Sustainability Management and Economics (M.Sc., 1-subject)
The master's degree in Sustainability Management and Economics (M.Sc.) is offered as a 1-subject degree. It follows an undergraduate degree as a consecutive master’s degree.
The program, offered in English, is aimed at prospective students with a relevant Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree who wish to study the social, ecological and economic aspects of sustainability in depth as part of a Master's degree in economics.
The program initially takes up the basics of business administration and economics, which allow a sound scientific approach to the topic of sustainability. As part of a free elective component, these fundamentals can be supplemented by interdisciplinary specializations in natural and social science modules, such as political communication or environmental soil science. Furthermore, a research project ensures practical, scientific application.
In the course of their studies, graduates of the degree program acquire significant in-depth specialist knowledge in dealing with issues of social and ecological sustainability as well as associated transformation processes, advanced methodological skills and further, sound social and personal skills.
The degree qualifies students for jobs in corporate and sustainability consulting, in auditing companies with a focus on sustainability reports, banks and for professions in the field of environmental auditing.
| Course | Sustainability Management and Economics |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Program type | 1-subject |
| Course length | 4 semester |
| ECTS (Credits) | 120 |
| Admission restrictions | none (SS25)none (WS25/26) |
| Course starts | winter semestersummer semester |
| Language of instruction | English |
Course structure
A single-subject master’s degree programme has a standard period of study of four semesters.
- Module overview | Sustainability Management and Economics (M.Sc., 1-subject)
- Study plan | Sustainability Management and Economics (M.Sc., 1-subject)
Module description and examination regulations
The subject examination regulations[german] regulate the purpose, content and procedure of the examinations and are legally binding. If you have specific questions about the content of an individual examination, please connect your examiners, otherwise contact the departmental academic advisor. The University Examination Office will answer any questions regarding the organisation of examinations.
The module descriptions [german]specify the modules laid out in the examination regulations and provide information on the content of the courses in the modules as well as the learning objectives and competences to be acquired.
Application and admission
Admission to this master’s programme requires proof of an appropriate bachelor’s degree in a business or social science subject or equivalent according to the subject examination regulations [German].
Whether a bachelor’s degree programme or parts of a bachelor’s degree programme qualify for admission to a particular master’s degree programme is determined by the subject examination board during the application process on the basis of the subject examination regulations.
The following certificates are also required for admission to this master’s degree programme according to the subject examination regulations [German]:
- English language proficiency.
Further information on application, admission and enrolment is summarised on the Application page
Internships
An internship is not compulsory in this programme (see subject examination regulations [German]) but can be completed as part of Module 44 “Internship”.
Nevertheless, it is recommended to make contact with employers through internships at an early stage and get to know the future working world. The university supports internships in Germany and abroad through information and offers posted on Career Services.
Study abroad
A study/stay abroad is not compulsory but is recommended (see subject examination regulations [German]). The mobility window is in the 3rd semester, but a stay abroad can also take place in other semesters.
The university supports study and internship stays abroad through numerous exchange programmes. Further information: