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International Master in Sustainability Management

International Master in Sustainability Management

Purpose and Innovation for Competitive Advantage and Impact

POLIMI GSoM Sustanaibility Management CSR

Overview

In today's business environment, creating shared value has become crucial, beyond shareholder returns. Companies must redesign their models around Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), making this transformation essential for every manager. Integrating sustainability into daily strategy is vital for the present and future.

With this Master's programme, you'll learn to manage a sustainable company from the ground up: from understanding why sustainability matters to implementing sustainable practices across functions. You'll gain expertise in managing sustainability projects strategically, entrepreneurially, organisationally, and technologically.

Two international Master's programme come under the heading of Sustainability Management:

This programme includes modules of collective interest, where students will explore topics relevant to sustainability together, followed by specialized modules focused on preparing you to lead CSR initiatives, integrate sustainability into corporate strategy, and drive positive social and environmental impact.

Take the next step in becoming a sustainability leader. Download the brochure to learn more about the International Master in Sustainability Management and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Is it right for me?

You are an ideal candidate if you:

possess a strong academic background in environmental sciences, engineering, economics, or a related field, though other backgrounds are also accepted. Additionally, you are passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the goal of sustainable development. Moreover, you are enthusiastic about exploring and implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to drive positive social and environmental impacts within the business landscape.

are looking for a programme that provides you with the necessary tools and skills to create and oversee strategies centered on sustainability and corporate social responsibility. This programme will strengthen your abilities in areas such as environmental impact evaluation, business ethics, and sustainable business models. Furthermore, you will study essential subjects like sustainable supply chain management and investigate advanced techniques for assessing and reporting CSR performance.

are driven to confront the critical industry challenges in CSR. These challenges encompass promoting ethical business conduct, minimising environmental footprints, and advancing social justice. By pursuing career paths such as CSR consultant, sustainability manager, or corporate ethics officer, you will be instrumental in tackling these issues and fostering positive change in corporate sustainability and social responsibility. Your career goal is to manage a sustainable company from the fundamentals, aligning personal and professional sustainability values.

Please note that we’ve designed this programme for recent graduates with ideally no more than 3 years of work experience. If you have more experience, you might also like to take a look at our International MBA programmes.

Why choose this master?

The International Master in Sustainability Management and Corporate Social Responsibility is unique for the following reasons:

A programme that responds to market demands:

our programme aligns with market demand by providing highly sought-after green skills. According to ManpowerGroup research, nearly 94% of companies report not having the talent needed to implement their ESG plans. Addressing this challenge, the report underscores the importance of substantial investments in training and development to upskill the workforce for the green economy.

From foundations to frontiers:

during your journey, you will explore the evolution of sustainability, encompassing environmental solutions and social dimensions such as equity, community development, and labour rights. The fields of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility are vibrant landscapes of innovation today, driven by cutting-edge technologies, novel business approaches, and global partnerships, including initiatives like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG criteria.

Our partners

Examples of Partner Companies in the latest editions of the Master

Programme structure

Our International Master in Sustainability Management and Corporate Social Responsibility, a 12-month programme at POLIMI Graduate School of Management, equips you with the essential hard and soft skills necessary for managing sustainable companies, with a focus on real-world applications and collaboration with startups and experts from PoliHub, Politecnico di Milano's Innovation Park & Start-Up Accelerator. As CSR becomes more central to business, this programme prepares you for the increasing number of CSR-centric roles, offering hands-on experience and interaction with sustainability professionals.

At POLIMI GSoM your learning journey goes beyond lectures and textbooks, as we have designed a transformational path that will allow you to embark on a journey towards professional and personal fulfilment.

Start and End of courses may vary.

Want to learn what hands-on activities await you? Found out more by downloading our brochure.

Our services

Throughout your journey you will have the chance to be inspired by the vibrant cultural atmosphere of Milan, Italy. You will be able to enjoy leisure activities while immersing yourself in one of the most important centres worldwide for international business, with a rich entrepreneurial network that also serves as a backdrop to some of the most important international events.

To enable you to do so, we offer you a wide range of services to ease your path as you settle into your life in a new city and live the POLIMI GSoM experience. Discover all our services, ranging from housing to Italian courses by consulting the following ranging from housing to Italian courses by consulting the following website

Career

YOUR CAREER PATH

The Career Development Centre provides students with a self-assessment of their skills and an analysis of the job market; candidates will be supported in designing a customised career strategy and an effective action plan, to turn their career aspirations into achievable goals. The Career Development Programme will assist students to develop professional skills and to become successful “Career Leaders”.

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CAREER IMPACT & TOP EMPLOYERS

Our International Master in Sustainability Management and Corporate Social Responsibility gets you ready for a variety of roles, including:

ESG, Sustainability or CSR manager
Consultant
Innovation manager
Start-upper (sustainable entrepreneur)

For the 2022 cohort, over 75% of our students* were offered employment opportunities by the end of the programme, covering positions in a wide range of company sectors such as Consulting, Energy, Healthcare and many others.

Admissions

Please note that we process applications on a rolling basis, which means that they may close even before the deadlines. Our limited number of seats available in the class means the sooner you apply, the better.

If you are a non-EU candidate, we recommend that you apply at least 3 months before the programme starts, to leave enough time for a Verification Statement of your degree and to apply for your student visa.

1. ACTIVATE YOUR APPLICATION AND SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS

Fill in the form at apply.gsom.polimi.it and upload these documents:

your CV in English
university transcripts/mark sheets
bachelor’s/master’s degree (if already available at the time of the application)
copy of your passport or ID
digital picture
letter of reference
motivation letter
Financial Aid Essay (if you’re applying for one of our tuition fee reductions)
English proficiency certificate: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC or equivalent (if already available at the time of the application)
Pay the Application Fee (EUR €100)

2. SCREENING

We will let you know if you have been selected for a Motivational Interview in English, which we will do online.

Fees and Benefits

The programme costs €25.000. These costs cover the entire length of our programme, but they do not include living and travel expenses. A reduced fee of €13,000 is available for students who have graduated from Politecnico di Milano with a Master of Science degree, no more than 3 years before enrolling in the Master.

We at POLIMI GSoM have partnered with Flywire to accept payments from international students worldwide.

Applicants for the Specialising Masters can apply for fee reductions. These are given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s a good idea to apply early. If you’d like financial aid, you need to request it when you submit your application form – please note that late requests for financial aid won’t be considered.

Please note that we don’t offer full scholarships, and that the DSU and other scholarships offered by Politecnico di Milano and the Italian Government cannot be used for POLIMI GSoM’s programmes.

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Hear from our Ambassadors

If you are looking to get in contact with someone who has faced the selection process and completed the programme, then get in touch with our Ambassadors.

They will be more than happy to help you figure out the Master’s professional objectives and give you all the information and insights that you might need before starting your application process.

Meet all our Ambassadors!

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Through this experience, I shifted from being just a contributor to becoming a driver of innovation. And that, I believe, is the essence of modern leadership - being the bridge between vision and execution in a dynamic, interconnected world.

Ekaterina Makarova

Innovation strategy @Pometon S.p.A

Russia