Overview

Designed in-line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we have developed a curriculum that deals with real sustainability challenges in business. During the programme, you will assess different cases and develop a critical perspective on management theory and business practices, with the aim of achieving sustainability, acting ethically and encouraging responsible decision-making. You will also identify ways to identify, develop and manage competitive advantage within the global value chain.

The Global Sustainable Business Management course is covered by the prestigious AACSB accreditation for Northumbria’s Newcastle Business School and led by expert academics from both the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and Northumbria University.

Careers

Job opportunities may span across the private sector in SMEs and MNCs, consultancy firms, research institutes, social enterprises, public sector bodies and civil society like NGOs. Graduates may also start up their own social enterprise.

Examples of professional roles include:

Environmental and Sustainability Manager
Ethics & Compliance Manager
Sourcing Manager
Corporate Sustainability Manager
Sustainability Reporting Programme Director
Corporate Responsibility Manager, Waste & Biodiversity
Social Sustainability Impact Manager
Consultant sustainability & circularity
Quality and sustainability coordinator
Sustainability Data Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainability Strategy
Responsible Leadership
Business and Sustainability Analytics
Ethics in Business
Circular Economy
Organising for Sustainability Transition
Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies International Business View 75 other Masters in Management Studies in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree in Science or Technology or Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or business or economics, OR
a Dutch WO or HBO bachelor, OR
a relevant 2:2 honours UK degree or an equivalent degree.
Prospective students with an undergraduate degree in a different field can also apply but your admission process will include a mandatory interview to assess your suitability for the programme

Tuition Fee

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International

10001 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10001 EUR per year during 18 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 18 months.

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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