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Master of Science (MSc)
International Sustainability Management
Integrate business acumen with climate science
Objectives of the programme
The obvious can no longer be ignored — climate change is having distinct impacts on every dimension of life around the world. The time to deliver new ways of thinking and operating to preserve our planet is now, and companies are certainly feeling the heat. Businesses, which have an out-sized impact on our society and culture, are more and more assuming responsibility for a sustainable management of the economy and our livelihoods.
That’s where you come into play. All types of organisations are following that call. Governments are adapting infrastructure to reduce weather shocks on its citizens. Renewable energy technologies need to be adapted to more sectors and resource-efficient solutions from a circular or sharing economy are spreading. Companies need to develop responsible supply chains in their global operations, and start-ups are developing innovative solutions for urban farming. Nearly all are being asked to report on and communicate their environmental and social impacts.
The opportunities are vast. Business is changing, and they’re looking for passionate and knowledgeable experts to help meet their obligations to society and the environment while also driving impact and growth.
The Master in International Sustainability Management equips you with the knowledge and skills to address these opportunities with an interdisciplinary approach. As a Master of Science, the programme is grounded in science and research, but also takes on a business perspective. It offers a broad portfolio of classes on the different problems and their context, solutions to consider, and management tools to deal with the transition.
MSc in International Sustainability Management
Making that difference
The two-year programme is taught at ESCP’s Berlin and Paris campuses, with two fixed terms in each city. In term 5 you will write your Master's thesis. You'll do an internship in Term 6, wherever in the world you like. The class composition is highly international, with diverse takes on the problems we face and their solutions. This multicultural exposure and mobile lifestyle will ideally prepare you for a global career.
Nuanced discussions and intensive teamwork offer the chance to develop the interpersonal skills to argue your position and persuade others, as well as collaborate cross-culturally with your peers. You can get involved with ESCP student associations, and both the cities of Berlin and Paris, with robust sustainability commitments, allow you to directly engage in the larger community and build your network.
Participants’ background
- Business Administration / Economics: 60%
- Languages / Culture / Literature: 6%
- Sociology / Geography / Liberal Arts: 7%
- Environmental Science / Sustainability: 8%
- Engineering / Technology: 3%
- Architecture / Arts / Design: 6%
- International Relations / Politics / Law: 10%
26
nationalities
77% women
23% men
EU – Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain
Non-EU – Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, India, Iran, Japan, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Taiwan, Turkey, UK, USA, Venezuela
Representatives
Class of 2025
- Samuel Aldersey-Williams
- Ambre Durkheim-Marsaudon
- Marie-Elisabeth Khevenhüller-Metsch
- Oliver Manlove
Class of 2026
European Academic Director
Prof. Dr. Oliver Laasch
Chair and Professor of Responsible Management
ESCP Berlin Campus
PhD Management and Innovation
Research areas: Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Management Practices, Alternative Business Models and their Innovation
Co-Director
Prof. Dr. Olivier Delbard
Coordinator of the Sustainability Department
ESCP Paris Campus
PhD in Economics
HDR (French acad. qual. for Ph.D. supervisor)
Research areas: Business ethics, strategic and macro-economic issues of sustainable development and CSR
Accreditation
The MSc in International Sustainability Management has been state-accredited by the Senate Administration for Education, Science and Research of the Federal State of Berlin. The programme is also an internationally recognized state-accredited Master of Science degree by the Accreditation Council through ACQUIN since 2016 and in accordance with the Bologna reform. ACQUIN's accreditation is valid until 2031.
About the ESCP MSc
Our goal is to train experts who will be rapidly able to adapt, progress, and lead in a globalized world. The choice of a Full-Time MSc corresponds to a professional project and gives young graduates and managers a combination of high-value skills and experiences sought by recruiters. Choosing this intensive format allows for immediate access to decision-making positions.
2024 INTAKE PROFILE
67 students
23 nationalities
5 continents
58%
Are business/economics graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
27% male
73% female
In cooperation with 25 ESCP members from Paris, Torino, Madrid, Warsaw and Berlin, the research centre on issues of sustainability in business and society has been founded in 2013 under the scientific direction of Prof. Dr. Sylvie Geisendorf.
Master of Science (MSc)
International Sustainability Management
Curriculum
Make Saving the Planet Your Day Job
We are convinced that future managers need to understand the world, its natural systems, and how they work before implementing viable solutions.The programme therefore starts with an introduction to sustainability research, resource economics, and natural science foundations on climatology and ecosystems.
Alongside an introduction to sustainability management as a business discipline, the MSc addresses the economics perspective of resource exploitation and emission control on which government regulations are formed. The curriculum alternates between business frameworks for sustainability transitions and topics such as NGO management or sustainable governance.
A two-year full-time programme
Your learning journey begins in September and is organised into 6 terms as follows:
Course Modules
You have to be proficient in English to follow these courses.
Sustainability
- Environmental and Sustainability Management
- Environmental and Sustainability Management
- Business Ethics and CSR
- Integrated Reporting
- Ecosystems, Climate change and Economic theory
- Ecological Background of Economic Activity: Climatology / Ecosystems Theory
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Frameworks for a sustainability transition
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- New Concepts for a Sustainable Lifestyle: the Circular Economy
- New Interactions between business and society: innovative responses to the sustainability challenge
- The Dark Side of Sustainability
- Elective 1: Society, the developing world and the financial dimension
- NGO & Management
- International Business and Human Rights
- Sustainable Finance
- Measuring Social Impact
- 5-Day Study Seminar in the Brandenburg region outside Berlin
- Company visits
- Workshops & lectures by sustainability practitioners
International
- Sustainable governance and management in an international context
- Cross Cultural Management and Sustainability
- Energy, Business, Climate, and Geopolitics
- Sustainability Governance and Policy
- Project management and consulting
- International Project Management and Consulting
- Mini Consultancy Project
General Management
- Research & Consultancy
- Research methods
- Managing complexity
- Elective 2: Specialisations in Management
- Eco-Venturing
- Serious Game for Sustainable Change
- Climate Change, Business, and Society
- Impact Investment in Emerging Countries
- Digital Technologies and Sustainability
Research
Skills
- Language Courses
- Career Development
- Company Consultancy project
- Internship
Faculty
Prof. Sylvie GEISENDORF
European Academic Director, Berlin Campus
Sylvie Geisendorf holds the Chair of Environment and Economics at the Berlin Campus.
In addition, Prof. Geisendorf is Scientific Director of the Research Centre on Sustainability: Business and Society - Towards a Sustainable World.
Courses taught in the programme
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Model United Nations
- Urban Resilience
Prof. Olivier DELBARD
Academic Director, Paris Campus
Olivier Delbard is Professor at the Department of Economics, Law and Social Sciences at the Paris Campus. He is specialized on CSR and has written several books on it. In addition, Prof. Delbard is the Sustainability Coordinator of ESCP.
Courses taught in the programme
- New Interactions between business and society
- Sustainability Governance and Policy
- Mini Consultancy Project
Prof. Kerstin ALFES
Professor of Organisation and Human Resource Management, Berlin Campus
Kerstin Alfes is the Academic Director for the MBA in International Management at the Berlin Campus.
Courses taught in the programme
- Research Methods (together with Prof. Bick)
- Management of Change and Organizational Behaviour
Prof. Aurélien ACQUIER
Associate Professor of Strategy, Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, Paris Campus
Research: Embedding CSR within organizations, CSR and sensemaking, CSR history
Courses taught in the programme
- New concepts for a sustainable lifestyle (together with Prof. Carbone)
- The dark side of sustainability (elective)
Prof. Markus BICK
Professor of Business Information Systems, Berlin Campus
Research: Knowledge management, e-learning, convergent systems, ambient intelligence, simulation
Courses taught in the programme
- Research Methods (together with Prof. Wilken)
- Business Information Systems (elective)
Prof. Thierry BOUDÈS
Associate Professor of Strategy and project management at ESCP, Paris Campus
Research: narrative processes in organizations and the narrative dimensions of strategy and project management
Courses taught in the programme
- International Project Management and Consulting
Prof. Rolf BRÜHL
Professor of Business Ethics and Management Control, Berlin Campus
Research: Behavioural accounting, CSR reporting, Social accounts and trust repair
Courses taught in the programme
- Business Ethics and CSR
Prof. Valentina CARBONE
Professor of Supply Chain Management, Paris Campus
Research: Sustainable and green supply chain management, CSR and sensemaking
Courses taught in the programme
- Sustainable supply chain management (together with Prof. Moatti)
- New concepts for a sustainable lifestyle (together with Prof. Acquier)
Bruno CAZENAVE
PhD Student, Paris Campus
Specialised in Management Control. Current research title: “Impacts of financialised practices in French NGOs”
Courses taught in the programme
- NGO & Management (together with Emanuelle Garbe, elective)
Prof. David CHEKROUN
Associate Professor of Economics, Law and Social Sciences, Paris Campus
David Chekroun is the co-director of the “Law & Finance” major. In 2013, he was appointed scientific director of the ESCP/EDF Contract management Certificate Program.
Courses taught in the programme
- International Business and Human Rights (elective)
Prof. Alberta DI GIULI
Associate Professor of Economics, Law and Social Sciences, Paris Campus
Alberta Di Giuli’s research focuses on corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and family firms.
Courses taught in the programme
- Corporate Finance (elective)
Prof. Lola HERRERO
Associate Professor at ESCP, Madrid Campus
Scientific-Academic Director of the M.Sc. in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Courses taught in the programme
- Sustainable Tourism (elective)
Dr. Florian LÜDEKE-FREUND
Professor at ESCP, Berlin Campus
Chair of Corporate Sustainability,
European Academic Director of the Master in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation
Courses taught in the programme
- Environmental and Sustainability Management
- Eco-marketing and communication
Prof. Valérie MOATTI
Associate Professor at ESCP, Paris Campus
Associate Professor in the Information and Operations Management department
Courses taught in the programme
- Sustainable supply chain management (together with Prof. Carbone)
Prof. Nathalie PRIME
Professor of International marketing and cross-cultural management at ESCP, Paris Campus
Chair of the European Department of Marketing at ESCP across 5 country campuses (Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Torino)
Courses taught in the programme
- Cross-Cultural Management and Sustainability
Prof. Martin SCHMIDT
Professor of Financial Reporting and Audit, Berlin Campus
Martin Schmidt joined ESCP in January 2013, when he became chairholder of the newly set-up Chair of International Accounting on the Berlin Campus.
Courses taught in the programme
- Integrated Reporting
Dr. Michaela WIEANDT
Manager Career Services & Placement, Linking Talents Germany
Michaela Wieandt is career advisor and coach at ESCP Berlin as well as associate researcher at the Talent Management Institute.
Courses taught in the programme
- Career Development
Emmanuelle GARBE
Affiliate lecturer, Paris Campus
Emmanuelle Garbe is a consultant, researcher and teacher in Human resource management and in Organizations.
Courses taught in the programme
- NGO & Management (together with Bruno Cazenave, elective)
Isabelle GUÉNARD-MALAUSSÈNE
Affiliate lecturer, Paris Campus
To make use of her experience and conviction in Sustainable Finance, Isabelle Guénard-Malaussène created her consulting company in 2015, FINANCE@IMPACT.
Courses taught in the programme
- Sustainable Finance (elective)
Dr. Julie GUTH
Affiliate lecturer, Berlin Campus
Having worked in management consulting for several years as well as developing and setting up new education programs, Julie Guth gained comprehensive knowledge in supporting students in acquiring new skills and expertise.
Courses taught in the programme
- Eco-Venturing (elective)
Claudia MÜLLER
Affiliate lecturer, Berlin Campus
Claudia Müller is a consultant, trainer and lecturer with a focus on international, intercultural collaboration and leadership as well as international organisational development. Founder of CIM Consulting.
Courses taught in the programme
- Management of Change and Organizational Behaviour
Prof. Dieter SCHERER
Professor at Technische Universität Berlin
Head of the Department of Climatology at the Institute of Ecology of Technische Universität Berlin.
Courses taught in the programme
- Ecological Background of Economic Activity (together with Prof. Tietjen)
Prof. Britta TIETJEN
Professor at Technische Universität Berlin
Head of the Biodiversity Research Group at Freie Universität Berlin.
Courses taught in the programme
- Ecological Background of Economic Activity (together with Prof. Scherer)
Claas WENZLIK
Affiliate lecturer, Berlin Campus
Founder of MOCOVISION. Claas Wenzlik's fields of expertise are change management, strategy development, and digitization
Courses taught in the programme
- Managing Complexity
You will take part in a Company Consultancy Project during this MSc, which allows you to put into practice the concepts you've learned in class. In groups of 4-5, you and your peers will collaborate on a real-time challenge provided by a company or organisation.
Your group is expected to deliver a high-level analysis and make actionable recommendations that can realistically be implemented by the company.
The Company Consultancy Projects are a key element of the programme that enables students to get to know a sector or a specific function. They require significant commitment and focus from the students over 2-3 months.
Through the Company Consultancy Project, students learn how to work efficiently as a team and hone their skills in:
- Project planning and management
- Data collection and analysis
- Development of hypotheses and recommendations
- Customer service
- Public speaking and presentations
Within the framework of the Company Consultancy Projects, dedicated workshops are carried out such as:
- Client interaction
- Presentation skills
Throughout the project, guidance is provided by an ESCP professor. Students learn how to approach an issue with a critical mindset and how to adapt swiftly in unexpected situations with a creative and open-minded attitude.
Some Partner Companies
BBVA – BNP Paribas – Capco – Deloitte – Eaton – EXPOFRANCE 2025 – GE Capital – Hydrogen – IBM – Indeu capital – Inditex (Zara) – Indra – International SOS – Interserve – Larousse – Lavazza – LVMH – Orange – Paul UK – Pernod Ricard – Porsche Design – Santer Reply – Telefónica – Vodafone
Company Consultancy Projects
Examples of Company Consultancy Projects
- City launching of Urban Ninja in the Spanish market
- Development and implementation of online business for commercialisation
- Development of a CSR strategy
- Development of an innovative B2B online portal
- Feasibility study to set up a commercial subsidiary: services, organisation and financial model
- Global mobility of highly skilled professionals
- Global supply chain and distribution model (retail chain)
- Growth opportunities in the digital technologies sector in Europe
- Identify growth opportunities for category portfolio products
- Portfolio strategy and deal flow identification (private equity fund, India luxury market)
- SME lending in Europe. New scoring model analysis (banking, innovation)
- Study of business intelligence in the field of "fast-moving consumer health" at European level
- Telemedicine and return on investment: a real case modelling and evaluation
- The future of newspapers, books and magazines (publishing industry)
- The new online shop: benchmark and suggestions
- Transforming London’s precious metal OTC market: feasibility report
- Valvetrain footprint optimisation: how to secure profitable regional growth
Starting in February of the second year, you must draft a professional thesis in consultation with an ESCP professor, which is based on the course "Research Methods" (Term 4). The topic chosen is approved beforehand by your academic advisor. The thesis is defended orally to a committee between June and July. This individual research project is an essential part of the programme since it leads to in-depth analysis. It represents 20 of the total of 120 ECTS credits earned over the two years.
From May to July of the second year, students must complete an in-company internship of at least 3 months. The internship is an opportunity for practicing theoretical concepts learned, gaining experience, and networking, all with an eye towards kicking off your career.
Here are some examples of companies and organisations at which students have obtained internships:
United Nations Environment Programme – Nissan – Endeva – Impact Hub Berlin – Siemens – United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – Bearing Point – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – Save the Children – BNP Paribas – Deloitte – Marine Stewardship Council – San Benedetto – Nordex Energy – E.ON – WWF – The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group – L’Oreal
The European Career Development Centre
The Career Development Centre is present on all 6 campuses and is composed of career experts who specialise in knowledge about industries, countries, and local labour markets. Their role is to help identify your career goals and help you get there by providing you with the right tips, tools, and connections.
2024 INTAKE PROFILE
67 students
23 nationalities
5 continents
58%
Are business/economics graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
27% male
73% female
In cooperation with 25 ESCP members from Paris, Torino, Madrid, Warsaw and Berlin, the research centre on issues of sustainability in business and society has been founded in 2013 under the scientific direction of Prof. Dr. Sylvie Geisendorf.
Master of Science (MSc)
International Sustainability Management
Careers
Sustainability professionals work across a wide range of industries—not only in “green” companies such as those in renewable energy, technology, food, fashion, or cosmetics, but also in established organisations and traditional businesses of all sizes aiming to enhance their sustainability performance.
Typical career paths include roles as sustainability consultants or analysts. Graduates also work in diverse functions such as operations, supply chain, marketing, or strategy — within mission-driven organisations, NGOs, or certification bodies. Some eventually launch their own start-ups or become social entrepreneurs driving innovative change.
First positions of some of our graduates include: Sustainability Analyst — CSR Consultant — McKinsey Fellow — Sustainability Consultant — Project Manager — Supply Chain Analyst — Campaign Manager — Sustainable Development Consultant — Impact Analyst — Climate Success Manager — Sustainability Project Engineer — Blue Book Trainee — Recyclability & Circularity Consultant — Sustainability Strategy — Climate Finance & Nature Land Use Consultant — Sustainability Reporting Manager — CSR Auditor & Consultant — Outreach & Development Manager — Climate & Energy Consultant — Strategic Buyer — ESG Analyst
The European Careers Centre
Take control of your career path with ESCP’s events, personalized guidance, and tools designed to support your success after graduation.
Strategically Plan Your Next Steps
Transform your career aspirations into reality with our Careers Centre. Expert advisors across five European campuses guide you through a variety of professional development workshops as well as 1-on-1 advising sessions. You’ll also a platform with over 50,000 internship and job opportunities each year, plus cutting-edge digital resources to accelerate your success.
Connect Directly with Companies
Build valuable connections with HR leaders and industry experts at our diverse career events. From career fairs and company visits, we bring you face-to-face with hundreds of top employers throughout the year. These signature events give you exclusive networking opportunities with decision-makers from global companies, helping you launch your international career.
For non-EU graduates: living and working in Germany
Thinking of starting your sustainability career in Europe? Studying in Germany has many distinct advantages during and after your studies. Upon completion of a state-recognised degree, non-EU citizens may apply for an 18-month residence permit, which can be converted to a longer permit after obtaining a job. See more information here.
ESCP's Alumni Network: Stay connected and keep growing
With a global network of over 85,000 alumni across 150+ countries, you'll gain access to a dynamic community that can open doors to unparalleled opportunities – both during and after your studies.
The ESCP Alumni Association is dedicated to enriching your experience. From day 1 at ESCP, you'll become a lifelong member of the Association. You can enjoy numerous exclusive benefits far beyond graduation, including networking opportunities, career support, continuing education, and alumni discounts and offers.
Testimonial
Daniel Schmitt (Brazil/France)
Project Manager
VEJA
Class of 2019
Tell us a bit about yourself. What were you doing or studying before you started the SustM?
I’m half Brazilian, half French. I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and grew up in Latin America, in between Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. I moved to Montreal, Canada from 2013 to 2017 to study Political Science at Université de Montréal. After several work experiences in the public sector, I decided that I wanted to understand how social and environmental impact could be done and handled via the private sector. So I applied to the SustM programme, joined it and graduated in 2019.
What are you currently doing? What challenges does your team face?
During the master's program I had the opportunity to work in retail at VEJA (a footwear brand), so after graduation, I applied for a job at VEJA as a project manager in sustainability. I was hired to handle the circularity project at VEJA, and develop repairing business models so that we can increase our products' lifecycle, enter the secondhand market, and master recyclability when the pair of shoes isn’t repairable anymore. Today, I manage a team of 4 people.
For which main reasons did you choose to study the SustM?
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Testimonial
Ásdís Nína Magnúsdóttir (Iceland)
Programme Analyst
UNDP
Class of 2019
Tell us a bit about yourself. What were you doing or studying before you started the SustM?
I am Icelandic but grew up both in Reykjavík, Iceland and in Durham, North Carolina (USA). I studied philosophy at the University of Iceland in 2013-2017 and studied on an Erasmus scholarship at Humboldt-Universität in 2015. I had just completed my BA degree in philosophy before I started this programme.
What are you currently doing? What challenges are you or your team/company facing?
I currently work as a Programme Analyst for UNDP in Zimbabwe in the department of Poverty Reduction, Environment and Climate Change. All our projects interlink development and the effects of climate change. We work closely with communities and government on e.g. installing renewable energy and providing policy advice.
For which main reasons did you choose to study the SustM?
...2024 INTAKE PROFILE
67 students
23 nationalities
5 continents
58%
Are business/economics graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
27% male
73% female
In cooperation with 25 ESCP members from Paris, Torino, Madrid, Warsaw and Berlin, the research centre on issues of sustainability in business and society has been founded in 2013 under the scientific direction of Prof. Dr. Sylvie Geisendorf.
Master of Science (MSc)
International Sustainability Management
Admissions
Requirements
- A Bachelor degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS from a state-accredited institution of Higher Education i.e university
- A university background, preferably in economics, social or natural science, or engineering
- *(Students from a non-business/economics background are required to participate in a preparatory course prior to the start of the programme. This course includes the fields of Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Economics and Controlling)
- Fluency in English: Cambridge C1 certificate, TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS scores, or English test on campus
- Work experience not required (if given, maximum 2 years)
For applicants from China, India, and Vietnam
Applicants who have obtained a degree from the aforementioned countries must have an APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) Certificate in order to be able to apply for a German study visa. Please be aware that the process can take several months.
The APS is a joint institution of the German Embassy and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) that serves to verify the authenticity of educational degrees and certificates. Learn more here:
Procedure
Step 1: Application form
Applications are made online. After creating your account, please choose "Master - Master of Sciences" in the "Admission" section.
Admission process
To apply for the Master in International Sustainability Management programme, you must submit the following documents:
- Letter of motivation (half page)
- Photocopy of passport or identity card
- Your resume (curriculum vitae)
- Transcripts of records of all years of higher education (certified copies) and current weighted average mark and/or expected final grade
- Bachelor degree - if you hold it already - original or certified copy
Optional:
- The score on a standardized English language test, dated no later than 2 years ago
- GMAT score. In this case, applicants will be exempt from the online logic test (see below).
Step 2: Completion of a video interview via Kira Talent
Process
After your online application has been reviewed, eligible candidates will be invited to complete a video interview on Kira Talent – an online platform via which we ask you interview questions, and you record yourself answering them. This video interview aims to provide a middle step in the application process in order to give all candidates a fair chance to present themselves.
Once you receive the invitation from us by email, you will have one week to complete the interview. Because the interview is recorded, you can take it any time that week.
Please note: you should schedule 45 minutes for the interview. You can practice as much as you need but please be aware that once you start the official assessment, it is not possible to pause or take breaks.
Step 3: Personal Interview
Online tests and personal interview
Candidates who have successfully passed the background evaluation and have submitted the video interview via Kira, will be invited to the online Admission Day. The Day consists of:
- Online deductive and numerical logic test. Here you will find more information and practice tests. On the Admisson Day, you will have to complete the Numerical Reasoning Test and the Deductive Reasoning Test (the Mobile-Enabled Interactive Versions for both).
- Individual interview
- English test (written, oral)
- Applicants whose first language is English or who provide the result of a standardized language test not older than two years are exempt (TOEFL written 600; TOEFL IBT 100; TOEFL computer based 250; IELTS 7)
Step 4: Confirmation
Candidates will be admitted on rolling basis.
Admission Calendar
To start or continue an application for the September 2025 intake, please click here.
| Application Deadline |
Logic test (if applicable) |
Admission Test Day (with ESCP Berlin) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2024 | 10 Dec 2024 | 11-12 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | 28 Jan 2025 | 29-31 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | 25 Feb 2025 | 26-28 Feb 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025*** | 27 Mar 2025 | 28 & 31 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 29-30 Apr 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | 26-28 May 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | 24 Jun 2025 | 25-26 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 21-22 Jul 2025 |
***Due to the required time it takes to obtain a German study visa, the final application deadline for non-EU/EEA applicants is early March 2025. This final deadline does not apply If you come from one of the following countries (from which you do not need a visa to enter Germany for study purposes): Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, South Korea, the UK, or USA
2024 INTAKE PROFILE
67 students
23 nationalities
5 continents
58%
Are business/economics graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
27% male
73% female
In cooperation with 25 ESCP members from Paris, Torino, Madrid, Warsaw and Berlin, the research centre on issues of sustainability in business and society has been founded in 2013 under the scientific direction of Prof. Dr. Sylvie Geisendorf.
Master of Science (MSc)
International Sustainability Management
Fees & Financials
Application Fees
The application fee is €130 for all candidates. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition Fees
For those entering the MSc in September 2025, the fees are set at:
- Tuition fee: €16,200 per year
- Student service and registration costs: €1,500 per year
Total programme costs:
- €35,400 for European and non-European students
For any additional year until graduation, reduced student service and administrative costs (€1,000) are payable.
The above costs already include the lifelong ESCP Alumni membership, administrative & service costs, and the international SOS mobility support. Travel & accommodation costs are not included for all classes on ESCP campuses (Berlin, London, Paris, Madrid, Turin or Warsaw).
Applicants who are offered a place must confirm their acceptance and pay a non-refundable deposit of €3,000, which will be deducted from the total tuition fees.
Estimated Cost of Living
When planning your studies, consider the monthly cost of living in Berlin and Paris. Please note that the figures provided are estimates, as expenses will vary based on your choice of accommodation and lifestyle preferences.
| Berlin | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €750 | €900 |
| Living costs | €450 | €625 |
| Transport and leisure | €250 | €400 |
| TOTAL | €1,450 | €1,925 |
External Funding Options
For more information about external scholarships and a copy of our scholarship guide, please feel free to email msc.internationalsustainability@escp.eu.
2024 INTAKE PROFILE
67 students
23 nationalities
5 continents
58%
Are business/economics graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
27% male
73% female
In cooperation with 25 ESCP members from Paris, Torino, Madrid, Warsaw and Berlin, the research centre on issues of sustainability in business and society has been founded in 2013 under the scientific direction of Prof. Dr. Sylvie Geisendorf.
Master of Science (MSc)
International Sustainability Management
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2024 INTAKE PROFILE
67 students
23 nationalities
5 continents
58%
Are business/economics graduates. All academic backgrounds are welcome!
23
Is the average age of students starting this programmes
27% male
73% female
In cooperation with 25 ESCP members from Paris, Torino, Madrid, Warsaw and Berlin, the research centre on issues of sustainability in business and society has been founded in 2013 under the scientific direction of Prof. Dr. Sylvie Geisendorf.