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MSc in Leading Sustainable Transformations at emlyon business school

emlyon business school, France

Programme overview

The MSc in Leading Sustainable Transformations is an 18-month, English-taught programme (12 months of classes plus a 4 to 6 month internship) preparing students to lead responsible change on sustainability challenges. It covers innovation, corporate sustainability and systems thinking, with academic immersion in Europe.

Faculty: emlyon business school  |  Department: MSc in Leading Sustainable Transformations  |  Duration: 18 months  |  Study mode: full-time; English; Paris (first period) and Lyon  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Écully, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

The first period (September to December, Paris) covers sustainability and business fundamentals, sustainability governance and evaluating change across strategy, marketing, operations, HR and finance, using carbon footprint analysis and data analytics (Python, R). Later periods cover corporate sustainability, change management and sustainable development.

Career pathways

Roles include chief sustainability officer, CSR project manager, sustainable development consultant, ESG analyst, climate risk analyst, sustainable finance analyst, CSR auditor and chief transformation officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Accessible after a bachelor's degree (Bac+3 or Bac+4). The application process includes a EUR 120 application fee (exemptions apply).

Intake: September

Duration: 18 months

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