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Shaping proactive, forward-thinking professionals to put sustainability at the heart of business.
"Sustainability challenges are all around us, globally and locally, and many such as climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality are urgent. Business plays a fundamental role in addressing these challenges and the transitions associated with them. The MSc in Management for Sustainable Business aims to shape proactive, forward-thinking sustainability professionals with a broad vision and specific professional tools and skills who are ready to act on these challenges."
Originally from the UK, Dr Jennifer Goodman is Associate Professor of CSR & Sustainability at Audencia. Jennifer holds a PhD in Management Sciences and has contributed to European and Canadian funded research programmes and projects in Spain, Canada, Finland and France. She has published widely on a variety of sustainability topics and currently heads the CARES research community at Audencia.
The MSc in Management for Sustainable Business is the essential training for:
In addition to a broad sustainability vision, functional insights and technical knowledge and skills, the program puts a strong emphasis on personal development and aims to foster a critical, inquisitive and creative spirit. It also includes essential soft skills such as managing stress and eco-anxiety and developing emotional intelligence, adaptability and empathy.
The course takes a learning by doing approach and encourages collaboration. You'll play an active role in your training by learning to problematize issues and situations in context and then moving to take action, contributing to real-world projects, participating in challenging practical case studies, and engaging in ongoing reflection on your personal development.
1st year of compulsory education in Nantes.
During your first semester, you'll receive comprehensive training in the fundamentals of management:
You'll learn about the challenges of ecological and social transition at the intersection of the natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences and management. Through immersive teaching, Gaïa relies on a network of partners, actors in the social and solidarity economy, NGOs, trade unions, public and private actors... to help you experience all the major dimensions of the ecological and social transition and to take action :
You'll find yourself in a pre-professional situation similar to your 1st job. This internship is based on a strong involvement in the company, giving you real professionalism. It allows you to put into practice all the knowledge and skills you've acquired in the profession you're preparing for. This period serves as a stepping stone to your professional life.
Immerse yourself in an in-depth study of a topic related to your Master of Science. Both theoretical and practical, this dissertation allows you to highlight what you've learned and how you plan to apply it.
The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.
Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation
Students who have obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) a diploma outside French territory must contact the International Recruitment Service to apply through this admission route: international@audencia.com.
Up to 3 weeks
It is possible to transfer to a university or other business school (rare, but possible). Equivalencies are determined by the institutions to which you choose to apply.
Admissions are open until June 2025, but may close early if class is full. Due to the limited number of seats available, candidates are strongly advised to apply before the Early Application deadline of January 31st, 2025.
Submit your application online on the apply.audencia.com platform.
At the time of finalization, you will be asked to pay the €100 registration fee by credit card (most credit cards are accepted). Free for scholars with a copy of the final award letter for the current year.
If you are unable to use a credit card, please contact us to find another alternative.
Your application will be reviewed. If you are eligible, you will proceed to Step 2.
After scheduling a motivational interview, you will go before a panel of judges to be evaluated on your motivation to join Audencia, your professional background, and your career plan.
Admission decisions are communicated to applicants on a rolling basis.
You should receive an admission decision within one week of the interview. There may be a delay during the holidays.
Congratulations! If you are accepted, you will be officially invited to join the program.
You will need to sign a contract and pay an initial tuition deposit of €4,500, which is non-refundable.
27 800€
International students can contact Campus France to check their eligibility for the scholarships offered.
Once you've earned your diploma, and to add an extra hook to your career, we offer: The Agile Manager Certificate
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Throughout the year, the Knowledge Hub team welcomes, educates, and trains students in documentary research methodology, database consultation, bibliographic formatting, and plagiarism avoidance.
A team of 9 documentalists is available to students and teachers to assist students and teachers with their research.
In this way, each student can be received in individual appointments to be assisted in their research or to be trained in bibliographic reference management tools. Teachers also benefit from the support of the librarians for their teaching projects (identification of tools, enrichment of courses with bibliographic references).
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Office of International Admissions
+33 786 490 775
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