Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development
A transformative programme blending business, sustainability, and innovation for global social impact.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in business, economics, or related fields seeking to specialize in sustainable development and social innovation.
Overview
This Master of Arts programme at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences focuses on equipping students with the skills to drive sustainable development through social entrepreneurship. Based in Neu-Ulm, Germany, the curriculum integrates international development management, sustainability strategies, and innovative business models. Students engage in interdisciplinary learning, international case studies, and collaborative projects with diverse global participants. The programme emphasizes practical applications, ethical business practices, and sustainable solutions to real-world challenges, preparing graduates to lead impactful initiatives in both public and private sectors.
What you'll do
- Develop and analyze sustainable business models for social enterprises
- Conduct research on international development and sustainability challenges
- Engage in collaborative projects with international participants and experts
- Apply current methods and tools of sustainability management to real-world cases
- Write and defend a Master’s thesis on a topic related to social entrepreneurship and sustainable development
- Participate in international case studies and thematic discussions
- Develop innovative solutions for complex social and environmental issues
Requirements
Degree required: Completed university studies with at least 210 ECTS credits in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or related disciplines)
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: English: B2 level or higher (e.g., UNIcert® II, TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS Academic 5.5); German: A1 level (proof required by the end of the first semester)
Instruction: English
- Proven academic performance with a minimum grade equivalent to 2.5 or better
- Basic knowledge in economics (5 ECTS credits) or willingness to pass an oral exam
- Proficiency in English at B2 level or higher
- Ability to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment
- At least 210 ECTS credits from prior university studies
- Minimum grade equivalent to 2.5 or better
- No restrictions on nationality, but different application deadlines for EU and non-EU applicants
- No age restrictions
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-08-31 (Europe/Berlin)
Applicants must submit their application through the university’s online portal. Required documents include a completed application form, proof of academic qualifications, language certificates, a CV, a letter of motivation, and any additional documents such as proof of basic economics knowledge or German language proficiency. Non-EU applicants have a shorter deadline of 2027-07-15.
- Completed application form
- Proof of at least 210 ECTS credits
- Official transcripts and degree certificates
- English language proficiency certificate (B2 level)
- German language proficiency certificate (A1 level)
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Proof of basic economics knowledge (5 ECTS) or confirmation of willingness to take an oral exam
- Passport-sized photograph
Contact
International Office· Application and Admission Support
+49 731 97622003
https://www.hnu.de/en/international/international-degree-seeking-students
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