Leading Sustainable Transformations emlyon business school

Overview

Become a leader of change

This program is designed to help you evolve into a responsible leader capable of driving impactful change within organizations.

To reach this objective, you will:

• Evaluate transformations in the business landscape and evaluate an organization’s readiness for change across all functions.
• Develop transformations using innovative approaches and hands-on experience to create sustainable solutions at appropriate scales.
• Lead transformations by managing independent projects in cross-functional teams to enhance your organization’s competitiveness and create a positive impact.

Shape the organization of the future

Environmental, societal, and technological shifts are reshaping the global economy. To maintain a competitive edge and foster responsible, sustainable, and profitable growth, organizations must adapt and transform.

Through a blend of practical learning and contemporary academic knowledge, the MSc in Leading Sustainable Transformations will prepare you to lead transformation projects. This program will not only provide you with crucial knowledge but will also develop key interpersonal skills, such as problem-solving, constructive critical thinking, and curiosity, to help you strengthen your leadership abilities and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Lead projects with a collaborative mindset

Addressing global challenges requires an interdisciplinary approach. The MSc in Leading Sustainable Transformations offers a unique, hands-on learning experience through on-campus seminars, site visits, activities, workshops, and projects. It will also focus on developing your leadership potential. The program is conducted at emlyon’s Paris campus during the first two periods, followed by an international seminar and immersion at The London Interdisciplinary School. You will then apply your strategic insights and soft skills through an internship anywhere in the world.

Career

Starting the Master of Science in Leading Sustainable Transformations at emlyon business school means joining a program that provides robust guidance for careers in sustainability leadership and innovation-driven change. It merges in-depth understanding of sustainable strategies with practical training in managing organizational transitions, equipping you for paths such as sustainability advisor, transformation manager, or global CSR-focused roles.

• Chief Sustainability Officer

• CSR Project Manager

• Sustainable Development Consultant

• Digital Project & Change Manager

• Sustainable Innovation Catalyst

• ESG Analyst

• Climate Risk Analyst

• Sustainable Finance Analyst

• CSR Auditor

• Business Operations Manager

• Transformation Director

• Chief Diversity Officer

As a student of the MSc in Leadership & Sustainable Transformations, you will benefit from a dedicated career track which will include workshops, expert panels, fairs, events, company visits, etc.

The Careers Services Department provides all students with continual support in identifying career goals and developing action plans. Program-specific careers services include:

• Workshops: Career workshops help you prepare for your internship search and future career.
• 1-to-1 coaching: Self-assessment tools and individual coaching hours provide you with the opportunity to prepare your next move.
• Career booster: After graduation, students have access to a 3-year career booster with our Career Services Department to help them make the first important decisions in their career.

Accreditation

emlyon business school holds the prestigious EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA triple accreditation, earned by under 1% of business schools worldwide, confirming its academic excellence and global standards. Its MSc programs are also accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), ensuring rigorous training and strong professional outcomes.