Beginning in autumn 2026, UT Capitole will offer students the opportunity to specialize in sustainability through the ENGAGE.EU Joint Programme in Global Sustainability Management (GSM).

Developed in close collaboration with the nine partner universities of the ENGAGE.EU alliance, this one-year programme (60 ECTS) integrates sustainability, leadership, and international collaboration. It is available as a complement to the M2 AES Gouvernance des entreprises profiles.

The GSM track takes place during the 3rd and 4th semesters of the master’s degree:

• One semester at UT Capitole
• One semester at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria)

Upon completion, students will be awarded a certificate in Global Sustainability Management, in addition to their UT Capitole master’s degree.

Prerequisites:

• You must be a student of M1 AES Gouvernance des entreprises to enroll in this programme.
• You must have a minimum B2–C1 level in English, as demonstrated by an ELAO test.

The GSM courses are seamlessly integrated with your master's programme, and you graduate with a master's degree from UT Capitole and a joint certificate from ENGAGE.EU. 
 

3rd semester: GSM Core Courses on exchange

 

• You go on exchange to WU Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria)
• Semester dates: September-December 2026
• You take 28 ECTS in total.
• You are with GSM students from UT Capitole and our partner schools. 
• All GSM students take the GSM core courses together. 
• All the GSM core courses are preapproved as part of your degree. 

Core courses: 

1. Current Trends in Global Sustainability (4 ECTS)
   - Introduction and orientation to the GSM topics and for the student cohort 
   - Includes guest speakers from multiple stakeholders (E.g. companies, NGOs, IGO, Government, SMES), panels and discussions, visits and challenges 
    
2. The Changing Global Sustainability Context (6 ECTS) 
   - Interconnectedness of the world and sustainability issues
   - Complex systems and understanding complexity
   - Regional differences and polycontextual approach
   - Global governance mechanisms and institutions such as UN Global Compact, SDGs, UN Human Rights Council, etc. 
    
3. Tackling Key Global Sustainability Challenges (6 ECTS)
   - Social and environmental impact assessment
   - Sustainability integration and innovation 
   - Stakeholder and value chain engagement
   - Leadership, culture, and HR for sustainability 
   - Partnerships and future-proofing strategies
    
4. Sustainability Transformation Lab (12 ECTS)
   - Experiential learning, i.e. students developing, testing and refining social and sustainable business ideas and addressing pivotal societal challenges
   - Develop, test and refine social and sustainable business ideas addressing pivotal societal challenges, together with academic and corporate partners. 

4th semester: GSM Electives and Master's Supervised Project or Internship at UT Capitole 

You take GSM electives to deepen your knowledge on sustainability issues. 
The GSM electives list will be shared with you when you have been accepted to the programme.
You write your master's supervised project or you do an internship in the final semester of the programme. 
You take 32 ECTS in total in this semester. 
 

Are you passionate about sustainability and management? GSM may be for you! 

• For a sustainable future: Looking for an academic journey that aligns with your values and interests? Sustainability isn't just about our planet - it's about shaping your future. Join GSM and create sustainable solutions that benefit both businesses and society.
• International experiences: Global challenges need a global orientation. Join your cohort of students from all over Europe and the world, and experience an exchange semester at WU Vienna. Join GSM and gain new insights in the meeting with others. 
• Future-proof your CV: Equip yourself with cutting-edge expertise in sustainability. Stand out in the competitive job market with skills that are increasingly in demand. Join GSM to future-proof your CV and open doors to exciting career opportunities. 
• Cutting-edge learning: GSM is challenge-based and experiential. Gain real-world insights, building essential soft and hard skills. This isn't just theory - this is you chance to change your worldview. 

Career opportunities
GSM graduates qualify for career opportunities in various sectors and professional fields: 

• Consulting: Strategy and management consulting, ESG assessments and reporting
• Private Sector: Sustainability departments of multinational corporations
• Public and Non-Profit Sector: NGOs and other organisations
• Entrepreneurial Ventures: Start-ups and social ventures

Write to ENGAGE.EU 
cellule-engage@ut-capitole.fr
AR340 Office  

Visit the official website!