Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration

Standard period of study
4 semesters/2 years

Start of studies
winter and summer semester

Admission requirements
Information on the application and admission process

Further documents
Examination regulations, program structures, module guides...

Due to the accelerating climate change and socio-political upheavals, companies, as well as banks and insurance companies, are increasingly required to actively contribute to mitigating global warming and to align their business models sustainably. Central to this is the transparency of this transformation process within sustainability reporting and its external auditing. The focus of the training for this field includes the following subjects:

• Sustainable Corporate Management
• Sustainability Reporting and Auditing
• Corporate Governance
• International Accounting
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Ecology
• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• Elective areas in Finance, Mobility, Risk Management, etc.

Our students learn to:

• understand and apply the fundamentals, methods, and techniques of Sustainability Management and Reporting.
• utilize basic and detailed knowledge about the sustainable management of companies.
• comprehend and implement regulatory requirements for sustainability reporting at national (German), supranational (European), and international levels.
• recognize the interfaces of sustainability-specific aspects of business functions and support their coordination using data analytics methods.
• consider the societal impacts of sustainable economic decisions.
• contribute to the sustainable design of economic systems across disciplines.

• Block system with compact teaching, learning, and examination phases
• Mobility window for easier integration of study abroad periods
• Interdisciplinary elective options from other faculties: social and natural sciences, philosophy, etc.
• Research-strong professors
• Excursions and case studies in various industries
• Direct contact with attractive employers
• Study location: Duisburg campus
• Numerous international partnerships (International Office)
• Professional study organization and advising

Our students will initially assist in preparing business decisions related to achieving sustainability goals in their desired roles within companies, as well as with service providers such as banks and insurance companies. With increasing experience, they will ultimately make these decisions independently. This primarily concerns the areas of planning, controlling, and accounting. Additionally, many companies are currently establishing central units that shape or coordinate sustainability efforts, often led by Chief Sustainability Officers (CSO). Graduates are well-positioned to play a significant role in these units. Furthermore, the specialization is specifically aimed at students who wish to work for service providers that support companies in the sustainable development of their business models or audit sustainability reporting. These include consulting firms and, above all, auditing companies.

Schedule a consultation appointment!

Dr. Wanja von der Goltz

wanja.vondergoltz (at) uni-due.de

+49 (0)203 379-1793