Admission & Funding for the Business Transformation for Sustainability Master of Science (MSc)
Studies level – required diploma:
The MSc Business Transformation for Sustainability prioritises personality over prior knowledge. It seeks individuals who are curious, engaged, and eager to drive change while embracing the challenge. A diverse class is not an issue as long as students are enthusiastic and committed to hard work.
What are the admission requirements for the MSc Business Transformation for Sustainability programmeShort Track (4 years + of higher education):
- Level of English: Language score is optional to enter the Long Track, but compulsory to enter the specialisation year of the MSc.
Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)
You would like to resume your studies by integrating our MSc, Master of Science even though you do not have the diplomas normally required to access it? The Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP) allows people who does not have the required qualifications or diplomas to access the different levels of higher education. Find out more about the conditions required.
Selection dates
The selection period will end once the programme has reached its quota of new students for the upcoming intake. Therefore, candidates are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Start date: early September 2025, end date: April 2027 (short track programme)
| Selection month |
Application deadline |
Interviews* | Date of results |
Registration support webinar |
| January 2024 | January 5th | From 13 to 17 January | From 20 to 21 January | January 9, January 23 |
| January 2025 | January 19th | From 27 to 31 January | From 3 to 4 February | February 20 |
| February 2025 | February 2nd | From 10 to 14 February | From 17 to 18 February | February 20 |
| February 2025 | February 16th | From 24 to 28 February | From 3 to 4 March | March 6 |
| March 2025 | March 2nd | From 10 to 14 March | From 17 to 18 March | March 20 |
| March 2025 | March 16th | From 24 to 28 March | From 31 March to 1 April | April 3 |
*New interview dates will be offered in the coming weeks, subject to availability.
How to apply
STEP 1
Online application on join.kedge.edu
Online application on join.kedge.edu
7 key steps to follow to apply online :
1.Create an applicant profile on join.kedge.edu
2.Choose a programme
3.Apply for a Merit Scholarship*.
4.Answer motivational questions
5.Download the required documents :
-A CV
-A piece of identification (ID card or passport)
-The last diploma obtained
-Transcripts of the last training course taken
-The certificate of schooling if you are in training.
-Proof of English score (TOEIC, IELTS, IBT, Duolingo, PTE)
6.Download the optional documents :
-Another diploma obtained
-A letter of recommendation
-A certificate of employment.
7.Pay the application fee of 120€** per credit card to finalize the application.
* for international candidates only.
** Any application for which the fees have not been paid will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. This application fee is non-refundable and cannot be used for applications to other KEDGE programmes.
STEP 2
Eligibility results
The admissions team will review your application in order to declare you eligible based on the prerequisites and the academic and professional level required for the programme in question.
A confirmation email will be sent to you within 5 working days from join@kedgebs.com. We invite you to check your spam and to add this email address in your address book to be sure to receive future communications.
STEP 3
Selection tests
In the case of eligibility, an invitation will be automatically sent to you via email from the address join@kedgebs.com to connect to interview.kedge.edu and reserve an interview date from those available. We advise you to book an interview date within 72 hours. This way, you will have the choice and time to organise yourself during a slot of your preference. After this period, the admissions team will contact you and summon you to the available slots of the next session.
Motivational interview:
Lasting 20 to 30 minutes in English for MSc and in French for specialised programmes. The objective of this motivational interview is to discover the personality, educational background, and professional project of the candidates to ensure its alignment with the DNA and content of the targeted programme. It is not intended to disturb or challenge the candidates but rather to clarify the programme's expectations and the candidate's skills to ensure a successful academic journey.
Written assignment (optional):
Before the motivational interview, a written assignment may be sent to you by email to prepare for your interview. These materials, to be returned by email to the jury before the motivational interview, will be used to assess the relevance of your application in relation to the desired profile. The nature of the written assignment varies depending on the programme: case study, text analysis, theoretical quiz, etc. Specific instructions for each programme will be provided in due course.
STEP 4
Admission results
Following the selection assessments, the admission decision will be communicated to you via email the following week (refer to the selection dates schedule) from the address join@kedgebs.com. You may be declared admitted, conditionally admitted, placed on a waiting list*, or not admitted, depending on the decision of the programme manager and their evaluating team. The programme's decision is final.
In the case of admission, your admission letter, validated by the programme director, will be enclosed with the response.
*For those placed on the waiting list, the final decision will be provided within a maximum period of 4 weeks.
STEP 5
Reception of your registration file
In the case of admission, you will receive an invitation to log in to your future registration space. Online registration is a mandatory step to confirm your place for the upcoming intake and access all resources at KEDGE.
To complete your online registration, you have a period of 10 days from the date of your admission letter to log in to your extranet (registration space), provide the requested information, and settle the deposit. Beyond this date, your admission will be considered void.
Information regarding deposits and refund procedures can be found here.
To assist you with these administrative procedures, we encourage you to refer to the website welcome.kedge.edu. The programme management will then take over to better prepare you for your intake.
How to apply ?
Tuition fees
Specify your access :
Bachelor's degree - 4 years
Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)
Master of Science (MSc)
- 1 year - 450h minimum
- 17,500€ (*)
MSc, Master of Science
Diploma recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education
Bachelor's degree
Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)
Pathway Course
- 1 year
- 9,500€ (*)
Master of Science (MSc)
- 1 year - 450h minimum
- 17,500€ (*)
MSc, Master of Science
Diploma recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education
SCHOLARSHIPS
At KEDGE, we strongly believe that students shouldn’t abandon their education projects because of funding problems. This is why we have launched a financial support plan tailored to international candidates' backgrounds, countries of origin, situation, and prior educational achievements:
- Early Bird discount for early completion of your application: 10% before November 30 and 5% before February 29.
- Excellence scholarship based on merit
- Solidarity scholarship, a grant on social criteria
- Diversity scholarship intended for students hailing from a range of international, cultural, or social backgrounds
- Partner scholarships for applicants joining the school via a “pathway agreement” with a partner institution
- Alumni scholarship for alumni wishing to pursue further education at the school
- Welcome to France scholarship, for talented international students applying before April 10th
New funding solution available with the MSc Business Transformation for Sustainability
Prodigy Finance: A new loan for international students
This funding solution is available for international graduate students, and loans can cover up to 100% cost of attendance, dependent on individual eligibility. More information here
