POLIMI Graduate School of Management

International Master in Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy

Is it right for me?

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• possess a strong academic background in environmental sciences, engineering, economics, or a related field, though other backgrounds are also accepted. Additionally, you are passionate about sustainability and eager to start a career in this field by addressing the challenges related to the Circular Economy.
• are seeking a programme that provides the tools and skills necessary to develop a sustainability-oriented strategy and manage sustainability from a strategic and managerial perspective. You will develop hard skills in areas such as energy management, lifecycle analysis, and sustainable product design. You will explore both fundamental aspects like sustainable supply chain management and advanced techniques such as innovative methodologies for evaluating sustainable projects.
• are motivated to tackle the pressing industry challenges in sustainability. These challenges include navigating complexities such as resource scarcity, waste management, and the transition to renewable energy sources. By aiming for career outcomes such as sustainability manager, circular economy consultant, or energy efficiency analyst, you will play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges and driving positive change in global sustainability practices.
• value a practical learning experience involving participation in hands-on projects and real-world case studies alongside numerous industry professionals. This approach allows you to apply theoretical knowledge effectively, contributing to the transformation of business models towards sustainable practices.

Please note that we’ve designed this programme for recent graduates with ideally no more than 3 years of work experience. If you have more experience, you might also like to take a look at our International MBA programmes.

• Sustainability, with particular reference to a circular economy, is increasingly becoming a potential source of competitive advantage for companies in many sectors. A vast network of international companies and professionals from partner companies actively give their contribution for the duration of the Master's, which is offered in partnership with the main players in the Sustainability field
• The sustainability trend opens up great business opportunities for both incumbent companies and newcomers, such as startups. This Master's provides a strongly experiential, smart learning and project-based approach, with extensive use of real case studies and innovative teaching methods through the interaction with startups and experts by PoliHub – the Innovation Park & Start-Up Accelerator of Politecnico di Milano
• Today’s young people are as concerned with making a positive impact on the world as they are with making money, and most of them want to use their skills to benefit a cause. In the 2021 edition, 86.6% of students of the Master were offered internships in companies working in different sectors, from Consulting to Energy.

Moreover, by becoming part of our School you will:

• Be in direct contact with innovation and digital transformation due to our network that includes over 370 research centers, PoliHub – the Politecnico di Milano incubator – and over 40 observatories
• Participate in networking moments with alumni, headhunters, and companies that will give you an insight into the market needs required to become a future leader
• Be able to develop your professional career with the assistance of our Career Development Centre. In the academic year 2021-2022, an 83% rate of Employability within all the Specialising Master’s was accomplished three months after the end of teaching activities.

Programme Structure

Our International Master in Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy, a 12-month programme offered by POLIMI Graduate School of Management, equips you with the knowledge and skills to develop sustainability-oriented strategies and prepares you to address the challenges of the Circular Economy, aligning your professional endeavours with your commitment to sustainability, all while being part of an international community of forward-thinking professionals.

At POLIMI GSoM, your learning journey goes beyond lectures and textbooks, as we have designed a transformational path that will allow you to embark on a journey towards professional and personal fulfilment.

Your Courses

• General Management Courses (Distance Learning)
• Why a sustainable company?
• How to manage a sustainable company
• How to manage a sustainable function
• Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy

Your Purpose

• Management with Purpose
• Inspiration from Purpose Pioneers
• Leadership with Purpose

Your Practice

• Challenge Yourself
• Meet the Corporate World

Your Career

• Career Training Sessions
• Purpose in Your Career
• Impact Career Fair

Project Work / Internship
Graduation Ceremony

Start and End of courses may vary

At the end of your Master’s, if eligible, you will be granted a:

• Master’s Diploma from POLIMI Graduate School of Management
• 1st level University Specialising Master degree from Politecnico di Milano

Your Career Path

The Career Development Centre provides students with a self-assessment of their skills and an analysis of the job market; candidates will be supported in designing a customised career strategy and an effective action plan, to turn their career aspirations into achievable goals. The Career Development Programme will assist students to develop professional skills and to become successful “Career Leaders”.

Career Impact & Top Employers

Our Master International Master in Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy gets you ready for a variety of roles, including:

• Energy Manager
• ESG & Sustainability Manager
• Innovation Manager
• Consultant
• Start-upper (sustainable entrepreneur)

For the 2022 cohort, over 75% of our students* were offered employment opportunities by the end of the programme, covering positions in a wide range of company sectors such as Consulting, Banking, Energy, and many others.

The Last Year’s Top 3 Employers

• Credit Agricole
• L'oreal
• EY