Sustainable Development Management, MA
A master's programme integrating economics, political science, and project management to address global sustainability challenges.
Best for:Best for graduates in social sciences, economics, or engineering seeking a career in international development and sustainability project management.
Overview
The Sustainable Development Management MA at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences prepares students to address the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. The curriculum combines advanced economic and political science approaches with empirical research methods and project management skills. Students learn to plan, implement, and critically evaluate sustainability projects within the context of international development. The programme is designed to equip graduates with the expertise needed to shape academic discourse and lead practical initiatives in the field of sustainable development.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced study of economic and political frameworks related to sustainable development.
- Develop proficiency in empirical research methods and project management cycles.
- Participate in elective courses to build a thematic focus within the field.
- Conduct an independent applied research project on a self-selected sustainability topic.
- Author a Master's thesis, potentially involving fieldwork or development project integration.
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate degree in social sciences, economics, or industrial/business engineering with at least 180 ECTS credits.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Cambridge B2 First, or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Academic background in social sciences, economics, or engineering.
- Minimum undergraduate grade equivalent to 2.5 or better in the German grading system.
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree with at least 180 ECTS credits.
- Applicants with 180 ECTS may be required to complete an additional 30 ECTS credits via a Learning Agreement.
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 July (Winter), 15 January (Summer)
Applications must be submitted through the uni-assist online portal. Prospective students should ensure all academic transcripts and language certificates are prepared according to the university's admission guidelines.
- Undergraduate degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Official English language proficiency certificate
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