Careers after the Master of Science (MSc) Business Transformation for Sustainability

As sustainability becomes an increasingly critical element of business strategy and operations within organisations, the prospects for professionals seeking new and emerging careers in sustainability have never been brighter. The programme is designed to enable rich professional perspectives related to this new variety of CSR-related positions, dealing with the broad strategic and societal vision, as well as the implementation of concrete transformational initiatives.

Upon completion of this MSc, students will be prepared for leadership positions related to sustainable value creation, strategic and operational management positions. They will also be able to take up external consultancy or internal change management roles, as well as sustainable project management roles and PMO.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advisors and Analysts

• Environmental Analyst
• Climate change & sustainability Consultant
• Environmental and social risk Leader
• Sustainability and environmental Officer
• CSR Consultant
• Corporate Governance Analyst
• Compliance Support Worker
• Stakeholder Relations Advisor
• Compliance Officer
• Fundraising Worker

Managers

• Environmental assessment Manager
• Sustainability project Manager
• Ethical compliance Officer
• Sustainable business model transformation Manager
• Impact Manager
• Stakeholder relations Manager
• Head of Fundraising and Communications
• Transparency and reputation Manager

Directors

• Global sustainability Director
• Corporate engagement & impact Director
• Sustainability, strategy & engagement Director
• Sustainability consulting Director
• Transparency and reputation Director
•  Philanthropic partnerships Director
• Communications Director
• Environmental and Social Risk Leader

SECTORS OF ACTIVITIES

Careers in product development & sales

Over 80% of a company's carbon footprint originates from product purchases, with more than 70% of this impact being determined during the design phase. Eco-design focuses on enhancing quality, performance, lead times, and prices while minimizing ecological impact through more environmentally friendly alternatives. Careers opportunities include purchasing/sourcing manager, quality/product engineer, etc.

Careers in marketing & communication:

Advertising and communication promote certain behaviours and establish social norms. These professions are crucial in shaping our lifestyles. Opportunities after the MSc Business Transformation for Sustainability include communications / marketing manager, CRM manager, digital expert, etc.

Consulting professions:

These professions are invaluable for their capacity to solve complex challenges, helping businesses in navigating the dynamic landscape of the economy. Opportunities include: carbon footprint consultant, Environmental/Biodiversity consultant, CSR director, Data consultant, etc.

Former students who completed their studies in the MSc Business Transformation for Sustainability programme are currently employed by CHLO SAS, HERMES SELLIER SAS, DANONE SAS, BNP PARIBAS CARDIF, ACCOR, BOLLORE LOGISTICS to name but a few.

The employment prospects within the sustainability teams and networks continue to grow (+5% compared to 2022). Concurrently, the search for experts with dual expertise, meaning those capable of transitioning from business language to CSR language, is becoming standardised. Nearly one in ten respondents also identifies a need to strengthen the management team.

Source: Ecolearn Sustainable Skills Barometer 2023