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About this programme

Are you looking for a master that will give you the specialist knowledge to support future sustainable business practice on a global scale? Designed in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals, we have developed a curriculum that deals with real sustainability challenges in business. In 1.5-years you will graduate with a MSc in Global Sustainable Business Management.

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Programme structure

The Master’s programme Global Sustainable Business Management is a full-time, 1.5-year programme. It will give you the knowledge and help you develop the competences to support future sustainable business practice on a global scale.

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Modules

The master is built up out of several modules, such as Sustainable Strategy, Responsible Leadership, Organising for Sustainability Transition and more.

Dissertation

An individual project where you have to research a real-life, business-oriented sustainability problem. You draft the theoretical framework to address this problem, analyse the problem on the basis of this theoretical framework and draw conclusions about solutions.

Teaching methods and learning

Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials.

Research-rich learning

As a Master’s student you’ll develop your knowledge and research skills to a new, higher level. Throughout the programme you will be an active participant in the research-rich environment and agenda that is at the heart of the AUAS.

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Admission

Admission requirements

The programme requires a relevant undergraduate degree, WO or HBO Bachelor, and English language proficiency at an appropriate level; either an IELTS score of 6.5 or an AUAS-recognised equivalent.

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Study load

40 hours per week

The Master's programme Global Sustainable Business Management is a full-time, 1.5 -year curriculum. It consists of 6 quarters. The overall study load per week is 40 hours.

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Tuition

Tuition fees and expenses

Tuition fee 18-month programme: € 16,034. Discounted tuition fee for alumni from AUAS: € 12,827. (-20%)

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Why Global Sustainable Business Management at the AUAS?

  • You will participate in a hands-on Master's programme where you will learn and practice how to embed sustainability into the core of the business, organisation and institution.
  • The curriculum is designed in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to drive meaningful change in global business
  • You will study in a diverse, multicultural environment with students from various international backgrounds.

For whom?

  • You are interested in a Master of Science (MSc).
  • You are interested in a career with an international management angle.
  • You are proficient in spoken and written English and have an aptitude for numbers.