Study business administration with a focus on sustainability management.
Shape the future.
Do you want to understand companies – and change them? In the Bachelor'sstudy program in Business Administration – Sustainability Management , you'll learn how economic success and social responsibility go hand in hand. Because modern business administration needs more than just numbers: it needs a certain attitude.
Whether it's climate change, social inequality, or resource scarcity – companies play a key role in solving global challenges. We'll prepare you for it.
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Head of Study Program Prof. Dr. Julian Conrads will give you a concise overview of the program's content, structure, and schedule – plus the chance to ask your questions live and find out if the study program is right for you. No registration required!
📆 Wednesday, June 3, 4 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, July 1, 4 p.m.
For all those who...
- Finding economics exciting – and wanting more than just profit maximization
- are interested in the environment, social justice and sustainable economic practices
- Are you looking for a degree program with a strong practical focus and high quality?
Study content: Sustainable. Practical. Diverse.
In 7 semesters you will combine solid business administration know-how with future-oriented sustainability topics:
- Business administration basics: e.g., marketing, controlling, finance, human resources, IT
- Sustainability in concrete terms: e.g., climate protection, life cycle assessment, sustainable finance, ecological and social responsibility in supply chains
- Practical relevance: company presentations, excursions, a mandatory internship and (optionally) a semester abroad
- Elective modules: You delve deeper into what interests you most.
Our lecturers bring not only sound theory but also a wealth of practical experience – and they regularly bring experts from companies into the lecture hall.
Basic modules of business administration
(e.g., marketing, accounting, human resources & organization)
Initial modules with a sustainability focus
(e.g. life cycle assessment, business ethics, sustainability strategy)
Advanced modules at the interface of business administrationand sustainability
(e.g. sustainable supply chain management, digitalization and sustainability, sustainability reporting)
Practical phase
Study abroad semester at one of our partner universities
Bachelor thesis
Study program by semester
1
| module | Module sheet | SWS | CrP |
| Sustainability and social responsibility | NM403 | 4 | 5 |
| Fundamentals of Business Administration (incl. Coaching SK*) | W101 | 5 | 6 |
| Introduction to Accounting | W103 | 4 | 5 |
| Applied Microeconomics | W104 | 4 | 5 |
| Mathematics for Business Administration | W105 | 6 | 5 |
| Business English (B2) | W106 | 2 | 2 |
| Total 1st semester | 25 | 28 |
*SK = Key competencies such as teamwork, communication and self-organization - developed through coaching in small groups
2
| module | Module sheet | SWS | CrP |
| Business & Leadership Ethics | NM206 | 4 | 5 |
| Fundamentals of Ecology and Life Cycle Assessment | NM207 | 4 | 5 |
| Marketing (incl. Coaching SK*) | W201 | 5 | 6 |
| External Accounting | W202 | 4 | 5 |
| Personnel and Organization | W102 | 4 | 5 |
| Statistics for business administrators | W205 | 4 | 5 |
| Total 2nd semester | 25 | 31 |
*SK = Key competencies such as teamwork, communication and self-organization - developed through coaching in small groups
3
| module | Module sheet | SWS | CrP |
| Sustainability Economics: Poverty, Inequality and Planetary Boundaries | NM307 | 4 | 5 |
| Developing a sustainability strategy | NM308 | 4 | 5 |
| Financial sector | W301 | 4 | 5 |
| Internal accounting | W302 | 4 | 5 |
| Applied Macroeconomics | W305 | 4 | 5 |
| Business informatics and data analysis | W304 | 4 | 5 |
| Total 3rd semester | 24 | 30 |
4
| module | Module sheet | SWS | CrP |
| Implementation of a sustainability strategy | NM405 | 4 | 5 |
| Sustainable Finance | NM406 | 4 | 5 |
| Project management (incl. coaching SK*) | W401 | 5 | 6 |
| Sustainable production management | NM408 | 4 | 5 |
| Commercial law | NM407 | 4 | 5 |
| Research Lab: Scientific work with artificial intelligence | W404 | 4 | 5 |
| Total 4th semester | 25 | 31 |
*SK = Key competencies such as teamwork, communication and self-organization - developed through coaching in small groups
5
| module | Module sheet | SWS | CrP |
| Sustainability controlling | NM501 | 4 | 5 |
| Sustainability reporting and external audit | NM502 | 4 | 5 |
| Digitalization and sustainability | NM503 | 4 | 5 |
| Change & Innovation Management for Sustainable Organizations | NM504 | 4 | 5 |
| Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Logistics | NM506 | 4 | 5 |
| Elective Module 1 | 4 | 5 | |
| Total 5th semester | 24 | 30 |
6
| module | Module sheet | SWS | CrP |
| Business Project/Research Project | NM602 | 6 | 8 |
| Marketing and sustainable consumption | NM603 | 4 | 5 |
| Elective Module 2 | 4 | 5 | |
| Practical training or semester abroad | 12 | ||
| Total 6 semesters | 14 | 30 |
7
| module | Module sheet | SWS | CrP |
| Practical training or semester abroad | 18 | ||
| Bachelor thesis | 12 | ||
| Total 7 semesters | 30 |
WP
In the 4th, 5th, and 6th semesters, you must take one elective module each semester, one of which must be from a different departement. 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. More information is available in our Moodle course " NAMA Elective Modules".
| Recommended compulsory elective modules from the departement of Economics: | |
| Social Entrepreneurship | W739 |
| International Business Environment | W421 |
| International Business Management | W422 |
| Intercultural Competence | W733 |
| Recommended elective modules from other departement : |
|
| Energy industry and sector coupling | 6067 |
| Life cycle-oriented production management | 1044 |
| Life Cycle Assessment | 1383 |
| Sustainable resource management | 1385 |
| Environmental cost accounting / Material flow cost accounting | 1386 |
| Industrial Ecology | 1341 |
| CSR/Sustainability Management | 1382 |
A career with impact
After graduation, you'll be in demand – in small and large companies, start-ups, NGOs, or public institutions. Typical fields of work include:
- Sustainability Manager
- Sustainability Consultant
- Brand Manager for Green Brands
- Expert in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- ESG Reporting Expert
- Founder with a sustainable vision
Your studies prepare you for diverse roles – be it in classic business administration functions or directly in sustainability management.
Enrolment
This open-admission study program has no limit on the number of places. If you meet the entry requirements , you can enroll directly within the respective Enrolmentperiods without a prior application.
Enrolment for the winter semester 2026/27 is possible from June 1st, 2026 to September 20th, 2026 here:
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