Master-Distance Learning Sustainable Management

Study by your own rules
60 or 120 ECTS German
Distance Learning

Start your online master’s programme in Sustainable Management today

Profit without sustainability doesn’t have a future. Companies today are facing the challenge to take responsibility for their production methods and supply chains. They need talent such as yourself: with the courage to innovate and change existing structures – sustainably. 

Your online master’s programme in Sustainable Management is the first of its kind on the German market. You can choose between the 60 or the 120 ECTS programme, depending on your goals. While the 60 ECTS programme builds on your professional experience and teaches you everything you need to know in just one year, the 120 ECTS programme allows you to dive deeper into relevant topics and construct your own personal profile through a range of electives.

Summary Your study programme summed up
  • Study programme & degree
    Master of Arts (M.A.) 60 or 120 ECTS
    German
    Full-time or part-time
  • Application & starting date
    Start immediately or anytime
    Online application, no application deadlines
  • Study duration & extension
    12-48 months, depending on model
    Extension possible free of charge
  • Locations
    Study programme independent of time & place
    No mandatory attendance
    Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
    Exams online or at nearest examination centre
  • Study fees
    Starting at 329€/month, depending on model
    Regular discount campaigns
  • Recognition & Approval
    The IU International University of applied sciences is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

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Study Programs

Your online study programmes in Sustainable Management

The Sustainable Management course is available as a 60 ECTS and 120 ECTS programme. 
 
Your admission requirements for the 60 ECTS programme: 

  • Completed undergraduate degree 
  • With 210 ECTS from the first degree: Direct access with proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience when starting the study programme 
  • With 180 ECTS from the first degree: Attendance of courses amounting to 30 ECTS AND proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience OR proof of at least two years of qualified professional experience when starting the study programme 
  • Proof of your knowledge of German 
  • Build on your professional experience and complete your master’s degree in the shortest possible time. 

Your admission requirements for the 120 ECTS programme 

  • Completed undergraduate degree 
  • Proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience when starting the study programme 
  • Proof of your knowledge of German 
  • Invest a little more time and deepen the knowledge from your bachelor's programme with deeper know-how.
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100% Flexible

At IU you study at your own pace

100% your way

Take your IU study programme with you – no matter whether you’re on your way to work or traveling the world. You even get to choose whether you want to take your exams online or on site.

Innovative

The online campus and our study app IU Learn are innovative smart tools for every learning style. You study according to your individual needs.

Personalised
Your electives allow you to focus on those areas that best fit your goals. You prepare for the career you want with the subjects you care about.

Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

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Advantages

Your advantages in IU Distance Learning

Your degree brings with it many career advantages, such as the chance of a salary increase, more attractive tasks or career advancement. In addition, you will develop personally! We make sure that you can integrate your studies as flexibly as possible into your daily work and family life.
Up to 20% higher salary
Within five years of graduating, many alumni make 20% more than they did before their degree.
New job within three months
Bright prospects: Within three months after graduating, our alumni have found work.
Popular electives
Our wide selection of electives is perfect for constructing a unique professional profile.

Your electives in the master’s programme Sustainable Management

Leading intercultural teams, allowing companies to grow sustainably or looking at sustainability from a global perspective: your master's programme in Sustainable Management offers you exciting electives. In the 60 ECTS programme, you choose one of 6 elective modules such as international perspectives, responsible leadership or intercultural management. In the 120 ECTS programme, you choose two out of 11 elective modules to prepare for your career. Modules such as international perspectives, sustainable business start-ups and organisational analysis and psychology are available to you. 

Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

Simply register online for your desired programme.
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Careers

Your professional future

Management consulting for sustainable corporate transformation

Many companies today are not sustainable – but would like to transform. You accompany them in this process towards the creation of more sustainable management. You will develop concepts and processes that protect the environment and at the same time keep the company goals in mind.

Find out more about our 120 ECTS programme 

Why IU is the best choice
  • Personalised & flexible

    You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies! 

  • State-approved & award-winning

    Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us. 

  • Here for you – personally

    Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching. 

  • Practically oriented

    Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.