Master in Management Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Lead ESG transformation, drive responsible governance, and embed sustainability at the core of organizational strategy.
Core Skills :
The Manager of Sustainable Development and CSR :
- Defines and integrates the organization’s sustainable development and CSR strategy into its overall performance
- Builds and implements a responsible management system
- Drives environmental performance improvement
- Embeds the social and societal dimensions of CSR within the organization.
State-Certified Degree : RNCP Level 7
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive a nationally recognized title equivalent to a Master’s degree under the European Qualifications Framework (Level 7) :
« Sustainable Development and CSR Manager » (Manager en Développement Durable et RSE).
Certificate No. 40654 (RNCP : French National Registry of Professional Certifications). Click here for the official RNCP certification
This program is ranked among the best Masters and MBA programs in CSR / Social and Solidarity Economy in France
RNCP Level 7
No. 40654
📍 Near Paris
Ranked among the bests in its category
📅 Oct & Jan Intake
- Purpose and Objectives
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- Program Structure and Duration
- Admission Process
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- Accessibility for Students with Disabilities
Support or transform organizations navigating the complexity and diversity of sustainable development challenges – creating value for all stakeholders by progressing on environmental, ethical, social, and governance dimensions.
The Manager of Sustainable Development and CSR :
- Defines and integrates the organization’s sustainable development and CSR strategy into its overall performance
- Builds and implements a responsible management system
- Drives environmental performance improvement
- Embeds the social and societal dimensions of CSR within the organization.
Year 1 Entry
Admission to the first year of a Master’s degree is open to candidates holding (or in the process of obtaining) a Bachelor’s degree (3 years) in the targeted field or a related discipline.
Or :
Demonstrate significant professional experience in related fields (quality, environment, scientific/technical roles).
Year 2 Entry (Parallel Admission)
Academic Admission to the second year of a Master’s degree is reserved for candidates who have completed (or are in the process of completing) a first year of a Master’s degree (law, biology, science, quality, ecology, geography, environment…) from a university, engineering school, or business/management school.
It is also open to candidates with a master’s degree or ingeneer’s degree.
- Octobre
- January
- 24-month program
- 15-month program for parallel admissions
- 2 days in class / 3 days in the workplace each week (sandwiqh courses)
For foreign english speaking students :
1- The first year only in initial training
2- Sandwish courses start from the 2nd year
3- For students candidating for the 2nd year in parallel admission, initial training during 15 months plus 6 months internship in France.
- Pre-selection: review of the application file and supporting documents
- Admission: interview and written test(s), followed by selection jury and final admission jury deliberation
In-person instruction combining theoretical courses with concrete, operational examples and student presentations. All instructors are professionals with proven expertise in their respective fields.
Assessments include: case studies, synthesis reports, professional simulations, document analysis, fictional company scenarios, professional research and analysis portfolios, professional activity reviews, and oral presentation before a jury.
All situations will be reviewed to implement necessary adaptations – both physical and pedagogical – to make the program accessible to students with disabilities.
Disability Coordinator – Stéphanie DAMELINCOURT
Phone : (+33) 01.64.62.61.83
Target Job Roles
- Sustainable Development / CSR Manager
- Sustainable Development / CSR Project Manager
- Sustainable Development / CSR Coordinator
- CSR / Sustainable Development Mission Officer
- Sustainable Development / CSR Consultant
- ESG Manager
- CSR Transformation Manager
- CSR Sustainable Expert
- Sustainability Project Manager
- Sustainability Coordinator
- CSR Project Leader
- ESG Consultant
Career progression
Missions
- Conduct a sustainable development diagnostic, including stakeholder mapping and identification of priority actions
- Produce a competitive, regulatory, and normative intelligence report on sustainable development and CSR
- Draft a report measuring the environmental impact of a company’s activities and propose resource optimization actions
- Carry out non-financial reporting evaluating CSR actions (social and environmental impacts) across different departments
Core modules
Courses taught in English
Specialized Management Program
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Eco-design
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Territorial Sustainable Development Agendas
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Sustainable Procurement and Public Tenders
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Auditing
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Carbon Footprint Assessment
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Sector-Specific SD Applications
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Responsible Communication
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Labor Law and Collective Conflicts
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Sustainable Marketing
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ISO 14001
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Environmental Management Systems
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Major Risk Management
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Circular Economy
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Ergonomics and Working Conditions
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Collaborative Economy
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Corporate Governance and CSR
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Diversity Management
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Inclusion and Disability
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Introduction to Environmental Law
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ISO 26000
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Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) ·
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Introduction to Non-Financial Reporting
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Major Currents in Sustainable Development Thinking
General Management Program
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Financial Analysis and Valuation
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Geo-economics and Geopolitics
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Major Global Economic Issues
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Leadership and Management
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Group Management
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Intercultural Management ·
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Political Science and Management
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Corporate Strategy
Curriculum updated 2026 – Each skill block can be validated individually.
Key Figures (2023 cohort)
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Overall Satisfaction Rate
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Ready to Lead the Sustainability Transition?
Applications are reviewed every week. Next intake: October 2026 or January 2027.
Updated 22/01/2026
