MSc Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation

Why enroll for the Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies program?

The overexploitation of natural resources required to achieve economic growth has negatively impacted the environment and adversely affected their availability and cost. So, it is easy to see why the idea of a circular economy, which offers new ways to create a more sustainable economic growth model, is taking hold across the globe. 

This program is designed to help you understand the growing businesses cases for sustainable solutions and learn how to manage and grow a sustainable business.

 

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Lyon, European and biodiversity Capital

Elected French Capital of Biodiversity in 2019, the city is committed to protect its fauna and flora, to the delight of its visitors. France’s second largest urban area has managed to climb to the 4th place in the ranking, thanks to the development of the Green Spaces policies. As a part of the implementation of soft mobility, the city of Lyon is launching projects for the public highway in order to facilitate the road sharing between different types of transports, but also to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

Preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow

The new MSc was built in collaboration with a number of key academic and professional stakeholders of the circular economy in France and across Europe. The program is accessible to candidates with 240 ECTS. It is taught entirely in English and will enable students to acquire the skills necessary to assist companies in the implementation and management of sustainable strategies in accordance with the current international regulations that have been enforced (eg; CSRD, Ecovadis) both in France and across the globe. The curriculum provides students with the opportunity to gain real practical experience with practitioners and partner companies, to intervene with business managers that initiated the creation of the program and to benefit from the expertise of our research professors. Students will be prepared to fulfill critical functions in firms such as: Sustainable procurement manager, circular economy Manager, functionality economy consultant, sustainable transition manage

This program runs from mid-September each year, with a differed intake in November

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THE 4 TEACHING BLOCKS WILL TAKE STUDENTS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES :

COMPETENCES DEVELOPED

Students will develop skills and specific competencies to manage activities required in the career opportunities :

• Development of a business model, a development plan and corporate culture, taking into account the transition to the circular economy,
• Design of integrated and innovative solutions for services and goods for all stakeholders (including customers) by adapting material resources and developing the company’s intangible resources (employee skills, trust, occupational health, organizational relevance);
• Developing cooperation between stakeholders of the product/service value chain around the company project, including through the implementation of employees and stakeholders development,
• Leading a complete internal and/or external project team involving all functions to design a proposal based on the circular economy;
• Participation in the creation of value for all stakeholders,
• Setting up KPis for the company’s activities, particularly cooperation within the sector, and performance indicators based on the satisfaction of customer needs, on environmental and social impacts and on territorial, environmental and social impacts,
• Benchmarking of new sustainable business models.

HIGHLIGHTS

•  Study business in France and follow a program taught in English, within a multicultural context,
•  Learn with a balanced mix of academic and professional experiences,
• Acquire a solid and lasting foundation for the progression of your career,
• Develop your managerial skills and reveal your leadership potential,
• Become an expert in a high potential field and highly innovative activity, in 13 months.

Year 1 – Building Strong Foundations in Management & Strategy

During the first year, students acquire a solid grounding in general management and strategic thinking, essential for informed decision-making in complex and evolving environments.
The objective is to build students’ responsible and analytical mindset in an international context.

• Key learning areas include:
• Development of a responsible managerial culture
• Complex problem solving and strategic analysis
• Governance and risk management
• International development and global business challenges
• Data consolidation and decision support

This first year provides the intellectual and methodological foundations required to succeed in the MSc high-level specialization programmes.

Year 2 – Specialization Through Applied Expertise

Our MSc programmes are structured into five teaching blocks, spanning 13 months and offering approximately 460 hours of face-to face instruction. These courses are led by experienced academics and industry professionals who use innovative teaching methods and real-world case studies.

COMPETENCES DEVELOPED

Students will develop skills and specific competencies to manage activities required in the career opportunities :

• Development of a business model, a development plan and corporate culture, taking into account the transition to the circular economy,
• Design of integrated and innovative solutions for services and goods for all stakeholders (including customers) by adapting material resources and developing the company’s intangible resources (employee skills, trust, occupational health, organizational relevance);
• Developing cooperation between stakeholders of the product/service value chain around the company project, including through the implementation of employees and stakeholders development,
• Leading a complete internal and/or external project team involving all functions to design a proposal based on the circular economy;
• Participation in the creation of value for all stakeholders,
• Setting up KPis for the company’s activities, particularly cooperation within the sector, and performance indicators based on the satisfaction of customer needs, on environmental and social impacts and on territorial, environmental and social impacts,
• Benchmarking of new sustainable business models.

HIGHLIGHTS

•  Study business in France and follow a program taught in English, within a multicultural context,
•  Learn with a balanced mix of academic and professional experiences,
• Acquire a solid and lasting foundation for the progression of your career,
• Develop your managerial skills and reveal your leadership potential,

ADMISSION PROCESS

The candidate must:
• be finishing or have already completed a four year degree (equivalent to 240 ECTS) in France or abroad ; BBA or M1 in the fields of Engineering, Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, etc.
• have at least a B2 level in English (5.5 IELTS]

Applications will be received once all documents are submitted.
Applicants will also be invited to a personal interview online and in English, as part of admission process.

Applications are evaluated as follows:

Native English speakers or candidates who have been studying in English for at least two years will be exempt from the English requirement. In this case, applications are evaluated as follows:

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Documents required for your application:

• Application file
• photocopy of identity document ;
• CV + cover letter ;
• photocopy of the baccalaureate or equivalent;
• any post-baccalaureate diplomas already obtained;
• all transcripts of grades obtained during the years of higher education;
• proof of English level B2 or English-speaking student or 2 years of courses 100% in English;
• letter of recommendation (professional or academic);
• application fee.

FEES

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Also: Please note that for the December intake, Early bird rate is available for non-EU international students: 10% discount applicable to the year’s tuition fees if the complete application form is sent in and the tuition fees are paid before the end of July.

You have questions about the Early bird? Ask our team: join@esdes.fr  

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