Environmental Management (CSR/ESG)

The Master's degree program in the specialisation "Environmental Management" is for you if:

• you want to be part of a forward-looking change in organisations, adapting to the growing demand for environmental management experts,
• you want to acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills in the areas of environment, society and management, preparing for the implementation of sustainable development in business organisations.

Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, such as:

• environmental and social aspects of business organizations: you will understand the impact of your organization's activities on the environment and the community and learn how to minimize negative environmental impacts,
• effective solutions to environmental problems: you will learn to identify, analyze and solve environmental problems in a business context,
• prepare information campaigns for CSR/ESG activities: you will learn the skills to plan and conduct information campaigns on social responsibility and sustainability,
• Preparing for internal audits in an organization: you will learn to plan and conduct internal audits in the environmental area and acquire the skills necessary to assess the sustainability of an organization's activities.

• sustainability specialist,
• sustainability analyst,
• environmental management consultant,
• ESG consultant,
• environmental auditor,
• CSR specialist,
• project manager for sustainability.

Why to choose our specialisation? 

• tailored curriculum to market needs: our programme is perfectly tailored to the requirements of the evolving legal and economic environment, including the provisions of the CSRD directive. It is estimated that more than 1,500 ESG specialists will be employed in 2024, there will still be a need for experts in the following years (source),
• comprehensive knowledge and skills: students in our program will gain comprehensive knowledge in the areas of environment, society, and management. The program focuses on practical aspects of environmental management, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards,
• support from experienced teaching staff: the programme offers students the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners who share their knowledge in environmental management and sustainable development,
• excellent career prospects: according to the CSRD, companies will be increasingly obligated to report non-financial information. Our response to this is to educate specialists in environmental management and ESG. 

What will you gain by choosing "Environmental Management"?

• you will learn the principles of environmental management, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. 
• the programme will help you better understand and implement the requirements of the CSRD Directive, 
• career prospects: The EU CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) requires large companies to provide non-financial reports assessing their compliance with ESG (Environment, Society, Governance) by 2024. This means that in the coming years, there will be an increased demand for environmental management experts in organizations.