This English-taught Master's prepares you to design new business models, enter emerging markets and tackle global managerial challenges. You will deepen your knowledge in human resources while building the qualifications needed for leadership roles at an international level. The curriculum also develops soft skills and leadership abilities so you can act confidently as a management expert.
Intercultural negotiation and communication are integrated throughout the programme, equipping you to work effectively across cultures. A required internship or an optional semester abroad lets you test classroom theory in real-world settings, broaden your personal and professional perspectives, and gain practical experience valued by employers.
If you have a particular interest in sustainability, the Sustainability Management pathway examines how environmental and social considerations shape managerial strategies and decision-making. The programme is offered in two study-length formats, allowing you to choose either a two-semester or a four-semester option to suit your career plans.
This two-year Master’s curriculum (subject to change) builds a solid foundation in core business disciplines during the first year, then moves into leadership and sustainability-focused specialization before concluding with practical experience and a research thesis. In the first semester you cover Marketing Management, Economics of Globalisation, Accounting, Strategic Management and Business Research Methods—modules designed to give you analytical tools, an understanding of global markets, and research skills needed for advanced study and management roles.
The second semester focuses on leadership and sustainability: Introduction to Leadership, Financial Management, Sustainability Management: Challenges and Perspectives, Leadership for Sustainability, and Sustainable Supply Chain Management. These units emphasize how to combine responsible leadership with financial and operational decision-making, and how to design and manage supply chains that meet sustainability goals. The learning aim is to enable you to evaluate sustainability trade-offs, lead multidisciplinary teams, and apply financial and strategic reasoning in sustainable business contexts.
In the third semester you take either an internship or a Global Study Semester and choose one additional module at SRH or from an international partner, providing hands-on experience or deeper international exposure. The fourth semester brings the Master’s Colloquium and the Master’s Thesis, where you synthesize your learning into an independent research or applied project. Overall outcomes include the ability to conduct business research, lead sustainability initiatives, manage sustainable supply chains, and transition into professional roles or further academic study.
This program is designed for students who hold a bachelor's degree in Business or Sustainability. If your undergraduate degree is in a different subject, you can still be considered provided you also bring relevant professional experience in management or sustainability.
All applicants must demonstrate English language ability and submit several standard application documents. These materials help the admissions team assess your academic preparation, motivation, and identity for enrollment and any visa processes.
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Winter Semester (International)
15 August 2026
Summer Semester (International)
1 February 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
1 October 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
1 April 2026
Graduates are prepared for managerial and leadership roles that integrate sustainability into business strategy, such as sustainability manager, CSR/ESG specialist, sustainable supply chain manager, or consultant in multinational firms, NGOs, and public institutions. The programme’s focus on leadership, human resources, and intercultural communication equips students for positions requiring cross-border collaboration and strategic decision-making.
The practical components (internship or global study semester) and industry-linked projects also make graduates attractive for roles in corporate sustainability teams, sustainability-focused start-ups, policy advising, and consultancy firms. Enhanced soft skills and real-world experience support transitions into mid-level management and specialist positions in both private and public sectors.
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