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Master of Sustainability Management

Bø - Full time

This is a programme for students who want to work on sustainable value creation and development for companies, communities and organisations.

  • Closing dates: Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 1 November. EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 February to 15 April.
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Study facts

  • Campus:
  • Study level: Master's degree
  • Progression of study: Full time
  • Start up: Autumn 2024
  • Teaching model: On Campus
  • Credits: 120
  • Closing dates: Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 1 November. EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 February to 15 April.
  • Application code: Non-EU 8129 and EU/EEA 8130
  • Semesters: 4
  • Teaching Language: English
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Why study Sustainability Management?

Persons in managerial positions, who have to deal with issues relating to economic, environmental, social and cultural sustainability are often met with challenges that are complex, important and exciting.

Sustainable solutions are in demand in an increasing number of areas, and new guidelines and methods for increased sustainability are constantly under development. There are major challenges to be solved, along with multiple opportunities.

 

 

This Master programme provides research-based knowledge, practical skills and competencies that will allow you to work independently and judiciously with such challenges.

The Master of Sustainability Management prepares future managers and researchers for the task of dealing with problems and challenges related to management, regulation and certification of sustainable practices. This requires a strong link between sustainable practice and research within a number of fields.

The study programme provides access to advanced, interdisciplinary knowledge, creative thinking skills and decisive competencies for sustainability management in the private, public and non-profit sectors, both at home and abroad.

The study programme takes place on campus Bø, which is known for its active student life.

What you will learn

The Master of Sustainability Management is a two year 120 ECTS programme that bridges two main knowledge fields: management and sustainability, while drawing on specializations in:

  • finance
  • innovation and strategy
  • digitalization
  • marketing and tourism for local and global sustainable development

All our courses are offered in English. Learning methods include:

  • lectures
  • group work seminars
  • tutoring
  • individual preparation
  • study trips and
  • independent study

The programme is organized based on a study plan that runs two courses parallel for half a semester. This means that each course usually run for 7 weeks, with a week of exams after each course. This evens the workload over the academic year and gives students opportunity to concentrate on the topics and tasks.

Exams are usually organized in week 9 and week 41, as well as in the ordinary exam periods at the end of each semester (May and December).

Final assessments are based on a variety of tasks, such as term papers, group work, oral presentations, and final individual written examinations. The grade scale is from A-F, where E is the lowest passing grade.

Career prospects

With a Master of Sustainability Management, there are a wide range of career possibilities available to you. Positions in the public, private, and non-profit sector need project leaders with the combination of management skills and sustainability knowledge both in Norway and abroad.

The Master programme can also open opportunities for research training in a range of academic fields within management and sustainability studies, such as a PhD programme in management.

 

We stand in the midst of a global crisis that requires innovative and creative solutions, and we need leaders who have a broad understanding of the situation in which we find ourselves.

Heidi StavrumHeidi Stavrum, Professor and programme coordinator 

Get international experience

You can take parts of sustainability management abroad. Studying abroad can give you the opportunity to expand your international competence, language skills, personal qualities and adaptability. It can also make you more attractive in the job market. We have agreements with foreign universities, colleges and internships adapted to your studies.

Study Plan

A study plan describes the content, structure and organization of a study programme. To each study plan there is a set of subject plans that describe the different subjects. In the subject plan you will also find a reading list. Below you will find a study model that shows you which subjects that are taught each term. In the study model you'll also find links to each subject plan.

Study plan for 2024 autumn

Admission requirements

  • This programme requires a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.
  • At least 80 ECTS of the bachelor’s degree should be relevant to sustainability management.
  • At least 7,5 ECTS in sustainable business, CSR and/or business ethics are required.

Relevant subject areas are management and/or related fields such as Accounting and finance, Business administration, Business Law, Culture Management, Economics, Event Management, Human Geography/Regional Studies, Innovation and entrepreneurship, IT, Marketing, Planning, and Political Science pertaining to public, private and/or non-profit Real Estate, Shipping and Logistics, Sport Management, Tourism Management.

You must also fulfill the English requirements.

Please read all the information about the admission process before you apply.

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