KEDGE Business School

MSc Business Transformation for Sustainability

Programme Overview

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. To join this programme, applicants must meet the requirements, including a strong command of the English language. Upon programme completion, students will receive an MSc degree in Business Transformation for Sustainability. Armed with the requisite skills and knowledge, they will be poised to pursue rewarding careers across a spectrum of industries, spanning environmental management, international business, and sustainable development.
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KEDGE Business School’s Master of Science Business Transformation for Sustainability is a double degree programme. It delivers a Master of Science accredited by the conférence des grandes écoles (CGE) and a diploma recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education.

Curriculum (courses, subject modules)

SEMESTER 1

MODULE 1: SUSTAINABILTY ACTION LAB

• Art thinking improbable
• Sustainability factories
• Business modelling for impact

MODULE 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSTAINABILITY TRANSFORMATION

• Sustainable business vision
• Environmental sustainability
• Business transformation consulting
• Sustainable research methodology

MODULE 3: COLLABORATION FOR TRANSFORMATION

• Collaboration for sustainability
• Corporate strategy & case competition
• Sustainability reporting & performance assessment

SEMESTER 2

 

MODULE 4: CHANGE MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY

• Sustainable leadership
  Sustainability change in organisations
  Social change

     MODULE 5: SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT & TOOLS

•        Circular economy
  Sustainable finance

      ADDITIONAL CONTENT

 

• Exploration & awareness 

  → Planet boundaries mural 

  → 2 tonnes workshop 

  → Behavioural economics workshop for change 

   

  Skill-Building & simulations 

  → Real-world company transformation challenges 

  → Sustainability Creathon with Make Sense 

  → Learning expedition: Discover Paris' ecosystem, innovations & changemakers 

   

  Real world challenges & experience 

  → Tackle a Permaentreprise challenge 

  → 4- to 6-month sustainability internship in France or abroad 

   

  Institutional & global engagement 

  → Explore the UN Global Compact programme 

  → Leverage data to guide sustainabilityability

 

 

 

Admission conditions

Required diploma(s)

• 3 to 4 years of higher education

Tuition & Fees

Between 18 000 and 18 000 €

Pathway course: 9 700 euros

Master of Science (MSc): 18 000 euros

 

Employment opportunities & career impact

Annual salary after graduation

• Average salary : 42 000 €

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

Application Deadlines

Application deadline precision

The selection period runs from October to July.

Faculty profiles

KEDGE Business School is a benchmark French business school with 4 campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulon), 4 associated campuses in France (Avignon, Bastia, Bayonne and Mont-de-Marsan,) and 5 associated campuses abroad (2 in China, in Shanghai and Suzhou, 2 in Africa in Dakar and in Adibjan, and 1 in India at Mumbai). The KEDGE community is made up of 16,000 students (32% of whom are international students), 224 full-time lecturers (46% of whom are international), 388 international academic partners and 94,000 graduates worldwide. KEDGE offers a portfolio of 40 training programmes in management and design for students and industry professionals. It also provides customised educational programmes for businesses at national and international levels. Since 2020, KEDGE has established its own Apprenticeship Training Centre (CFA). Through its KEDGE IMPAKT strategy and its Foundation under the aegis of the Fondation de France, the school accelerates ecological and social transitions and empowers youth. It is committed to equal opportunities, student well-being, and supporting innovation and impactful projects to build a sustainable future. KEDGE Business School is AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA-accredited, EESPIG, BSIS and Qualiopi-certified and is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles. It is also recognised by the French government, with officially approved programmes. KEDGE is ranked 32nd by the Financial Times in the European Business School rankings and 24th globally for its Executive MBA in 2025.

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

Admission process

Steps

Application

Application start dates

October to July

Mandatory testing for application process

Language level tests

TOEFL TOEIC IELTS Cambridge Preliminary (153)/ Duolingo (100)/ PTE (41)/ Linguaskill (153)

Application Checklist

Academic documents required

• Undergraduate Diploma copy
• Language diploma

Academic documents other

• Grades, recommendation letters

Administrative documents required

• 2 Photographs
• Photocopy of ID Card / Passport
• Photocopy of university degree
• Language accreditation

Scholarships & Financial Aid

At KEDGE, we strongly believe that students shouldn’t abandon their education projects because of funding problems. This is why we have launched a financial support plan tailored to international candidates' backgrounds, countries of origin, situation, and prior educational achievements:

• Early Bird discount for early completion of your application: 10% before November 30 and 5% before February 28.
• Excellence scholarship based on merit
• Solidarity scholarship, a grant on social criteria
• Diversity scholarship intended for students hailing from a range of international, cultural, or social backgrounds
• Partner scholarships for applicants joining the school via a “pathway agreement” with a partner institution
• Alumni scholarship for alumni wishing to pursue further education at the school
• Welcome to France scholarship, for talented international students applying before April 10th

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 *These rates are for informational purposes only and are valid as of the date of consultation. They are subject to change.

 

 

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