Overview

Sustainability has long become a must-have for organizations. To remain competitive in the future, companies must fulfill their responsibilities toward society and the environment.

Over four semesters in the Master's program in Sustainability and Management from Business School Berlin (BSP), you will acquire the skills, motivation, and courage needed to drive innovation and create meaningful, lasting change within organizations. With your knowledge and expertise, you will be able to help shape the future of business and ensure that companies are not only successful but also sustainable.

Program Highlights

Strategically implement sustainability within organizations

Analyze and develop sustainable business models

Generate and implement green and social innovations

Practical projects, field trips, and a company-based project module included

Optional study period at a partner university abroad

Gain insights into ethical, legal, and psychological aspects of sustainability

Mindset, Skillset, Toolset

They develop competencies on three levels: cultivate a multidisciplinary way of thinking (mindset), expand your practical capabilities (skillset), and acquire the tools necessary to apply methods and concepts in real-world situations (toolset).

Building a Common Foundation

Three core business modules in strategy, leadership, and organization provide a strong management foundation. This common basis also enables students from non-business backgrounds to successfully complete the program.

Practice, Practice, Practice

The program is highly practice-oriented. You will gain insights into companies from various industries and, in a dedicated module, visit organizations of different sizes to compare their business models and sustainability approaches.

Turning Ideas into Action

From the very first semester, you will work individually or in teams on your own applied projects in areas such as Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Impact Measurement, and Sustainable Business Transformation.

An Interdisciplinary Perspective

To truly understand sustainability, it is essential to look beyond disciplinary boundaries. Since sustainability is a multidisciplinary phenomenon, the program also addresses ethical, legal, and psychological dimensions of sustainability.

Project Placement or Semester Abroad

In the third semester, you can choose between two options:

Spend ten weeks working in a company of your choice and apply your knowledge in practice.

Complete a semester abroad at one of the university's more than 50 partner institutions worldwide.

Always Up to Date

How do sustainable business models work? What does a successful sustainability transformation look like in organizations? How can sustainability impact be measured? The Master's program in Sustainability and Management provides answers to the questions that matter most to businesses today.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Strategy and Sustainable Development

Environmental Psychology

Leadership and Coaching

Sustainable Business Models

Sustainability Driven Innovation

Sustainable Value Chain Managemet

Audience

This program is designed for:

Visionaries who believe that management and sustainability are not mutually exclusive but complementary.
Idealists who want to pursue a meaningful and impactful specialization after their bachelor's degree.
Pioneers who are ready to redefine economic thinking and business practices through the lens of sustainability.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

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Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Management Studies Sustainable Development View 155 other Masters in Management Studies 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have:

A relevant university degree qualifying for professional employment in accordance with applicable regulations.

A Bachelor's degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification worth at least 180 ECTS credits in business, social sciences, humanities, or a related field.

Alternatively, a comparable relevant academic degree.

English language proficiency at B2 level and German language proficiency at C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

690 EUR / module

≈ 690 EUR / module
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

690 EUR / module

≈ 690 EUR / module

Additional Details

€690 per month

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

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

Funding

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