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. 

Curriculum (courses, subject modules)

SEMESTER 1
MODULE 1: SUSTAINABILITY ACTION LAB
→ Art thinking improbable
→ Sustainability factories
→ Modeling for sustainable
transformation
→ 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
→ Sustainable change
in organisations
→ Social change
MODULE 5: SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT
& TOOLS
→ Sustainable communication
→ Circular economy
→ Sustainable finance
ADDITIONAL CONTENT
Exploration & awareness
→ Deep time walk
→ Planet boundaries mural
→ 2 tonnes workshop
→ Behavioural economics workshop for
change
Skill-Building & simulations
→ Real-world company transformation
challenges
→ Ze Game: collaborative dynamics &
team profiling
→ Sustainability Creathon with Make Sense
→ Engage with KEDGE’s House of
Engagement
→ Learning expedition: Discover Paris'
ecosystem, innovations & changemakers
Real world challenges & experience
→ Tackle a Permaentreprise challenge
→ Pitch your solution in the DEAL framework
→ 2-month mission with an NGO
→ 4- to 6-month sustainability internship
in France or abroad
Institutional & global engagement
→ Explore the UN Global Compact
programme
→ Take part in a UN simulation
→ Leverage data to guide sustainability

Admission conditions

Required diploma(s)

• 3 to 4 years of higher education

Tuition & Fees

Between 18 000 and 27 500 €

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

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

Session 1

Application deadlines

The selection period for the intake at KEDGE runs from October to July. Several interview sessions are offered until the programme is filled.

Faculty profiles

KEDGE Business School is a leading French management school with campuses in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulon, as well as associated campuses in France, China, Africa and India.

The KEDGE community brings together 16,000 students of 32% international origin, 224 permanent faculty members, 365 partner universities worldwide, and a network of 90,000 alumni. The school offers 40 programmes in management and design, combining academic excellence, innovation and international exposure.

With various research centres, 300 corporate partners and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem, KEDGE fosters innovation, impact and sustainable growth.

Through its KEDGE IMPAKT strategy and its Foundation, the school is committed to ecological and social transition, equal opportunities and student well-being. KEDGE holds the AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations, is EESPIG and Qualiopi certified, and ranks among the top European business schools.

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
Application Form	Application process entirely online

Mandatory testing for application process

Language level tests

TOEFL TOEIC IELTS Cambridge First (160) (B2) / Cambridge Advanced (180) (B2) / Duolingo (105) / PT Pearson (50) / Linguaskill (169)

Admission exams

1. Create your account at join.kedge.edu

2. Upload your mandatory documents:

   • Academic records and CV

   • Passport

   • Highest degree certificate

   • Certificate of achievement or transcript of your current studies

   • English language proficiency test (one of the following): TOEIC (785), TOEFL iBT (79), IELTS (6), Cambridge First (160 - B2), Cambridge Advanced (180 - B2), Duolingo (105), PTE Pearson (50), Linguaskill (169)
     Exemption applies to native English speakers or applicants with at least one year of work experience in an English-speaking country.

3. Pay your application fee

4. Attend your interview:
   A 30-minute online interview with a representative from the school.

Important: Apply as early as possible due to visa processing times.

Admission is based on the review of your application file and the online interview.

Personal interview in the process selection

This is a 30-minute Skype interview for all applicants regardless of their nationality or location. As soon as your application file is registered, you will receive an email from KEDGE to organise your interview.

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
- Social scholarship for registered students in full-time initial training who need financial assistance
- Solidarity scholarship for international applicants who need financial assistance to finance their studies
- 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
- Kirsten Hoey scholarship for students from the USA
- Eiffel Excellence scholarship for students pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in France

See all scholarships

 

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