1-Year MSc in Management for Sustainable Business

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The MSc in Management for Sustainable Business is an essential program for: 
  • Situating business in social and environmental systems; exploring complex global challenges and how they relate to business and different business functions;
  • Developing holistic, inclusive and sustainable strategies and business models to bring stakeholders and sustainable development to the heart of business;
  • Acquiring the technical expertise required for CSR certification, auditing and reporting as well as the latest developments in sustainability from different business functions such as strategy, supply chain, finance and accounting;
  • Developing skills necessary to be proactive, innovative and forward-thinking and to instigate and lead change;
  • Exploring critical issues such as waste, circularity, diversity and inclusion from interdisciplinary experts and actors in the field;
  • Fostering a critical, inquisitive and creative spirit; 
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Summary
  • Rhythm:
    Full time
  • Total duration:
    14 months maximum
  • Degree:
    Master of science - Grade Master, Visé BAC+5
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Format:
    In person
  • Campus:
    Audencia Atlantic Campus - Nantes
  • Start Date:
    2024-09-02
  • Number of places:
    30
  • VAE accessible:
    No
  • Entry level:
    BAC +4, BAC +5
  • Duration of internship / Work experience:
    4-6 months
  • Training schedule:
    The 1-year MSc program offers a total of 408 hours of training
79%
Satisfaction Rate
41K
Average Annual Salary
25
Average Promotion Age

Program Benefits

  • Broad sustainability vision combined with state of the art knowledge and specific tools and skills
  • Latest academic research and insights from experts and practitioners
  • Professionalising orientation including external carbon footprint assessment certification and focus on business functions
  • Interdisciplinary approach including business, engineering and law
  • Learning by doing, place-based pedagogy through consulting and city projects
  • Attention to personal development, reflection and critical thinking, emotional intelligence and eco-anxiety 

A word from the program director

"Sustainability challenges are all around us, globally and locally, and many such as climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality are urgent. Business plays a fundamental role in addressing these challenges and the transitions associated with them. The MSc in Management for Sustainable Business aims to shape proactive, forward-thinking sustainability professionals with a broad vision and specific professional tools and skills who are ready to act on these challenges."

Originally from the UK, Dr Jennifer Goodman is Associate Professor of CSR & Sustainability at Audencia. Jennifer holds a PhD in Management Sciences and has contributed to European and Canadian funded research programmes and projects in Spain, Canada, Finland and France. She has published widely on a variety of sustainability topics and currently heads the CARES research community at Audencia.

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The Program

The MSc in Management for Sustainable Business is the essential training for:

  • Understanding the role of business in addressing complex grand challenges
  • Developing holistic, inclusive and sustainable strategies and business models
  • Gaining insights into innovations in different functional areas of business and how to develop and implement these in practice
  • Engaging with different stakeholders including experts from a variety of sectors including engineering and law
  • Acquiring the technical expertise required for carbon footprint assessment, CSR certification, auditing and reporting

In addition to a broad sustainability vision, functional insights and technical knowledge and skills, the program puts a strong emphasis on personal development and aims to foster a critical, inquisitive and creative spirit. It also includes essential soft skills such as managing stress and eco-anxiety and developing emotional intelligence, adaptability and empathy.

The course takes a learning by doing approach and encourages collaboration. You'll play an active role in your training by learning to problematize issues and situations in context and then moving to take action, contributing to real-world projects, participating in challenging practical case studies, and engaging in ongoing reflection on your personal development.  
 

List of courses

  • Systems Thinking and Sustainability
  • Sustainability across cultures
  • Sustainability Strategies
  • Building Sustainable Supply Chains
  • Leading Change for Sustainability
  • Materiality, Reporting and Auditing
  • Sustainability Certification  
  • Financing for Sustainable Impact
  • Multi-capital accounting and ESG rating
  • People, Diversity and Rights
  • Recycling, Materials and Waste
  • Sustainable Design, Marketing and Consumption
  • Business Consulting Project
  • Sustainable Cities Project 

Pedagogical methods

The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.

Assessment Terms

Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation

Teaching methods

  • Theoretical Courses 
  • Case Studies
  • Practical Exercises
  • Group Projects
1-Year MSc in Management for Sustainable Business

Admission criteria

Eligibility requirements for the 1-year MSc programs:

Proficiency in English as demonstrated by one of the following:

TOEFL iBT 84, TOEIC 650, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100.
English-taught undergraduate program
Native speaker

4-year degree in business or engineering, or exceptionally, a 4-year degree in another field with business experience or academic honours

The 2-year MSc or Master in Management program is strongly recommended for applicants without a degree in business.

Note that you can apply during the last year of your Bachelor’s studies.

It should be noted that this is not an introductory course in sustainability. Candidates should already have an active interest and reasonable knowledge of the topic and should be prepared for courses to progress quickly. Participation, collaboration and proactive inquiry are highly encouraged and valued.

Admission period

Up to 3 weeks

Key dates

Admissions are open until May 31st, 2024, but may close early if class is full. Due to the limited number of seats available, candidates are strongly advised to apply before the Early Application deadline of March 1st, 2024.

Admission terms

Applications are accepted until May 31 for the September intake or until the program is full. We encourage you to submit your application by the Early Application deadline of March 1.

To apply, please visit apply.audencia.com

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

  • CV and Cover Letter in English
  • Copies of undergraduate degree transcripts
  • High School Diploma
  • English language test results less than 2 years old (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
  • Copy of identification (passport or ID card)

The procedure

International admission criteria

Students who have obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) a diploma outside French territory must contact the International Recruitment Service to apply through this admission route: international@audencia.com.

Equivalences and Bridges

It is possible to transfer to a university or other business school (rare, but possible). Equivalencies are determined by the institutions to which you choose to apply.

1-Year MSc in Management for Sustainable Business

School fees

18 400€

Financing terms

Thanks to our strong partnerships with public and private institutions, there are a number of scholarships available to international students,

Learn more about the scholarships offered by Audencia, as well as external funding options.
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International financing terms

International students can contact Campus France to check their eligibility for the scholarships offered.

1-Year MSc in Management for Sustainable Business

Further studies

Once you've earned your diploma, and to add an extra hook to your career, we offer: The Agile Manager Certificate

Job opportunities

The MSc in Management for Sustainable Business combines the most recent advances in theory and practice from scholars working on state of the art research and professional experts in different fields. Upon completion of this MSc graduates will be ready to act and well-placed to move into sustainability-related roles such as: 
  • Sustainability Manager
  • CSR/Sustainability consultant
  • Head of CSR
  • CSR Analyst
  • Social Entrepreneur 

The MSc in Management for Sustainable Business is also complementary to previous, subsequent or external specialisations in other disciplines such as: 
  • Sustainable finance
  • Circular economy
  • Law/Compliance
  • Human Resources
  • Public sector 

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Our goal is to help you develop your skills and enhance your employability, both in France and abroad.

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The Knowledge Hub

Throughout the year, the Knowledge Hub team welcomes, educates, and trains students in documentary research methodology, database consultation, bibliographic formatting, and plagiarism avoidance.

A team of 9 documentalists is available to students and teachers to assist students and teachers with their research.

In this way, each student can be received in individual appointments to be assisted in their research or to be trained in bibliographic reference management tools. Teachers also benefit from the support of the librarians for their teaching projects (identification of tools, enrichment of courses with bibliographic references).

Contact : knowledge-hub@audencia.com

1-Year MSc in Management for Sustainable Business

Your future degree

  • Degree recognition: Grade Master, Visé BAC+5
  • RNCP title number: 37936
  • Graduation level: Master of science
  • Number of ECTS credits: 60

Target Skills

  • Developing a holistic, systems thinking approach to evaluate business strategy in relation to its context and impact on surrounding social and ecological systems.
  • Applying critical thinking to innovations and initiatives in order to identify their potential and limitations.
  • Identifying ways to engage different stakeholders in strategy and decision-making
  • Instigating and leading change within the organisation and beyond
  • Assessing carbon footprint
  • Identifying relevant sustainability certification and initiating relevant processes to reach compliance
  • Evaluating different materials and their properties and impacts on waste, the environment and consumer behaviour in the context of a circular economy
  • Identifying and evaluating discrimination and developing and implementing inclusive strategies
  • Acting in collaboration with others to achieve sustainable development