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What is a CGE accredited MSc – Sustainable Tourism Management?
This CGE Sustainable Tourism Management MSc is part of INSEEC’s Grande École programme. It prepares you for careers in sustainable tourism, ecotourism and responsible management of tourist destinations. This top-quality course leads to a diploma accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles. The course is taught entirely in English, enabling you to master the environmental and social issues facing the tourism sector. This makes it easier for you to enter the responsible tourism industry.
Diploma
This programme has been awarded the CGE (Conférence des Grandes Écoles) label, guaranteeing a level of academic and professional excellence that is recognised in France and internationally.
Objectives and skills
This MSc aims to train tourism managers capable of designing and managing sustainable tourism strategies that respect natural environments, cultural heritage and local communities.
The programme develops key skills in :
- Management of sustainable tourism and ecotourism
- Geopolitics and tourism development
- Marketing strategy and sustainability
- Managing responsible tourism projects
- CSR and ethical tourism management
- ISO standards and environmental certifications
- Urban and regional tourism
- Entrepreneurship in sustainable tourism
The content
The courses are taught on the Lyon campus, entirely in English. The programme incorporates the latest developments in responsible tourism, the circular economy and sustainable innovation in the tourism industry.
Common core
The core curriculum develops your expertise in sustainable tourism through theory and immersion in the field. In the first semester, you will finalise your PGE specialisation or go on a double degree abroad. From January to August, you carry out your end-of-studies internship lasting at least 6 months, before completing your course with the Grand Oral and the defence of your applied research dissertation.
- Research Methodology Seminar
- Open Innovation Challenge
- Ecotourism management
- Tourism marketing
- Corporate strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing and sustainability
- Tourism & Development
- Learning expedition
Speciality courses
Specialisation courses deepen your technical and strategic expertise in sustainable tourism.
- Tourism geopolitics
- CSR and ethical management
- Ecotourism value chain
- Urban tourism
- Sustainable project management
- ISO Standards & Green Certificates
- Tourism law
Assessment procedures
The assessment combines academic and professional approaches to validate your skills in sustainable tourism:
- Continuous assessment and regular evaluations.
- Individual projects and group work.
- End-of-semester exams.
- Case studies on responsible tourism.
- Designing sustainable tourism projects.
- Applied research dissertation.
- Learning expedition with analysis report.
- Work placements and assessment in the field.
Our campus
In Lyon
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Testimonials
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As part of a work-study program at Elba France, I progressed from assistant to junior project manager and now oversee the rollout of campaigns resulting from calls for tenders. INSEEC Grande École provided me with the framework I needed to progress, and if I have one piece of advice, it is to have confidence in your abilities.
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After an exchange program in London, I completed an internship in real estate and digital marketing in Malta. This international immersion experience strengthened my skills and broadened my horizons.
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in Applied Foreign Languages, I chose INSEEC for a Grande École program in marketing, taught entirely in English and offered as a work-study program. At Fives Machining, I carry out a variety of tasks, from market research to digital strategy, which are perfectly in line with my international ambitions.
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Professional experience
A career path
Internships give you the opportunity to work for responsible tourism organisations, environmental NGOs or innovative tourism companies. You will develop recognised expertise in sustainable tourism and build your network in a sector undergoing major change.
INSEEC supports you
Dedicated support to help you find internships in international business, in France or abroad.
Job dating
Monthly meetings with our international partners.
Match’Up
Access to internship opportunities in ecotourism, sustainable regional development, and responsible tourism innovation.
Corporate and Alumni Relations Department
A network of 10,000 partner companies and 115,000 alumni to propel your international career.
Coaching Workshop
Weekly programs: international business, intercultural negotiation, targeted networking, etc.
Business
What are the career opportunities after a CGE accredited MSc – Sustainable Tourism Management?
This course will position you in the emerging professions of sustainable and responsible tourism. The sector is actively seeking profiles capable of reconciling tourism development and environmental preservation, with opportunities in committed organisations around the world.
Application
What are the admission requirements for the CGE accredited MSc – Sustainable Tourism Management?
Admission to 1st year
- Accessible to students who have or are in the process of obtaining a 2-year higher education qualification.
- Admission via the Evolution 1 competitive entrance examination (application + oral tests).
- A good level of English is required to follow the courses entirely in English.
Admission to 2nd year
- Open to students who have completed or are in the process of completing a Bac +3/4 qualification.
- Admission via the Evolution 2 competitive entrance examination (application + oral tests).
- An advanced level of English is required for this international course.
Your application
- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results
Tuition fees
What are the tuition fees for the CGE accredited MSc – Sustainable Tourism Management?
Tuition fees vary from year to year. Several financing solutions are available to support you.
- 2nd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1-year€12 950
- 2nd year 1-year€13 390
- 3rd year 1-year€13 390
- Grade de Master Degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Our financial aid
Banking partnerships and their advantages
- 2nd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 an€12 950
- 2nd year 1 an€13 390
- 3rd year 1 an€13 390
- Grade de Master Degree
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What are the objectives of the CGE Sustainable Tourism Management MSc?
This Master of Science in Sustainable Tourism aims to train managers capable of designing and steering sustainable tourism strategies. You will develop your knowledge of ecotourism, responsible territorial development, CSR and the management of environmentally-friendly tourism projects.
The aim is to prepare you to reconcile tourism development with environmental, social and cultural preservation, including the enhancement of natural and cultural heritage.
Is the CGE Sustainable Tourism Management INSEEC MSc recognised by the State?
It is accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), guaranteeing the highest level of academic and professional recognition.
This certification enables students to acquire recognised skills in the field of responsible tourism.
Which partner companies recruit students from this programme?
INSEEC’s network of 10,000 partner companies regularly recruits graduates of the Master of Science in Sustainable Tourism:
- Tourist offices and destinations committed to sustainable development.
- Environmental NGOs and nature protection associations.
- Certified tourism businesses and green labels.
- Nature parks and ecological reserves.
- Responsible tourism consultancies.
What soft skills are developed following an MSc with the CGE Sustainable Tourism Management label?
This course develops the essential qualities needed to excel in sustainable tourism:
- Environmental awareness and professional ethics.
- Ability to innovate in the context of sustainable projects.
- Responsible leadership and a long-term vision.
- Cultural adaptability and working with local communities.
- The ability to analyse environmental and social impacts.
- Communication on sustainability issues.
Are there any internship or work-study opportunities during the CGE Sustainable Tourism Management MSc?
This Master’s degree is offered on an initial training basis, with compulsory work placements enabling you to immerse yourself professionally in sustainable tourism organisations. Long-term placements enable you to develop expertise in the field and build your network in the sector.
A project manager will help you find work placements that match your career plans.
Is there an active INSEEC alumni network to help with professional integration?
Yes, the INSEEC network has 115,000 alumni, including sustainable tourism professionals from all over the world. This network facilitates your integration thanks to events organised on the Lyon campus and in other destinations, as well as mentoring by responsible tourism experts.
You will also benefit from privileged access to professional opportunities in new structures in the sector. You are encouraged to present your career path to alumni to develop your professional network.
Which languages are used for courses and exams?
The entire Master of Science in Sustainable Tourism programme is taught in English. This specific linguistic approach prepares you to work in international contexts where English is the working language.
Mastery of other foreign languages is a real plus for working in different tourist destinations around the world. It will open up new career opportunities for you.
How long does an MSc with the CGE Sustainable Tourism Management INSEEC label last?
The length of the Master’s programme depends on your entry level. You can enter in 1ʳᵉ year (L3) after Bac +2 for a 3-year course, or in 2ᵉ year (M1) after Bac +3/4 for a 2-year course.
How does this Master of Science differ from a Master’s in Sustainable Tourism at university?
The INSEEC Business School MSc differs from a university Master’s degree in that it has the CGE label, is taught 100% in English and offers an immediate operational approach. You benefit from a network of 10,000 partner companies, project-based teaching with learning expeditions, and professional lecturers in sustainable tourism.
Your motivation for sustainable development and your specific career plan are also assessed when your application is examined.
What types of practical projects are carried out during the course?
You will work on real sustainable tourism projects to validate your skills:
These projects give students practical experience and a professional portfolio in responsible tourism.
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