Business Administration - Sustainability Management

Students receive a broad, practice-oriented business administration education, enabling them to manage problems in key business functional areas (e.g., marketing, IT, logistics, human resources, finance, controlling) and implement sustainability there (e.g., life cycle assessment and climate protection, marketing of sustainable products, sustainable certifications, sustainable
finance, sustainable digital business models, global supply chains and human rights).

More details about the degree program can be found on the Webseite of the Department of Economics.

The following is a list of the courses offered in this degree program. Details on each course can be found in the module handbook. The number of semester hours per week (SWS) or credit points (CrP) indicates the workload of the course. A total of 210 credit points must be earned over seven semesters. Three Elective modules offer further exciting topics. A mandatory internship in a company and/or an optional semester abroad in the 5th or 6th semester will broaden your horizons.

The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.

*SK = Key competencies such as teamwork, communication and self-organization - developed through coaching in small groups

In the 4th, 5th, and 6th semesters, you must take one Elective module each semester, one of which must be from a different Department . Here you will find a sample selection of suitable modules – the list will be continuously updated, and you will receive guidance on your selection in the 3rd semester.

Experts will remain in high demand in the long term – increasing societal, regulatory, and environmental pressures are driving up the need across all sectors. As a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Sustainability Management, you will have access to management and specialist positions in large and medium-sized companies, international organizations, and consulting firms, and the demand is high: companies in all sectors are looking for motivated business graduates who can develop and implement sustainability concepts.
As a sustainability manager, you will be responsible for company-wide strategic sustainability management and sustainability reporting. Furthermore, career opportunities extend to many functional areas: procurement, production, marketing, financial management and controlling, human resources, etc. Job opportunities are available to graduates in large, internationally operating companies, as well as in small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, organizations, and public institutions.

Examples of positions and fields of activity for graduates of the Business Administration - Sustainability Management (B.Sc.) degree program include:

• Sustainability manager in industrial and service companies

• Consultant in management consulting

• Banks and asset management companies

• Sustainability Assurance at auditing firms (e.g., Big 4)

• female or male company founder

• ESG (Environment Social Governance) rating agencies

degree

Bachelor (B.Sc.)

Standard period of study

7 semesters

Accreditation

ZEvA Hannover

Study options

Full-time studies

Main language of instruction

German

Study location, site

Giessen

Cost

Semester fee

Admission mode

The course is open admission. You only need to enroll within the respective deadline and meet the enrollment requirements to secure a place.

Start of studies

Winter semester

Bridge courses

Before the start of lectures, THM one-week bridging courses in subjects including mathematics, physics, programming, and chemistry. First-year students can use these courses to refresh their prior knowledge and fill any gaps.

Enrollment period

June 1st to September 20th (winter semester)

Application period for international students

from April 1st to July 15th (winter semester) via uni-assist.
Further information for international applicants is available from the International Office.

Application

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