Master MAE - Sustainable Corporate Management  in English only

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The MAE Master in Sustainable Corporate Management (SCM), offered by the IAE NANCY School of Management (Université de Lorraine), is a 2-year program in management sciences that combines both theoretical and practical approaches. This Master’s program fosters a global, systemic understanding of business, equipping students with a comprehensive vision of key management fields within the context of a rapidly evolving, globalized economy. Emphasizing sustainability, it addresses critical issues such as technological advancements, environmental degradation, and the urgent need for ecological transition. The program prepares future leaders to drive sustainable business practices that align with the growing demands of social and environmental responsibility.

The Master's program is open to students who hold at least a bachelor's degree or an equivalent diploma of at least 180 ECTS. It also welcomes professionals in continuing education as well as master graduates. This program is specifically designed for those trained outside the field of management, including engineering, science, law, and human and social sciences. The SCM Master program provides a unique opportunity to enhance their existing expertise with a comprehensive management curriculum. This broadens their career prospects by equipping them with the cross-disciplinary skills needed to tackle the social, environmental, and business challenges of today.

Applicants with prior management education are also encouraged to apply but must demonstrate how this program will advance their career development by contributing to their knowledge of business administration and management.

OBJECTIVES

• A recognized degree from a prestigious, established European university.
• A specialized master degree in corporate and sustainable management with a process-driven approach to organizational practices.
• Courses addressing contemporary global and European sustainability challenges faced by modern organizations.
• The acquisition of advanced knowledge to develop or strengthen managerial and sustainability-focused skills aimed at career progression.
• This program equips students to manage cross-functional management processes, implement sustainable organizational change, define corporate strategies with sustainability at the core, and lead people and projects in a global, multicultural, and environmentally conscious environment.

OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Master in Sustainable Corporate Management program will be equipped to take on leadership roles in fields where a holistic, sustainability-driven perspective of the organization is essential, or where non-business professionals are required to adopt management responsibilities. The program prepares graduates to navigate the complexities of modern business with a focus on ethical decision-making, sustainable practices, and global responsibility.

CAREER PATHWAYS FOR PROGRAM GRADUATES:

• Manager in International Business (Marketing, Sales, etc.) with a focus on sustainability and ethical trade.
• Business Unit Manager with an emphasis on responsible corporate governance.
• Organizational Management, specializing in sustainability performance and impact control.
• Strategic Human Resource Management in multicultural and diverse environments, promoting inclusivity and sustainable work practices.
• Engineering Project Management with dual competencies, combining technical expertise with responsible management.
• Consultant in organizational transformation, focusing on sustainable development and ethical business practices.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The SCM program welcomes students from across the globe who are passionate about sustainable and responsible management.

• French and international students who have successfully completed a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or a Master’s degree equivalent to bac+3/bac+4 from a university, with at least 180 ECTS credits.
• Applicants with backgrounds in business, management, or economics are encouraged to apply. However, they must clearly articulate in their application how this program will support their career objectives in sustainable and responsible management.
• French or international young professionals, either currently employed or in career transition, holding a Bachelor's or Master’s degree (and/or relevant professional experience at a management level), who are seeking to develop expertise in sustainable business practices or enhance their knowledge and leadership skills in international contexts.
• Applications from candidates in continuing education without a 4-year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) will be reviewed by a special commission that evaluates professional experience. In such cases, candidates must have a minimum of four years of managerial responsibility, with a focus on sustainability or ethical business leadership.

PREREQUISITES & APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please Contact Asif SULAIMAN at iae-nancy-international-contact@univ-lorraine.fr

TUITION FEES

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (NON-EU) : €3,879 + €103 CVEC (Contribution de Vie Étudiante et de Campus)
Please note: Scholarships are not offered by IAE Nancy School of Management or the University of Lorraine. However, if you plan to apply for the Eiffel Scholarship or the Études en France scholarship, we recommend reviewing page 4 of the brochure for more information.

STUDENTS FROM FRANCE & UE 
FRENCH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES & COUNTRIES WITH NON-ADVANCED ECONOMIES
(per this list of eligible countries):

• Initial Training: Approximately €250 (University of Lorraine tuition fees) + €103 CVEC
• Continuing Education: €6,600 when financed by companies or organizations / €3,300 + €280 tuition fees when self-financed

If you hold refugee status, you are eligible to pay the EU tuition fees.