Master of Science (MSc) Sustainable Business Strategy

After a 3 or 4-year Degree

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The aim of the MSc Sustainable Business Strategy programme is to give students the strategic, managerial and behavioural skills they will need to oversee environmental (CSR) and digital transformations in businesses and organisations. It is designed to allow students to acquire several key skills: critical thinking on CSR developments and strategies, solid knowledge of financing and strategic management; an understanding of industries and of corporate organisation and governance, leadership, a good command of assessment and steering tools, and techniques for creating and drafting communication media.

Samuel Lebain

CEO at Unifer Environment

He graduated from EM Normandie in 2004, climbed the ladder and even ended up taking over the company he was working for. Today, he is CEO of UNIFER and has managed to triple his company's turnover. Read more about his career!

Level

5-year degree

Campus

Paris

Language

English

Rythm

On-site

Strengths and Advantages
Programme
Admission
Career
Tuition fees and funding

Programme highlights

A programme taught entirely in English
Smaller class sizes: 25 students.
A qualification for developing excellent professional skills through learning in project mode, prioritising experience in the field and solving actual problems.
Top-level professor-researchers, taken from EM Normandie and internationally renowned institutions.
A unique course compared with similar programmes: the only course that places a central focus on strategic vision.
Two essential and complementary pillars: organisational transformation and responsibility.
Dual degree: CGE Label and Master’s level approved by France’s Ministry of Higher Education and Research

Faced with increasingly demanding environmental regulations, growing societal expectations, and mounting pressure from investors, organisations need experts capable of driving their sustainable transformation. The programme uses innovative pedagogy that combines theory and practice, giving students a strategic vision, managerial skills, and ESG mastery. Working closely with our corporate partners, they develop sustainable transformation projects to gain experience in ecological and social transition. This programme offers an holistic approach to sustainability, preparing future managers to design and implement strategies that reconcile economic performance, positive environmental impact, and social progress.

Thomas SORREDA
Academic Director

Programme

Consulting Skills
Sustainability as a Business
Impact Investing
Corporate Governance
and Business Ethics
Global Strategy
Sustainable Supply Chain
Business Analytics for
Sustainability
Responsible Leadership
Creativity and Social
Innovation
Technological Innovation
and Sustainability
Agile Project Management

Two learning expeditions:

Impact Business Models
Leading Change

Personal and Professional Branding

Career Path & Job Search Tools
French as a Foreign Language (optional)
Research Methodology
Professional Thesis
Internship

Professional experience

2 Learning Expeditions
Internship: 4 to 6 months
Professional thesis

Evaluation criteria for the course

All components of the student's education are evaluated: academic learnings, internships, missions, challenges, dissertations, study stays in partner universities. For academic learnings, continuous assessment generally accounts for 40% and the final exam accounts for the remaining 60%. Evaluations may also take the form of case studies, role-playing, group work, etc. Professionalisation (work-study, internships, missions, challenges) and, where appropriate, the corresponding report, will be evaluated jointly by the teaching team and the company.

Admission

Admission mode

Selection based on application file and individual motivation interview.
User's guide for application form

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Eligibility for application

Candidates must hold a four-year degree in Higher Education (4-year Bachelor Degree, BBA, Master 1, or equivalent). Other profiles may be accepted in derogation from these criteria.
This programme is also available over two years for candidates who hold a three-year in Higher Education level (3-year Bachelor Degree, BMI, licence, or equivalent). Tuition fees on request.

More information about the MSc 2-year Programme : MSc 2-year Programme.

No English language test score is required for students holding a degree from an English-speaking university. For other applicants, language requirements are: B2 level in English (studies completed in English or official test: IELTS 6 / TOEIC 790 / TOEFL 83 / Duolingo 115) or proof that English was the candidate’s language of study or work fort at least a year.

Admission procedure

Selection based on examination of the application file: seriousness of the application, quality of the academic and/or professional profile.
Remote interview with an academic advisor: to find out more about the applicant, his/her plans and objectives. The admission decision (admitted, refused) is made a few days after the interview.
Admitted candidates receive a formal e-mail inviting them to pay a deposit (deductible from tuition fees), which enables them to reserve their place on the programme and triggers a final letter of acceptance.

Application

Supporting documents required for the application:

your CV,
your most recent diploma,
your transcripts from previous years and your certificate of enrolment for the current year,
your covering letter,
a copy of your ID (front and back) or passport,

In addition to the EM Normandie application form, international candidates must approach their local Campus France office to facilitate the process of obtaining their visa. Once the down payment has been received, the School will help International students with their visa procedures and search for accommodation.

Additional information for funded applicants

Funded applicants are asked to gather the necessary information as soon as possible so that the administrative documents can be drawn up in good time.

Well-being and Inclusion

Inclusion of students with disabilities

For several years now, EM Normandie has been committed to the inclusion of students with disabilities and has been striving to make it as easy as possible for them to learn, to continue their studies, to live socially within the school and to find employment. Specific training for its teachers and support services, school facilities, digital accessibility, etc. EM Normandie promotes values of equal opportunities and respect for differences, through the sharing of an inclusive culture and the continuous development of its practices. Are you disabled or have a chronic disabling illness? We can provide you with comprehensive support, whether it be in the context of your classes/exams, your search for internships, work-study programmes or jobs, or even in preparing for your expatriation.

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Career

General information regarding the employment market

Over the past few years, CSR has become a tool for management, communication and development in businesses. Companies no longer focus solely on their profits: they are adopting responsible behaviour that takes account of the impact of their business on the environment, on employees and on all stakeholders involved. The result is that industries devoted to CSR are booming, with heavy demand for junior profiles to fill CSR Manager, Consultant or Project Manager roles.

Example of positions

Once you have completed your management training, you will have access to positions such as :

Sustainability consultant
Renewable energy project manager
Urban planner
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) project manager
Water treatment engineer
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Consultant
Management Consultant
Strategy Consultant
Project Manager
Project Officer
Communications Officer
Social Auditor
Assessor at a social rating agency
Junior Consultant
Business Analyst
Business Developer
Strategic Analyst
Supply Chain Manager
Strategic Development Manager
Sustainable Development Manager

Sustainable development professions

Employment data for 2022, 2023 and 2024 graduates (based on the 2025 employability survey):

82% net employment rate
78% work in the Île-de-France region
78% of students in employment found a job before graduating
100% of graduates in employment found a job within 6 months
89% satisfied with their first job
Average gross annual salary including bonuses in similar roles: €45,700

Tuition fees and funding

Tuition Fees for 2026-2027

MSc Sustainable Business Strategy: €15,500
Tuition fees include the membership fee for EM Normandie Alumni Association, which gives you access to all services and a life membership.
€50 charged to candidates in order to study their profile
The contribution to CVEC (Contribution Vie Etudiante et de Campus), amounting to €105, by connecting to the dedicated plaftorm.

Fees for students enrolling for the first time in 2026.

Fundings
Various options are offered to students to fund their studies:
Grants: Campus France

Country of origin scholarships for international students

Paid student jobs offered by the School’s Junior Enterprise and Jobs Services
Discover all funding solutions via our online tool
International payment methods
We are a partner of the Flywire platform
This online tool facilitates the procedures of international students by offering the following services:

Online tracking of transfers

Payment in the national currency, which reduces costs

Choice of many payment methods
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