Masters

MSc Entrepreneurship and Design for Sustainability

DegreeMasters

FieldEntrepreneurship

A practice-focused MSc that trains students to design circular, sustainable ventures and lead impact-driven innovation. Suited to graduates aiming to combine design methodologies with entrepreneurial practice across international innovation hubs.

What you'll study

Teaching emphasises applied methods and sustainable innovation. Core learning areas named by the programme include:

Design methodologies: design thinking, eco-design and user-centred approaches for practical problem solving.
Entrepreneurial skills: turning innovative ideas into viable, high-impact business ventures.
Sustainability frameworks: circular economy models, regenerative innovation and CSR strategies and regulations.
Hands-on learning: workshops, team projects, bootcamps and entrepreneurial challenges.
International dual-campus experience: study Semester 1 at SKEMA Sophia Antipolis and Semester 2 at POLIMI Milan.

Entry requirements

Admission level requires high school plus three years of study or a Bachelor degree. Instruction language is English and the programme starts in September. Selection is on a rolling basis; applicants are advised to apply early due to a limited number of places. For the two-year MSc the programme lists minimum English test scores and GPA requirements: TOEFL (paper 570 / iBT 88), TOEIC 870, IELTS 7, ICIMS 67 and a GPA of 3.0/4.0.

Career prospects

The course positions graduates to lead sustainable innovation and to found or join ventures that combine design and entrepreneurship. Practical components and a professional network are intended to prepare students for roles in sustainable product or service design, circular business development, social enterprise and intrapreneurship within organisations pursuing CSR and regenerative strategies.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Tuition is published by study option: One-year MSc €25,000; Two-year MSc €44,000 for this programme (figures for academic year 2026–2027 noted as indicative and subject to change). A service fee of €500 per year applies and the non-refundable application fee is €100. The school publishes scholarship information and a student support service (Studely); applicants should check SKEMA’s financing pages and contact international admissions for up-to-date offers.