ISM University of Management and Economics
Master in Business Sustainability Management
Vilnius County, Lithuania
Master degree
DURATION
3 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The world needs sustainability leaders today! This programme is designed for students who seek to develop and implement new-generation sustainability strategies, aimed at mitigating the negative impacts on the environment.
Programme Benefits
A Profound Understanding of Sustainability
Comprehensive knowledge of sustainability through ESG levels (environmental, social, governance).
Applying Knowledge in Practice
Developing and implementing realistic strategies for a sustainable organization.
Assessing Organizational Impact
Environmental impact assessment of an organization in all the sustainability dimensions (ESG).
Evaluating Sustainability Practices
Analysis of sustainability practices across the value chain.
Mentoring
Together with the strongest sustainability experts in Lithuania.
Semester 1
What Will I Learn?
- You will get acquainted with the changing business environment and expectations for business and delve into the relationship between business and society
- You will delve into the relationship between business and society
- You will analyze initiatives by international organizations in the field of sustainability
- You will discuss the necessary business changes due to climate change
- You will acquire a framework for assessing sustainability practices in all the ESG dimensions
- You will strengthen the management accounting skills required for the development of sustainable business
- You will study the transformation of the financial sector towards sustainability
Courses
- Green Economics and Corporate Sustainability (GRAB011)
- Managerial Accounting for Sustainable Business Development (GRAB006)
- Business and Society: Creating Shared Value (GRAB001)
- Sustainable Finance and Investment (GRAB005)
- Global Business Immersion: Management for Impact and Sustainability (GRAB013) (Elective Course)
- Strategic Management for Sustainability (GRAB017) (Elective Course)
Semester 2
What Will I Learn?
- You will learn to create sustainable business strategies through new business models and innovations
- You will delve into sustainable supply chain management
- You will delve into sustainable supply chain management
- You will develop the skills needed to create social and sustainable business innovations
- You will focus on developing data analytics skills and research methodology
- You will get acquainted with technological solutions that enable the implementation of sustainability strategies
Courses
- Design for Social and Sustainable Business Innovations (GRAB012)
- Data Collection and Research Methods for Sustainability Analytics (GRAB004)
- Sustainable Value Chain Management (GRAB009)
- Sustainable Strategies and New Business Models (GRAB007)
- Design Technology for Economic, Environmental, and Social Impact (GRAB014)
Semester 3
What Will I Learn?
With the help of experts and a master's thesis supervisor, you will integrate the knowledge and skills you have already acquired by conducting a scientific study and contributing its results to the knowledge base within your field of research
Courses
Master Thesis (GRAB010)
In What Areas Will I Gain Expertise After Completing This Programme?
- You will be able to develop and implement sustainability strategies
- You will be able to critically evaluate sustainability practices in value chains
- You will acquire competencies for the development, analysis, and monitoring of a set of appropriate sustainability indicators in all the dimensions of the ESG
- You will gain competencies to coordinate organizational sustainability initiatives locally and internationally