Sustainability Economics and Management is a Master of Arts at the University of Oldenburg, taught in German and English. It takes 4 semesters (120 ECTS) and admission is limited. It trains leaders with solid economic knowledge to tackle global warming, biodiversity loss, poverty and other pressing problems in businesses, NGOs or international organisations. In the first semester you take basic modules in environmental economics and management, plus modules from environmental law, sustainability governance or environmental sciences. In the second and third semesters, core modules such as applied environmental economics, strategic sustainability management and sustainable supply chain management deepen this, alongside a practical project. You can specialise in energy, climate and development; sustainable innovation, digitalisation and entrepreneurship; or environmental management, planning and conservation. The fourth semester is your Master's thesis with a research colloquium. Requirements include a 180-credit degree in economic, social, natural or engineering sciences and English at B2.
Specialization
students can specialize in specific areas of study. The possible areas of study are: Energy, Climate, and Development Sustainable Innovation, Digitalization, and Entrepreneurship Environmental Management, Planning, and Conservation
Fields of study
What you need to apply for Sustainability Economics and Management at University of Oldenburg
What to prepare for your application to Sustainability Economics and Management
To prove your academic qualifications for admission, please upload the following documents
with your application through uni-assist e.V.:
1. High school diploma / Secondary School certificate
2. University grades / transcripts / degrees
3. Proof of German Language proficiency (applicants for courses with English as the
medium of instruction do not need German proficiency)
4. Proof of English Language proficiency (if stated in the admission requirements)
5. University admissions test (if available)
6. APS-Certificate (ONLY for applicants with a degree from India / China / Vietnam) –
please submit an original by post to uni-assist!
If you are unsure about the documents to be submitted, please contact the responsible member of staff at the Matriculation Office, Mr. Bootsmann ([email protected]).
Step-by-step guide to applying for Sustainability Economics and Management at University of Oldenburg
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Application fee
75 EUR
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Semester contribution
386 EUR
per semester
Application fee
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How to apply
Applicants whose Bachelor's degree is not yet available are preliminary entitled to admission if they can prove that they have at least 150 CP. In this case, the current average grade must be proven, which is calculated from the previous examination results and must be officially confirmed by the previous university
The following special qualifications in the field of sustainability are also an advantage:
Proof of relevant professional experience or internships
Proof of specialization in previous studies
Proof of voluntary work (see admission regulations §4 (2))
Overview in tabular form about relevant study-specific experiences, to be submitted with the application
The following special qualifications in the field of sustainability are also an advantage:
Note: Only qualifications and previous experiences that are fulfilled until 15th of July can be accepted. A corresponding proof have to be presented until that date.
This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Haarentor campus, Building A12
26129 Oldenburg
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