Through teaching

The integration of ecological and social transition issues, and more specifically of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in our teaching is one of Audencia's five CSR priorities, which the school identified through its materiality matrix with its stakeholders. To this end, Audencia has created Gaïa, the School of Ecological and Social Transition, and has launched the ClimatSUp Business initiative with The Shift Project.

Audencia thus combines two complementary approaches to train students in the ecological and social transition and in the strategies and practices that will make it a lever for innovation and performance. The school develops courses dedicated to the ecological and social transition and integrates these issues across all courses and programs. In this way, students can, on the one hand, deepen their understanding of the concept of CSR and how to define and implement a coherent approach involving stakeholders, and, on the other hand, understand how to apply these principles to all of the company's activities. This dual approach allows both to master a subject in its entirety but also to become aware of its interaction in a more global ecosystem.

Pedagogical commitment 

Audencia combines two complementary approaches to train students in CSR and the strategies and practices that make it a lever for innovation and performance. The school develops courses dedicated to CSR and integrates it transversally in all courses and programs. In this way, students can, on the one hand, deepen their understanding of the concept of CSR and how to define and implement a coherent approach involving stakeholders, and, on the other hand, understand how to apply these principles to all of the company's activities. This dual approach allows both to master a subject in its entirety but also to become aware of its interaction in a more global ecosystem. 

Courses dedicated to CSR

While integrating the challenges of the ecological and social transition in all of its programs, Audencia relies on the expertise of its faculty to also offer several programs dedicated to CSR for those who wish to become actors of these transitions. These courses use immersive teaching methods and are most often based on a hybrid of skills.

Free training courses made available to the public

In order to disseminate the results of its faculty's research and contribute to educating the greatest number of actors on the challenges of the ecological and social transition, Audencia offers several free training courses, often within the framework of the school's chairs.

Gaïa

CSR Track

The Corporate Social Responsibility program invites you, for one year, to question the way in which companies integrate sustainable development into their day-to-day strategies and activities.
The first semester allows you to better understand the link between societal challenges and their application in the company (what does the concept of CSR cover, what are the measurement and management tools, for what purposes?)
The second semester focuses on the themes of diversity and inclusion in the company. The courses focus on the concrete implementation of CSR in the company, and practitioners are invited to share their company's practices.
Because the integration of CSR dimensions in your future functions is at the heart of Audencia Business School's project, you will also be able to draw on the resources of the CSR Institute and the CSR Chair.

MSc Management for Sustainable Business

The MSc in Management for Sustainable Business is a Master’s program that allows the student

• To explore complex issues and make decisions that balance social, environmental and economic objectives in uncertain contexts

• Develop holistic, inclusive and sustainable business strategies

• Develop skills in innovation, creativity and change

• Develop technical expertise on CSR certification, auditing, reporting and impact, as well as on the circular economy and social finance

• Evolve corporate business models towards a better integration of sustainability and the interests of all stakeholders

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MSc Actor for Energy Transition

Four academic institutions in the Nantes metropolitan area have joined forces to offer a program that draws on the recognized expertise of their international faculty in the fields of engineering, urban planning, design and management.

Teaching is organized around innovative and cross-disciplinary projects carried out with companies, civil society actors and public authorities. You will learn to master and put into action technical knowledge as well as federate different stakeholders for the benefit of responsible economic development.

Based in the Nantes metropolitan area, recognized for its commitment to environmental transition, the program also has a strong European dimension, which is reflected in a study trip to a pilot city in this field.

MBA Chief Value Officer

The Executive MBA Chief Value Officer is the world's first Executive MBA dedicated to transforming the measurement, control, and auditing professions towards the "multi-capital" world.

Integrated thinking, value creation, responsible strategic leadership, and an international dimension are the hallmarks of our MBA Chief Value Officer. Audencia offers you high-quality education with exceptional speakers and experienced professors, as well as strategic partnerships.

Executive Education