This master’s program is designed to let you become a driving force in the transformation towards a sustainable world and will equip you with the knowledge and competencies needed to foster sustainable innovation.
Master of Science Applied Sustainability Management
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- 1 Year
- Full-Time
- On-Campus
- 60 ECTS
- 10.900 € / Year
- English
- Summer and Winter Semester
What you will learn
As humans, we are still heavily dependent on natural resources for our activities, work and survival. However, their massive use leads to exhaustion and has irreversible negative consequences for our climate and the well-being of our planet. To avoid disastrous consequences for our society, we must focus on a more sustainable future by drastically reducing our need for natural resources and moving towards a circular economy.
During the programme you will learn to become an Applied Sustainability Manager: a highly qualified professional who can contribute added value to a company or institution beyond the boundaries of his own field of applied knowledge and has specialised and interdisciplinary knowledge of different industries including energy, water and logistics, agribusiness, food, fashion, health care, urban development and mobility. Some of the bigger modules are:
- DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION
of sustainable, innovative solutions within businesses - TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES
qualitative and quantitative applied research and data analysis - SOCIAL AWARENESS & ETHICS
working in interdisciplinary and intercultural environments
Our innovative approach that pays off
As more and more organizations worldwide (companies, NGOs, governments) focus on a transition to a sustainable future, there is a greater need for researchers, innovators and experts who can shape and drive the transition to a circular economy. In the Dutch labor market alone, the demand for sustainability professionals has doubled in recent years and is expected to increase significantly in the coming years.
Upon completion of this Master programme, you’ll have the skills and competencies needed to pursue a career as a:
- SUSTAINABILITY ANALYST
identify challenges and opportunities - CIRCULAR ECONOMY ANALYST
stakeholder and user analysis, feasibility studies - CLIMATE ANALYST
stakeholder and user analysis, feasibility studies - SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT MANAGER
understand and lead sustainable projects - SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM MANAGER
lead sustainable innovations within an organisation - SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR
multi-channel marketing - SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS DEVELOPER
business models, finance & law - ENTREPRENEUR IN A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Lead or advise others in sustainable innovations
Curriculum
Semester 1
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Sustainability - The Basics
5 -
Sustainable Business & Governance
5 -
Psychological & Social Transformation
5 -
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
5 -
Leadership for Impact
5 -
Case Study Sustainability I
5
Semester 2
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Transformation of Ecosystems
5 -
Leadership for Impact
5 -
Case Study Sustainability
5 -
Transformation in Organisation
5 -
Applied Research Project
15
Our requirements
Entry Requirements
- A BUSINESS OR INFORMATION-ORIENTED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
including business administration, international business, computer science, information management, innovation management, and data science. - OTHER BACHELOR STUDIES
if the student can show a minimum of one year of
relevant working experience.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- EU/EEA
Professional level of English language. - NON EU/EAA
An IELTS English certificate with a minimum level of 6.5*.
*IELTS: 6.5 overall score or higher, TOEFL internet-based: overall score of 80; Cambridge certificate: CEA, CPE or FCE overall score C (169-172);
INTAKE INTERVIEW
Students will also have to complete an intake assessment and interview. Haarlem Campus wants to ensure that the student chooses a program that fits his or her interests and competencies so that the student starts the study with motivation. The intake interview serves the following purposes:
- Reflect on the choice
We want to help the student reflect on his/her choice by giving insights into his/her expectations, motivation and interests. - Realistic expectations
We want to give the student a realistic picture of the program’s content, level, and educational forms. Also a realistic picture of the professional field for a program.
Your tuition fees
Citizenship | EU/EAA (incl. Switzerland and Western Balkans)*
EUR 10,900/year* (8 semesters)
*can be paid either upfront (yearly) or in 4 instalments (monthly, surcharge 5%).
Citizenship | Non- EU/EAA
EUR 16,500/year* (8 semesters)
*An additional Visa application fee of EUR 450 (non-EU/EEA) is to be paid once at the start of the program.
Application process and deadlines
The application deadline for the February intake will be:
- November 30th, for Non-EU/EAA citizens
- January 31st, for EU/EAA citizens.
The application deadline for the September intake will be:
- June 30th, for Non-EU/EAA citizens and
- August 31st, for EU/EAA citizens.
- Apply online and upload your Passport, Diplomas, English Language Certificate, and Motivation Letter
- If necessary, we will invite you to a selection interview with a lecturer
- If the interview is successful you will receive an acceptance letter and the study contract
- You will sign the study contract and send it back to us
- You will pay the registration fee
- We will apply for your visa if applicable
- Join us at Haarlem Campus and get the journey started!
Accredited Bachelor Program
All programs offered by Haarlem Campus are formally accredited programs of ‘Stichting Global School for Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences’.
All students that graduate from any of the programs offered by Haarlem Campus will therefore receive a diploma from ‘Stichting Global School for Entrepreneurship’ as that is the award-giving institute that is recognized as such by the NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization).
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