Bring passion, creativity and sustainability to the global luxury industry.
Program Objectives
Prepare the next generation of leaders to a successful career in the luxury industry across all segments, allowing them to integrate sustainable thinking in every aspect of the business.
The Program
You will study the anthropology and history of luxury, or luxury across cultures, to gain a global and multicultural vision of the sector.
You will review the functional aspects of human resources and financial management as applied to luxury companies, becoming specialists in the industry's economic models.
Overall, you will examine the entire luxury value chain. Emphasis will be placed on the various modules in sustainable and responsible marketing and supply chain in luxury through the latest research, case studies and projects.
You will also study the transformation of the luxury industry and its move towards better integration of social and environmental considerations throughout the value chain - from sourcing to product distribution.
1st year of compulsory education in Nantes.
A Program in Two Years*
Year 1: General Management in Nantes
Sept-Jan: 10 advanced management courses
Feb-June: 10 courses in ecological and social transition management (at Ecole Gaia by Audencia, School for ecological and social transition)
July-Aug: Optional Internship in France or abroad
*Students who already have B+4 level can directly join Year 2
Year 2: Specialization in Sustainable Luxury Management in Paris
Sept-March: 14 specialized courses in luxury and sustainability
April-Nov: Internship or Work Experience in France or abroad
Jan-Nov: Master's Thesis
*Students who already have an Undergraduate degree of 4 years level can directly join Year 2
A Global Luxury Approach
The MSc Sustainable Luxury will touch on all 3 main sectors of luxury: Personal Luxury Goods, Experiential Goods and Luxury Transportation. Students will learn about these sectors and its brands in numerous real life case studies, testimonials and company visits.
Personal Luxury
- Apparel & Fashion
- Accessories
- Parfum & Cosmetics
- Watches & Jewellery
- Shoes
Luxury Transportation
- Cars
- Ships / Yachts
- Planes / Jets
Experiencial Luxury
- Hospitality
- Gastronomy
- Travel
- Wellness
- Wine& Spirits
- Art & Design
Program Structure
This program is based on 3 luxury pillars:
PEOPLE – How to become responsible leaders or employees?
- Shape responsible leaders to guide the industry towards a sustainable future
- Develop talents with holistic socio-economic and ecological focus
- Train students in integrating sustainable thinking(inclusion, diversity, etc.)
PLANET - How to make luxury brands sustainable champions?
- Prioritize sustainability across all luxury business operations.
- Equip students to become responsible change agents in the industry
- Learn to respect and protect the planet in all business actions
PROFIT – How to create value in the luxury industry?
- Explore the luxury sector with all its facets
- Learn to take sustainable decision by maintaining and enhancing profitability
- Learn to enhance quality by integrating circularity
Learn more about the Program Structure
Learning Methodology
Building the bridge between academics and business , this master places high importance on preparing students to professional expertise and teamwork in international contexts. Learning through real cases, visiting places and companies which unite luxury and sustainability and inviting external speakers and industry experts allow students to learn first hand.
Cultural sites
Manufacturing sites
Retail Environments
Palace Hotels
Examples of possible visits: Château de Versailles or luxury related exhibitions, Champagne wine cellars, luxury ateliers, La Samaritaine or Le Bon Marché, Hotel le Meurice or Le Ritz...
Pedagogical methods
The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.
Assessment Terms
Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation
Teaching methods
- Theoretical Courses
- Case Studies
- Practical Exercises
- Group Projects