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M.A. Sustainability Management

Sustainability Management Master’s – sustainable action in companies

Today, companies such as start-ups, SMEs, multinationals, administrations and public institutions are more in demand than ever when it comes to sustainability and responsibility. On the one hand, this offers great opportunities, but at the same time presents many organisations with numerous challenges. It is thus all the more important to establish a comprehensive management system that ensures that environmental and sustainability strategies are implemented, optimised and further developed in a goal-oriented manner. To this end, it’s necessary to analyse existing problems and develop methodical approaches for solving them. The Sustainability Management Master’s programme enables you to actively shape the future of tomorrow as a specialist or manager today

This is what you can expect in your Sustainability Management Master’s

You will gain a deep understanding of the background, methods and interrelationships of sustainability, from both a macro and micro perspective. The modules will enable you to understand the wider political, economic and social impacts, conflicts and potential solutions to sustainability challenges. e.g.:

  • climate change
  • renewable energies
  • sustainable consumption and production
  • biodiversity
  • global economic development
  • inequality and poverty
  • democracy and human rights

 All of these topics are explored in depth through both self-paced online courses and live online seminars with leading experts in the field of sustainability management.

A Master’s in Sustainability Management by distance learning at a glance

Normal study period

four semesters

Start of semester

at any time

Admission requirement

Bachelor degree that includes at least 50 ECTS units in business sciences. At least 10 ECTS units of those have to have been earned in quantitative or methodological courses and English B2

Qualification

Master of Arts

Language

English

Study locations

100% online studies, location independent or as face-to-face study

Practice

workshop / research project

Accreditation

Accredited by the Accreditation Council

Tuition fees

Different cost models to choose from 

Recognition of prior studies

recognition of prior studies is possible upon application. Our study coaches will advise you on this.

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Overview - Costs for a Master's Degree

Fulltime

  • 4  –  Semester
  • 30  –  ECTS per Semester
  • 690 €  –  Enrollment fee
  • 13.170 €  –  Total price
520 €/Month

Part time fast

  • 6  –  Semester
  • 20  –  ECTS per Semester
  • 690 €  –  Enrollment fee
  • 14.010 €  –  Total price
370 €/Month

Part time slow

  • 8  –  Semester
  • 15  –  ECTS per Semester
  • 690 €  –  Enrollment fee
  • 15.090 €  –  Total price
300 €/Month

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The goals of the Master’s in Sustainability Management

The aim of the Master’s programme in Sustainability Management is to find answers to the questions of how leadership of sustainable organisations can be shaped, how sustainability strategies can be developed and what a transformation of business models towards a more social and ecological sustainability looks like. Special attention is given to sustainable consumption, stakeholder engagement, digital business models and the circular economy. After successfully completing the Master’s in Sustainability Management, you can, for example, design environmental projects in companies and contribute to a sustainable corporate structure. You’re also qualified to work in the consulting and advisory sector in politics or business or to specialise in the field of renewable energies.

Your advantages with a Sustainability Management Master’s

The content of the Sustainability Management Master’s and the concept of the ISM distance learning programme combine to offer you some attractive advantages that will help you lead companies towards greater sustainability and responsible action:

  • Application-oriented distance learning with high practical relevance
  • Maximum flexibility thanks to its modular structure
  • Learning that is independent of time and place
  • Deep and well-founded knowledge transfer
  • Combination of theoretical knowledge with practical examples and solutions
  • Live seminars on current economic, political and social topics
The requirements for the Sustainability Management Master’s

Do you have the urge to make a difference for the better and do you bring curiosity and self-discipline with you? Then the Sustainability Management Master’s programme is exactly the right course for you. Motivation and a passion for building up knowledge about the numerous facets of sustainability in business and society are basic requirements for the Environmental Management Master’s programme.

If you’re looking for a leadership position to bring about a change towards sustainability, whether in a large company or a small start-up, a business organisation or a public institution, then take your chance with this Sustainability Management Master’s degree, which will equip you with the necessary knowledge to act.

Your study program director for
M.A. Sustainability Management

Your study program director for
M.A. Sustainability Management

Prof. Dr. André Reichel

Sustainability Management Master

André Reichel is Professor of International Management and Sustainability at the ISM Campus in Stuttgart. He studied at the University of Stuttgart, where he also earned his doctorate. Before coming to ISM, he worked at Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen, Oxford University and Karlshochschule in Karlsruhe, among others. "What excites me about the study program is the high-quality theoretical depth, the strong practical relevance and the topicality of the topics, knowledge, data and discussions. I lead the study program because sustainability is my passion and I want to empower the next generation of leaders to make the necessary changes for a more sustainable future." Prof. Dr. André Reichel

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