You will study for 6 semesters (180 ECTS), including an internship (and optionally a semester abroad).
Sustainability Management (B. A.)
The Sustainability Management degree programme offers you a wide range of career prospects. Customise your studies with our exciting specialisations.
Standard period of study
Language of instruction
The lessons are held in German.
Experience abroad
With a focus on international business, you have the opportunity to spend a semester at a partner university.
No tuition fees
As a state university, we do not charge tuition fees. You only pay an affordable contribution per semester.
Join us at the West Coast UAS and study Sustainability Management:
- Ecology, economics and social issues: our degree programme gives you a broad foundation
- Attractive location: Our campus is not only located in one of Germany's most popular holiday regions, but the number of wind turbines also clearly demonstrates that sustainability is a top priority here.
- Family-like campus: Through personal contact with the lecturers and staff at FH Westküste
- Close integration with practical experience: e.g. through projects, excursions, internships, practice-oriented studies
- Social, ecological and societal commitment to sustainability: Through a module lasting several semesters, you will strengthen your creative skills and take on responsibility.
Short and sweet: What you can expect from a degree in Sustainability Management
Why study Sustainability Management?
Are you interested in sustainable development and want to help shape and lead sustainability transformations in the future? Then the Sustainability Management degree programme is just right for you!
The degree programme takes a holistic approach and considers the three central dimensions of sustainability (ecology, economy, social issues)- focusing on the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and teaching you how you can contribute to transformation and implementation as an "agent of change"!
Finding a balance between ecological, economic and social responsibility in times of multiple crises, understanding systemic interrelationships and developing practical solutions-all of this is crucial in order to help shape transformation processes in the interests of sustainable development. On the Bachelor's degree programme in Sustainability Management, you will acquire in-depth knowledge that will enable you to better understand the complexityof the necessary sustainability transformations and actively support them.
Modules such as Environmental Economics & Governance, Psychology of Sustainability or Sustainability and Climate will give you a holistic understanding of sustainability.
During the six-semester degree programme, you will learn to take responsibility for sustainability transformation and get actively involved, for example by working on real-life practical problems or through sustainability engagement activities.
The special thing about this degree programme:
- Interdisciplinary degree programme with a generalist sustainability orientation (ecological - economic - social)
- Schoolskills and competences in the sense of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
- Practical and project-based teaching formats with real issues from practice
- Promoting sustainable commitment and social responsibility as integral components of the curriculum
- You can complete the internship semester in Germany and abroad
This is the best way to prepare for your professional career in sustainability management in companiesand foreign companies as well as in public institutions, non-profit organisations (NGOs) or in your own start-up...
Everything at a glance:
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
|---|---|
| Duration of study | 6 Semester (Full-Time) 10 Semester (Part-Time) |
| ECTS | 180 |
| Start | Wintersemester |
| Application period | 30.04. - 31.08. |
| Tution fees per semester | 161,00 Euro (including administrative costs contribution from the state of Schleswig-Holstein) |
| Internship | 4. Semester |
| Language of instruction | German |
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Study structure
🚀 Module Sustainability Commitment structured and practice-orientated over several semesters
Are you committed to social, ecological and societal issues, both within the university and externally? With us, you not only learn to take responsibility, but also receive direct appreciation for your commitment!
📖 1st - 2nd semester: Basics
What do the three dimensions of sustainability actually mean? And how do general business contexts work in companies? You will also gain your first practical insights, learn how to work, think and write scientifically and how to collect and analyse your own data. You will be taught social and organisational skills from the 1st semester onwards.
🎯 From the 3rd semester: Individual specialisation through elective modules and specialisation
From a wide range of options, you can acquire specialised knowledge and deepen your knowledge - whether through an ecological, economic or social lens! Of course, we also deal with technological development and innovation - the term twin transformation will become an integral part of your vocabulary!
💡 4th semester: Internship in a company or NGO
You complete your internship and can gain in-depth practical experience while carrying out a reality check of your acquired knowledge - do the companies / institutions really do it the way you have learnt? Whether at home or abroad, you can decide for yourself - a sustainability reference would of course be desirable here! You can find more details under Internship semester.
🌍 5th semester:
A stay abroad is a possible part of the degree programme. You decide for yourself whether you would like to do your practical semester abroad and/or spend your 5th semester at one of our partner universities abroad. The exchange in a foreign language and the opportunity to familiarise yourself with new cultures will enhance your qualification profile for your future career. You can find more information about studying abroad under Semester abroad. Alternatively, you can spend the semester on our beautiful campus.
🎓 6th semester: last semester and Bachelor's thesis:
In the 6th semester, you will write your Bachelor's thesis in addition to some modules and complete your studies with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
You can then either start your career or continue with a Master's degree programme.
We prepare you optimally for activities in the field of sustainability, e.g.:
Sustainability management: As a specialised specialist or Fmanager for managing a company's sustainability strategy.
Project management: Executionof projects in the area of sustainability.
Product development: Development and improvement of products with regard to sustainability.
Marketing and communication: Communication of a company's sustainability performance to the outside world and preparation of sustainability reports.
Purchasing and logistics: Planning and optimisation of sustainable supply chains.
Controlling and finance: Advice on sustainable financing.
Qualityassurance: Ensuring sustainability standards within a company.
Part-time version of the Sustainability Management degree programme
The part-time study programme is an alternative for all those who would like to study alongside their job or caring responsibilities, such as looking after children or caring for family members. The degree programme is divided into 10 regular semesters, with around 15 ECTS credits to be earned in each semester and an average of three modules to be completed. This form of study enables students to complete a degree within the standard period of study if full-time study cannot be completed.
Information about the application
Does the degree programme suit you?
The Sustainability Management degree programme is just right for you if you:
🌍 ... are interested in local, regional and global challenges.
💡 ... work independently and like to take initiative
🔥 ... keep a cool head even in stressful situations🤝 ... are committed and want to contribute to society and the environment
📌 ... want to be internationally positioned: some compulsory modules are taught in English.
🚀 ...see yourself as a change agent for the necessary sustainability transformation.
You can answer the points with a "yes"? Then let's get started! Click here to go to our application page.
You have questions about your application
Our student advisory service will be happy to help you:
Phone +49 (0) 481 8555-141 / -133
Email: beratung(at)fh-westkueste.de
Give us a call or drop by - we're always ready to listen!
The Student Office is the first point of contact for Sustainability Management students. I help with the organisation and management of your studies and am the point of contact for all problems and questions relating to your studies. I also advise prospective students on their choice of degree programme!
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