Program overview This research-led, interdisciplinary Master’s programme in the Business Administration field focuses on the interplay between sustainability and organisational change. It examines how individuals and organisations can shift toward sustainable practices and equips students with the theoretical foundations and practical tools to support that transformation. Taught in English, the course places particular emphasis on sustainable entrepreneurship, leadership and individual agency.
What you will learn Students are trained to initiate and manage new ventures and to design social businesses with positive environmental impact. The curriculum covers strategies for transforming existing profit and non-profit organisations by rethinking business models, supply chains, value creation and consumption patterns to align with sustainable development goals. You will study entrepreneurial and management methods alongside psychological perspectives to build the competencies needed to guide innovation and change processes.
Career and outcomes Graduates are prepared to act as change agents within organisations, able to lead and implement sustainability-driven innovations across sectors. The programme is suitable for those aiming to found or run mission-driven enterprises, consult on organisational transformation, or pursue further research into sustainability and organisational change.
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Winter Semester (International)
1 May 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
1 June 2026
Graduates are prepared to act as change agents in organisations, able to found or manage sustainable and social enterprises, develop new business models, and transform profit and non-profit organisations toward sustainability. Typical roles include sustainability manager, social entrepreneur, project manager in NGOs or international organisations, consultant in sustainability and CSR, and positions in sustainable supply chain and innovation teams.
The programme also provides a research-oriented foundation for graduates who wish to pursue further academic study (PhD) in sustainability science, entrepreneurship or related fields. Its interdisciplinary training supports work across private, public and third-sector contexts focused on driving systemic change toward sustainable development.
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