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Duration
18 months
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18 months
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Campus location
Neu-Ulm, Germany
Campus location
Neu-Ulm, Germany

About

A unique Master´s degree program! Social entrepreneurship, sustainability management and international development management combined: this is the English-language Master's degree program in Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development (M.A.) at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, HNU. Accreditors voice: "A very progressive degree program, of which there are very few in Germany."

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Overview

Economic, environmental and social sustainability in business management and international economic development is one of the most important challenges and fields of action of our time. The program Social En­tre­pren­eur­ship for Sus­tain­able De­vel­op­ment at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences is unique in Germany in that it combines the three main topics of social entrepreneurship, sustainability management and international development management, bringing you into contact with international practitioners in these fields through project work and guest lectures.

The course content is divided into the following three thematic areas:

  • International Development Management
  • International Sustainability Management
  • Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

You will learn to:

  • to think in a networked way
  • to recognize potentials for social innovations
  • understand the complexity of international development relations
  • to build sustainable business models
  • apply current methods and tools of sustainability management
  • develop your own innovations
  • be inspired by an environment of international participants and experts

Career Perspectives:

  • Sustainability Management
  • Innovation management
  • Business model management
  • Partner management
  • Management of international development cooperation and projects
  • Impact management
  • Social intrapreneurs / entrepreneurs
  • Academic research in social innovation, sustainability and development management

Accreditation

The program is accredited as part of the system accreditation of HNU (FIBAA, AHGPS, ACQUIN).

Programme Structure

1st Semester:

  • Development Economics
  • Circular Economy and Resource Management
  • State of the planet - Tools and Cases
  • Sustainable Finance Management
  • Research Lab: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
  • Design Thinking for Social Entrepreneurship

2nd Semester:

  • Project Management in Development Cooperation
  • Entrepreneurship and Development Management
  • Economic and Business Ethics
  • Global and Regional Development Geography
  • Social Entrepreneurship and Impact
  • Business Model Generation for Social Businesses

3rd Semester:

  • Post-Development and Alternatives to Development
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management
  • Innovation Project Lab
  • Master Thesis

Audience

This program is targeted for students who like to work in international and in interdisciplinary environments and who have a strong interest in innovations, social responsibility and sustainability. Students of any successfully completed and accredited undergraduate program can participate.

Lecturers

HNU Professors:

  • Prof. Dr. Thomas Bayer

  • Prof. Dr. Thorsten Neumann
  • Prof. Dr. Jens Pätzmann

  • Prof. Dr. Carsten Prenzler

  • Prof. Dr. Tassilo Schuster
  • Prof. Dr. Elmar Steurer

  • Prof. Dr. Antje Wild

  • Prof. Dr. Thomas Wunder

Various contract and guest lecturers from the practices of social innovations, international development cooperation and sustainability.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Application period for EU applicants: 02.05. - 31.08.2025

Application period for non-EU applicants: 02.05. - 15.07.2025

Credits

90 ECTS

5 ECTS are being acquired in every module of the program, the master thesis has a volume of 15 ECTS.

Delivered

Blended
  • Fully structured
  • Regular mandatory meetings
  • Continuous support with feedback on request, Proactive tutoring and support
  • Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

  • Neu-Ulm, Germany

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Completed university studies with at least 210 ECTS (University degree does not reach 210 ECTS)
  • 5 ECTS basic knowledge of economics. Alternatively, an oral exam of 30min duration can be taken. The exam takes place online during the relevant application periods.
  • Grade 2,5 or better
  • English language skills min. B2
  • For international applicants: German A1 (The language certificate must be submitted at the time of enrollment. Upon request, the certificate can be submitted latest by the end of the first semester)
  • Optional: voluntary admission test to improve the degree grade (TM-WISO)
  • Applicants with completed university studies with 180 ECTS can compensate for the existing qualification gap through the options already known in the other master degree programs of HNU and which are described on the web-page in more detail.
  • The program is approval-free

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

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 18 months.
  • EU/EEA

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 18 months.

Students do not pay tuition fees. This also applies to second and foreign students. You only have to pay an administrative semester fee per semester.

Living costs for Neu-Ulm

630 - 1000 EUR /month
Living costs

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

Funding

Students can apply for DAAD scholarships via

https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/scholarships/

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social En­tre­pren­eur­ship for Sus­tain­able De­vel­op­ment.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Merit-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Leadership for Africa (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
Merit-based Need-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based

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German Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based

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Studienstiftung
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
Merit-based Need-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2025
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
Need-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-ACEH Scholarship of Excellence
Merit-based Need-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
80 ZAR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme South Africa
Merit-based Need-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
21000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
LSE Executive Global Master’s in Management Hinrich Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based

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Hinrich Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate School Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Leadership for Africa (Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger and Senegal): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
Merit-based Need-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
Merit-based Need-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
850 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-TEV-Master's degree scholarships
Merit-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
480 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
SBW Berlin Scholarship
Need-based

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SBW Berlin
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
International Sustainability Academy Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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International Sustainability Academy (ISA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship of the German National Academic Foundation
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
ARGE Donauländer Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Province of Lower Austria
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available

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