MSc

Applied Sustainability Management

Learn more about studying Applied Sustainability Management as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,600EUR
  • Start date
    Feb, Sep

Program overview

What SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences says about their program:

As humans, we are still heavily dependent on natural resources for our activities, work and survival. However, their massive use leads to exhaustion and has irreversible negative consequences for our climate and the well-being of our planet. To avoid disastrous consequences for our society, we must focus on a more sustainable future by drastically reducing our need for natural resources and moving towards a circular economy.

This master’s program is designed to let you become a driving force in the transformation towards a sustainable world and will equip you with the knowledge and competencies needed to foster sustainable innovation. The program aims at the development of specialised and interdisciplinary competencies in the combined fields of business, sustainability and transformation management to advance into advisory and management positions in companies and organisations interested in the transition towards a more sustainable world.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • International Baccalaureate
  • High school diploma
  • General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • Abitur or Fachhochschulreife
  • Equivalent international diploma

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Degree in Business or information oriented Bachelor of Science; including Business Administration, International Business, Computer Science, Information Management, Innovation Management, Data Science

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • International Baccalaureate

    English B2 Level

  • Cambridge certificate

    CEA, CPE or FCE overall score C

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

Equivalent English certificates can also be accepted to meet the Postgraduate English proficiency requirements.

English proficiency waivers

  • A student who has passed one of the Diploma List secondary education exams, including English language as a part of the curriculum, can be exempted from the mandatory language test. Please refer to the Diploma List PDF for more information.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate

  • If the student can show a minimum of one year of relevant working experience, they can apply with a different Bachelor degree

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Official Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Official translations
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of Financial Support
  • Proof of language proficiency
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    €13,500 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition €16,500 per year
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What is the cost of living near SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Netherlands-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,600
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€1,300
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€230
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€45
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€18
Monthly public transport pass€95
Monthly grocery basket€280
Coffee shop drink€4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€13
Gym membership€35

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences

Many international students will require a visa to study in the Netherlands, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Netherlands student visa requirements