Sciences Po Master in International Business and Sustainability
Sciences Po

Sciences Po

Master in International Business and Sustainability

Paris, France

Master degree

2 years

English, French

Full time

On-Campus

* Rolling admissions from October to February

Key Summary

    About : The Master in International Business and Sustainability program focuses on providing students with skills to address global business challenges through sustainable practices. It combines business strategy, ethical concerns, and sustainability principles to prepare graduates for the workforce. The course typically lasts one year, emphasizing practical and theoretical knowledge to enhance career readiness.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore diverse career paths, including roles such as sustainability consultant, corporate social responsibility manager, and international business strategist. Opportunities also exist in non-profits and governmental organizations focused on sustainability and environmental impact.

The Master in International Business and Sustainability provides you with top-notch training in Strategy and International Management for a world where sustainability challenges have become a core and not simply a side issue for business.

Building upon Sciences Po's academic excellence as a leading Social Science University in the world, the Master in International Management & Sustainability will help you develop the analytical/critical skills required to operate in a business world where the combination of digital transformation and sustainability challenges call for a profound reinvention of strategies and business models.

The first two semesters of studies combine compulsory courses that deliver fundamentals in management (Managerial Economics, Macroeconomics, Marketing, Corporate Strategy, Business Law, Statistics, Financial Accounting) with the necessary grounding in the sustainability challenge and its business and strategic implications (The Great Transition, Grand Challenges courses, New business models of the inclusive economy...).

The third semester allows students to specialize by choosing applied and skills-oriented courses.

The final semester includes a compulsory internship (14 consecutive weeks minimum, in France or abroad) and the Grand Oral, Sciences Po's final individual oral examination.

A gap year consisting of professional internships in France or abroad between Master 1 and Master 2 is encouraged to fine-tune your career goals and boost your employability.

Graduates from this master work in a wide variety of business sectors and roles, in France and around the world. Graduates take up positions in large multinational and industrial firms, SMEs and entrepreneurial ventures, and international organizations. The programme is particularly suited for students interested in a career in consulting, finance, corporate strategy, business development , Corporate and Social Responsibility, philanthropy.

Admission

  • International admissions procedure: for applicants holding an undergraduate degree from outside of France

Assessment of international applications is made on a double analysis of the candidate's application file, on a rolling basis over the course of the application campaign. To get more info, click here.

  • French admissions procedure: for applicants holding an undergraduate degree from France

Assessment of French applications is divided into two phases: an analysis of the candidate's application file, and an oral interview conducted with an admissions committee. To get more info, click here.