The Post Master is a postgraduate degree over a period of at least two semesters, including theoretical courses, personal research in a company and the defence of a professional thesis. It is primarily intended for graduates in from Engineering Schools, Management Schools, as well as other post-graduates (French 3rd cycle) or equivalent foreign degrees.

The Post Master's programme includes:
 

• At least 350 hours of lessons, including theoretical courses, practical work and group work.
   
• Personal work carried out during an in-company mission and resulting in the defence of a professional thesis. The minimum duration of the mission is four months. Participants who already had prior company experience following graduation can carry out this mission within a research centre or laboratory.
   
• The duration of the Post Master’s  programme can in no case be less than two semesters spread over a maximum period of two years.

The Post Master's programme represents 75 ECTS credits.
 

INSA Lyon offers 10 post masters accredited by the “Conférence des Grandes Ecoles”  

• Post Master in Computer Science: Information Systems / telecommunications networks.
• Post Master in Environmental and Energy Eco-Efficiency Management: ME4
• Post Master for Technical Director in Performing Arts
• Post Master in Design, Development and Management of IS
• Post Master in Industrial Engineering
• Post Master in Safety engineering and Management for Information Systems
• Post Franco-Chinese Masters: International Energy Management and International Environmental Management
• Post Master in Tunnels and Underground Constructions
• Post Master Urban Lighting