Environmental Management (CSR/ESG)

Master's studies in the specialisation of "Environmental Management" are for you if: 

• you want to combine your studies with your career (all classes are held in the afternoons, making it possible to combine your studies and your work),
• you want to be part of a future-oriented change in organizations, adapting to the growing demand for environmental management experts, 
• you are keen on acquiring comprehensive knowledge and skills in the areas of environment, society, and management, preparing for the implementation of sustainable development in business organizations. 

Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, such as: 

• environmental and social aspects of business organization functioning: you will understand the impact of organizational activities on the natural environment and society and learn how to minimize negative environmental impact, 
• effective solutions to environmental problems: you will learn to identify, analyze, and solve environmental problems in a business context, 
• preparation of information campaigns on CSR/ESG actions: you will gain skills in planning and conducting information campaigns on social responsibility and sustainable development, 
• preparation for conducting internal audits in organizations: you will learn to plan and conduct internal audits in the environmental field and acquire the skills necessary to assess the organization's compliance with the principles of sustainable development. 

Example positions in which graduates of this specialization work:

•  specialist in sustainable development , 
• analyst in sustainable development, 
• advisor in environmental management , 
• ESG consultant, 
• environmental auditor, 
• CSR specialist, 
• project manager in sustainable development 

Why choose our specialisation? 

• tailored curriculum to market needs: our programme is perfectly tailored to the requirements of the evolving legal and economic environment, including the provisions of the CSRD directive. It is estimated that more than 1,500 ESG specialists will be employed in 2024, there will still be a need for experts in the following years (source),
• comprehensive knowledge and skills: students in our program will gain comprehensive knowledge in the areas of environment, society, and management. The programme focuses on practical aspects of environmental management, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards,
• all classes are scheduled in the afternoon, so you can easily combine work and study,
• support from experienced teaching staff: the programme offers students the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners who share their knowledge in environmental management and sustainable development, 
• excellent career prospects: according to the CSRD, companies will be increasingly obligated to report non-financial information. Our response to this is to educate specialists in environmental management and ESG. 

What will you gain by choosing "Environmental Management" in Management? 

• you will learn the principles of environmental management, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. 
• the programme will help you better understand and implement the requirements of the CSRD Directive, 
• career prospects: The EU CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) requires large companies to provide non-financial reports assessing their compliance with ESG (Environment, Society, Governance) by 2024. This means that in the coming years, there will be an increased demand for environmental management experts in organizations.