By joining an MSc, students obtain a master of science degree and the "Diploma of Specialised Studies in International Management" (DESMI), a degree approved by France's Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (master's level. More info - text in French).

Programme overview

Transform ideas into impact: Master the skills to lead sustainable innovation and design a greener future

The MSc Entrepreneurship & Design for Sustainability at SKEMA Business School is designed for students eager to drive positive change through sustainable innovation. This unique programme merges entrepreneurial thinking with design approaches and sustainability principles, preparing you to become a leader in creating a greener future.
Throughout the programme, you will learn to identify and seize business opportunities that contribute to environmental and social well-being. Our curriculum includes interactive courses, practical workshops, and team projects, all aimed at equipping you with the skills to develop innovative, sustainable solutions.You will gain hands-on experience in design methodologies to generate ideas that solve real-world problems and enhance user experiences. You will learn to analyse new venture ideas from multiple perspectives and understand the business mindset needed to transform these ideas into viable, impactful enterprises.
Guided by experts, you will build a robust network of professionals committed to sustainability.
By the end of the MSc, you will be ready to launch your own sustainable venture, innovate within existing organisations, or advise companies on sustainable practices.
Join us to become a key player in the transition towards a more sustainable and prosperous world.

Students will:

Become familiar with design methodologies in order to stimulate the generation of new ideas which solve real user problems and optimise user experiences
Analyse new venture ideas from multiple perspectives, and in light of emerging trends
Master the business mindset required to transform ideas into new and viable entrepreneurial initiatives
Increase their chances of success when scaling entrepreneurial ideas from conception into actual business

Besides learning advanced sustainability concepts with experts, this programme will allow you to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. It is essential as you will be able to identify emerging societal and technological trends reshaping our lives. But you will also acquire the tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and transform them into projects or companies that harmonise planetary care with profit. Design is also crucial for impactful entrepreneurship. The European Commission estimates that over three quarters of a product’s environmental impact is determined during the design phase. This programme equips you with the knowledge to make a positive impact from the start.

The programme in videos

Courses

CORE COURSES

Sustainability: The Big Picture, 0 credit
Life Cycle Analysis, 2 credits
Systemic Design, 2 credits
New Ventures & Business Plan, 3 credits
Market Research, 2 credits
Dream Hunter Programme, 2 credits
Finance for New Venture Management, 2 credits
Effectual Strategic Marketing, 3 credits
Career Management 1, 1 credit

OPTIONAL COURSES - CHOOSE 2

Mindfulness and burn-out prevention, 2 credits
How to lead sustainability workshops, 2 credits
Corporate Entrepreneurship, 2 credits
Building a Digital Business, 2 credits
Ethics, Governance and Entrepeneurship, 2 credits
Business Plan Competition "Challenge Jeunes Pousses", 2 credits
Identify your Talents, 2 credits
Key Success Factors and Resilience in Entrepreneurship, 2 credits

TOTAL SEMESTER 1: 21 CREDITS

CORE COURSES

Design Thinking Evolutions and Transformations, 3 credits
Strategic Planning and Project Development for Sustainability, 2 credits
Product Service System Design, 3 credits
Circular Economy Fundamentals, 3 credits
Design for Sustainability and Circular Economy, 2 credits
Design for Social Innovation, 2 credits
Designing Sustainable Business Models Bootcamp, 2 credits
Career Management 2, 0 redit

OPTIONAL COURSES - CHOOSE 2

Sustainable Organisation and People Management, 2 credits
Designing AI Based Services, 2 credits
Consumer Neuroscience, 2 credits
Design Ethics, 2 credits
Prototyping with New Materials, 2 credits
Prototyping in the Digital World: Tools and Techniques, 2 credits
Design Sprint for Digital Solution, 2 credits

TOTAL SEMESTER 2: 21 CREDITS

DISSERTATION OR BUSINESS PLAN: 18 CREDITS

TOTAL FULL YEAR: 60 CREDITS

The above details are for information only and may be changed by the school without prior notice.

Admissions

French State Certification label guaranteeing the reception facilities quality offered to international students.
More information here

Recruitment is carried out on a rolling admissions basis. However, given the limited number of places, candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

If you would like any more information about application deadlines, please contact : international.admissions@skema.edu

Requirements - Two-Year MSc:

Eligible to apply: students who hold a three-year university degree or equivalent.
Students will be required to reach the necessary level for the MSc before moving to year two.

Requirements - MSc (one-year):

Eligible to apply: students who hold a four-year university degree or equivalent + two months minimum of professional experience
In some cases, a three-year degree with substantial professional experience can be accepted.

English language test required for all students:

In some cases, the English test can be waived (for English native speakers or if you have studied or worked two years in an English-speaking country)

TOEFL IBT(71), TOEFL ITP(530), IELTS(6), TOEIC(810), ICIMS(61, on demand), Duolingo®(105), Cambridge English Qualification®(165).
Academic Diploma Program in Digital Marketing & Entertainment or Music Business: TOEFL IBT (80), IELTS (6.5), TOEIC(830), Duolingo (105), or iTEP Academic-Plus (4.5).
MSc Global Luxury and Management : TOEFL IBT(71), TOEFL ITP(530), IELTS(6), TOEIC(810), ICIMS(61, on demand).
MSc Product Management & UX Design, MSc Entrepreneurship and Design for Sustainability : TOEFL IBT(88) ,TOEFL ITP (570), IELTS(7), TOEIC(870), ICIMS(67, on demand).

Other tests

GMAT/GRE is not mandatory, however a good score strengthens the application.

NB: Foreign, and non-EU, students who graduate with a CGE-accredited degree in France, can now find work more easily under a new French law.

*Candidates with an Indian bachelor's degree are eligible for the one-year MSc if they have more than three years of work experience and for the two-year MSc if they have less than three years of work experience.

The selection is in two parts:

Eligibility: online application
A selection committee examines the application submission taking into account the candidate's qualifications and professional experience.
After submitting their application, candidates applying for the specialisations MSc FMI, GLM, LHI, AIBT, CFM, AMAIS and SFF will have a pre-selection test (Visiotalent) in the online video recording form.
VisioTalent is an automated online recruitment tool that facilitates your admission to SKEMA. This easy-to-use platform will only take 10 minutes of your time to use for your MSc application.
Admission: If the application and the VisioTalent answers are judged satisfactory, candidates undergo an online interview. The interview lasts about 30 minutes.

Successful candidates will be admitted on the basis of the application form and the interview.
You can apply online here

English language test & GPA requirement for this master's:
TOEFL (570), TOEFL IBT (88), TOEIC (870), IELTS (7), ICIMS (67) + GPA 3 out of 4 for Two-Year MSc

Financing

2025/2026

Two-year MSc tuition fees Exceptions:	€38,000
Two-year MSc Artificial Intelligence for Business Transformation	€44,000
Two-year MSc Entrepreneurship and Design for Sustainability	€44,000
Two-Year MSc Entrepreneurship, Technology and Startup Management	€47,000
Two-year MSc Financial Markets & Investments	€46,000
Two-year MSc Global Luxury and Management	€47,000
Two-year MSc Global Supply Chain Management & Procurement	€44,000
Two-year MSc Luxury & Fashion Management	€41,000
Two-year MSc Product Management & UX Design	€44,000
Two-year MSc Strategic Management & Consulting	€44,000
Two-Year MSc Digital Marketing and Business of Entertainment	€47,000
Global MBA Triple Master (SKEMA - LMU - Loyola)	$45,225 ($15,075 per semester, graduation fee: $340)

One-Year MSc tuition fees Exceptions:	€19,000
MSc Artificial Intelligence for Business Transformation	€25,000
MSc Entrepreneurship and Design for Sustainability	€25,000
MSc Entrepreneurship, Technology and Startup Management	€35,000
MSc Financial Markets & Investments	€27,000
MSc Global Luxury and Management	€35,000
MSc Global Supply Chain Management & Procurement	€25,000
MSc Luxury & Fashion Management	€22,000
MSc Product Management & UX Design	€25,000
MSc Strategic Management & Consulting	€25,000
MSc Digital Marketing and Business of Entertainment	€35,000
Global MBA Triple Master (SKEMA - LMU - Loyola)	$45,225 ($15,075 per semester, graduation fee: $340)

Read our guide (pdf) to obtaining scholarships for SKEMA Business School

This interactive brochure provides information about a large number of French and international scholarships available for students going to study on SKEMA's bachelor and master degree programmes.

There's also information on the scholarships awarded by SKEMA Business School.

Each scholarship listed includes a full description, eligibility criteria, the amount of the grant available, the application process and contact details for each organisation.

French Embassies worldwide also offer support for international students to study in France. You can find information below or on the web by searching for ‘French Embassy’ and insert your country of residence.

Check out our scholarships guide for international and French students.

Service fee (€500 for One-Year MSc and €1,000 for Two-Year MSc) is added to the tuition fees. This fee is valid for the entire course and is paid all at once, no later than the first payment of tuition fees for the first year.

The application fee is €100 (non-refundable).

Careers

Career opportunities

Graduates of this programme can launch their own sustainable ventures or find opportunities in start-ups, consulting firms, and established companies focused on sustainability. Career roles include:

Entrepreneurs in sustainable fields
Business developers
Product managers
Customer success or operations managers in positive impact start-ups
Intrapreneurs
Innovation managers
Sustainability managers in large corporations with strong CSR values
Consultants
Heads of sustainability / Chief Impact Officers
Incubator advisors

SKEMA Talent & Careers : Get ready for your career

SKEMA Talent & Careers, made of career consultants and dedicated experts, supports students in getting ready for their professional project, in discovering jobs, companies and business sectors, and in sourcing internships and jobs.
Our mission is to give you all the resources, methods and opportunities to successfully get on the job market.

Professional development

Build your professional project at each step of your studies thanks to dedicated support and resources.

Corporate events

Meet companies and recruiters, learn more about jobs and business sectors.

Internship and job search

Find your dream internship among a large number of offers available to you, in France or abroad.

Personalised advice

Discuss your plans further with a Talent & Careers consultant and get individualised guidance.

SKEMA Alumni : A powerful, supportive network

As an MSc student, you will become a member of SKEMA Alumni, a network of more than 60,000 graduates in key positions in more than 145 countries around the world. You will benefit from the numerous services that will help you to promote business opportunities, meetings and professional development.

More about the SKEMA Alumni network

Student testimonial

"I achieved my goals thanks to the personalised coaching I received from qualified professionals.
I was referred to the Talent & Careers team to get professional advice regarding my CV, cover letter and the steps I needed to succeed with my professional ambitions. During our regular exchanges, we defined a personalised strategy in line with my expectations.
I have found an internship in a company with great values and I want to thank the Talent & Careers team for their precious advice."

Maëlle Barrere

SKEMA student