Discover the Program - MSc in Sustainability Transformation
About the Program
Recent global occurrences and the challenges created by global warming have reaffirmed the pressing need for us to redefine not only our priorities, economic models, and our organizations, but also our societies and individual behaviours.
Recognizing the imperative of prioritizing ecological engagement, ESSEC Business School launched the ESSEC Together initiative in 2020, putting the school’s vision into practice through various aspects such as integrating courses on environmental challenges and ecological transitions into all programs - from the Bachelor's to Master 's level, as well as implementing environmentally-friendly processes across its global campuses.
In 2021, ESSEC took this initiative a step further with the launch of the MSc in Sustainability Transformation, designed to equip future leaders with the knowledge, tools, and network to make a sustainable impact towards the way business is done, effectuate change in an increasingly volatile world, and capture new opportunities from sustainability.
Sustainability is no longer an option but an imperative; transformation has to permeate all aspects of organizations in order for meaningful change to occur. To meet these goals, there is an increasing need for talents who can balance the business and environmental aspects in corporations.
Through a mix of academic and professional experiences, the MSc in Sustainability Transformation will provide students with a blend of management knowledge as well as an understanding of today’s social and environmental issues. Proximity to the professional world of corporations, entrepreneurs, NGOs and public administration through learning expeditions, as well as a final internship or academic thesis, will immerse students in real-world scenarios, allowing them to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the program.
|
|
|
Anne-Claire PACHEAcademic Director Associate Dean for Global Strategy and Sustainability |
Alexis DE LA TOUR DU PINExecutive Director Executive Director, Digital Disruption |
Hand in hand with industry leaders - Patrons of the Program
| "For us to tackle the challenges of today such as climate, inclusion, and social justice, we're going to need the next generation to move into sustainability and sustainability transformation. For that, they need training grounds, where they can build experience, grow, and learn." | "We need talents who are able to navigate this evolving landscape, who believe in the importance of sustainability and are able to balance business and sustainability objectives; talents with the competencies and passion to take the lead in bringing about real change." | |
|
|
|
|
Kat BORLONGANPatron, MSc in Sustainability Transformation |
|
Florent ANDRILLONPatron, MSc in Sustainability Transformation |
Benefit from a career-focused academic curriculum
Through a blend of academic courses and experiential learning, the MSc in Sustainability Transformation will equip you with the knowledge and competencies needed to drive the prioritization of sustainability in organizations, balancing business and sustainability objectives while creating meaningful value.
You will be able to specialize through one of six majors, which will provide you with exposure to an extensive network of partners and recruiters. These will enable you to develop your career in sustainability, driving change in organizations.
Please note that:
- The Sustainable Finance major requires students to have a strong academic background in finance either through a prior degree in finance or having taken multiple finance courses as part of their prior degree.
- The Climate & Biodiversity as well as Social Innovation majors are taught in French. Please refer to the Admissions Tab (Step 1) for more information regarding the French level required.
|
Term 0 | September: Sustainability Stakes & Management Basics |
|||||
|
Interactive and Sustainability-Focused Initiatives |
Some Basics of Management |
||||
|
• Objective 2030: Understanding Sustainability Challenges |
• Introduction to Data-Related, Decision and Management Practices |
||||
|
Term 1 | October-December: Impact Assessment & Management Fundamentals on Sustainability |
|||||
|
Impact Assessment |
Management Fundamentals on Sustainability |
||||
|
Measuring social and environmental impact |
Such as: Responsible Marketing, Sustainability Accounting & Reporting, Sustainability Performance |
||||
|
Option of French Courses (25 hours) for non-French speakers |
|||||
|
Term 2 | January-March: Sustainability Transformation & Specialization |
|||||
|
Core Learning on Sustainability Transformation |
|||||
|
• Strategy and Business Models |
|||||
|
Learning Expedition 1 • Discover the Provence sustainable ecosystem |
|||||
|
Specialize through one of six majors Deep-dive into the 6 majors through an on-demand webinar series |
|||||
|
Deepen your knowledge through the different majors anchored in ESSEC Chairs, specializations that are developed and managed in close collaboration with industry partners. |
|||||
|
Circular Economy |
Food Transition |
Diversity & Inclusion |
Sustainable Finance |
Climate & Biodiversity |
Social Innovation |
|
Term 3 | April-June : Practical Applications, Learning Expedition, and Thematic Courses |
|||||
|
• Self-managed Sustainability Course |
|||||
|
Chair Trip • Most majors will have a trip with the corresponding Chair |
|||||
|
Learning Expedition 2 • "Happy & Fair Frugality": Capstone Seminar at the Transition Campus (Campus de la Transition) |
|||||
|
Summer: Professional Mission of 4-6 months and Professional Thesis |
|||||
|
Apply what you’ve learnt throughout the program through a professional experience of 4-6 months and a professional thesis done under the guidance of an ESSEC professor |
|||||
Download the brochure for a comprehensive list of courses.
Recognition
An internationally-recognized institution
MSc, Master of Science accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles
The MSc in Sustainability Transformation is accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles (CGE) as an “MSc – Master of Science” from the 2022 intake onwards. This rigorous labelling process highlights the quality of the program, which enables graduates to obtain specialist knowledge to pursue an international career in this particular field.
'Welcome to France' - 'Bienvenue en France'
ESSEC Business School has been recognized by Campus France and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation for the quality of its international students’ welcome. The school received the highest level that can be obtained from the "Bienvenue en France" certification, which is the third level. This certification recognizes the quality of ESSEC's reception in all the criteria provided:
- The quality and accessibility of information
- The welcoming of new international students
- The academic offer
- Accommodations
- Campus life
- The quality of post-graduate follow-up
 |
The academic excellence of ESSEC’s programs is recognized through its international standards in management training, and it holds the prestigious ”Triple Crown“ of accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. |
Events
Get in touch with our students
Talk to our advisor
