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The Master's degree course in Sustainability Management enables graduates to accompany and lead companies and organizations on the path to sustainable development. You will acquire comprehensive knowledge in the areas of sustainability, management and economics and learn how to apply this knowledge in practice.
"Sustainability is not just an ecological issue, but also an economic and social one. It's about creating a future that works for everyone." - Ban Ki-moon (former UN Secretary-General)
Be one of those with your degree,
- who are offered a wide range of professional development opportunities.
- who anchor sustainable thinking in the culture of companies and society.
- who make a personal contribution to solving environmental problems (climate change, scarcity of resources) and eliminating social injustice.
- who have a future-proof career in a growing sector of companies and other organizations.
Career prospects
- Sustainability Manager:in industrial and service companies
- Sustainability and transformation consultant in consulting firms
- Controller/ consultant in sustainability reporting
- Brand manager for sustainably positioned brands
- Project manager for sustainability in purchasing & logistics
- Company founder with sustainable business ideas
- Expert in sustainability and social responsibility at public institutions or NGOs
and much more.
5 reasons for the degree programs
Professional expertise: Our Sustainability Management degree programs are characterized by outstanding expertise in the field of sustainability management. This is underlined by experienced lecturers, innovative research projects and close cooperation with leading companies.
Practical orientation: The degree programs closely combine theory and practice. During your Master's degree, you will have the opportunity to work on current projects and case studies to gain practical experience.
Interdisciplinary orientation: The course places great emphasis on interdisciplinary work. The degree programs offer you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in various areas such as innovation management and ethical issues.
Career opportunities: After successfully completing our Master's in Sustainability Management, you will be well prepared for a career in sustainability management and can work in various industries such as companies, NGOs or public authorities.
Internationality: We attach great importance to internationality and offer you numerous opportunities to gain international experience through exchange programs or internships abroad. Develop intercultural skills at one of our almost 150 partner universities - in almost all EU countries, but also in the USA, Australia, Taiwan or Korea, for example. Or expand your global network during an internship abroad.
Stays abroad can be recognized for credit or be voluntary as an additional semester. We believe that a semester abroad is always a plus on your CV and absolutely justifies extending your studies!
Study Sustainability Management in the Master's program in Ludwigshafen
The city of Ludwigshafen is located in the middle of the metropolitan area Rhine-Neckar with around 160,000 companies (including 10 of the 100 largest listed companies such as BASF, SAP, Roche, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, HeidelbergCement, KSB or Fuchs Petrolub, many medium-sized companies, hidden champions and innovative start-ups), 800,000 employees and a gross value added of over 62 billion euros.
The region is home to a large number of research and scientific institutions: 23 universities and colleges and more than 30 renowned research institutes (European Molecular Biology Laboratory, four Max Planck Institutes, German Cancer Research Center, Center for European Economic Research).
In addition to an excellent infrastructure with around 240 long-distance departures daily & good public transport, 8 highways in the immediate vicinity and only 30 minutes to Frankfurt International Airport, the region also offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities with more than 230 museums, 110 theaters and many concerts and festivals, four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, over 120 castles and palaces and three nature parks.
Content & procedure
Course structure
3-semester on-campus course with 10 compulsory modules and the Master's thesis in the 3rd semester (lecture times Monday - Saturday).
Some of the courses are held in English.
1st semester
- Management Skills
- Basics Sustainability
- Strategic Management
- Economy & Ethics
- Scientific Methods
2nd semester
- ESG Project
- International Aspects of Sustainability Management
- Sustainable Finance & Controlling
- Data Analytics
- Sustainable Innovations
3rd semester
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Would you like to know more?
- You can find out which courses are hidden behind the modules in the Master's Sustainability Management curriculum.
- The module handbook contains detailed descriptions of the content of the individual courses.
Application & Admission
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Unsure which documents need to be uploaded to the portal? The following overview will help:
General application forms:
admisson requirements
Completed degree in economics or a comparable subject (business studies component at least 30%) with 210 ECTS and a minimum grade of 2.5.
As some of the courses are held in English, knowledge of English at level B2 is recommended.
Studies not yet completed by the application deadline
Examination for students who have not yet completed their studies
You have not completed your studies by the application deadline? An application is still possible if you have no more than 30 ECTS outstanding.
In accordance with Section 19 (3) of the Higher Education Act in conjunction with Section 2 (3) of the General Examination Regulations and Section 2 (3) of the Special Examination Regulations of the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society as amended, anyone who has not yet successfully completed a Bachelor's degree program or an equivalent/related degree, but who can guarantee that they will obtain the degree within one semester of enrolling in the Master's degree program, may also be admitted to a consecutive Master's degree program.
In this case, your enrollment is conditional. Enrolment will expire if the missing qualifications are not proven by the end of the first semester at the latest. The final examination will take place after the end of the first semester.
Our recommendation: Arrange a consultation with Ms. Stephanie Haider-Sandel (0621/5203-157 or by email) before you apply. Together you can clarify in advance whether you will meet the admission requirements at the end of your Bachelor's degree.
Admisson requirements for a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS
Admisson requirements for a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS
Do you have a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS? We offer you the opportunity to make up the missing 30 ECTS by the time you register for your Master's thesis. To do this, you must conclude a binding study agreement (vSV) with the head of the degree program.
Please print out the application form and submit it to Ms. Stephanie Haider-Sandel (stephanie.haider-sandel@hwg-lu.de) together with all the necessary documents (certificates, official job description, other confirmations, etc.).
We look forward to seeing you!
The Student Service Center (SSC) team is here to help you with any questions you may have about applications and admission.
Whether you need help with the application process or are unsure which documents are required, you’ll find expert support here.
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If you have questions about the content or focus areas of a specific degree program, the respective program managers for your desired program will be happy to assist you. You can find their contact information below.
