IMD Annual Report 2021

77 Learning

E4S MSc in Sustainable Management and Technology

The Enterprise for Society (E4S) Center, a partnership between IMD,theUniversityofLausanne(UNIL)andtheÉcolePolytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, delivered its first Master in Sustainable Management and Technology in 2021.

A unique program The two-year degree program aims to equip the entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs of the future with the knowledge and skills enabling them to contribute to the transition toward a more resilient, environmentally responsible and inclusive global economy, while harnessing the power of technology. The degree is unique in its focus on the three dimensions of economics and management, technology and innovation, and sustainable solutions, powered by the complementary expertise of three leading European academic institutions. An emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary team work, practical projects and mixing participants with different profiles. It covers topic areas such economics for challenging times, sustainable and entrepreneurial finance, applied machine learning, the science of climate change, leadership essentials, and complex problem solving in organizations, augmented by an industry internship.

“Having such a diverse mix from different countries, from different backgrounds and subjects, is really a great opportunity to learn from each other.”

CARLA SCHMID E4S MASTER PROGRAM PARTICIPANT