MSc in Sustainable Management and Social Impact
Paris, France
DURATION
12 up to 16 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 18,400 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* early bird discount of 15% off tuition fees for any application completed before February 15th, 2025
Key Summary
Early Bird Discount
15% off tuition fees for any application completed before February 15th, 2025
Introduction
Lead the way in sustainable strategy & impact assessment!
Climate change, depleting environmental resources, and social changes are creating unprecedented challenges for societies. In the face of these challenges, both private and public organizations are compelled to engage in more sustainable practices that preserve the resources for the next generations. This program offers a comprehensive set of skills that will allow you to take on these challenges through the design and implementation of sustainable policies, and the assessment of their impact. The impact assessment content of the program anticipates future trends of new norms requiring the monitoring and assessment of policy impact.
Optional IBSA dual Masters
You also have the opportunity to apply for the International Business School Alliance (IBSA) dual Masters track.In the space of just one year you’ll obtain two Master&rsquo's degrees whilst developing expert skills and knowledge in your chosen area of specialization and building up an international network of contacts. Both semesters are taught in English allowing you to develop your proficiency in the language of the host countries whilst improving your cross-cultural skills. Check out the different IBSA options and choose 2 from among 6 different universities in France, Spain, Germany, Russia, UK and USA on www.IBSA-Master.com
Why ESSCA – Sustainable Management and Social Impact
ESSCA is ranked 6th in Europe among the business schools that publish the most research articles related to UN sustainable development goals (Financial Times – ft.com 2020) and has been ranked 20th worldwide for ESG and net zero teaching (Financial Times – ft.com 2023)
- One of the first comprehensive programs that include both management of sustainable policies and impact assessment
- The impact assessment part anticipates future trends of new norms requiring the monitoring and assessment of policy impact
- You will build the hybrid skills required to design, implement, and assess sustainable policy impact, thus covering the entire process of sustainable strategy deployment for an organization
- A unique combination of technical and managerial skills in sustainability that employers actively seek in the job market
Study smart and sustainable in Paris
For centuries, Paris has inspired other cities around the world with its buildings, metro system, public spaces and world-famous art de vivre! But new change is now coming to the French capital thanks to an ambitious strategic plan to reinvent Paris into the smart and sustainable international city of the future. Our exciting campus location represents the best that France has to offer overseas students. The ‘ City of Light; is a leading global city famous worldwide for its amazing history, culture, business, and leisure opportunities! Located in Boulogne-Billancourt on the banks of the Seine and only a short walk from Pont de Saint Cloud metro station, our 8-storey campus building is just a 15-minute journey from the world-famous Champs Elysée and Eiffel Tower. The area is one of the major business zones in the Paris region and home to numerous corporate head offices employing more than 100,000 key staff, meaning we make sure you are offered regular opportunities to learn, interact and work with those who are shaping the face of modern global business.
Program Outcome
The program lasts between 12 and 18 months and includes:
- 450 hours of on-site teaching in Paris
- 2 semesters totalling 60 ECTS
- International students have the option of either doing a mission for a company during the 2 semesters or doing an internship or a mission for a company after the 2 semesters. In both cases, the length of the mission or the internship will be between 4-6 months. In addition, a thesis will be required for graduation. These modules total 30 ECTS.
Course Themes
- Sustainability as a business priority
- Social and environmental impact assessments
- Data-driven decision-making for sustainability
- Net-zero transition for businesses
- Corporate sustainability: actions and costs
Career Opportunities
This programme will equip you with the skills to design, implement, and assess sustainable policies, thus covering the entire process of sustainable strategy deployment for an organization. You will develop a unique combination of technical and managerial skills in sustainability that employers actively seek in the job market.
Companies will be investing over US$ 1 trillion over the next decade in sustainability worldwide, providing vast career opportunities across many business sectors. At the same time, the severe shortage of skills in sustainability means that over 80% of companies expect difficulties in recruiting qualified candidates in the future. Graduates of this MSc will be sought for such roles such as:
- ESG analyst
- CSR manager
- Environmental management and consultancy
- NGOs
- Sustainable marketing
- Sustainable product manager
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Curriculum
Course Structure
The program lasts 12 months and includes:
- 450 hours of on-site teaching - 2 semesters in Paris totaling 60 ECTS
- You will undertake a professional placement lasting 4 to 6 months as well as researching and completing a Master's dissertation (30 ECTS).
A 6-month internship is also possible in any country.
Semester 1 - International Management
- Global Strategic Analysis
- Human Resource Management in the Global Environment
- Multinational Financial Management
- Business Analytics
- Global Marketing
- Introduction to Sustainable Management
Semester 2 - Sustainable Management
- Energy and Ecological Economics
- Global Sustainable Finance
- Global Sustainable Business and CSR
- Sustainable Supply Chain and Quality Management
- Sustainable HRM and Marketing
International Business School Alliance (IBSA) dual Masters Programme
The International Business School Alliance (IBSA) dual Masters Programme option is an exciting opportunity to study at two internationally renowned institutions in different countries.
- An MSc in International and Sustainable Management from ESSCA School of Management, France.
- Another specialist Master’s degree from a choice of 5 partner university members of the Alliance in Spain, Germany, Russia, the UK, or the USA.
If you opt for the IBSA dual Masters track, in the space of just one year you’ll study for two Master’s degree qualifications whilst developing expert skills and knowledge in your chosen area of specialization and building up an international network of contacts. Both courses are taught in English, but you’ll also have opportunities to develop your proficiency in the language of the host countries whilst improving your cross-cultural skills.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
ESSCA’s goal is to recognize and recruit the most talented individuals wherever they may be, regardless of their background or financial situation. We acknowledge that the choice to study abroad is not only an academic decision but also a financial one. Unlike some other business schools, where international students pay much higher tuition than domestic students, there is no difference between tuition for French and international students at ESSCA.
If you apply before January 31st you can automatically benefit from 15% off the tuition fees.
Indeed, you can apply for our Master’s Excellence Scholarships for postgraduate students. ESSCA Scholarships Commission can also recognize outstanding candidate/s who will be awarded a President’s Tuition Award.