Sustainability Science: Entrepreneurship, Agency and Leadership
Interdisciplinary Master’s programme empowering students to drive sustainable transformation in organisations and society.
Best for:Best for graduates in business, social sciences, or related fields who want to lead sustainable transformation in organisations through entrepreneurship and leadership.
Overview
This research-oriented Master’s programme at Leuphana University Lüneburg focuses on sustainable entrepreneurship, leadership, and individual agency. Students explore how to design socially impactful ventures, transform existing organisations, and develop innovative business models aligned with sustainable development goals. The curriculum integrates entrepreneurial, management, and psychological approaches to prepare graduates as change agents in corporate, non-profit, and public sectors. The programme is fully taught in English and emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration, international perspectives, and hands-on projects with global partners. It is ideal for those seeking to combine business acumen with a commitment to sustainability.
What you'll do
- Develop and evaluate innovative business models that promote sustainable development in profit and non-profit organisations.
- Design and implement social ventures with measurable positive environmental and social impacts.
- Analyse and transform existing organisational structures to align with sustainability principles.
- Conduct research on entrepreneurial and leadership strategies that drive sustainable change.
- Collaborate on international projects with academic and industry partners to address global sustainability challenges.
- Apply interdisciplinary knowledge from business, psychology, and management to real-world sustainability problems.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Psychology, or a related interdisciplinary field. Equivalent qualifications recognised by Leuphana University Lüneburg.
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: English proficiency at C1 level (official certificate required, e.g., TOEIC 785, IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85). No German language skills required.
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in business, social sciences, or related disciplines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for sustainability challenges.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Basic understanding of entrepreneurial and organisational theories.
- Proficiency in English at an advanced level (C1).
- No nationality restrictions, but different application deadlines for EU/non-EU applicants.
- No age restrictions.
- No prior work experience required, but relevant internships or projects are advantageous.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-05-01 (non-EU applicants) / 2027-06-01 (EU applicants)
Applicants must submit their application through uni-assist or the university’s online portal. Required documents include a completed application form, proof of English proficiency, academic transcripts, a CV, a letter of motivation, and two letters of recommendation. Non-EU applicants must also provide proof of financial means for their stay in Germany.
- Completed application form
- Proof of English proficiency (C1 level)
- Academic transcripts and degree certificate
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Letter of motivation
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of financial means (for non-EU applicants)
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