Bachelor in Environment and Sustainable Development
- Beauvais, France
- Mont-Saint-Aignan, France
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,300 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Here, whatever sector of activity you choose, you will be able to actively and sustainably contribute to the protection of the environment.
The Bachelor Environment and Sustainable Development, a professionalizing BAC+3 course, trains operational and multi-skill profiles.
This is a training giving the Degree of License, recognized RNCP, oriented "solutions" for companies, associations or local authorities which work concretely in the approaches of sustainable development, Quality-Hygiene-Safety-Environment (QHSE) and Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSR).
3 years of study including 2 in apprenticeship to become an environmental expert.
A Bac+3 diploma which puts the environment and Sustainable Development at the service of the economy and societies and trains experts capable of responding to environmental and societal challenges.
The rise of environmental concerns in society is leading to profound changes in businesses and local authorities. These changes are accompanied by an evolution in the needs of companies in terms of skills necessary to achieve ecological and economic transitions.
Graduates of the Bachelor Environment and Sustainable Development have knowledge in the areas of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Quality Hygiene Safety Environment (QHSE), water, ecology, resources (valorization, recycling), the circular economy and more generally sustainable development.
The objective of this professionalizing diploma is to train multi-skilled operational profiles capable of proposing continuous improvement solutions in order to optimize a company's activities from an environmental and social point of view.
- A balance between scientific skills, human & social sciences and new know-how
- Teaching through practice
Supervision, steering and project management - Interculturality through stays abroad and the teaching of 2 languages
- Apprenticeship in 2nd and 3rd years
- A balance between scientific skills and human and social sciences
- A consolidation of the foundation of applied environmental sciences
- Discovery of new know-how (sustainable development, CSR, QHSE)
- Strong business experience through apprenticeship
- A teaching method for a “Learning by doing” approach
- A management approach: supervision and management of transformation or innovation projects
- LV1 (English) and LV2 are compulsory throughout the course.
- Obtaining the diploma requires a level of English equivalent to B1.
- A total of 6 semesters and 180 ECTS credits acquired.
A training program combining theoretical knowledge and practical work: from the second year through to the end of the program, students will pursue their training through apprenticeships. A win-win approach to learning and practicing the careers of the future.
- 1st year: Discovery of new know-how and sciences applied to the environment (maths, water chemistry, ecology
- 2nd year: Apprenticeship 1 month at school / 1 month in a company. Strengthening skills in applied environmental sciences, pollution treatment, environmental diagnosis, CSR and Sustainable Development, Quality, Hygiene, Safety, communication
- Year 3: 1-month apprenticeship at school / 1-month in a company. Continuation of courses in Sustainable Development, environmental protection techniques, management & entrepreneurship
Training Program for Students Entering the Bachelor's Degree in the First Year
- Applied environmental sciences: Having the scientific tools necessary to address environmental issues
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development: Understanding and applying the principles of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development
- Pollution treatment: Understanding and applying methodologies related to pollution treatment (air/water/soil/waste)
- Quality, Health, Safety, Environment (QHSE): Implement QHSE management systems and meet the requirements of ISO or other standards
- Environmental diagnosis: Determine the impacts of human activities on the environment
Corporate Life: Having the skills needed for business management and entrepreneurship - Professional project: Know yourself, open up, and plan for the future; be effective in your search for an internship or job
- Interculturality: Master English (level B1 - 550 points) and practice a second language (German, Spanish or Portuguese); open up to other cultures
- Communicate well: Master communication tools (digital, print); lead an event project
Advanced training: Improve your skills in a specific area (6 areas to choose from)
2nd year
The work-study program begins with an apprenticeship contract: 1 month in a company / 1 month at school. The teaching units (UE) aim to build a foundation of general knowledge allowing the understanding of professional contexts and environmental knowledge in various fields: water, air, soil, waste, regulations, QHSE, CSR, etc. Sustainable Development...
Main Teachings
- Sustainable development: Sustainable development, environmental management, CSR, ecological engineering
- Collaborative projects: Students are involved in numerous projects that allow them to apply the theoretical knowledge seen in class.
- Environmental protection techniques and environments:
- Water, waste, air, soil, energy, materials, industrial hygiene, safety.
- Biomass valorization, environmental impacts, chemical risks.
- General and applied ecology, ecological/environmental diagnosis, renewable energies.
- Languages: English, LV2 (German/Spanish), immersion week.
- Business tools: Digital and print communication, written and oral expression, economics, management, labor law, public procurement law, marketing, collaborative project management, management.
- Jobs: Professional project, internships, conference organization
3rd year
1 month apprenticeship in a company / 1 month at school.
Main Teachings
- Sustainable development: Sustainable development, environmental management, CSR, quality, ISO 14001, ISO 26000, ISO 50001, carbon footprint, life cycle analysis, ecological footprint, industrial ecology
- Collaborative project:
- Environmental protection techniques and environments
- Water, waste, energy, safety and ICPE, general and applied ecology
- Languages: English, LV2 (German/Spanish), immersion week
- Business tools: Communication, written and oral expression, economics, management, labor law, public procurement law, collaborative project management, management, geographic information systems (GIS)
- Jobs: Professional project, internships, conferences
- Knowledge and mastery of basic sciences
- Carry out SD / QSE and CSR missions
- Develop a critical and reasoned reflection
- Mastering standards and regulations (QSE / CSR)
- Collect and interpret data to address societal problems
- Know how to communicate and mobilize within an organization
- Lead projects within a team
- Develop a watchful attitude and transmit
Graduates of the Bachelor's degree in Environment and Sustainable Development can work in any type of organization with environmental impact, quality, or safety management approaches.
Some Functions
- QHSE facilitator,
- CSR facilitator,
- QHSE Manager (SME),
- CSR Manager,
- QHSE studies officer,
- Waste treatment unit operator,
- Water treatment unit operator,
- Environmental facilitator / Circular economy,
- Environmental project manager,
- Sorting awareness officer


