In the MSc Business Transformation for Sustainability at KEDGE, students don’t just learn theory, they tackle real strategic challenges provided by partner organisations.
Through the “Company Challenge”, they develop practical skills, gain professional experience, and deliver solutions with real business impact.
What is a Company Challenge?
The Company Challenge is a core component of the MSc Business Transformation for Sustainability.
Students collaborate with real organisations on live strategic issues related to sustainability and transformation.
Learning by doing
This is not a simulation. Students work on real challenges provided by partner companies, with real expectations and real outcomes.
Acting as consultants
Working in teams, students analyse complex business problems, interact with stakeholders, and deliver actionable, professional recommendations.
Why do students participate?
Gain real-world experience
Students move beyond theory and apply their knowledge in a real professional environment.
Develop key skills
- Solving complex, real-life business challenges
- Communicating with diverse stakeholders
- Working effectively in teams
- Thinking strategically and creatively
Build career readiness
This experience equips students with the skills, mindset, and confidence to move into careers in consulting, sustainability, and business transformation.
Student Testimonials
What does this experience really feel like? Here’s how students describe it:
Working on a real project with SUEZ was an incredibly valuable experience. I discovered the concept of duty of vigilance — a topic I had never explored before — and it sparked a strong interest in pursuing a career in this field. The project felt very concrete, and I truly felt that our work could have an impact.
This company challenge was an intense and highly rewarding experience. I learned how companies truly operate and gained insight into how to build solutions with long-term impact. The learning felt real, especially when navigating expectations between KEDGE and the company.
Working on a real project with dsm-firmenich gave me valuable exposure to key sustainability topics and helped me develop a more professional approach. Engaging with a large international company strengthened my confidence for my future career.
Every organisation faces complex challenges. This experience taught me how to break them down and approach them step by step. It gave me a clear understanding of how companies operate in reality.
This felt like a real consulting experience. Asking the right questions and adapting solutions to the company’s culture was key. It gave me a realistic insight into professional environments.
I felt like I was part of the company, contributing to real operational challenges. This experience taught me flexibility, teamwork, and how to communicate effectively under constraints.
This experience helped me understand how to analyse complex problems and develop practical solutions. It strengthened my ability to work in teams and communicate clearly.
What makes it valuable?
Real impact
Students contribute to real company projects and see how their work can inform decision-making.
Professional immersion
The experience mirrors a consulting mission, exposing students to real expectations, constraints, and business dynamics.
Confidence and clarity
Students leave with stronger confidence, clearer career direction, and concrete experience to showcase to employers.
A defining experience of the MSc Business Transformation for Sustainability
The Company Challenge is more than a project — it is a transformative learning experience.
It connects academic knowledge with real-world application and equips students with the mindset and skills needed to drive sustainable business transformation.
A demanding yet highly rewarding experience that prepares students to make an immediate impact in their future careers.
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