Sustainability Management Webster Leiden Campus

Overview

Students of the Sustainability Management programme from Webster Leiden Campus will become familiar with the recent policies, regulations, technologies and best practices in sustainability management. The MS in Sustainability Management programme challenges the students to think about what sustainable development is, and to understand the trade-offs between different solutions in terms of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and financial impact. Students are expected to undertake a consulting project to measure the sustainability performance of a real company and to advise on its sustainability strategy. Upon completion of the programme, students will be ready to embark on a career that contributes to a more sustainable world.

Key facts

Students who complete this programme will be able to:

• Explain the concept of sustainability and the theories underpinning sustainability management.

• Identify the opportunities and challenges for a company in line with the governmental policies and regulations regarding sustainable development.

• Analyze different business projects, practices and technologies used in sustainability development and compare the trade-offs between different solutions.

• Measure and critically evaluate the sustainability performance of a company.

• Develop a sustainability strategy for a company in line with the triple bottom line.