Master in Management for Sustainability

Master in Management for Sustainability, offered by IÉSEG School of Management, is a specialised master’s programme designed for professionals and students who want to develop the management, scientific, technological, and policy knowledge required to address complex sustainability challenges. The programme focuses on integrating sustainability into business strategy and everyday decision-making, covering areas such as climate change, sustainable supply chains, stakeholder engagement, and social compliance.

Core Content

The programme combines sustainability knowledge with management and strategic tools. Learners explore climate change, environmental challenges, sustainable and green supply chains, stakeholder engagement, social compliance, responsible business, sustainability strategy, and the policy and technological dimensions of sustainable transformation. The curriculum is designed to connect scientific and technical understanding with practical management and business decision-making.

Key Skills

Participants will develop skills in sustainability management, strategic decision-making, climate and environmental risk, sustainable supply chain management, stakeholder engagement, responsible business practices, and organisational transformation. The programme also builds the ability to evaluate sustainability challenges using scientific, technological, policy, and management perspectives and translate these insights into practical business strategies.

Target Learners

This programme is designed for problem-solvers and purpose-driven individuals seeking careers in sustainability and responsible business. It is particularly relevant for students and early-career professionals interested in sustainability strategy, consulting, supply chains, corporate responsibility, climate action, stakeholder management, and sustainable business transformation.

Learning Format

The programme is delivered in English in Lille, France, across three academic terms followed by a capstone project. It carries 120 ECTS credits and offers September intakes through Fast Track and Regular Track options. The programme combines academic coursework with applied learning and a capstone project, providing students with opportunities to connect sustainability concepts with real organisational and business challenges.

Additional Benefits

The programme provides a strong combination of sustainability expertise and management education, preparing graduates for roles where environmental and social priorities need to be integrated with business objectives. IÉSEG holds AACSB, EQUIS, and other international accreditations, supporting the programme’s international positioning. The school also received the Financial Times Responsible Business Education 2024 Award for Best Schools, recognising its contribution to responsible business education.

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