Pre-Program
JULY - SEPTEMBER
Welcome Week
SEPTEMBER
Term 1: Context of sustainability | 20 ECTS
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER
Study Tour & Skill Seminars | 5 ECTS
JANUARY
Term 2: Tools to Create & Transform Business | 17 ECTS
FEBRUARY - APRIL
Term 3: Apply Tools & Specialize | 14 ECTS
APRIL- JUNE
Summer term: Master's Project | 6 ECTS
JULY - SEPTEMBER
Graduation
LATE OCTOBER
Sustainable Innovation Project: Real-world challenge. Real impact.
The Sustainable Innovation Project (SIP) is a cornerstone of the MSc in Sustainability Management. It gives you the opportunity to tackle real sustainability challenges faced by partner organizations.
Over two semesters, from October to April, you’ll work in teams to analyze complex issues, develop innovative solutions, and gain hands-on experience in sustainability strategy and implementation.
Designed to mirror real-world scenarios, the SIP challenges you to work as part of a newly formed team and to navigate uncertainty. With the support of expert faculty and coaching, you’ll take the lead in navigating these challenges, building critical thinking, project management, and communication skills that will set you apart in the eyes of recruiters.
Some of the companies who have participated in the SIP are: Autodesk, Bcome, Black Mamba Chilli, Bosch, Edeka Bank, Ikea, Incapto, Kautex Textron, Larvae Tech, Merck, Neworn, Puratos, Regeneration Academy and VCG.AI.
Corporate Voices on the Sustainable Innovation Project
Leading companies share their satisfaction and impact stories from collaborating with MSc in Sustainability Management students:
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“It was a such a refreshing experience. The students were genuinely curious and eager to learn, which made a strong impression. Their thoughtful approach provided solid insights we can confidently rely on. I appreciated their initiative in getting directly involved and active in the field. Here at IKEA retail, we are very pleased to have our assumptions supported by clear facts”
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“We enjoyed working with the students — they were creative, structured, and collaborated effectively with our local coordinators. Their work provided us with valuable ideas both for the core sustainability team and for implementation at our different locations”
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“The Esade students brought strong professionalism and curiosity to a tough brief on the impacts of AI, and their insights have directly shaped our strategy and how we guide developers to reduce environmental impact in AI and cloud computing”
Esade Community of Practice
Esade's Community of Practice around sustainability has a strong record of accomplishment in executive education programs, including initiatives such as the Leadership and Social Innovation Program, Agenda 2030, Circular Economy, and various custom programs.
This community has collaborated with a diverse range of organizations, including Lidl, Ferrovial, Abertis, DKV Insurance, Torres, Codorniu, Ferrer, Kellogg, Leroy Merlin, Telefónica, Gas Natural, Vodafone, Danone, Unilever, and Ferrero Rocher.
It also maintains a close working relationship with public institutions and international sustainability standards and initiatives. Through its extensive alumni network, Esade has also built a strong ecosystem of mentors and experts across different fields.
Interested in a Double Degree?
Earn two degrees in two years.
MSc + CEMS MIM
Combine your Esade MSc with the prestigious CEMS Master in International Management, joining a global network of top alumni, business schools, and multinational companies, to develop leadership skills and international business expertise.
Internal Double Degree
Earn two Esade Master's in Management degrees in two years, expanding your expertise across complementary fields. This option enhances your career opportunities and provides a competitive edge in the job market.
External Double Degree
Study at Esade and one of our top-tier partner schools worldwide to earn two master’s degrees in two years. Gain a truly international perspective and broaden your career opportunities.
Official Information
Program objectives
This Master of Sustainability Management program prepares you to analyze and transform strategies, policies, processes, products, services, and business models to contribute to sustainability in diverse organizations.
When you graduate, you will be able to:
- Map the interconnected and systemic nature of sustainability challenges and trends and understand how to motivate organizations toward ambitious sustainability goals.
- Navigate the paradoxes, dilemmas, and complexity of managing organizations with the aim of generating a positive sustainability impact while creating economic value.
- Engage and collaborate with others to identify sustainability gaps, to co-create new solutions, and to measure impacts.
- Lead and participate effectively in diverse teams across levels and disciplines and act as a bridge between senior executives and the teams that carry out sustainability projects.
- Design and orchestrate organizational and cultural transformations, both dealing with resistance and effectively enrolling supporters.
Official documents
The Master of Science in Sustainability Management is a 1-year program worth 60 ECTS, divided into four modules each comprising various subjects. Participants who complete the program will obtain the official university degree of Master of Science in Sustainability Management.
This program is an official Master’s degree as it has been approved by the AQU (Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya).