Leadership for Sustainable Development: Master's Programme, Business Studies

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Alfred Nobels allé 7, 141 89 Huddinge, Sweden

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SEK 270,000.00

Deposit Icon Minimum Deposit

SEK 67,500.00

Scholarship icon Scholarship

SEK 67,500.00

Application Fees icon Application Fees

SEK 900.00

Duration icon Durations

2 Years

Course Overview icon Course Overview

The Master’s Programme in Leadership for Sustainable Development (Business Studies) at Södertörn University is an advanced post-graduate qualification designed to prepare future organizational leaders, managers, and strategists to drive global sustainability transformations. Taught entirely in English on Campus Flemingsberg, this programme leads to a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Business Administration. The degree addresses the critical challenge of embedding ecological responsibility, social justice, and... Read more

The Master’s Programme in Leadership for Sustainable Development (Business Studies) at Södertörn University is an advanced post-graduate qualification designed to prepare future organizational leaders, managers, and strategists to drive global sustainability transformations. Taught entirely in English on Campus Flemingsberg, this programme leads to a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Business Administration. The degree addresses the critical challenge of embedding ecological responsibility, social justice, and economic resilience into corporate core strategies and governance models. Combining rigorous business administration theory with applied interdisciplinary perspectives, the curriculum focuses on sustainable business models, ethical leadership, institutional change management, circular economy strategies, and stakeholder engagement. Students analyze real-world case studies, evaluate global sustainability frameworks (such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals), and engage with contemporary governance practices. The programme culminates in the final semester with an independent Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS), offering students an opportunity to execute empirical research on cutting-edge sustainability challenges within corporations, public sector bodies, or non-governmental organizations.

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Career Opportunities icon Career Opportunities

Graduates from the Leadership for Sustainable Development programme acquire a specialized blend of strategic management competence and sustainability expertise highly valued by modern global enterprises, consulting firms, non-profits, and governmental organizations. As regulatory mandates and consumer expectations push sustainability to the forefront of corporate agenda, alumni are uniquely positioned to lead strategic organizational transformation. Key career opportunities include Sustainability Manager, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Director, ESG Analyst, Sustainable Business Consultant, Strategy Advisor, Project Manager for Environmental... Read more

Graduates from the Leadership for Sustainable Development programme acquire a specialized blend of strategic management competence and sustainability expertise highly valued by modern global enterprises, consulting firms, non-profits, and governmental organizations. As regulatory mandates and consumer expectations push sustainability to the forefront of corporate agenda, alumni are uniquely positioned to lead strategic organizational transformation. Key career opportunities include Sustainability Manager, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Director, ESG Analyst, Sustainable Business Consultant, Strategy Advisor, Project Manager for Environmental Transformation, and Policy Officer. Alumni apply their skills within multinational enterprises, international NGOs, green startups, global management consultancies, and public administration agencies. Additionally, the analytical depth and empirical research methods developed during the master’s thesis serve as an ideal foundation for graduates wishing to pursue fully funded doctoral (PhD) research in business administration, corporate sustainability, or organizational governance.

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Course Summary icon Course Summary

  • Södertörn University Logo
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    Alfred Nobels allé 7, 141 89 Huddinge, Sweden

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    2 Year's Post Graduation (PG)

    Program Length
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    Available Intakes

    Aug
  • Tuition Fees icon

    SEK 270,000.00/Year

    Tuition Fees
  • Deposit icon

    Minimum Deposit

    SEK 67,500.00
  • Scholarship icon

    Scholarship

    SEK 67,500.00
  • Application Fees icon

    SEK 900.00/Year

    Application Fees
  • Living cost icon

    SEK 127,872.00/Year

    Living Cost

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Södertörn University

Sweden Flag Sweden

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Alfred Nobels allé 7, 141 89 Huddinge, Sweden

Admission Requirement iocn Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Bachelor

Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA

Mark:60% OR CGPA:2.50

English Proficiency Test Requirements

IELTS

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

PTE

Reading

59.0

Writing

61.0

Listening

59.0

Speaking

59.0

TOEFL

Reading

20.0

Writing

20.0

Listening

20.0

Speaking

20.0

Additional Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with a major in Business Administration or a related social science field; OR a degree including a minimum of 90 ECTS credits in Business Administration. Prerequisites include course modules covering introductory statistics or quantitative/qualitative research methods. English language proficiency equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 / English B.

Note

This programme is delivered on-campus at Södertörn University's Campus Flemingsberg in the Stockholm metropolitan area. For a Swedish student residence permit, the Swedish Migration Agency mandates a verified minimum maintenance amount of SEK 10,656 per month (SEK 127,872 per year). Living costs in the Stockholm/Flemingsberg region typically range between SEK 10,000 and SEK 12,000 per month depending on individual lifestyle, accommodation choice, and personal expenses.

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