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Sustainable Business and Innovation

A two-year Master's programme focused on sustainability challenges and innovative business solutions.

Best for:Best for students interested in organizational change, corporate sustainability, and innovation management.

Utrecht University · Utrecht, Netherlands · R1 · First-stage researcher
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SustainabilityInnovation ManagementCorporate Social ResponsibilityOrganizational ChangeLife-cycle ThinkingSystems Thinking
This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Apr 1, 2027
165 days
Funding
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2 years
Start date
flexible
Location
Utrecht
Netherlands

Overview

The Sustainable Business and Innovation Master's programme at Utrecht University explores the intersection of corporate strategy and environmental responsibility. Students examine how organizations can navigate sustainability challenges through technological and non-technological innovation. The curriculum integrates academic theory with real-world case studies to analyze organizational behavior and change. Participants gain a deep understanding of how to guide businesses toward environmentally and socially sustainable practices while considering the needs of diverse stakeholders.

Sustainable BusinessInnovationEnvironmental StrategyCorporate SustainabilityMaster of Science

What you'll do

  • Analyze sustainability challenges facing modern businesses and organizations.
  • Evaluate technological and non-technological options for sustainable innovation.
  • Review academic literature and theory regarding organizational behavior.
  • Conduct case studies on corporate responses to environmental and social issues.
  • Apply life-cycle and systems thinking to business problem-solving.

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Degree offered: Master of Science

Language: English; IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 93, or equivalent Cambridge certificate

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Academic research and writing skills
  • Understanding of organizational processes
  • Analytical thinking regarding sustainability
Nice to have
Background in business or environmental studiesExperience with case study analysis

Funding & terms

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How to apply

Deadline: 2027-04-01

Applications must be submitted through the university's official Master's programme portal. Prospective students should review the specific admission requirements and prepare all necessary academic documentation before the deadline.

Documents required
  • Academic transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • CV
  • Statement of purpose
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Faculty of Geosciences
Utrecht University
Netherlands
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