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Executive Doctorate in Business Administration in Sustainability Management (EDSM)
The Executive Doctorate in Business Administration in Sustainability Management (EDSM) is an off-site program offered in partnership by Montpellier Management and UCMT in China.
Off-site programs
At Montpellier Management, internationalization means more than just sending students and staff abroad. It also includes bringing our academic excellence and teaching expertise to other countries by offering some programs in places like China, Cameroon, and Morocco.
Who is this for?
This program is designed for working professionals who wish to enhance their skills in sustainable business management.
Is this program right for you?
To be eligible for the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration in Sustainability Management (EDSM), UCMT students are required to have a good command of English and meet one of the following criteria:
- hold a Master’s degree in Business Management from an academic institution and have at least two years of professional experience in management
- hold a Master’s degree in a field other than Business Management or Business Studies from an academic institution and have at least five years of professional experience in management.
Candidates who do not hold the above-mentioned degrees but have at least eight years of professional management experience may submit a special application.
All applicants must submit a 4-page research proposal based on their professional experience.
Objectives
Provide professionals with up-to-date knowledge in the field of management, incorporating the principles of corporate social responsibility.
Research training, both through and by research, supports participants in examining their professional practices in light of the latest scientific knowledge and in generating new insights based on proven research methodologies.
Research projects may focus on areas such as strategy, marketing, accounting and reporting, finance, human resources, and social responsibility.
Teacher-researchers involved in the program supervise and guide the research work carried out by participants.
The program leads to the defense of a professional doctoral thesis, supervised by teacher-researchers from Montpellier Management.
The EDSM degree focuses on research methods applied to business practice. Its applied nature distinguishes it from a traditional PhD, which is primarily aimed at preparing individuals for academic and research careers.
Program
- Courses: 13 courses over 3 semesters, followed by thesis workshops in the final year. Classes are held once a month on weekends.
- Duration: 3 years (part-time)
- Teaching method: in-person. Each seminar includes lectures, case studies, and analysis of academic articles. Cross-disciplinary conferences are also organized regularly.
- Course locations: classes are held on the campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China or in Beijing and Guangzhou. Each year, a thesis workshop and an international seminar take place at the University of Montpellier in France during the Study Tour.
- Language: courses are delivered in Chinese or in French and English with Chinese translation.
The EDSM program is also available in Africa and Canada.
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