Description

Our Sustainability Management programme is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in economics and business management with a focus on sustainability.
The Sustainability Management programme at SDU Esbjerg provides students with the knowledge and skills to lead companies and organisations 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.

This is why to study Sustainability Management:

• The Master programme 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 programme 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 programme is taught at SDU’s campus in Esbjerg, a city that is the heart of Denmark’s green transition.

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 programme 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.

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 programme 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.  
For more information, see: https://www.sdu.dk/en/uddannelse/kandidat/candmerc-sustainability-management/uddannelsens_opbygning   

Admission  

To be admitted to this programme, you need a relevant Bachelor's degree. You can also apply if you hold a similar Bachelor's degree including a minimum of 75 ECTS within the field of Economics and Business Administration.
More on entry requirements and application: https://www.sdu.dk/en/uddannelse/kandidat/candmerc-sustainability-management/adgangskrav

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

For Further Information

Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/.

You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition

About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System