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Language
  • English
Format
  • Full time
Start date
  • September
Location
  • Maastricht
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Master

Sustainability Science in Transforming Societies

This interdisciplinary programme equips you to navigate the complexities of sustainability transformations. Gain a systems perspective, skills for research and assessments, and become a bridge-builder for sustainability in various domains.

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Why this programme

The world needs professionals who are able to recognise, analyse and respond to sustainability challenges. This requires the ability to design, conduct and evaluate sustainability assessments in collaboration with stakeholders while operating at the interface of science, policy, business and society. In the Sustainability Science in Transforming Societies programme, you'll learn to do just that. You'll be familiarised with the complexity and normativity of sustainable development for policy or business. This master's offers you the opportunity to specialise in Policy for Sustainability or Business for Sustainability

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Interdisciplinary approach

The courses approach sustainability from a number of different angles, such as business, innovation and governance. The students and staff you’ll encounter will also have diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. This means you will learn to bridge both disciplinary and cultural boundaries, a skill that will be a great asset later on in your career.

Education Opportunities

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International experience 

Enhance your degree with global perspectives through study abroad opportunities.

  • Study abroad: Spend a semester at one of our 92 partner universities worldwide

     

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Professional experience

Enrich your curriculum by gaining professional experience during your studies!  

  • Thesis-Internship Programme (TIP): Write your thesis on a topic relevant to a company or organisation during a part-time internship
  • Extracurricular Internship: Gain experience through an internship lasting 3 to 6 months
  • Excellence Programmes: Apply for one of our Excellence Programmes to work on real projects with partner companies
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Get ready to launch your career 

Boost your personal and professional development while expanding your network at events hosted in collaboration with partners and alumni: 

  • Career and Development Days : Participate in workshops and events focused on personal and career growth 

  • Maastricht Business Days by SCOPE: Network with employers and alumni at our prestigious recruitment event

     

  • UM Career Services and Advisors: Receive personalised support trough training or individual guidance.