Sustainability management, Master of Science

Part-time distance learning program @ University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden 

👉 The distance learning programme in Sustainability Management (Master of Science) offered by the Schmalkalden University provides professionals and leaders with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in areas such as sustainability, business management, and change management. The course is specifically designed for experienced academics who wish to take on specialist and leadership roles in various industries within the field of sustainable transformation. With a flexible study model that can be completed online, the programme enables a balanced approach between studies, work, and personal life. By selecting elective modules, students can focus on particular areas of interest. At the same time, this practical-oriented course allows the application of acquired skills directly in professional practice and opens the path to a PhD.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden, UAS based in Schmalkalden (Germany)
The University of Schmalkalden is a state university with its headquarters in the green heart of Germany in the middle of Thuringia. In addition to 12 bachelor's and master's degree programs in the fields of business, computer science, and engineering, the university offers numerous certificate programs. Distance learning with the University of Schmalkalden is a particularly personal form of distance learning with small study groups, regular block seminars, and personal exchanges between teachers and students.
🎓 Field of Study Economy & MediaManagement
📜 Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)
⏳ Duration 5 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 90 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Foundations of sustainability and social responsibility, legal and normative systems for sustainability management, Sustainable corporate governance and change management, Sustainable procurement and supply chains as well as circular economy, Sustainable value creation, Sustainability reporting and control as well as life cycle assessment, Social and ecological market economy and environmental economics, Waste management and recycling, Integrated information management, Sustainable innovation management and design thinking
📚 Electives Energy technology, energy supply design, regenerative electric energies, bio-chemical energies, sustainability-oriented quality management, operational safety and health management, sustainability marketing and communication, IT security and compliance, as well as data protection.
📅 Enrollment Winter semester
💶 Fees
from 2760 € Semester fee
from 13800 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.hsm-fernstudium.de
  • particularly personal distance learning in small study groups
  • regular block events in Schmalkalden, Thuringia
  • access to a large network of companies, institutions, and industry associations
  • program always starts in the winter semester

Requirements for Enrollment

The Sustainability Management degree program at the Schmalkalden University is aimed at students who already have a degree from a university or professional academy and wish to expand their knowledge and career opportunities.

For admission, a completed university, professional academy, or university of applied sciences degree with 210 ECTS points is required. In addition, you must have relevant professional experience of at least one year.

If you have a degree from a relevant dual study program, work experience exceeding 20 hours per week can be credited towards the required professional experience. In addition, graduates with 180 ECTS points from a first degree can obtain the necessary 30 ECTS points through an internship (in their company) accompanying their studies.

Study Contents, Modules, and Specializations

In just 5 semesters of regular study time, you will acquire 90 ECTS credits in social, ecological, legal, and business aspects through this Master's program at the state-run Hochschule Schmalkalden.

The structure of the program is as follows:

  • 1st Semester: Fundamentals of sustainability and social responsibility, legal and norm systems for sustainability management, sustainable corporate management and change management
  • 2nd Semester: Sustainable procurement and supply chains as well as circular economy, sustainable value creation, sustainability reporting and controlling, and ecological assessment
  • 3rd Semester: Elective Area "Sustainable Energy Supply": Electrical energy technology, energy supply design, renewable electrical energies, bio-chemical energies; or Elective Area "Sustainable Economy": Sustainability-oriented quality management, Occupational safety and health management, Sustainability marketing and communication, IT security and compliance, and data protection
  • 4th Semester: Social and ecological market economy as well as environmental economics, waste disposal and recycling, Integrated information management, Sustainable innovation management and design thinking
  • 5th Semester: Master's Thesis

Presence and Practical Experience

What sets the distance learning program at Hochschule Schmalkalden apart are the intensive on-site sessions and block seminars in Schmalkalden (Thuringia). During these sessions, you can exchange ideas on the learning content with your fellow students and teachers.

Over the course of 5 semesters, you will complete a total of 15-20 (online) on-site sessions. The sessions are organized in a way that allows for easy part-time study - typically taking place over a 3-day period including weekends.

If you have obtained 180 ECTS credits in your initial studies, you can acquire the additional required 30 ECTS through an accompanying internship. For example, you can complete the internship in your own company.

Tuition Fees

At Hochschule Schmalkalden, you pay the tuition fees for the part-time study on a semester basis, always at the beginning of the semester. The tuition fees for the Master's in Sustainability Management amount to 2760,- Euros per semester.

In addition, there are semester fees of approx. 61,- Euros (without a semester ticket) or approx. 135,- Euros (with a semester ticket).

In total, you will pay around 14105,- Euros for the entire program.

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