Courses co-taught with UNITAR give you access to the UN ecosystem: expert mentoring, internship support, and an official Fellowship Certificate recognized around the world. โ More Info
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Your master's degree in just 12 months
Thanks to the accelerated American course system, you earn 30 US credits (60 ECTS) in just one year โ with evening classes that leave your days free for work or internships.
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Real Impact Before Graduation
An integrated internship and an applied sustainability project let you solve real challenges for international organizations, NGOs, and green businesses before graduating.
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Heidelberg as your base, three campuses as your range
You study at Schiller's Heidelberg campus in small, close-knit cohorts. After your fourth month you can move on to Madrid, Paris, or Tampa each term, taking every credit with you. โ More Info
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Train the Skills Employers Want
Through hands-on workshops, specialized training, and coaching, you develop the top career skills identified by the World Economic Forum โ exactly what global employers seek. โ More Info
Lead the Change โ Master Sustainability with the UN | Schiller International University
Course Description
Ready to turn climate ambition into corporate action? The M.Sc. Sustainability Management at Schiller International University in Heidelberg prepares you to lead organizations toward a responsible, resilient future. Developed with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the program combines ESG strategy, circular economy models, and climate risk tools with hands-on projects for international organizations, NGOs, and green businesses. In just twelve months, you gain the practical expertise employers increasingly demand โ and graduate with credentials that open doors in business, government, and the nonprofit sector worldwide.
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The program suits graduates holding a bachelor's degree in business, economics, environmental studies, international relations, or a related field. It is ideal if you want to combine analytical thinking with purpose โ whether you are an early-career professional pivoting toward ESG roles or an aspiring changemaker aiming to shape climate strategy in companies, government, or NGOs.
The curriculum covers the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability through core modules such as Global Challenges and New Business Models, Sustainable Finance and Investment, Corporate Governance, and Reporting and Communication. Courses co-taught with UNITAR, an internship, and an applied sustainability project add real-world depth. An optional study visit to Geneva rounds out the journey.
This is a 12-month, full-time master's degree taught in English, worth 30 American credits, equivalent to 60 ECTS. Classes are concentrated into an intensive evening schedule from 6 to 9 PM on four days per week, leaving your daytime free for internships, part-time work, and student projects. After the fourth month you may transfer to Schiller's Madrid, Paris, or Tampa campus each term.
This degree qualifies you for high-demand roles at the intersection of business, policy, and environmental impact:
ESG or sustainability manager at multinational corporations
Sustainability consultant at strategy and advisory firms
Sustainable finance and investment analyst at banks or asset managers
Environmental policy advisor in government agencies or international organizations
Corporate social responsibility and social impact specialist at NGOs
Climate risk or circular economy expert in industry
Founder of your own green business or social enterprise
Special Program Features
Mentors Who Shape Global Policy
Receive individual guidance from Schiller and UNITAR faculty: recognized leaders in sustainability, environmental policy, and the Sustainable Development Goals mentor you.
Alumni across 130+ countries
More than 20,000 graduates in over 130 countries stay reachable for life through mentoring and alumni events, turning your degree into a genuinely global professional network. โ More Info
AI and Data for Sustainability
You learn to apply artificial intelligence and data-driven strategies to sustainability problems โ from carbon footprint management to ESG reporting and climate risk analysis.
Accreditations
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
The ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) is a U.S. accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It reviews entire institutions rather than individual programs, with a focus on career-oriented education and graduate employability. Accreditation confirms that an institution's educational quality has been independently assessed and is re-examined at regular intervals.
Evaluation Agency Baden-Wรผrttemberg (EVALAG)
Evaluation Agency Baden-Wรผrttemberg (EVALAG)
EVALAG (Evaluation Agency Baden-Wรผrttemberg) is a German quality assurance agency organized as a foundation under public law, operating independently of both government and the universities it reviews. It assesses degree programs and internal quality management systems at all types of higher education institution, and is a member of ENQA and listed in the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR). An EVALAG seal therefore signals that a program has been examined against recognized European quality standards.
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Sustainability Management [US Degrะตะต] at Schiller International University - Heidelberg depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 01 January for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
Verification proof may be waived if you are a student who has graduated from a secondary school where English is the language of instruction or the country's official languagะต.
The most valuable aspect of my Schiller experience was the global network and international exposure I gained. Being in a classroom with students from all over the world, each with unique perspectives and experiences, greatly enriched my learning experience.
I think globally, and I work globally and that is what the whole preparation at Schiller set me to.
Also, donโt be afraid to explore opportunities abroad or take on internships or mini jobs during your studies, will make the ride more fun!
Schiller gave me the confidence to perform the most complex government jobs.
It instilled in me a tenacity to keep pushing forward and the believe that, if thereโs a will, thereโs always a way. That mindset has been crucial in facing professional challenges and seizing opportunities.
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