University of Southern Denmark
MSc in Sustainability Management - Economics and Business AdministrationEsbjerg, Denmark
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Mar 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 4,250 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* * for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens and applicants holding a Danish residence permit I for non-EU/EEA citizens without a current residence permit deadline is 01.09.2026
** tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH)
Key Summary
Introduction
Our Sustainability Management program is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in economics and business management with a focus on sustainability.
The Sustainability Management program at SDU Esbjerg provides students with the knowledge and skills to lead companies and organizations towards more sustainable practices and to contribute to a more environmentally, socially, and economically conscious future. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical projects, students gain an in-depth understanding of sustainability concepts and tools.
Students learn to assess the environmental and social impacts of organizations, develop sustainability strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability interventions. Additionally, they acquire skills in methods that support decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning to drive sustainable practices within organizations.
Why study Sustainability Management:
- The Master's program in Sustainability Management qualifies for a career in one of the hottest topics in economics and business management. It gives access to a wide range of job opportunities across administrative areas and industries nationally and internationally.
- The program provides you with the knowledge to lead organizations in tackling environmental, social, and economic challenges. It intertwines theory and practice in interactive learning accompanied by one-to-one supervision.
- The program is taught at SDU’s campus in Esbjerg, a city that is the heart of Den-mark’s green transition. Besides experiencing lived sustainability, studying Sustainability Management in Esbjerg provides unique opportunities, such as close professor-student relationships, direct access to companies that are driving Denmark’s green transition, a vibrant student life in a city with numerous opportunities for cultural, sporting, and leisure activities and a newly built campus with an international, research-oriented atmosphere.
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Curriculum
The master's program in Sustainability Management spans a two-year duration with full-time engagement. It comprises a total of 60 ECTS credits, distributed as 8 compulsory courses of 7.5 ECTS credits each, 30 ECTS credits dedicated to elective courses, and a thesis project equivalent to 30 ECTS credits.
The eight mandatory courses are scheduled within the initial two semesters of the program, providing a solid foundation of Sustainability Management. These include, for instance, the courses “Sustainability in Marketing and Consumer Behavior”, “Developing Business Models for Sustainability”, and “Green Business”.
Elective courses are typically offered during the third semester, giving students flexibility to customize their curriculum. These electives can be taken at Campus Esbjerg, pursued abroad, or structured as project-oriented studies, including internships. The thesis project offers students the opportunity to delve deeply into a specific area of interest, applying their acquired knowledge and research skills.
Through a dynamic blend of lectures, seminars, and hands-on projects, students will cultivate a profound understanding of sustainability concepts and tools required in economics and business management. Our program equips students to assess the environmental and social impacts of organizations, craft sustainability strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability interventions. They will also develop skills in decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, all essential for driving sustainability within businesses and organizations.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates work in a wide range of industries, such as energy, manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, transportation and logistics, retailer and consumer goods, and consulting, and have positions within practically all administrative areas for example business development, strategy, human resource management, project management, or innovation management.
Among others, the program qualifies students for positions such as Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Business Analyst, Sustainability Business Consultant, Business management consultant, and Corporate Social Responsibility Manager. Finally, students can also choose to apply for a Ph.D. position and pursue an academic career.