Studying Sustainability
Bachelor's programs, master's programs and courses focusing on sustainability
Are you interested in sustainability and would like to extend your knowledge? You can, in fact, study it. Sustainability is a central component of research and teaching at the University of Mannheim. In addition to comprehensive programs of study with a focus on sustainability, students can take numerous courses related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Depending on the relevant department and program of study, you can therefore learn more about the economic, ecological or social dimensions of sustainability.
On this page, you will find an overview of the courses on sustainability offered as part of our bachelor's and master's programs as well as our programs focusing on sustainability.
Can you study sustainability management at the University of Mannheim?
In the following programs of study, you can specifically focus on sustainability management:
Which programs of study include courses regarding sustainability?
The following programs offer individual courses on the topic of sustainability:
Bachelor's programs
Using the bachelor’s program in Business Administration as an example, we show you the sustainability-related modules you can take.
- Management and Cost Accounting
- Sustainable Investing
- Introduction to Nonprofit Management
- Crowdfunding for Ecological Entrepreneurship
Please note: The courses offered may vary depending on the semester. The individual courses relate to sustainability to varying degrees. Information on the individual programs can be found in the module catalogs. Please contact the relevant program managers if you have any questions.
Master's programs
- History (M.A.)
- Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (M.Sc.)
- Culture and Economy: History (M.A.)
- Culture and Economy: Philosophy (M.A.)
- Teacher Education: History (M.Ed.)
- Teacher Education: Political Science (M.Ed.)
- Teacher Education: Economics and Business Administration (M.Ed.)
- Mannheim Master in Data Science (M.Sc.)
- Mannheim Master in Social Data Science (M.Sc.)
- Media and Communication Studies: Digital Communication (M.A.)
- Psychology (Work, Economy and Society) (M.Sc.)
- Language and Communication (M.A.)
- Economics (M.Sc.)
- Economic and Business Education (M.Sc.)
Please note: The courses offered may vary depending on the semester. The individual courses relate to sustainability to varying degrees. Information on the individual programs can be found in the module catalogs. Please contact the relevant program managers if you have any questions.
Finding courses on sustainability
On our page Sustainability in Studies, you can find courses covering sustainability aspects in the context of the relevant subject.
Which certificates can I obtain in the field of sustainability?
At the University of Mannheim, you can obtain the following certificates in the field of sustainability:
- Studium Oecologicum (in German)
This one-year certificate course is open to all students from bachelor's and master's programs. It includes educational units, workshops, lectures and field trips. - Global Sustainability Management (GSM)
The certificate program in sustainability management can be taken by students from the following programs of study: Mannheim Master in Management, master’s program in Culture and Economy: Philosophy, master’s program in Culture and Economy: History.
What career opportunities do I have after studying sustainability?
Studies in sustainability open up careers in the fields of business, politics and research as well as in non-profit organizations. Graduates, for example, work as sustainability managers in companies, develop climate protection strategies at authorities, advise on renewable energies or support environmental projects. In addition, companies and authorities are looking for specially trained experts who combine ecological, social and economic goals in the fields of education, urban planning and international development cooperation.
Find your program
Use our degree program search to click through the bachelor's and master's programs offered at the University of Mannheim and find the program of study that suits you best.