Students and Faculty
Master in Sustainability and Social Innovation
Learn from HEC’s world-class faculty and interact with inspiring students from the best Universities around the world
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Student academic background
The program welcomes talented students from leading schools across the globe. The diversity of their academic backgrounds plays a key role in the overall learning experience.
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TThe ecological transition is no longer just about the climate, biodiversity or natural resources. It is now also a matter of competitiveness, sovereignty and strategy.
The SASI program is about transforming what we used to call ‘business as usual’. It is not about blowing the whistle nor sounding the alarm: it is about developing solutions to make the transition a successful project for companies and society as a whole. In a world that is increasingly fragmented and uncertain, the program sits at the intersection of ecological, technological, geopolitical and social challenges, and seeks to provide guidance on how private and public actors can navigate such challenges.
The curriculum blends lectures, business projects, workshops, practical cases and learning expedition to equip students with the skills and tools to will equip them to shape business strategies for the 21st century. The program was founded more than 20 years ago, and remains a pioneering degree today, drawing on the expertise of more than 30 faculty members, including HEC professors, world-class practitioners and high-level decision-makers and executives.
HEC Paris, as a world-leading business school, is in a unique position to connect the world of business with the actors of sustainability, including scientists, policy-makers and think-tanks. From climate change to fragmented geopolitics and social tensions, the program charts a new path to align business with the most pressing challenges of our time.
François Gemenne, Academic Director, HEC Paris
 | The members of HEC faculty involved in this program are renowned researchers in their respective fields. Many of them are members the Sustainability and Organizations Center, an inter-disciplinary research group at HEC Paris which focuses on contemporary societal and environmental issues that organizations face. In addition, professors from other academic institutions as well as seasoned practitioners bring their expertise to the students. |
Faculty
HEC Paris is one of the world’s top research schools in economics and management. Our faculty push the boundaries of knowledge by producing the highest quality research. They aim to have an impact on pedagogy, management practices, public policies and society at large.
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