Program Overview

Mannheim Master in Sustainable Business & Technology (Part-Time)

The Mannheim Master in Sustainable Business & Technology is a 24-month modular part-time program that equips participants with the practical tools and frameworks necessary to craft data-driven business strategies for sustainable competitive advantage.

Program Overview

• The program is a consistent evolution of the Mannheim Master in Sustainability & Impact Management, with its structure and content refined to reflect dynamic developments in its key areas.
• The program is designed to help companies maximize efficiency and reduce environmental impact across the entire business, including ethical sourcing, reducing carbon footprints, and enhancing supply chain resilience.

Program Structure

• The program is organized in modules that build on each other over a period of 24 months, allowing participants to retain full-time employment throughout the program and apply their newly acquired knowledge directly at their workplace.
• The program includes a Master Project, where participants apply the specialist knowledge and methodologies acquired throughout their studies in a comprehensive practical project.

Admission Requirements

• A first degree
• First work experience
• Fluency in English
• Current employment

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) awarded by the University of Mannheim
• Duration: 24 months
• Language: 100% English
• Program Credits: 120 ECTS
• Location: Mannheim & study trip to a European business hub
• Program Start: Once a year, next start in May 2026
• Tuition Fee: Current fee €29,900 (regular fee €32,000), Early Bird discounts and partial scholarships available

Key Benefits

• Gain the perfect toolkit to actively drive change across all areas of the company
• Enjoy world-class teaching provided by internationally recognized faculty members
• Apply new knowledge in between modules and see the direct impact the program has on the career
• Benefit from a vibrant and global network throughout the career from the very first day of studies

Career Impact

• Average salary at the end of the program: €72,200
• 29% increase of salary on average at the end of the program
• 59% had a career development during the program
• 22% have a sustainability-related position at the end of the program

Program Curriculum

Foundations of Sustainable Management

• Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Manufacturing & Service Operations
• Finance with Purpose: Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing
• ESG Compliance & Governance: Mastering Regulatory Frameworks
• ESG Auditing & Assurance: Building Trust and Transparency
• Sustainable Tax Policy & Practice
• Measuring Impact: Tools for Improving Performance

Innovation, Strategy & Organizational Change

• Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence
• Leading Change: Managing Sustainable Transformation in Organizations
• Purposeful Innovation: Design Thinking & Human-Centered Approaches
• Intrapreneurship & Business Case Development
• Beyond Startups: Venture Creation & Future Business Models

Disruptive Technologies & Resource Transformation

• AI, IoT & Big Data for Sustainable Business Decisions
• Blockchain & Decentralized Solutions for Sustainability
• Smart Materials & Circular Economy for Industrial Transformation
• Strategic Energy Transition: Renewable Energy & Smart Grid Integration
• Smart Water Management & Sustainability
• Net Zero Strategies for Decarbonization

Scholarships

• Partial scholarships are available to successful and self-funded applicants to help finance the master's degree.
• The scholarships range from €1,000 to €3,000.

Contact

• For more information, please contact the Admissions Manager or Admissions Coordinator.