Overview

On the M.Sc. Sustainability Management from RWTH Business School you'll learn to lead sustainability projects, drawing on deep expertise in sustainable technology, climate change, social science, innovation and analytics.

Key facts

At the same time, you will contribute to greater profitability, efficiency, and corporate responsibility to achieve long-term sustainable development.

Become a holistic sustainability expert with the newly launched Sustainability Management at the business school of one of Germany's most renowned technical universities: RWTH Aachen University.

Sustainability Expertise and Management Skills

A diverse combination of modules will provide you with cutting-edge knowledge to meet the challenges of climate change, changing consumer behavior, resource scarcity, as well as tightening political, environmental, and climate targets in a business-oriented context.

In the compulsory modules, you will first get a global overview of the subject. You step into energy systems and markets, related data analysis and data management, technological innovations, and scientific contexts.

In the exciting labs and elective modules, you have the opportunity to focus on your personal interests and dive deeper into the fields of data or innovation and technology.

Career Opportunities

After successfully completing this program, you will have a variety of core competencies that enable you to pursue your career in sustainability, environmental management, corporate responsibility, and other related fields.

Project Manager Sustainability

Corporate Sustainability Officer

Sustainability Consultant

Manager Sustainability Metrics

Climate Protection Manager

Manager Sustainable Product Development

Sustainable Procurement Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Technologies & Innovation

Energy Systems & Markets

Earth System Science

Sustainable Business Practices

Sustainability Analytics

Data & Information Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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90

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aachen, Germany

Disciplines

Management Studies Sustainable Development View 72 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Germany

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

First degree completed

A minimum of 10 CP in mathematics and statistics

At least 1 year of professional work experience

CV

Motivation letter

At least one letter of recommendation

Degree certificate

Transcript of records

Proof of professional experience of at least 1 year

Translation of submitted documents (if your documents are not in English or German)

Not mandatory: Other proof of performance/assessment, e.g. German language certificate, further qualifications/certificates

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Tuition Fee

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International

20000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30000 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.
EU/EEA

20000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30000 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.

Living costs for Aachen

813 - 1131 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

RWTH Business School offers several scholarships in order to promote particularly suitable candidates.

RWTH Business School Excellence Scholarship
RWTH Business School Green Thinking & Acting Scholarship

RWTH Business School Academic Performance Scholarship
RWTH Business School Entrepreneurial Mindset Scholarship
RWTH Business School Women in Tech Scholarship
RWTH Business School Social Impact Scholarship
Partner Scholarship (RWTH Business School & e-fellows)

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Scholarships Information

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