Université de Lorraine

Master in Sustainable Corporate Management

The Master in Sustainable Corporate Management program is open to students who hold at least a bachelor's degree or an equivalent diploma of at least 180 ECTS. It also welcomes professionals in continuing education as well as master graduates. This program is specifically designed for those trained outside the field of management, including engineering, science, law, and human and social sciences. The SCM Master program provides a unique opportunity to enhance their existing expertise with a comprehensive management curriculum. This broadens their career prospects by equipping them with the cross-disciplinary skills needed to tackle the social, environmental, and business challenges of today.

Applicants with prior management education are also encouraged to apply but must demonstrate how this program will advance their career development by contributing to their knowledge of sustainable corporate practice.

Objectives:

• A recognized degree from a prestigious, established European university.
• A specialized master degree in corporate and sustainable management with a process-driven approach to organizational practices.
• Courses addressing contemporary global and European sustainability challenges faced by modern organizations.
• The acquisition of advanced knowledge to develop or strengthen managerial and sustainability-focused skills aimed at career progression.
• This program equips students to manage cross-functional management processes, implement sustainable organizational change, define corporate strategies with sustainability at the core, and lead people and projects in a global, multicultural, and environmentally conscious environment.

Who Can Apply?

The program welcomes students from across the globe who are passionate about sustainable and responsible management.

• French and international students who have successfully completed a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or a Master’s degree equivalent to bac+3/bac+4 from a university, with at least 180 ECTS credits.
• Applicants with backgrounds in business, management, or economics are encouraged to apply. However, they must clearly articulate in their application how this program will support their career objectives in sustainable and responsible management.
• French or international young professionals, either currently employed or in career transition, holding a Bachelor's or Master’s degree (and/or relevant professional experience at a management level), who are seeking to develop expertise in sustainable business practices or enhance their knowledge and leadership skills in international contexts.
• Applications from candidates in continuing education without a 4-year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) will be reviewed by a special commission that evaluates professional experience. In such cases, candidates must have a minimum of four years of managerial responsibility, with a focus on sustainability or ethical business leadership.

Graduates of the Master in Sustainable Corporate Management program will be equipped to take on leadership roles in fields where a holistic, sustainability-driven perspective of the organization is essential, or where non-business professionals are required to adopt management responsibilities. The program prepares graduates to navigate the complexities of modern business with a focus on ethical decision-making, sustainable practices, and global responsibility.

Career Pathways for Program Graduates:

• Manager in International Business (Marketing, Sales, etc.) with a focus on sustainability and ethical trade.
• Business Unit Manager with an emphasis on responsible corporate governance.
• Organizational Management, specializing in sustainability performance and impact control.
• Strategic Human Resource Management in multicultural and diverse environments, promoting inclusivity and sustainable work practices.
• Engineering Project Management with dual competencies, combining technical expertise with responsible management.
• Consultant in organizational transformation, focusing on sustainable development and ethical business practices.

The Université de Lorraine is ranked 201st in the Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.