KEDGE Business School MSc Business Transformation for Sustainability

Building upon KEDGE’s academic excellence and commitment to Corporate Societal Responsibility (CSR) related issues, this programme breaks the boundaries between disciplines to reinvent tomorrow’s organisations. Employing an innovative, learning-by-doing experiential approach, it empowers students to advocate for sustainability in business, develop comprehensive sustainability strategies relevant to today's challenges, and implement them across diverse spheres of influence. Located in Paris, a city renowned for its academic excellence and rich cultural heritage, this programme offers students unparalleled access to top experts in the field. Through internships, job opportunities, and networking events, students can expand their professional networks and foster career growth. 

Curriculum (courses, subject modules)

Semester 1

MODULE 1

SUSTAINABILITY FACTORIES

The sustainability factories run along the whole programme, from the beginning to the end of the academic year.

The aim of the course is triple:

• Reinforcing the alignment between individual and organisational transformation;
• Developing capabilities for complex thinking;
• Launching and accelerating real case company challenges for sustainable business. transformation

MODULE 2

FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSTAINABILITY TRANSFORMATION

This module is designed to build the fundamentals for a sustainable business transformation. It is composed of four courses:

• Sustainable value creation : sustainability, CSR and ethics – impact on business creation processes within companies
• Environmental sustainability: understanding the meaning of nature and the environment for businesses, deciphering threats, challenges and opportunities
• Business transformation consulting

MODULE 3

COLLABORATION FOR TRANSFORMATION

This module highlights the key points for effective cross-sectoral collaboration for sustainability. It is composed of three courses:

• Collaboration for sustainability: develop knowledge and skills related to cross-sector partnerships and inter-firm strategic alliances in the context of environmental and social sustainability
• New business models for sustainability: develop a business model which challenges the traditional economic logic and puts forward a new organisational system by considering social, environmental, and economic requirements simultaneously
• Communication for sustainability: understanding sustainability communication challenges and incorporating sustainability in corporate communication

Semester 2

MODULE 4  

CHANGE MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY

This module prepares students to handle change in transforming business models for sustainability on a societal, organisational and individual level. It includes topics such as:

• Sustainable leadership: develop both knowledge and awareness in terms of individual sustainable leadership and organisational leadership for sustainability
• Sustainable change in organisations: issues and challenges inherent to organisational change, in general, and sustainable organisational change in particular
• Social change : explore changes in society through technology, social movement, pandemic, and informal economy and examine whether businesses can contribute to positive social change and sustainable development during these changes

MODULE 5

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT & TOOLS

The Dos and Don’ts of a sustainable business transformation, fundamental knowledge and techniques related to sustainability:

• Sustainable finance: understanding the role of finance in anthropocene issues and the emergency for sustainable investment needs, defining the sustainable finance ecosystem and managing the sustainable investing methodologies
• Circular economy
• Reporting: tools and techniques for sustainable management

ADDITIONAL CONTENT

•  4- to 6-month sustainability internship in France or abroad
• United Nations simulation
• Managing biodiversity worldwide
• Process communication profiling
• Planet boundaries mural
• 2 tonnes workshop
• Bootcamp makesense
• Real hands-on transformational challenges
• Art thinking
• Option: NGO mission

Admission conditions

Required diploma(s) :

• Bachelor

Tuition & Fees

Between 17500 and 27000 €

Short Track (4 years + of higher education):

- Level of studies: M1 completed, or an International Bachelor's degree (Bac+4), or an equivalent of 240 ECTS credits,

- Level of English : TOEIC (785) / TOEFL IBT (79) / IELTS (6) / Cambridge First (160) (B2) / Cambridge Advanced (180) (B2) / Duolingo (105) / PT Pearson (50) / Linguaskill (169) - exemption for native English speakers or applicants with at least one year of work experience in an English-speaking country. 

Long Track (3 years + of higher education):

- Level of studies: 3 years of higher education attested by a diploma or an equivalent of 180 ECTS credits,

- Level of English: Language score is optional to enter the Long Track, but compulsory to enter the specialisation year of the MSc.

Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)

You would like to resume your studies by integrating our MSc, Master of Science even though you do not have the diplomas normally required to access it? The Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP) allows people who does not have the required qualifications or diplomas to access the different levels of higher education. Find out more about the conditions required.

Employment opportunities & career impact

Employment opportunities :

As sustainability becomes an increasingly critical element of business strategy and operations within organisations, the prospects for professionals seeking new and emerging careers in sustainability have never been brighter. The programme is designed to enable rich professional perspectives related to this new variety of CSR-related positions, dealing with the broad strategic and societal vision, as well as the implementation of concrete transformational initiatives.

Upon completion of this MSc, students will be prepared for leadership positions related to sustainable value creation, strategic and operational management positions. They will also be able to take up external consultancy or internal change management roles, as well as sustainable project management roles and PMO.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advisors and Analysts

• Environmental Analyst
• Climate change & sustainability Consultant
• Environmental and social risk Leader
• Sustainability and environmental Officer
• CSR Consultant
• Corporate Governance Analyst

Managers

• Environmental assessment Manager
• Sustainability project Manager
• Ethical compliance Officer
• Sustainable business model transformation Manager
• Impact Manager
• Stakeholder relations Manager

Directors

• Global sustainability Director
• Corporate engagement & impact Director
• Sustainability, strategy & engagement Director
• Sustainability consulting Director
• Transparency and reputation Director

Faculty profiles

Our faculty consists of 192 permanent professors, across 5 academic departments. They are involved in all our educational programmes, our centres of excellence and expertise, business chairs, research projects as well as supporting our students, being involved in our territories and with our partners. KEDGE's faculty invests in education and plays an active role within the academic community.

Campus facilities & Student Life

In the heart of Paris, KEDGE Paris campus champions innovation and entrepreneurship, seamlessly connecting academia with industry. With a strong emphasis on adaptability and connectivity, it offers a wide array of academic programmes and collaborates closely with leading companies, providing invaluable practical experiences for students.

Outstanding facilities

Located in the heart of Paris within the Lumière Building, KEDGE Paris serves as a vibrant business hub. Spanning 6,400m² across two floors, the campus features two interconnected wings surrounding a central atrium. Beyond its functional layout, the campus embodies adaptability and versatility, prioritising entrepreneurship as its core philosophy. Its four guiding principles—adaptability, versatility, connectivity, and user-centric design—aim to redefine the student experience. Moreover, KEDGE shares its facilities with prominent entities such as Natixis, SNCF, ING Direct, Société Générale, and the Ministry of the Interior, enhancing collaborative opportunities. The campus focuses on executive education programmes as well as a portfolio of MS and MSc degrees, featuring outstanding facilities:

• Various catering areas, including multiple company restaurants
• Sports facilities
• A friendly environment near Bercy Village and the BNF (National Library of France), easily accessible by public transport and offering a wide range of accommodation options
• A large co-working area designed to enhance collaboration between students and staff, with adaptable rooms that can accommodate between 40 and 200 students
• An enhanced digital experience, featuring immersive rooms for practical case studies and a giant screen that continuously streams classes or conferences from the school’s other sites