Master 2 in Strategic Management of Transitions

Double degree with MSc in :

Sustainability & Transition Management OR
Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Languages : English
Campus : Rennes

The Master in Strategic Management of Transitions prepares future managers & entrepreneurs with interdisciplinary knowledge, managerial skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Participants are prepared to develop and deploy innovative solutions, collaborate effectively, and build or lead organisations towards accelerated ecological, societal and digital transitions, thus contributing to a more sustainable and equitable world.

“Innovate for sustainable living.”

Mission

Highlights of the programme:

  • Develop an interdisciplinary perspective regarding the complex dynamics of transitions by drawing on the advanced expertise of Rennes SB’s international Faculty and research centres.
  • Revisit key managerial topics through the sustainability and entrepreneurial lenses.
  • Benefit from challenging, hands-on teaching methods based on practical cases, design-thinking techniques and interactive simulations.
  • Develop techniques to address issues of transition within corporations and/or launch your own venture thanks to coaching and immersive activities.
  • The programme has applied for the grade of Master and should be certified RNCP level 7*.
    *Decision in Spring 2024.

Programme

Format & Campus

  • Full-time in Rennes

Duration

  • 1 year (M2)

Double-diplôme possible :

  • MSc in Sustainability and Transition Management
  • MSc in Innovation & Entrepreneurship

By joining this Master programme, you will study subjects such as:

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Track :

  • Develop, market and commercialise your innovative solution ‘from concept to roadmap’
  • Creative strategy
  • UX Design and Prototyping
  • Fundamentals of Law for Business Creation
  • Personal Development for Entrepreneurs
  • Sustainability and Transition

Management Track :

  • Social Marketing for Climate Change Mitigation
  • Natural Resource & Environmental Economics
  • Principles of Sustainable Finance
  • Transforming Business Models for Sustainable Development
  • Systemic Design for Sustainable Transitions

 

Specialisations

  • The M2 in Entrepreneurship & Innovation is designed for students who wish to launch their own business ventures. Jointly run with INSA engineering school, business & engineering students pool their ideas to create companies from the ideation stage, all the way to financing and implementation. This track is taught mainly in French. A C1 level is required to apply.
  • The M2 in Sustainability and Transition Management allows students to contribute actively to current socio-ecological transitions by becoming actors of change at policy (macro), organisational (meso) and operational (micro) levels.

Career opportunities

  • Entrepreneur/Intrapreneur
  • CSR Officer
  • CSR consultant
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Energy Analyst
  • Environmental Compliance Specialist
  • NGO/Policy maker

Admission

Next intake

  • September 2024

Entry requirements

  • Master 2: 4-year Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience.

English proficiency

  • TOEIC score of 785, IELTS score of 6.0, TOEFL score of 80, Cambridge B2, or completion of the last two years of education in English.

Student life

The Rennes School of Business community is centred around its 5,000 students. The School, particularly its Student Care team, is dedicated to student life and well-being on campus.
During their studies at Rennes SB, students do not just benefit from an exceptional learning environment, they become part of a unique student experience, driven by the School’s values: Audacity, Openness, Creativity, Humility, Commitment and Freedom!

Students with disabilities

Rennes SB is committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination and inequality, in order to ensure that all of our students are given equal opportunities to succeed.
To meet this objective, we have put in place specific measures to welcome and support students with disabilities.

Fees and scholarships

Fees*:

  • 12-month format: €15,000

*subject to change

Fee structure and funding:
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