MSc International and Sustainable Management
Paris, France
DURATION
12 up to 16 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 18,400 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The MSc in International and Sustainable Management combines expert insights into globalization and sustainability, two aspects of international business that have become crucial in any organization. At ESSCA we will provide you with a broad range of knowledge and techniques related to international management and sustainability. We will equip you with the skills and understanding to make key decisions and take effective action in practice by adapting these resources to the type of organization you wish to work in. If your career ambition is to take on a leadership role and shape practice at an international level, our MSc is the best possible investment in your future.
Why ESSCA – MSc International and Sustainable Management
"The challenges faced by business organizations worldwide concerning Corporate Social Responsibility are vast. The turmoil we have experienced over the past few years, from both an environmental and societal perspective, should serve to encourage companies to accelerate their CSR initiatives: from issues related to global warming, the protection of biodiversity and natural resources, to the impact of the digital revolution and rising inequalities..., there is much work to be done. It is by training and accompanying the next generation of managers to face these issues and by equipping them with the right skills, understanding, and resources that they will be able to make a positive impact on the organizations they work in".
Véronique Lebreton, CSR and Banking Inclusion Manager, Fédération Nationale du Crédit Agricole
This program has been designed to equip you with the expertise to succeed in the face of new and emerging challenges. Through its transdisciplinary approach, you’ll develop key leadership skills and a deep understanding of how a sustainable approach to business can offer new opportunities for organizations. The unique international nature of this MSc will also inspire you to take a global perspective on sustainability and what it actually means in business practice across a range of cultures.
Study smart and sustainably in Paris
For centuries, Paris has inspired other cities around the world with its buildings, metro system, public spaces, and world-famous art de Vivre! But new change is now coming to the French capital thanks to an ambitious strategic plan to reinvent Paris into the smart and sustainable international city of the future. Our exciting campus location represents the best that France has to offer overseas students. The ‘City of Light’ is a leading global city famed by students for its amazing history, culture, business, and leisure opportunities! Located in Boulogne-Billancourt on the banks of the Seine and only a short walk from Pont de Saint-Cloud metro station, our 8-story campus building is just a 15-minute journey from the world-famous Champs Elysée and Eiffel Tower. The area is one of the major business zones in the Paris region and home to numerous corporate head offices employing more than 100,000 key staff, meaning we make sure you are offered regular opportunities to learn, interact and work with those who are shaping the face of modern global business.
Program Outcome
The program lasts between 12 and 18 months and includes:
- 450 hours of on-site teaching in Paris
- 2 semesters totalling 60 ECTS
- International students have the option of either doing a mission for a company during the 2 semesters or doing an internship or a mission for a company after the 2 semesters. In both cases, the length of the mission or the internship will be between 4-6 months. In addition, a thesis will be required for graduation. These modules total 30 ECTS.
Course Themes
- Sustainability as a business priority
- Social and environmental impact assessments
- Data-driven decision-making for sustainability
- Net-zero transition for businesses
- Corporate sustainability: actions and costs
Career Opportunities
This programme will equip you with the skills to design, implement, and assess sustainable policies, thus covering the entire process of sustainable strategy deployment for an organization. You will develop a unique combination of technical and managerial skills in sustainability that employers actively seek in the job market.
Companies will be investing over US$ 1 trillion over the next decade in sustainability worldwide, providing vast career opportunities across many business sectors. At the same time, the severe shortage of skills in sustainability means that over 80% of companies expect difficulties in recruiting qualified candidates in the future. Graduates of this MSc will be sought for such roles such as:
- ESG analyst
- CSR manager
- Environmental management and consultancy
- NGOs
- Sustainable marketing
- Sustainable product manager
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Curriculum
Course Structure
The program lasts 12 months and includes:
- 450 hours of on-site teaching - 2 semesters in Paris totaling 60 ECTS
- You will undertake a professional placement lasting 4 to 6 months as well as researching and completing a Master's dissertation (30 ECTS).
A 6-month internship is also possible in any country.
Semester 1 - International Management
- Global Strategic Analysis
- Human Resource Management in the Global Environment
- Multinational Financial Management
- Business Analytics
- Global Marketing
- Introduction to Sustainable Management
Semester 2 - Sustainable Management
- Energy and Ecological Economics
- Global Sustainable Finance
- Global Sustainable Business and CSR
- Sustainable Supply Chain and Quality Management
- Sustainable HRM and Marketing
International Business School Alliance (IBSA) dual Masters Programme
The International Business School Alliance (IBSA) dual Masters Programme option is an exciting opportunity to study at two internationally renowned institutions in different countries.
- An MSc in International and Sustainable Management from ESSCA School of Management, France.
- Another specialist Master’s degree from a choice of 5 partner university members of the Alliance in Spain, Germany, Russia, the UK, or the USA.
If you opt for the IBSA dual Masters track, in the space of just one year you’ll study for two Master’s degree qualifications whilst developing expert skills and knowledge in your chosen area of specialization and building up an international network of contacts. Both courses are taught in English, but you’ll also have opportunities to develop your proficiency in the language of the host countries whilst improving your cross-cultural skills.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
ESSCA’s goal is to recognize and recruit the most talented individuals wherever they may be, regardless of their background or financial situation. We acknowledge that the choice to study abroad is not only an academic decision but also a financial one. Unlike some other business schools, where international students pay much higher tuition than domestic students, there is no difference between tuition for French and international students at ESSCA.
If you apply before January 31st you can automatically benefit from 15% off the tuition fees.
Indeed, you can apply for our Master’s Excellence Scholarships for postgraduate students. ESSCA Scholarships Commission can also recognize outstanding candidate/s who will be awarded a President’s Tuition Award.