EADA Business School, Executive Education
Online Master in Sustainability and Business Innovation
Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 17,500 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, Blended
* blended / 16500 € for Online
Key Summary
The Online Master in Sustainability and Business Innovation prepares professionals to understand and lead the interaction between business strategy, sustainability and innovation in a rapidly changing global context. The programme equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to design responsible business models, drive sustainable growth and respond to today’s economic, social and environmental challenges.
Participants learn through a practical and experiential approach that combines strategic thinking, sustainability frameworks and innovation practices aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The curriculum addresses current trends in sustainable business, technological innovation and new market infrastructures, and is delivered by a mix of academic and professional faculty, ensuring both conceptual rigor and real-world application.
Beyond technical knowledge, the master focuses on developing future-oriented leaders capable of driving organizational and societal transformation. Participants strengthen their strategic problem-solving, leadership and change-management skills, preparing them to promote sustainability as a core driver of long-term business success.
Why choose EADA?
- Strategic integration of sustainability and innovation: Learn how to embed sustainability into business strategy, transforming it into a source of competitive advantage and long-term value creation.
- Global and responsible perspective: Develop a global mindset to address organizational and societal challenges, maximizing economic, social and environmental impact.
- Innovative learning methodology: Learn by doing through real cases, applied projects and experiential activities that translate sustainability and innovation theory into practical solutions.
- Leadership and personal development: Strengthen leadership capabilities to manage high-performing teams, drive cultural transformation and lead change with purpose.
- International recognition and degree: Participants who successfully complete the programme are awarded the Master in Management degree. In addition, they receive a Certification in Sustainability Strategy Design and Implementation from UCL School of Management, University College London, a globally recognized institution.
The program has been designed for professionals who wish to focus their careers on innovation and business sustainability, and who are seeking to position themselves in this new corporate environment.
It is also aimed at consultants and executive coaches who are looking for innovative tools to support organizations during their transition toward sustainability.
The EADA Foundation, through its scholarship program, facilitates the development and growth of the professional career of the candidates, whether due to their professional profile, trajectory, or future objectives.
The body responsible for awarding the scholarship is the Scholarship Committee, which evaluates the application and establishes the amount of the scholarship based on the following criteria:
- Professional profile of the applicant
- Personal circumstances, income level, and employment situation
- Concurrence of requests and budget available
Types of Scholarship:
- EADA Foundation Scholarship
- Female manager scholarship
- SME company scholarship
- Corporate scholarship
- Entrepreneurial scholarship
- Elite Athlete scholarship
- Third-sector scholarship
In the case of granting a scholarship, the participant will have 10 days to formalize the registration in the program by paying the amount of the place reservation. Otherwise, once the term has elapsed, the granting of the scholarship will be without effect.
Strategic Project
Objective: To transfer learning into a real business context by applying sustainability and innovation concepts to an organization or start-up.
- Design and development of a strategic sustainability project
- Alignment of business strategy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Application to real organizational or entrepreneurial contexts
New Business Paradigm: Shared-Value Strategies
Objective: To understand emerging business paradigms that integrate economic value creation with social and environmental impact.
- Characteristics of the new business paradigm
- Systems thinking and applied complexity science
- Multi-stakeholder shared-value strategies
- Holistic management models for innovation and sustainability
- Sustainable leadership
Circular Economy
Objective: To explore circular economy principles and their application to sustainable business models and supply chains.
- Megatrends and core principles of the circular economy
- The Butterfly Effect and systemic impact
- The 3Rs model: reduce, reuse, recycle
- Circular business models
- Stakeholder ecosystems
- Circular supply chain management
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Environmental Impact Measurement
Objective: To measure, analyse and communicate environmental impact using internationally recognised methodologies.
- Strategic uses of Life Cycle Assessment
- Analysis, interpretation and communication of LCA results
- Tools for quantifying environmental externalities
- Carbon and water footprint measurement
Sustainability Strategy Design & Implementation
Objective: To integrate sustainability into competitive strategy and drive long-term business transformation.
- Competitive strategy foundations and the role of sustainability
- Business case for sustainable transformation
- Design and implementation of sustainability strategies
- Case studies of organizations integrating sustainability successfully
Impact Measurement
Objective: To design and manage systems that measure and monitor social and environmental impact.
- Foundations and trends in impact measurement
- Methods and tools for impact monitoring and evaluation
- Design and management of impact systems
- Indicators and measurement frameworks
Leadership Module
Objective: To develop personal and transformational leadership skills to lead change and high-performing teams.
- Personal and transformational leadership
- Managing commitment and motivation
- Negotiation and conflict management
Framing a Reliable ESG Strategy
Objective: To design robust ESG strategies aligned with regulation, reporting standards and future scenarios.
- ESG regulation and compliance
- ESG reporting frameworks
- Accounting for social and environmental value
- Analysis of future ESG reporting scenarios
Innovation and Positive Impact: Purpose Launchpad Framework
Objective: To apply innovation frameworks that align organizational purpose with positive impact and value creation.
- Purpose Launchpad principles and methodology
- Phases and implementation levels
- Tools and real business cases
- Deep dive into Purpose, Customer and Abundance axes
Dual Finance Development
Objective: To understand sustainable finance and its role in funding impactful and responsible projects.
- Principles of dual finance development
- Impact of sustainable finance
- Economics and risks of sustainable finance
- ESG metrics and performance indicators
- Investment in environmentally and financially sustainable projects
- Measuring sustainability performance
Sustainability Consulting
Objective: To develop consulting skills applied to sustainability and social innovation.
- Sustainability consulting frameworks
- Managing consulting processes in sustainability and social innovation
- Integrating sustainability consulting into corporate strategy
- Partnerships and strategic alliances
- Understand the relationship between sustainability, innovation and business models to create long-term economic, social and environmental value.
- Design and implement sustainable business strategies aligned with ESG criteria and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Analyse and reduce the environmental and social impact of business operations while improving efficiency and competitiveness.
- Apply innovation frameworks to lead sustainable transformation processes within organizations.
- Develop responsible leadership skills to manage teams and drive cultural and organizational change in a global context.
Graduates of the Online Master in Sustainability and Business Innovation are prepared to take on strategic roles focused on sustainability, innovation and responsible business transformation across industries.
Possible career paths include:
- Sustainability Manager
- ESG Manager / ESG Analyst
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
- Sustainable Business Consultant
- Innovation & Sustainability Manager
- Impact Project Manager
- Circular Economy Specialist
- Business Transformation Manager
- Sustainability Advisor