Master Management — Management et Développement Durable

The Master Management — Management et Développement Durable, offered by Le Mans Université in Le Mans, France, focuses on management practices oriented toward sustainable development, a field concerned with balancing economic, social, and environmental considerations within organizations. Students in this discipline typically study corporate strategy, organizational behavior, and finance alongside sustainability-specific topics such as environmental management systems, corporate social responsibility, and the reporting frameworks companies use to measure and disclose their environmental and social performance. Coursework often covers how businesses integrate sustainability into supply chain decisions, product design, and stakeholder relationships, as well as the regulatory context shaping corporate environmental obligations in France and the European Union. Students also learn general management skills, including project management, human resources, and marketing, applied within organizations pursuing sustainability objectives. Graduates of sustainable development management programs commonly pursue careers as sustainability managers or corporate social responsibility officers within companies, consultants advising organizations on environmental strategy, or project managers for sustainability initiatives in both private and public sector organizations. Others move into roles with non-governmental organizations or public agencies focused on promoting sustainable business practices. The degree is a two-year master's program taught in French, with courses beginning in September. Annual tuition is 250 EUR. Applicants typically come from backgrounds in management, business, or economics, and the program suits students seeking to combine general management training with a specialization in sustainability. The training prepares graduates to advise organizations on aligning business objectives with environmental and social responsibility, a role increasingly present across sectors as companies respond to sustainability pressures.