- Degree
- Master of Science
- Course location
- Trier
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- All obligatory modules are taught in English. However, a few elective courses are available in German only. Participants can choose to write the Master's thesis in either language.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Application deadline
- Non-EU citizens:
• 15 January 2026 for the summer semester 2026 (admission also valid for the winter semester 2026/27)
• 31 May 2026 for the winter semester 2026/27 (admission also valid for the summer semester 2027)
German citizens, EU citizens, and applicants with a BA or MA degree from a German university:
• 15 March 2026 for the summer semester 2026 (admission also valid for the winter semester 2026/27)
• 15 September 2026 for the winter semester 2026/27 (admission also valid for the summer semester 2027)
The programme can be started both in the summer and winter semester.
Admission is generally valid for two subsequent semesters. Applicants from countries requiring a visa for entering Germany should consider applying by 15 January for beginning their studies in the winter semester of the same year, giving them more time to complete the visa process and to prepare their stay.
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The Master's in Sustainability Management & Economics is a comprehensive full-time programme designed with a flexible curriculum spanning sustainability management and economics. It cultivates academic experts who can fulfil the needs of both the private and public sectors in managing their socio-ecological transformation. The curriculum covers the full spectrum of social and environmental sustainability topics (including a natural science perspective) and also focuses on the governance and change management processes behind the transformation. The Master's in Sustainability Management & Economics has a highly flexible curriculum and qualifies for both a career in practice and in academia.
Why studying Sustainable Management & Economics at Trier University?
• Strong interdisciplinary focus covering disciplines such as (sustainability) management, (sustainability) economics, and sustainability science
• Small study groups and comprehensive study support
• Strong emphasis on research, providing opportunities to qualify for doctoral programmes in economics or management
• Attractive and future-proof job opportunities in a large variety of industries and sectors
• Wide range of specialisations and elective courses
Career prospects
The Sustainability Management & Economics degree programme equips students with the necessary skills for a diverse range of roles within the sustainability sector. With promising job prospects, graduates are well-positioned to pursue opportunities in areas such as:
• Sustainability manager in firms of all sizes
• Sustainability manager in public institutions, non-governmental organisations, or non-profit organisations
• Innovation and business development manager
• HR manager specialising in social sustainability
• Sustainability/ESG/environmental analyst in banks, consultancies, or auditing firms
• Academic career as a research associate in a university or research institute