BWLB - Sustainability Management

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By integrating economic, ecological and social sustainability aspects into entrepreneurial action, our students are prepared to develop, implement, and communicate solution strategies in the interaction between public, private and non-profit actors.

You will be able to identify environmental, governance, and (international) compliance issues in a value-oriented manner and develop and communicate proposed solutions. You will be equipped to carry out technology assessments from a sustainability perspective and act as a convincing contact person for environmental, governance and compliance issues in companies.

This specialization prepares you for tasks in the compliance and sustainability departments of companies, in NGOs, or for a career as a sustainability manager or sustainability consultant.

Here is an overview of the specialization modules in the field of sustainability management.

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Contact

Faculty Office
Claudia Appelius

Phone: +49 (0)721 925-1946
Fax: +49 (0)721 925-1947
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Office hours:
Mon. - Fri.
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Building K, room 103B
Moltkestraße 30
76133 Karlsruhe

Please note:
This specialization can be chosen after the 2nd semester. Please apply for the Business Management (BWLB) bachelor's program.

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Sustainability Economics

+ Market efficiency and sustainability

+ Competition policy and regulation of natural monopolies

+ Information asymmetry and consumer policy

+ Neoclassical environmental economics and environmental policy instruments

+ Economic growth and sustainability; policies for implementating sustainability; the necessity of zero growth/degrowth

Sustainable Value Creation

+ Principles and processes of sustainable product development and supply chains

+ Disposal, reuse, and recycling of products; environmentally friendly materials

+ Dimensions of supply chain sustainability

+ Goals, measurement, and evaluation parameters

+ Strategic approaches and operational aspects for sustainable supply chains

Sustainability-oriented Marketing Management

+ Development and implementation of sustainable marketing strategies

+ Changes in consumer and buyer behavior

+ Sustainability-related communication

+ Networking, cooperation and conflict management to establish sustainability

+ Realizing sustainability-related projects as a team

Sustainable Financing and Integrated Corporate Management

+ Financial and non-financial corporate management

+ Sustainability reporting and management report; SDGs

+ Supply chain law/risk management

+ Creditworthiness/rating, sustainability targets and investment appraisal

+ Introduction to sustainable capital market financing, sustainable finance, and financing options for sustainable investments

Who is the specialization suitable for?

Do you believe that economy and ecology should be in harmony, not in conflict? If you want to reconcile your career opportunities with your ethical values and also want to do something meaningful professionally, then this is the right place for you.

With the professional and social skills you acquire and the specialization in Sustainability Management, you will be ideally prepared for roles in the sustainability departments of companies or NGOs, as well as in marketing, purchasing, project management, and management consulting with a focus on sustainability.

Internship & studying abroad

The specialization in sustainability management is application-oriented through the use of project work and practical case studies, familiarizing students with concrete practical issues from the start.

The compulsory internship semester, which can be completed either at home or abroad, offers students an excellent opportunity to apply and implement the knowledge and specialist skills acquired in the specialization and to gain professional experience.

At a glance

Qualification awarded	Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
Application deadline	15.01./15.07.
Start of program	Winter semester & Summer semester
ECTS credit points	210 in total
Standard period of study	7 semesters
Admission prerequisites	Pre-study work experience is not required
Semester abroad	Practical semester abroad in the 5th semester possible
Accreditation	Yes (certificate)

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