Sustainability Management & Leadership, Master of Science

On-campus program @ Fresenius University of Applied Sciences 

👉 The state-recognised university Fresenius offers you with the Master's programme Sustainability Management & Leadership a unique basis for your professional goal in Germany, enabling you to tap into new markets and customer groups with sustainable corporate management. The master's programme is interdisciplinary and teaches you not only the core business subjects but also cross-cutting content from the areas of management and marketing, as well as transferrable skills such as leadership behavior, ethics, and knowledge of global economic interrelationships.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, UAS based in Idstein (Germany)
Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of Germany's largest private universities with campuses in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Idstein, Cologne, Munich and Wiesbaden. It offers practice-oriented bachelor's and master's degree programs in the fields of chemistry & biology, business & media, health & social affairs and design, as well as training and continuing education. Studies are possible on a full-time, part-time and distance learning basis.
🎓 Field of Study EconomicsSustainable Management
📜 Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)
⏳ Duration 4 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 120 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Fields of work, research perspectives, and foundations Sustainable Marketing & Leadership; Business Ethics; Financial Management; Global Markets, Competition and Business Model; Environment, Arenas and Actors; Leadership and Leader Personality in an Intercultural Context, Behavioural Decision Making; Digital Media; Organizational Management; Sustainable Marketing and Brand Strategies; Integral Sustainability Management and Sustainability Communication; Strategic Leadership, Entrepreneurship; International Marketing and Sales Channels and Relationship Management; Design aspects of corporate responsibility; Value and results-oriented leadership; Analytical and exploratory research in the field of Sustainable Marketing & Leadership, Applied Innovation Management, Business Development and Change Management; Master's Thesis; Colloquium
📍 Location Cologne
📅 Enrollment Winter or summer semester
💶 Fees
from 850 € monthly
from 20400 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.hs-fresenius.de
  • no numerus clausus, no admission restrictions
  • 4 possible study cities, you can change the study location at any time during the course of your studies
  • intensive master's programme in small learning groups

Admission requirements

For example, with your M.A. in Sustainable Marketing & Leadership, you can work in marketing and product management, in corporate management or in project management.

The requirement for admission to this degree programme is a successfully completed bachelor's degree (with a grade of "2.5" or better) with at least 180 ECTS credits or a comparable academic qualification, such as a diploma. If the average grade is different, the ability to study may be proven by a separate interview.

For a bachelor's degree that is not yet fully completed, 80% of the required credits must have been obtained at the time of application. The outstanding credits must be completed by the time of enrolment at the latest.

In the previous bachelor's degree, at least 30% of the ECTS credits should be allocated to the field of economics. Missing ECTS credits in the field of economics can be compensated either by a separate entrance test or by providing evidence of a successfully completed commercial apprenticeship or by at least 18 months of relevant business management work experience.

By the way: All applicants go through a university-specific selection process. Our student advisory service will provide you with detailed information about requirements and admission procedures. Arrange a call back...

Study Contents and Specialisations

The study of business administration is interdisciplinary in nature and besides the core subjects of business administration, it also provides you with comprehensive content from the fields of management and marketing, as well as cross-disciplinary skills ("Soft Skills") such as leadership behavior, ethics, and knowledge of global economic relationships.

The study plan includes the following modules:

  • 1st Semester: Professional Field, Research Perspectives, and Foundations of Sustainable Marketing & Leadership; Business Ethics; Financial Management; Global Markets, Competition, and Business Model; Environment, Arenas, and Actors; Leadership and Executive Personality in an Intercultural Context
  • 2nd Semester: Behavioural Decision Making; Digital Media; Organisational Management; Sustainable Marketing and Brand Strategies; Integral Sustainability Management and Sustainability Communication; Strategic Leadership
  • 3rd Semester: Entrepreneurship; International Marketing and Sales Channels and Relationship Management; Design Aspects of Corporate Responsibility; Value and Results-oriented Leadership; Analytical and Explorative Research in the field of Sustainable Marketing & Leadership
  • 4th Semester: Applied Innovation Management, Business Development, and Change Management; Master's Thesis; Colloquium

Studying in Cologne

Cologne, the vibrant city with 1.1 million inhabitants in North Rhine-Westphalia, not only offers a lot of culture and entertainment. The city is also one of the most important economic locations in Germany. In particular, media companies, insurance companies, food and chemical companies are based in the city – so the chances of starting a career after studying in Cologne are particularly high. You will find the University's Business & Media Campus and the Health & Social Campus directly in the MediaPark, the commercial park for media companies in the Neustadt-Nord district of Cologne.

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