Distance learning program Sustainability Management & Leadership (M.Sc.) – HSF

Requirements and Target Group

The distance learning programme Sustainability Management & Leadership (M.Sc.) is aimed at individuals who want to shape entrepreneurial processes from a holistic perspective and deliberately establish sustainable leadership approaches. The target group includes graduates of economics-related or related undergraduate degree programmes who are interested in integrating sustainable, ecological, economic, and social aspects at the corporate or organisational level. Prospective leaders, sustainability managers, as well as specialists and project managers who want to help shape change processes, digitalisation, corporate social responsibility, or innovation management in the context of sustainable development are addressed. Career changers with social and economic engagement who want to take on professional responsibility will also find a suitable qualification in this degree programme.

What admission requirements apply for the Master's programme?

The formal admission criteria for the distance learning programme Sustainability Management & Leadership (M.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius are as follows:

• Completed first degree (Bachelor, Diploma or Magister) with at least 180 ECTS in a subject-related field (e.g. business, management, social sciences, environmental sciences or related areas).
• Alternatively: university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur or Fachhochschulreife), a completed qualified vocational training, at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in a suitable field and successful participation in an aptitude test (e.g. term paper).
• Depending on the individual profile: proof of programme-relevant credit points, e.g. in business, psychology or engineering, may be required.
• English skills at least at B2 level must be proven.
• Proofs of vocational training, professional experience and a motivation letter are additionally required in special admission pathways.

The requirements are complemented by a possible admission interview as well as an individual examination of prior knowledge. Recognition of previous achievements is possible if they correspond in content, scope and level to the modules of the degree programme.

You should bring self-initiative and interest in social and economic transformation processes. Important personal prerequisites are teamwork and communication skills, willingness for critical self-reflection, personal responsibility and independent working. An affinity for sustainable economic and leadership issues, joy in analytical and project-oriented work as well as openness to interdisciplinary solution strategies are also advantageous. For the distance learning programme, you need good time management, the ability to learn in a structured way and the desire to develop scientifically and practically in sustainable corporate management.

Detailed Study Content

The Master’s degree programme Sustainability Management & Leadership (M.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius imparts comprehensive business administration skills with a clear focus on sustainable corporate management. You will engage with sustainable markets and transformation processes, positive leadership and sustainable corporate culture, as well as current topics such as climate and post-growth economics. Key content includes:

• Sustainable Markets & Strategy: Analysis of sustainable market developments and the development of ecologically, economically and socially grounded strategies
• Positive Leadership & Sustainable Corporate Culture: Methods for creating responsible leadership and corporate cultures
• Stakeholder Management and Resource Management: Inclusive approaches for sustainable value chains
• Empirical Methods in Applied Research and Digitalisation: Use of data analysis and digital tools for sustainable management
• Corporate Governance, Compliance and Consumer Protection Law in the Context of Sustainability
• Sustainable Marketing and Brand Strategies and Innovation: Development and marketing of green products and business models
• Change Management as well as Business Development with a Sustainability Focus
• Elective modules on topics such as neuromarketing, corporate social responsibility, behavioural decision making, conflict management, mediation or European integration
• Independent empirical research project and Master’s thesis in the field of sustainable management

You will develop competences to analyse entrepreneurial and societal issues holistically, critically and with self-reflection, and to design innovative sustainability solutions.