Overview

After completing the Management for Sustainability Transitions course from GEM Alpine Business School you'll be able to position yourself as a catalyst for change by integrating sustainability into core business strategies, ensuring that environmental and social considerations are embedded in decision-making processes. Sustainability has transitioned from a peripheral concern to a central strategic priority for organizations worldwide driven by heightened stakeholder awareness, regulatory pressures, and the tangible impacts of climate change.

Career opportunities:

The objective of this programme is to prepare managers to catalyze sustainability transitions in various contexts. Become an impact professional within organizations or a change maker in community or in research:

Management Roles:

Global: CSR Manager, Climate Project Manager, Business and/or Product Developer
Consulting: CSR /Sustainability Development Director
Commerce and Distribution: Sustainable Product and Innovation Manager, Responsible Purchasing and Sourcing Manager
Energy and environmental performance (cross-sector/industry): Sustainability Project Manager

Organizations:

B-Corporations / Think Tanks
Intergovernmental organizations (e.g. EU, UN, World Bank)
NGOs and Public agencies (e.g. managing corporate relationships)
Public Administrations (e.g. national and local governments)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Methods
Facing Major Sustainability Challenges
Corporate Sustainability: History and Geopolitics
Technological Approaches to Sustainability
Sustainability Regulations and Reporting
Fostering Collaboration for Sustainability

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00

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Students requiring a visa should contact the International Recruitment Office of their region to confirm recommended deadlines which account for visa formalities.

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grenoble, France

Disciplines

Management Studies Sustainable Development View 45 other Masters in Sustainable Development in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official copy of undergraduate degree or certificate of enrollment with an approximate graduation date
University transcripts: front/back with grading scale
CV/Resume
1 motivation essay to be written directly in the application form (relating to your academic/professional experience, your reasons for choosing this programme and your intercultural awareness)
1 academic or professional reference. Family members or friends are not acceptable as referees
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Specific to Regular Track:
The candidate’s Bachelor degree must be equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (3-year bachelor).
Specific to Short Track:
The candidate must prove to hold the equivalent of 240 ECTS to enter the Short track:
4-year Bachelor degree OR 3-year Bachelor degree + at least one year of Masters studies
The candidate must prove to have validated the equivalent of 60 ECTS (1 year of study) in Business studies

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13250 EUR / year

≈ 13250 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

13250 EUR / year

≈ 13250 EUR / year

Additional Details

Regular Track - Year 2 : €13,950
Short Track - Direct entry into Year 2 : €17,950

Living costs

Grenoble

France

882 - 1220 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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