M.A. Sustainability and Circular Economy Management

• Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 120 ECTS
• Info: accredited
• Duration: 4 semesters/2 years
• Location: Hamm

On the Sustainability Management Master's programme, you will learn how to successfully implement sustainable business models such as the circular economy, sharing economy or zero waste in practice.

We live in a time in which we are consuming our resources faster than they can be regenerated. The success of companies can therefore no longer be measured solely in terms of profit and growth. Instead, it is necessary to implement concepts such as the circular economy.

To this end, you will familiarise yourself with the corporate social responsibility of companies, deal intensively with sustainable business models such as the circular economy, consider the consumer's perspective in a sustainable context, set up reporting structures for sustainable projects and engage in an intensive exchange with our practice partners.

Of course, you will also be equipped with the necessary tools for your future career: project management, entrepreneurship and change management will be part of your future armoury to actively shape the future in a sustainable way.

Companies are undergoing change. They need academically well-trained employees who can actively support them in the transformation towards a sustainable company. Objectives and strategies are changing. Business models need to be rethought and implemented accordingly. Learned ways of thinking and attitudes need to be transformed.

This is your role! Whether as a Sustainability Manager, Circular Economy Manager, Consultant or Project Manager: sustainable corporate management and circular economy management are your terrain.

In your company, you are a driver for sustainable business practices, a central point of contact and a project, department, division or business manager.

The Master's degree programme in Sustainability and Circular Economy Management provides you with practical knowledge in sustainability, the circular economy and sustainable business models. You will learn how companies use resources efficiently and implement sustainable strategies. Advanced modules such as innovation management and stakeholder engagement will sharpen your ability to develop innovative solutions and communicate effectively.

Practice-oriented projects and collaborations with industry allow you to apply your knowledge directly and solve real-world challenges. You will also acquire valuable soft skills such as leadership and intercultural competence, which will prepare you for international careers in the future-oriented field of sustainability.

1st Semester

1. Corporate Social Responsibility Management – 6 ECTS
2. Circular Economy Management – 6 ECTS
3. Sustainable and Circular Business Models – 6 ECTS
4. Megatrends I – 6 ECTS
5. Megatrends II – 6 ECTS

2nd Semester

1. Consumer Behaviour in a Sustainable World – 6 ECTS
2. Digitalisation and Sustainability – 6 ECTS
3. Sustainability Assessment and Reporting – 6 ECTS
4. Case Study – 6 ECTS
5. From Theory into Practice – 6 ECTS

3rd Semester

1. Project Management – 6 ECTS
2. Entrepreneurship – 6 ECTS
3. Business Transformation & Change Management – 6 ECTS
4. On-Site Sustainability – 6 ECTS
5. Circular Economy Fair – 6 ECTS

4th Semester

1. Master’s Thesis – 30 ECTS

Today, soft and social skills are crucial in addition to hard skills and expertise. That's why SRH University's innovative, successful, and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly to projects and your future career—for a clear competitive advantage.

To apply for the Master’s programme in Sustainability and Circular Economy Management M.A., you will need to provide

• Bachelor's degree
• Letter of motivation
• At least 1 year of practical work experience
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your identity card or passport

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required