The Master of Management (Programme Grande École) specialization in Finance and Innovation for Sustainable Development at South Champagne Business School (SCBS) is an advanced postgraduate track designed to align capital allocation and financial strategy with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Grounded in modern corporate finance, the curriculum explores sustainable financial instruments, carbon accounting, impact investing, ESG risk management, and regulatory compliance (such as the EU Taxonomy and SFDR). Through hands on corporate projects, financial modeling workshops, and work study (alternance) options, students learn to evaluate sustainable investment opportunities, drive green fintech innovation, and guide organizations through the financial aspects of ecological transition.
Career Path
Graduates of this specialization possess a dual technical managerial profile in demand across investment banks, asset management firms, corporate finance departments, and ESG rating agencies. Equipped to navigate sustainable finance frameworks, entering professionals typically launch their careers in roles such as ESG Financial Analyst, Sustainable Investment Associate, Carbon Markets Consultant, Green Finance Specialist, or Corporate Sustainability Analyst. With professional experience, this leads toward high impact executive leadership appointments such as Head of Sustainable Finance, Chief Sustainability Officer.
Students can work part time for up to 20 hours per week and full time during academic breaks. France offers international graduates a 12 month non renewable job seeker permit.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to South Champagne Business School below;
1. Bachelor Degree and Transcript
2. Passport
3. Recommendation Letter
4. English Language Proficiency Letter
5. WASSCE/ A-Level Certificate
6. Statement of Purpose
7. CV
South Champagne Business School will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
