
MSc in Sustainable Luxury Management
Paris, France
DURATION
26 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 27,800
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* early application deadline on January 31
Introduction
The MSc in Sustainable Luxury Management is the first program designed by a business school in France to train the next generation of leaders in all facets of the demanding luxury industry and prepare them to integrate sustainable thinking into every aspect of the business, which has become the biggest strategic focus for luxury houses in the coming years.
Audencia is a leading school and pioneer in sustainability. In 2004, Audencia became the first French school to sign the UN Global Compact, demonstrating its commitment to global sustainability. It has partnered with organizations such as the WWF and established Gaïa, the first French business school exclusively focused on social and ecological transition.
In order to professionalize students in all 3 segments of sustainability, the courses focus on issues to improve the condition of people, our planet, and the concern of profit.
In a global and international approach, students are trained in all main luxury segments: Personal Luxury Goods (fashion, beauty, watches & jewelry, etc.), Experiential Luxury (hospitality, gastronomy, wine & spirits, art, and travel), and Luxury Transportation (cars, ferries, jets).
The courses, developed by highly experienced luxury industry professionals, cover a wide range of topics from product development to marketing, communications, digital management, finance, logistics, law, and entrepreneurship.
Supported by the most iconic luxury groups like LVMH, Richemont Group, or Chanel and a professional board of luxury experts, the program's teaching is experiential, engaging, and close to the luxury reality.
Overall, this future-focused master program, held at the new Audencia campus in Paris, is the first Master of Science in France to train students both in Luxury and Sustainable Management.
Program Benefits
Based in Paris, home to most international luxury houses, what makes this Master so special?
Sustainability focus
First ever created Master of Sciences in France which provides students with luxury and sustainability expertise
Transversal Business Approach
More than any other luxury program, this master trains students in all luxury relevant business areas in a highly diverse approach: Personal Luxury Goods, Experiential Luxury sectors and Luxury Transportation.
Leadership and Management focus
A perfect balance between courses in soft and hard skills make students responsible leaders in the luxury industry.
During the entire first year, students will be trained in all fundamental management areas.
Proximity to the Luxury Industry
The program is headed and taught by highly experiences professors and professionals in the luxury industry. It's advised by a board of luxury managers uniting leading luxury houses and trusted by the biggest luxury corporations including LVMH.
Experiential Learning
Students will not only learn in the classroom but will also have the chance of visiting luxury companies, exhibitions, ateliers. They will have a chance of working on real business cases given by luxury houses.
Ideal Students
Essential student qualities
- True interest for diverse luxury sectors and business units
- Consciousness of sustainability within luxury
- Curiosity and open mindedness
- High developed level of relational intelligence & soft skills
- High academic standards and quest for excellence
- Creativity and innovative thinking
- Ability to think out of the box
- Adaptability to French culture
- Proficiency in English; competence in French is a plus
- Preferably, internship experience in premium or luxury industry
- Excellent cultural knowledge
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Thanks to our strong partnerships with public and private institutions, there are a number of scholarships available to international students,
International students can contact Campus France to check their eligibility for the scholarships offered
Curriculum
A Program in Two Years*
- Year 1: General Management in Nantes
- Year 2: Specialization in Paris
A Global Luxury Approach
The MSc Sustainable Luxury will touch on all 3 main sectors of luxury: Personal Luxury Goods, Experiential Goods and Luxury Transportation. Students will learn about these sectors and its brands in numerous real life case studies, testimonials and company visits.
Personal Luxury
- Apparel & Fashion
- Accessories
- Parfum & Cosmetics
- Watches & Jewellery
- Shoes
- Une voiture phare allumé
Luxury Transportation
- Cars
- Ships / Yachts
- Planes / Jets
- Verre de vin rouge
Experiencial Luxury
- Hospitality
- Gastronomy
- Travel
- Wellness
- Wine& Spirits
- Art & Design
Program Structure
This program is based on 3 luxury pillars:
PEOPLE – How to become responsible leaders or employees?
- Shape responsible leaders to guide the industry towards a sustainable future
- Develop talents with holistic socio-economic and ecological focus
- Train students in integrating sustainable thinking(inclusion, diversity, etc.)
PLANET - How to make luxury brands sustainable champions?
- Prioritize sustainability across all luxury business operations.
- Equip students to become responsible change agents in the industry
- Learn to respect and protect the planet in all business actions
PROFIT – How to create value in the luxury industry?
- Explore the luxury sector with all its facets
- Learn to take sustainable decision by maintaining and enhancing profitability
- Learn to enhance quality by integrating circularity
Program Outcome
You will study the anthropology and history of luxury, or luxury across cultures, to gain a global and multicultural vision of the sector.
You will review the functional aspects of human resources and financial management as applied to luxury companies, becoming specialists in the industry's economic models.
Overall, you will examine the entire luxury value chain. Emphasis will be placed on the various modules in sustainable and responsible marketing and supply chain in luxury through the latest research, case studies and projects.
You will also study the transformation of the luxury industry and its move towards better integration of social and environmental considerations throughout the value chain - from sourcing to product distribution.
1st year of compulsory education in Nantes.
Target Skills
- Developing strategies for the businesses and implementing an innovative, entrepreneurial approaches
- Developing and implementeing marketing strategies (particularly based on user behavior)
- Managing business activities and assessing the financial performance of businesses and the associated risks
- Managing projects and teams in an international context
- Managing energy and social change
- Directing management activities in specific professional fields (Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Energy and Social Transition, Communication, etc.)
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the MSc in Sustainable Luxury, students will be able to apply for a wide variety of positions at all levels in the luxury industry. They will have learned to perfectly merge Luxury management with sustainability practices.
Marketing, Retail and Sales
- Marketing and Communications Manager
- Brand and Product Manager
- Sales Manager
- Trade Marketing Manager
Merchandising and Digital Marketing
- Digital Transformation Manager
- Social Media Manager
- Omnichannel Manager
- Visual Merchansiding Manager
Luxury Industry Specifis Purchasing and Logistics
- Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- All transversal positions in the luxury industry
Program delivery
Pedagogical methods
The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.
Assessment Terms
Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation
Teaching methods
- Theoretical Courses
- Case Studies
- Practical Exercises
- Group Projects