Sustainable Management and Technology
The Master of Science in Sustainable Management and Technology aims at equipping the entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs of the future with the knowledge and skills enabling them to contribute to the transition toward a more resilient, environmentally responsible and inclusive economy while harnessing the power of technology.
In a world confronted with unprecedented challenges, notably climate change and the digital and biological revolutions, institutions of higher education have a responsibility in preparing the leaders of tomorrow who will guide society and organizations, help overcome these challenges, and face the consequent societal changes.
The success of this mission requires combining multiple perspectives. It is in this spirit that three institutions of academic excellence, UNIL-HEC, IMD and EPFL have joined forces to help society overcome those challenges and spearhead the transition toward a more resilient, environmentally responsible and inclusive economy.
Program’s objectives
Students will build competences along three dimensions simultaneously and in a balanced manner: technology & innovation, economics & management, and tools & skills for developing sustainable solutions.
While the program builds on theory and real-life applications, it is committed to enhance students’ personal and social skills by encouraging interdisciplinary team work on practical projects and by systematically mixing students of different profiles. The formal course work and team projects will be completed and enriched by lectures and workshops with experts from industry.
Simplified study plan
Please note that the information regarding programs’ structure as well as the simplified study plans may be subject to change and that they are not legally binding. Only the official regulations and study plans are binding.
Admission criteria
- EPFL degrees
- EPFL Bachelor’s degrees obtained in a discipline related to science, architecture or engineering are eligible and subject to a dossier-based analysis, if they meet specific prerequisites (see specific skills below).
- Non-EPFL degrees
- Bachelor’s degrees obtained in the same fields but from another institution are eligible on the basis of the evaluation of their application dossier, accompanied by excellent academic records.
- Prerequisites for all applications
- In addition, skills in quantitative methods as well as a solid knowledge in statistics, programming, machine learning, and/or systems thinking and /or system modelling are required.
The acquisition of additional credits to fill any gaps may be required.
Please note that meeting all of these criteria is no guarantee of admission.
Further information about admission criteria
Teaching language
English
Diploma and title obtained
Upon completion of their Master’s curricula, students obtain a Master of Science MSc in Sustainable Management and Technology delivered jointly by UNIL-HEC, IMD and EPFL. Please note that this degree is not equivalent to an Engineer degree.
Accreditations
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