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Bachelor Sustainable Business Development & Transformation

iming a Bachelor’s Degree (Bac+3) and aligned with the Audace 6.0 initiative, the Sustainable Business Development & Transformation specialization prepares professionals capable of guiding organizations through ecological, social, and economic transitions. It fosters a deep understanding of sustainability challenges, emerging responsible business models, and innovation levers that enable the transformation and regeneration of value creation. 

Graduates can pursue roles in sustainable development, impact measurement, responsible transformation, circular model design, or transition-oriented project management, contributing to building organizations that are more resilient, innovative, and aligned with planetary boundaries. 

program details

The Master in Banking & Finance is based on the competency framework of the EBS Grande Ecole Program, registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP).

Anchored in the Bac+3 accreditation of the European Business School, this specialization offers an in-depth understanding of the dynamics reshaping the economy: climate urgency, technological innovations, societal expectations, and the transformation of value creation models. It equips students with the skills needed to design sustainable strategies, measure ESG impact, manage responsible value chains, and guide organizations toward regenerative models.

Aligned with the Audace 6.0 initiative and driven by the Fusion Trail, the program enables students to integrate business, deeptech, and innovation skills to prepare for future roles in transitional industries. The use of AI, impact analysis tools, and circular approaches forms the foundation of this action- and transformation-oriented specialization.

The 3rd year can be completed in a work-study format, offering practical immersion in companies committed to transition and direct application of acquired skills.

Graduates are capable of analyzing ESG challenges, structuring sustainable strategies, supporting responsible transformation projects, and contributing to building organizations that are more resilient, innovative, and aligned with environmental and social challenges.

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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT

    • You have completed a BAC+3 level or equivalent with 180 ECTS.
    • EBS Entrance Exam – application review and interview

EDUCATIONAL TEAM

The faculty combines European Business School academic staff and professionals actively engaged in sustainable transition, social impact, and responsible innovation. Transformation consultants, ESG experts, circular model specialists, regenerative economy entrepreneurs, and corporate sustainability officers provide concrete insights into emerging standards of sustainable development. Conferences and workshops led by leading actors in the transition complement learning, offering students real-world immersion in environmental, social, and economic challenges shaping the jobs of the future. 

THE COURSE MODULES

  • Strategy for Business Development
  • Applied AI and Algorithmic Optimization
  • Digital Transformation and Future Industries
  • Entrepreneurial Finance
  • Business Ethics & Cross-Cultural Management
  • Brand Experience and Immersive Strategies
  • Business Insights: Methods and Analysis
  • Sustainable Business Models & Responsible Value Creation
  • ESG Performance, Impact Measurement & Reporting
  • Sustainable Marketing & Green Value Proposition Design
  • Eco-Design & Responsible Innovation
  • Social Responsibility & Organizational Behavior
  • Sustainable Digital Practices Certification

career opportunities

    The Sustainable Business Development & Transformation specialization prepares graduates for future careers connected to environmental, social, and economic transitions. Graduates gain the ability to design sustainable strategies, support responsible transformation projects, and contribute to creating more resilient and innovative organizational models.

    Targeted professions

    • Sustainability Project Manager
    • ESG & Impact Analyst
    • Circular Economy Specialist
    • Responsible Innovation Manager
    • Sustainable Supply Chain Analyst
    • CSR & Transformation Officer
    • Climate Strategy Consultant
    • Regenerative Business Designer
    • Green Data & Impact Intelligence Analyst
    • Sustainable Brand & Purpose Strategist

Aids & financing

To promote equal opportunities and access to quality education for all, EBS is committed to helping you find the best financial solutions for your education. Scholarships, merit-based scholarships, endowment funds, and banking partnerships are just a few options that support your educational journey with greater peace of mind.

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Jean-Marie Kouyoumji

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Director of Admissions

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Recruitment and Competitions Manager

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Admissions

FRANCE

Admission procedure: EBS competitive entrance exam – application and interview Prerequisites :

  • arrowFor entry into Bachelor 1, you must have validated a baccalauréat or an equivalent international diploma.

Competition calendar 2025-2026

Session Application Deadline Oral Exams Results Enrollment Deadline
Session 1 / September-October 2025 Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Thursday, October 9 & Friday, October 10, 2025 Friday, October 17, 2025 Friday, October 31, 2025 (included)
Session 2 / November 2025 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Monday, November 17 & Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Friday, November 28, 2025 Monday, December 1, 2025 (included)
Session 3 / December 2025 – January 2026 Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Tuesday, December 16 & Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Friday, January 9, 2026 – 2:00 PM Monday, January 12, 2026 (included)
Session 4 / February 2026 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Thursday, February 12 & Friday, February 13, 2026 Friday, February 20, 2026 Monday, March 2, 2026 (included)
Session 5 / March 2026 Sunday, March 1, 2026 Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13, 2026 Friday, March 20, 2026 Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (included)
Session 6 / April 2026 Sunday, March 29, 2026 Thursday, April 9 & Friday, April 10, 2026 Friday, April 17, 2026 Thursday, April 30, 2026
SESAME Exam Session 2026
Session 7 / June 2026 Sunday, May 31, 2026 Thursday, June 11 & Friday, June 12, 2026 Friday, June 19, 2026 – 2:00 PM Friday, June 26, 2026 (included)
Session 8 / July 2026 Sunday, June 28, 2026 Wednesday, July 8 & Thursday, July 9, 2026 Friday, July 17, 2026 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (included)
Session 9 / September 2026 Sunday, September 6, 2026 Monday, September 14 & Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Thursday, September 17, 2026 Monday, September 21, 2026 (included)

INTERNATIONAL

ADMISSION CHANNEL: International admissions – File review and 30-minute interview. Skills assessed: Oral expression in French and English – Critical thinking – Argumentation – Knowledge of programs and the school.

PREREQUISITES :

  • arrowFor entry into Bachelor 1, you must have validated a baccalauréat or an equivalent international diploma.

THIS CONCERNS : Foreign candidates and French candidates with an international diploma
CANDIDATURE: You can apply online via our website.

FRANCE

EBS offers you the opportunity to change your course without losing a year, by joining our staggered intake in January. Master 1 courses are concentrated in one semester of Fast-Track studies. START DATE: January 6, 2025 COURSE END DATE: End of June

ADMISSION CHANNEL: EBS competitive entrance examination – application and interview

Prerequisites :

  • For entry into Bachelor 1, you must have validated a baccalauréat or an equivalent international diploma.

Competition calendar 2025-2026

Session Application Deadline Oral Exams Results Enrollment Deadline
Session 1 / September-October 2025 Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Thursday, October 9 & Friday, October 10, 2025 Friday, October 17, 2025 Friday, October 31, 2025 (included)
Session 2 / November 2025 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Monday, November 17 & Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Friday, November 28, 2025 Monday, December 1, 2025 (included)
Session 3 / December 2025 – January 2026 Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Tuesday, December 16 & Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Friday, January 9, 2026 – 2:00 PM Monday, January 12, 2026 (included)
Session 4 / February 2026 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Thursday, February 12 & Friday, February 13, 2026 Friday, February 20, 2026 Monday, March 2, 2026 (included)
Session 5 / March 2026 Sunday, March 1, 2026 Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13, 2026 Friday, March 20, 2026 Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (included)
Session 6 / April 2026 Sunday, March 29, 2026 Thursday, April 9 & Friday, April 10, 2026 Friday, April 17, 2026 Thursday, April 30, 2026
SESAME Exam Session 2026
Session 7 / June 2026 Sunday, May 31, 2026 Thursday, June 11 & Friday, June 12, 2026 Friday, June 19, 2026 – 2:00 PM Friday, June 26, 2026 (included)
Session 8 / July 2026 Sunday, June 28, 2026 Wednesday, July 8 & Thursday, July 9, 2026 Friday, July 17, 2026 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (included)
Session 9 / September 2026 Sunday, September 6, 2026 Monday, September 14 & Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Thursday, September 17, 2026 Monday, September 21, 2026 (included)

INTERNATIONAL

ADMISSION CHANNEL: International admissions – File review and 30-minute interview. Skills assessed: Oral expression in French and English – Critical thinking – Argumentation – Knowledge of programs and the school.

Prerequisites :

  • For entry into Bachelor 1, you must have validated a baccalauréat or an equivalent international diploma.

THIS CONCERNS : Foreign candidates and French candidates with an international diploma
CANDIDATURE: You can apply online via our website.

Master’s Degree – Grande Ecole Program Diploma – State-recognized RNCP Record No. 39481, Level 7, Valid until 31.08.2026. NSF Codes: 313 – Finance, Banking, Insurance, Real Estate, 310 – Multidisciplinary Business and Management, 312 – Business, Sales. Accredited by European Business School and Ministry of Higher Education. 60 ECTS credits awarded per year, totaling 300 ECTS credits upon completion. Competency blocks are interdependent.

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