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MSc Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation – ESDES Business School

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MSc Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation – ESDES Business School

Program Highlights

  • Coursework Distribution

    Coursework Distribution

    9 Months at Amity University and 13 months at ESDES Business School
  • Flexible Intake

    Flexible Intake

    October and December (Spring and Fall)
  • Work Visa

    Work Visa

    Master's students are eligible for a 2-year temporary residence permit, also known as APS, which is a post-study work visa for students in France
60 ECTS
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Students will complete 60 credits towards the program.
  • Program Duration : 9 Months
  • Tuition Fees : ₹ 3.5 lakh
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49% Coursework in India
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51% Coursework in ESDES Business School, France
60 ECTS
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Students will complete 60 credits towards the program.
  • Program Duration : 13 Months
  • Tuition Fees : €14200 (EUR)

Program Overview

The MSc in Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation at ESDES Business School, Lyon, is a 13-month, fully English master’s program (60 ECTS) that blends academic rigour with real-world application, equipping you with the strategic tools needed to drive innovation and resource efficiency.

As a distinguished member of Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), ESDES ensures academic excellence and offers a post-graduation visa extension of up to 2 years for international students in France.  In addition to this, ESDES holds the prestigious AACSB and EFMD (Master) accreditation, placing it among the top 5% of business schools worldwide

The program addresses the growing global demand for sustainability professionals, with the circular economy projected to generate up to USD 4.5 trillion in economic benefits by 2030. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge, applied research, and practical projects, students learn to design innovative, eco-friendly business models, manage sustainability strategies, and navigate complex environmental regulations

GlobalGrads supports you at every step of the way—from helping you craft an application that stands out, securing scholarships, and managing visa procedures to guiding you through internship placement and career integration. With GlobalGrads, you're not just enrolling—you're launching a leadership journey in the circular economy.

Why Choose This Program?

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Built for a High-Demand Transition: The circular-economy transition is creating substantial job opportunities. ESDES cites projections tied to the European Green Deal (over 700,000 qualified jobs in the circular sector) and broader global employment momentum (millions of roles by 2030), showing the field’s strong labour-market tailwinds for graduates. 

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Accredited, Visa-Friendly Qualification That Employers Recognise: This MSc carries the CGE “MSc” label as well as top accreditation from AACSB and EFMD (Master), a formal quality validation that improves graduate credibility with employers. These acknowledgements also enable international students to benefit from an up to 2 years’ post-study visa extension in France — a practical advantage for converting study into early-career work experience. 

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Hands-On Learning in Real Settings: The program is compact and intensive (60 ECTS over 13 months) and is taught in four skill blocks that move students from strategy to implementation to impact assessment. Learning methods deliberately combine lectures, masterclasses, consultancy projects with regional companies, and a 4-month professional internship, so graduates leave with direct experience of real circular-economy challenges. 

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Innovation with Impact Built-In: Students practice designing circular solutions in high-stakes, public settings. For example, the program runs a Startup Simulation Day where student teams pitch circular business ideas to expert juries; winning projects can progress to incubation with UCLy/ESDES. 

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Purpose, Permanently Embedded: Located in Lyon—the "Capital of Biodiversity" in France—this multicultural, English-taught program combines lectures, case studies, field trips, and professional immersion to build mastery in eco-design, stakeholder collaboration, green KPI management, and sustainable leadership. The program reports high ratings in student experience (4.2/5) and academic excellence (4.5/5).

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GlobalGrads All The Way: GlobalGrads complements the degree by helping you shortlist the programme, prepare an application that highlights your fit, identify scholarships, navigate French visa requirements, and connect to internship and placement pathways — so the academic value converts into career momentum.

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Syllabus

Students will complete the first 9 months of their Master’s Program at Amity University and the remaining 13 months at ESDES Business School. Here’s how the syllabus expands across the two segments:

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Amity University

India

  • Accounting for Managers
  • Professional Communication
  • Managerial Economics
  • Marketing Management
  • Statistics for Management
  • Conflict Resolution and Management
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Legal Aspects of Business
  • Business Research Methods
  • Country
    India
  • Tuition Fees
    ₹3.5 lakh
  • Mode of Teaching
    Hybrid Program
  • Duration
    9 Months
ESDES Business School
ESDES Business School

France

  • Strategic Diagnosis
  • Value Chain Management
  • From Linear to Circular Economy
  • Eco Innovation for Design Thinking
  • Legal Environment for Circular Economy
  • Sustainable Business Models
  • Financing Innovation
  • From Strategy to Action Plans
  • Sustainability, Controlling, and Management
  • Choice of 2 Masterclasses: Frugal Innovation, Leadership Skills, Waste Management or Responsible Management
  • Sustainability Performance Indicators
  • Green Finance
  • Audit Techniques
  • Implementation of Circular Economy Practices
  • Lean Process Improvement
  • Change Management and Learning for Sustainability
  • Circular Economy Stakeholders
  • Project Management Tools
  • Communication Plan
  • Situational Performance and Collective Management
  • Risk Management
  • Country
    France
  • Tuition Fees
    €14200 (EUR)
  • Cost of Living
    €12000 (EUR)
  • Mode of Teaching
    on Campus
  • Duration
    13 Months

Eligibility

  • Students with a 3-year/4-year bachelor's degree (any field)with a minimum of 55% in their Undergraduate education. 
  • IELTS or other English Proficiency test score waiver if the student has previously graduated from a program taught in English and has an MOI 
  • Transfer criteria- To successfully transition into the MSc Year 1 program at ESDES Business School, students to score an aggregate of 55% and above in the first-year coursework done at Amity University with a minimum of 55% in each course

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The transition toward a circular economy across Europe is expected to create 7–8 million new jobs globally by 2030, reflecting a major shift in growth dynamics and demand for sustainability specialists. This degree equips graduates with the expertise to step directly into this thriving job market as key players in sustainable innovation.

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