Study program

University

City

Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences - Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel

Sustainability & Risk Management

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Law, Business Administration, Management & Consulting, Sustainability, Risk Management, Leadership Studies, Economic and Public Policy

M.Sc.

Degree

No. of places

English only

Language

Winter semester: 15 Jul

Summer semester: 15 Jan

Application Deadlines

2.5 Years (starting: Both semesters)

Duration

€ 3750

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Both semesters
Mode of admission:: local admission restriction
Application:: directly at the University
Study mode:: Online course

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Become an expert in Sustainability and Risk Management

Dive into the interdisciplinary complexity of the subject areas of sustainability and risk management in order to understand and anticipate interrelationships and mutual effects and develop appropriate, responsible 21st-century solutions.

Enjoy a deeply analytical and multidisciplinary teaching approach

The teaching modules, which examine and structure the subject areas of sustainability and risk management from various aspects in an interdisciplinary manner, are developed paying particular attention to a fact-based, analytical approach and the critical examination of existing systems. Students learn to grasp and assess problems in an interdisciplinary manner, developing and implementing holistic strategies and concepts appropriate to the various disciplines.

Bet on your own future

The acquired qualifications of the M.Sc. Sustainability and Risk Management enable students to not only deal with challenges of sustainability and risk management in their professional environment using scientific methodology (and thus to develop their professional qualification further), but also to address these highly relevant topics in social discourse competently and to participate responsibly in their development and implementation.

Study at the center of scientific, interdisciplinary risk and sustainability management

Welcome to ZWIRN! This interdisciplinary initiative combines the expertise of 12 faculties at Ostfalia UAS, and is thus one of the largest centers for risk management and sustainability in Germany. It aims to promote research, development, and teaching in the fields of risk management and sustainability for companies and institutions. ZWIRN promotes Sustainability Impact Events, such as students planting 3,000 trees against climate change in Heiningen, Lower Saxony.

Combine your work and study

You can study this course from anywhere, because it is taught completely online. If you like, you may attend some workshops face-to-face. You are encouraged to continue your work during study, as the course is designated part-time. We foster the integration of work and study contents.

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Course Description

Given the constant challenges presented by the climate crisis, the Ostfalia Centre for Scientific, Interdisciplinary Risk Management (ZWIRN) has developed a new international interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary Master's Degree Programme in Sustainability and Risk Management for part-time students. It focuses on the interaction of sustainability and risk issues as well as similar demands on the interdisciplinary treatment of these issues for practical application. Sustainability is the balance between short- and long-term risks and benefits. Both risk and sustainability are based on forecasts with limited accuracy, and both require assessments covering environmental, economic, technological, legal and sociological aspects.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

The M.Sc. in Sustainability and Risk Management is intended for students who already have comprehensive skills in at least one of the following disciplines as well as corresponding practical experience.

Special Program Features

Best of both worlds!

The M.Sc. in Sustainability and Risk Management was designed in such a way as to allow combination of online studies with face to face attendance, with all lectures and course materials being offered online.

Internationality is key

Earn a German master’s degree studying completely in English in an international atmosphere: Ostfalia cooperates with more than 100 universities all over the world, offering its students and teaching personnel an opportunity to gain international experience. Get ready for an international team of lecturers open for international students!

Build knowledge sparking enthusiasm

Ostafalia University of Applied Sciences is committed to developing an inspiring environment for all students, with application-oriented research at the heart of everything they do. Study in a university that is deeply involved regionally and internationally with a network of diverse members with many different backgrounds in research and practice.

PRME Signatory Membership

The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) is an initiative founded by the United Nations in 2007, which aims to bring sustainability into the focus of universities and educational institutions around the world.

Partner Universities

All Partner Universities

Around the world

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6 months

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Accreditations

German Accreditation Council

The German Accreditation Council is a foundation of public law with legal capacity that the Federal States have set up for accreditation and quality assurance in teaching and learning at German higher education institutions.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “Sustainability & Risk Management” are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degree

Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a total of 210* ECTS credits.

* The Admission Regulations provide for compensation regulations in order to allow access even for prospective students whose university degree only comprises 180 ECTS points.

Work Experience

At least one year's relevant professional experience.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

CEFR English

min B2

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Winter Semester
(starting in October)

Summer Semester
(starting in April)

Germany

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:

local admission restriction

Admission Test/Interview:

None

No. of places available:

Application:

directly at the University

Application Fee:

none

Application Documents

Online Application Form

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Transcript of Records

Proof of Professional Experience

Evidence of relevant professional experience of at least one year.

English Language Certificate

Location

Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences - Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel

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Further Information

Your Personal Contact

Anna-Theresia Krein

Student counselling and student support

Contact Details:
+49 (05331) 939 33800
[email protected]

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