Master's specialisation of Environment and Society StudiesSustainable Economies and Corporations
In this Master's programme we rethink the principles of current economic systems and analyse how to enhance the environmental responsibility of businesses. We aim to develop new business models that contribute to a sustainable future. What does a sustainable and just economy look like, and how can we enable such a new system?
Something for you?
- Are you ready to rethink the way our economy works? In this specialisation, you'll critically explore today’s economic systems and dive into alternative models for a more sustainable future. Topics include the doughnut economy, degrowth, post-growth, green growth, and the circular economy.
- Innovation plays a key role: not just in terms of technology, but also in rethinking production methods, business models, and economic structures.
- A major focus is placed on policy and the social and organisational changes businesses need to undergo to support real, lasting transformation.
Admission requirements
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- Main language
- English
- Study duration
- 1 year (60 EC)
- Start
- September
- Contact hours
- 5-10
- Number of students
- 20
- Programme format
- Full time
- Degree
- Master of Science, specialisation of Environment and Society Studies
- Faculty
- Nijmegen School of Management
- CROHO code
- 66839
- Accreditation
- NVAO
What will you learn
You will examine the private sector’s powerful influence on producing, delivering, and shaping products and services, and the resulting pressure this places on natural resources. Throughout the programme, you will explore innovative business models, organisational behaviour, and innovation management, alongside environmentally sustainable economic paths, such as the bio‑economy, circular economy, and sharing economy. You will also tackle the challenge of whether these models can thrive in markets driven by economic growth.
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Future career opportunities
You will graduate with skills to analyse and design sustainability policy, foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and craft strategic plans and policy documents for environment‑and‑society challenges.
Among other roles, graduates work as:
- Environmental practitioner or consultant
- Sustainability advisor in businesses
- Policy-maker in a government setting
- Academic researcher or analyst
Research
A few examples to indicate the type of research in this specialisation:
- What is the role of innovative start-ups in changing the existing technologies and policies in the fashion industry or in the building sector, in order to make them more sustainable?
- How do businesses work on circularity? For example, do they emphasize the concept of refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, or recycle?
- How can new business models be developed while working on the bio-economy, the circular economy or the sharing economy?
- How can certification be helpful in increasing the responsibility of companies and their identification for the consumer?
Questions about this programme?
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If you are going to follow this Master's programme, you will pay an annual tuition fee. There are different tuition rates. The amount depends on your personal situation.
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