
Sustainable Development Management
- Starting
- Both semesters
- Mode of admission:
- local admission restriction
- Application:
- uni-assist
- Study mode:
- On campus
Program Video
Hochschule Rhein-Waal – Freshers' Week 2022 – Campus Kleve
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Course Description
The M.A. in Sustainable Development Management is intended for holders of a first bachelor’s degree in:
- Social Sciences
- Economics
- Industrial Engineering
for those interested in advancing their qualifications and career opportunities in the field of sustainable development management.
1. Study Duration: 1,5 years (without Learning Agreement)
Special Program Features
Study at the international and modern Kleve Campus
The Kleve Campus of the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences hosts over 7200 students from more than 120 countries. It is formed by several acres of new buildings merged with nature and the surrounding Spoy Canal.
Learn to manage projects with sustainability as the core
During this master’s program, students learn to successfully plan, implement, and evaluate sustainable development projects. They learn how to use empirical methods to improve this process.
Enjoy the quaint city of Kleve while taking advantage of a highly international environment
The charming city of Kleve is located in the region of North Rhine-Westphalia near the border with the Netherlands and gives students the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed student atmosphere while benefiting from a deeply international and multicultural environment.
Accreditations

AQAS
AQAS
The “Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs” is a German non-profit association that is authorized to conduct external evaluation procedures for universities in Germany and Europe.

IAC/EADI
IAC/EADI
The "International Accreditation Council for Global Development Studies and Research" (IAC/EADI) is the independent council of EADI, the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes. The main purpose of IAC/EADI is to promote the quality of Global Development training programmes both in the North and the South.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in “Sustainable Development Management” are:
Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Social Sciences
- Economics
- Industrial Engineering
Min ECTS points required:
- 180*
*Learning Agreement for additional courses available to graduates of 180+ ECTS point programs to meet general 210 ECTS point requirement.
A grade of 2.5 or better according to the German grading system.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
Application & Admission
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Application Procedure & Selection
€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional
Application Documents
Bachelor’s certificate with cumulative GPA (or, if not yet available, your final transcript with cumulative GPA proving that you have finished your studies).
Module handbook or a description of the courses in your undergraduate studies.
Testimonials
"What I appreciate most about the master's program is that it includes different areas like economics, politics and social sciences where theory and practical applications are closely combined. Evaluating the impact of a real-life project only serves as one example."
Read the full interview here.
Location

Further Information
Your Personal Contact
Prof. Dr. Oliver Serfling
Head of Studies, Professor for Economic Policy and Development Economics
Consultation hours: Tuesday, 2-3 pm
Contact Details:
[email protected]
Information Package
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