Master of Science (MSc) in International Sustainability Management

Master of Science (MSc)
International Sustainability Management
Integrate business acumen with climate science

Objectives of the programme

The time to deliver new ways of thinking and operating to preserve our planet is now, and companies are feeling the pressure. Businesses, which have an out-sized impact on our society and culture, are increasingly accountable for sustainable practices that affect our environment, economy, and livelihoods.

That’s where you come into play. Whether you're a recent graduate or a young professional looking to pivot your career, this programme prepares you to lead in sustainability. From governments adapting infrastructure to companies developing responsible supply chains, organisations across sectors need sustainability leaders. 

And so 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 including climate science, economics, governance & policy, management, ESG reporting, and ethics.

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.

Why sustainability at ESCP?

As the world's 1st business school, we bring a strong commitment to sustainability and responsible leadership. Our multi-country study model and diverse community emphasizes a global approach to today’s challenges. See why ESCP is the ideal place to dive into these topics.

 

Our Commitment to Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability

Commitment to Ethics, Responsibility & Sustainability

Read more about how ESCP integrates sustainability into its teachings, research, processes, governance, and other fields of action.

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Make your impact in the ESCP community

Make your impact in the ESCP community

Get involved with some of the various student societies on the Berlin and Paris campuses that are engaged with social and environmental topics.

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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

European Academic Director


Prof. Dr. Sylvie Geisendorf - Chair and Professor of Environment and Economics - ESCP Berlin Campus

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

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

ACQUIN LogoThe 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.

ACQUIN Akkreditierung

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.

Consultancy Projects
Acting as a potential consultant but helping real companies

Offering students real-life experience with sustainability challenges faced by companies and developing their problem-solving skills.

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