Sustainable Economies and Corporations (specialisation of Environment and Society Studies)

Entry requirements

A completed academic Bachelor's degree
In order to get admission to this Master's you will need a completed Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Spatial Planning, Human Geography, or another related discipline.

A proficiency in English

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets the conditions, listed on our website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Innovations and socio-economic transformations

The Master’s specialisation in Sustainable Economies and Corporations explores the role of the private sector in solving structural resource scarcity and environmental problems, notably related to fossil energy use and climate change, and shaping sustainable society. The programme mixes behavioural economics, organisational studies and innovation management as well as different environmentally sustainable economies, including the we-economy, the bio-economy, circular economies and the sharing economy. The programme also deals with questions of perpetual growth.

What will you learn?

• Gain a theoretical understanding of the relationship between society, sustainability and politics
• Get new perspectives on the societal context of spatial and environmental issues in relation to institutional approaches
• Learn about a variety of alternative or transitional economies
• Understand the latest scientific insights, illustrated with numerous examples from the private sector: from cars and light bulbs to second-hand item web shops to coffee and chocolate
• Get hands on experience working on practical issues, as well as in designing, conducing and presenting your own research

Career prospects

Graduates will gain an in-depth understanding of both strategy and policy, allowing them opportunities in a variety of positions and roles:

• Advise for both the private and public sector
• Help governmental organisations and NGOs stimulate companies and consumers to make the needed change
• Work for a company in and show them the power of environmental innovation

If you have any questions, email us here: study-information@ru.nl

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Fees and funding

There are various scholarships available for studying at Radboud University. Some of the opportunities are described below. A full list, including detailed information, can be found on our website.

• Radboud Scholarship Programme
• Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships