European Green Transformation

The world is changing fast and with it, the environment for doing business. Climate change, system pressures and geopolitical developments will put pressure on our countries, businesses and society in the future. The European Union has reacted to those risks with the European Green Deal and its goal to become climate neutral by 2050. To achieve these ambitious goals, comprehensive transformations have to be put into action. Administrations and businesses will deal with a complete re-organization and change management processes. What our society needs, are experts to tackle these change processes with the right combination of technical knowhow, management competence and outstanding leadership abilities. Become one of those change agents and be part of a great green transformation!

Key focus areas

The change managers of the future need to practically combine their managerial knowledge with an insight into technological processes and sustainable solutions. Currently, there is a lack of experts who can combine all of these areas. This is why this master programme provides focused input for managers, who need to improve their technical skills, but also for engineers who lack a business background. The overarching theme of the UN Agenda 2030 with its Sustainable Development Goals and principles of green transformation is essential for both, managers and engineers alike.

The master programme focuses on the core areas Green Technology, Management and Law as well as Transformational Leadership.

Management and Law

In the field of Management and Law students will …

• receive a holistic overview of the European Green Deal and the UN Agenda 2030
• learn to understand European legislation and the functioning of its institutions
• acquire skills in innovation management, business modelling and project management

After completing these modules, students will have the necessary understanding of the legal framework and knowhow on finance, economics and managerial processes to become a champion for the Green Deal within their organisations. They will learn how to translate objectives into actionable strategies on a path towards a sustainable future.

Green technology

In the field of green technology students will …

• acquire key competences in the fields of sustainable management, the circular economy and sustainability reporting
• learn about industrial production processes and international supply chains,
• understand the European energy and transportation systems and their crucial processes,

A green transition for Europe requires a holistic approach. Graduates will be experts in sustainable transformation processes. They learn to analyse existing processes and products, identify potential for improvement, manage change processes and set goals for continuous, sustainable organisational development.

Transformational leadership and change management

In the field of transformational leadership and change management students will

• acquire key communication skills to effectively support sustainable transformation processes
• learn about leadership and change management approaches for the future
• deal with complex sustainability scenarios and stakeholder relationships

The world needs a new kind of leadership! Change agents for the green transformation possesses a deep understanding of both business and sustainability challenges. This Master’s programme provides graduates with a comprehensive skillset that is highly sought-after by various organisations across Europe. Graduates will navigate complex change management processes with ease, develop sustainable business practices from scratch, and become a driver of social leadership, fostering positive change while minimising disruptions.