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M.A. Sustainability Economics and Management

University of Oldenburg Oldenburg

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  • Winter intake
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  • Bilingual
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

Sustainability Economics and Management is a Master of Arts at the University of Oldenburg, taught in German and English. It takes 4 semesters (120 ECTS) and admission is limited. It trains leaders with solid economic knowledge to tackle global warming, biodiversity loss, poverty and other pressing problems in businesses, NGOs or international organisations. In the first semester you take basic modules in environmental economics and management, plus modules from environmental law, sustainability governance or environmental sciences. In the second and third semesters, core modules such as applied environmental economics, strategic sustainability management and sustainable supply chain management deepen this, alongside a practical project. You can specialise in energy, climate and development; sustainable innovation, digitalisation and entrepreneurship; or environmental management, planning and conservation. The fourth semester is your Master's thesis with a research colloquium. Requirements include a 180-credit degree in economic, social, natural or engineering sciences and English at B2.

Specialization

students can specialize in specific areas of study. The possible areas of study are: Energy, Climate, and Development Sustainable Innovation, Digitalization, and Entrepreneurship Environmental Management, Planning, and Conservation

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Sustainability Economics and Management at University of Oldenburg

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

German language

German for application
B2
German for enrollment
B2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Applicants whose Bachelor's degree is not yet available are preliminary entitled to admission if they can prove that they have at least 150 CP. In this case, the current average grade must be proven, which is calculated from the previous examination results and must be officially confirmed by the previous university

The following special qualifications in the field of sustainability are also an advantage:

Proof of relevant professional experience or internships

Proof of specialization in previous studies

Proof of voluntary work (see admission regulations §4 (2))

Overview in tabular form about relevant study-specific experiences, to be submitted with the application

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in economic, social, natural or engineering sciences or a closely related field worth at least 180 credit points.
  • Proof of professional competence with at least 5 CP each is expected in the following areas:
  • _Microeconomic theory_ and
  • _Introduction to business administration_ or comparable module and
  • _Mathematics for economists_ or comparable module
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in a subject-related suitable course of study in economics, social sciences, natural sciences or engineering
  • Proof of professional aptitude by fulfilling the competence areas Fundamentals of Microeconomics, Business Administration and Mathematics for Economists with at least 5 CP each
  • English certificate at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A list of possible certificates and recognised language tests can be found in the FAQs for the programme.
  • For international students: Proof of German language skills (level B2)

The following special qualifications in the field of sustainability are also an advantage:

  • Proof of relevant professional experience or internships
  • Proof of specialization in previous studies
  • Proof of voluntary work (see admission regulations §4 (2))
  • Overview in tabular form about relevant study-specific experiences, to be submitted with the application

Note: Only qualifications and previous experiences that are fulfilled until 15th of July can be accepted. A corresponding proof have to be presented until that date.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Sustainability Economics and Management

Programme-specific documents

To prove your academic qualifications for admission, please upload the following documents

with your application through uni-assist e.V.:

1. High school diploma / Secondary School certificate

2. University grades / transcripts / degrees

3. Proof of German Language proficiency (applicants for courses with English as the

medium of instruction do not need German proficiency)

4. Proof of English Language proficiency (if stated in the admission requirements)

5. University admissions test (if available)

6. APS-Certificate (ONLY for applicants with a degree from India / China / Vietnam) –

please submit an original by post to uni-assist!

If you are unsure about the documents to be submitted, please contact the responsible member of staff at the Matriculation Office, Mr. Bootsmann ([email protected]).

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

Apply via

Via uni-assist

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

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APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Student Service Centre – SSC

Haarentor campus, Building A12

26129 Oldenburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

386 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,676 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

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