Master
- Maastricht Sustainability Institute
- School of Business and Economics
Sustainability Science, Policy and Society
Are you passionate about sustainable development? Would you like to ensure that the resources that we now have will still be available for future generations? And can you see yourself developing strategies to steer governments and businesses towards sustainable behaviour? Then the master’s programme Sustainability Science, Policy and Society is the perfect programme for you!
The world needs professionals capable of tackling today's sustainability challenges. This interdisciplinary master's programme focuses on different factors that affect sustainability, such as global dynamics, policy, governance and law. You will also learn how to design, conduct and evaluate sustainability assessments. Based on your personal interest, this master's programme allows you to specialise in:
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Fast facts
- 1-year, full-time master's, taught in English
- starts in September
- Triple Crown Accredited
- Weekly: 10-12 hrs classes, 25-30 hrs group work/individual study
- Exchange and internship opportunities available
- an interdisciplinary approach and an international context
- you'll work on an actual case for real clients
- specialisation in Policy or Business
Talk to our student ambassadors!
Would you like to ask or talk about something with one of our students? On our YouTube channel, our master's students answer some of your most pressing questions! Prefer to directly talk to one of our students? Below you will find an overview of SBE's student ambassadors. The ambassadors will be happy to help you with all your questions.
Ask our students - Masters edition
Carolina Moringa da Silva
Master's student at the School of Business and Economics
Nationality: Portugal
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Artur Sowinski
Master's student at the School of Business and Economics
Nationality: Poland
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Léon Scheunert
Master's student at the School of Business and Economics
Nationality: Germany
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The Master Sustainability Science and Policy provided an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of sustainability challenges
I recommend this programme for prospective students that are willing to gain an understanding of the current pressures and challenges we're facing
Going back to university and studying this master’s is one of the best decisions I have ever made
Master information events
Interested in master's programmes from the School of Business and Economics? Find out more about one of the most international universities in Europe and immerse yourself in your programme of choice through the following events.
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Master's Open Day | sign up for the next Master’s Open Day
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Online info sessions | register for an online info session
Triple Crown accreditation - School of Business and Economics
'Triple Crown' accreditation from AASCB, AMBA, EQUISOur students rated the School of Business and Economics among the top 49 leading Positive Impact Schools
Positive Impact Rating 2024Financial Times lauded SBE in best practice examples of sustainability, ethics and social purpose in teaching and education methods
Financial TimesUM is the 10th best Young University in the world
Times Higher Education 2024 Young Universities RankingYou may also find the following programmes interesting:
- MSc IB - Sustainable Finance - Bridge the gap between traditional capitalism and a new context of shared economic and social value.
- MSc Public Policy and Human Development - Follow a unique programme in partnership with the United Nations University and make a difference through policy development.
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