher education with their athletic careers.
To apply, check your eligibility here
The application for elite athlete status must be submitted annually.
Established Artists
The university promotes access to undergraduate and continuing education programs for established artists. Support may take the form of customized course plans. For more information, contact the Registrar’s Office. here.
Students with disabilities
The Handiversité and Occupational Health services, whose missions complement one another, work together to support you in successfully completing your academic program. They are your primary points of contact for providing information, assessing your situation, recommending appropriate accommodations, and monitoring their implementation. (More info here).
Internships, supervised projects
Internship | Required |
|---|---|
Duration of the internship | A minimum of 22 weeks spread out over the course of 3 years to apply the skills learned. |
Supervised Project
A total of 600 hours is allocated to supervised projects. These projects enable students to conduct a study in small groups. They are carried out over the course of the three-year program in parallel with the regular curriculum.
Program
The program begins in September and lasts three years. It is structured around academic and technical coursework. The total number of hours is 2,000, spread over six semesters. The program is based on a competency-based approach. The acquisition of competencies is based on a combination of professional simulations and theoretical instruction.
1st Year - CORE CURRICULUM:
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 | |||
| SAÉ (*) - PORTFOLIO (**) | ||||
| SAÉ 1.1 | Consumer Product Analysis | SAÉ 2.1 | Specifications for the Processes Involved in Manufacturing a Part | |
| SAÉ 1.2 | Modification of a Mechanical System | SAÉ 2.2 | Automation of a Production Process | |
| SAÉ 1.3 | From Digital Model to Physical Prototype | SAÉ 2.3 | Manufacturing a Part (Open Process) | |
| SAÉ 1.4 | Structural Organization of the Industry | SAÉ 2.4 | Stabilized Production Management | |
| SAÉ 2.23 | Sizing and Design | |||
| Portfolio | Portfolio | |||
| RESOURCES | ||||
| Multiphysics Modeling | R1.01 - Mechanics | Multiphysics Modeling | R2.01 - Mechanics | |
| R1.02 - Structural Design | R2.02 - Structural Design | |||
| R1.03 - Materials Science | R2.03 - Materials Science | |||
| R1.04 - Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools | R2.04 - Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools | |||
| Mechanical Systems Engineering | R1.05 - Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Systems Engineering | R2.05 - Mechanical Engineering | |
| R1.06 - Engineering Tools | R2.06 - Engineering Tools | |||
| Production Engineering | R1.07 - Production - Methods | Production Engineering | R2.07 - Production - Methods | |
| R1.08 - Metrology | R2.08 - Metrology | |||
| R1.09 - Organization of Industrial Production | R2.09 - Industrial Organization and Management | |||
| Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering | R1.10 - Electricity - Electrical Engineering | Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering | R1.10 - Electricity - Electrical Engineering | |
| R1.11 - Automation | R1.11 - Automation | |||
| R1.12 - Computer Science and Databases | R1.12 - Computer Science and Databases | |||
| Human Relations Within the Company | R1.13 - Expression - Communication | Human Relations Within the Company | R2.13 - Expression - Communication | |
| R1.14 - Languages | R2.14 - Languages | |||
| R1.15 - Personal and Professional Goals | R2.15 - Personal and Professional Goals | |||
(*) Learning and Assessment Situations (SAE)
SAEs enable the assessment of competencies in real-world situations. This assessment is conducted in accordance with all the elements that structure the framework and is based on the portfolio approach—that is, a process of reflection and demonstration led by the student. As a set of actions, an SAE requires the student to select, mobilize, and combine relevant resources that are consistent with the targeted objectives. The purpose of an SAE is thus multifaceted:
- Contributing to the development of competencies;
- Supporting the learning and mastery of resources;
- Incorporating student self-assessment;
- Enabling individualized learning.
(**) The portfolio approach
Sometimes referred to as a skills portfolio or professional passport, the portfolio serves as a bridge between the academic world and the socio-economic world. As such, it addresses all aspects of a student’s professional development: from their education to their future as a professional.
Starting in the second year, students choose a track and acquire skills specific to that track:
- Innovation for Industry: MASTER the tools and approaches related to creativity, innovation support, and industrial property.
- Industrial Process Management: MASTER environmental standards and related processes throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Select a program
Innovation for Industry
Industrial Process Management
Admission
Registration Procedures
Target Audience
Earned a general high school diploma
Starting in 2021, recommended majors:
- Mathematics + Physics-Chemistry or Engineering Science
- Any other specialty, subject to review of the application
Before 2021
General Baccalaureate: S
STI2D Technology Baccalaureate
Review of the case file : assessments by the teaching staff; the class council’s opinion; motivation for the program; grades in French and language arts; grades in science and general education courses during the 11th and 12th grades.
Tuition Fees
Tuition includes:
- university registration fees (set annually at the national level; more info here),
- the Student Life and Campus Contribution (CVEC), which is intended to support student orientation and provide social, health, cultural, and athletic support, as well as to strengthen preventive health and health education initiatives for students. (More info here)
Every student enrolled in an initial training program or an apprenticeship contract at a higher education institution must obtain, prior to enrollment, a certificate confirmingpayment or exemption from the CVEC.
And then
Continuing Education
Employment Placement
Graduates with a BUT in GMP are generalists in the mechanical engineering industry and are qualified for employment in the following sectors:
- Mechanical Engineering and Machine Tools,
- Automotive manufacturing and suppliers,
- Aeronautics, aerospace, and equipment manufacturers,
- Shipbuilding and equipment manufacturers,
- Railway construction and equipment manufacturers,
- Environment and Energy,
- Nuclear,
- Agri-food,
- Agricultural machinery,
- Medical sector,
- Home appliances,
- Sports and Recreation,
- Construction and equipment manufacturers,
- Demolition and recycling.