Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program in Sustainable Entrepreneurship

The Master's program in Sustainable Entrepreneurship at the University of Groningen is designed for highly motivated students who aim to contribute their knowledge and skills to advancing sustainable business models. This program is suited for individuals seeking both intellectual challenge and personal growth.

Program Overview

The Master's program in Sustainable Entrepreneurship is a full-time, 12-month program that empowers students to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, build leadership and alliance-building skills, and drive real impact across sectors. The program is offered at Campus Fryslân, the 11th faculty of the University of Groningen, located in Leeuwarden, Friesland.

Curriculum

The program consists of four blocks of 10 weeks each, with a focus on designing sustainable business strategies, implementing sustainability-focused initiatives, managing sustainable performance, and leading real-world projects. The curriculum includes courses such as:

• Foundations of Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Context
• Organization
• Research Design
• New Economic Realities
• Performance
• Policy
• Sustainable Entrepreneurship Project

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this Master's program, students need to hold an academic Bachelor's degree that included business and economics-related courses and either a Bachelor's thesis and/or research methods courses. Students with a Bachelor's program in Business Administration, or International Business, or a Bachelor's program in Economics/Spatial Planning/Behavioural and Social Sciences/Humanities from a research university may be admitted.

Language Requirements

Sufficient English language proficiency is required, except for native speakers of the English language from the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and The Netherlands. The following documents are valid:

• Full English Bachelor's degree, where the only language of instruction is English
• Cambridge C1/C2 certificate: overall score of 180
• IELTS Academic: overall score 6.5 (min. 6.0 in all categories)
• Pearson Academic: overall score 66 (min. 62 in Reading, 54 in Reading and Listening, 62 in Writing)
• LanguageCert Academic: overall score 70 (min. 65 in all categories)
• TOEFL iBT: overall score 90 (min. 18 for Reading and Listening, 20 for Speaking, 21 for Writing)

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• EU/EEA students: € 2601 (full-time)
• non-EU/EEA students: € 21400 (full-time)

Research

The Centre for Sustainable Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy supports the mission of the program by developing innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and practical solutions for regional, national, and international communities.

Job Prospects

The Master's program in Sustainable Entrepreneurship prepares students for a meaningful career with the ability to tackle global challenges. Sustainability plays an essential role in careers at multinationals, fast-growing niches in bio-based, high-tech sectors, and start-ups, as well as policymaking institutes and international organizations.

Job Examples

Some potential job examples for graduates of the program include:

• Policymaker
• Project Manager
• Internal Consultant
• SME Consultant
• Sustainability Officer
• Sustainable Entrepreneur

Student Profile

The Master's program in Sustainable Entrepreneurship draws in highly motivated students with a variety of interests, who prefer not to limit themselves to one academic field. They all share a common aim: to contribute their knowledge and skills to advancing sustainable business models, with the goal of preserving our planet for future generations.