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Gain a master degree without putting your career on hold. Access high-quality education and connect with top academic faculty regardless of location.
Develop expertise in sustainability strategy, ESG regulations, impact measurement, managing financial and operational trade-offs, and leading organisational change.
Join highly interactive sessions to engage and connect with faculty and peers. These include lectures, practitioner insights and small-group discussions.
Participants report increased confidence and the ability to apply their learning directly to their current roles, helping them create impact immediately within their organisations.
The Online Master Sustainability Management is designed for working professionals who want to build expertise in sustainable business management, corporate sustainability, and sustainability leadership. Through a practical, real-world approach, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to tackle complex sustainability challenges and lead meaningful change.
You will explore and apply the sustainability strategies used by leading organisations such as Unilever, Schneider Electric, Siemens, PayPal, and HP, preparing you to create impact where it matters most.
Watch the video below to learn more about the programme and meet the faculty.
This digital brochure includes detailed information about:
The programme’s flexibility enables me to integrate studying into daily life and has strengthened my purpose-driven work in sustainability. The Online Master Sustainability Management is a real launchpad for personal and professional growth!
The practicality of the modules and the sessions with real-world industry practitioners are just a few unique offerings of this online Master.
This experience has transformed my mindset and strengthened my confidence to step into sustainability strategy, consulting, or advisory roles.
The course has already helped me apply sustainability concepts directly to my work. It is taking me closer to the future growth I envisioned for myself.
The programme’s integration of environmental insight, policy analysis, strategic business thinking and transition theory has broadened the way I understand sustainable transformation.
The academic research and insights I have been exposed to so far have helped me conceptualise the complex sustainability topics that companies face, directly linking theory to the real-world issues I come across when working in sustainability reporting.
This master's program equips me with the necessary tools to more effectively convince decision-makers to implement new ideas. A significant benefit of this program is the immediate applicability of knowledge to my daily work.
Is the financial aspect holding you back from applying? We offer financial support through scholarships to help applicants pursue their educational and career goals. The scholarships are available to all applicants and can range from €500 to €2000 off tuition fees. Choose the scholarship that best fits with you and then apply.
1. To apply for any of the Online Master scholarships you must first ensure that you have completed your application, and submitted it. The application is completed in the RSM online application portal Embark.
2. After submitting your application, please record a short video no longer than three minutes addressing the following points:
3. Please send the video to us via e-mail to the Online Masters Team: onlinemasters@rsm.nl
At the core of our 100% online Master in Sustainability Management is a deeply human learning experience. From day one, you'll receive dedicated support from the Program Management team, while engaging closely with faculty and classmates throughout the programme. Designed for collaboration, the programme brings together professionals from around the world to build lasting connections, exchange perspectives, and learn from one another.
The master is taught through both live online sessions as well as independent study content. This blend of learning material enables high engagement but also great flexibility for working professionals. As a learner, you are expected to commit to around 19 hours of studying a week during the lecture periods.
In the video below, come with us behind the scenes to see how we create the independent learning material, such as videos and lectures. The study content is filmed on campus at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
The scope of the roles in the field of sustainability management is growing. Today, sustainability leadership spans multiple specialisations across industries, from climate strategy to ESG reporting and sustainable supply chains.
As a learner in the Online Master Sustainability Management, you can develop the skills and knowledge to develop your career and take a step towards high-impact, high-growth roles.
This master supports you to:
Graduates can move into roles such as:
This master is a great choice for organisations who are looking to upskill employees and build in-house expertise to navigate and meet ESG requirements, reduce risk, and drive measurable progress toward sustainability goals, while strengthening long-term business resilience.
We understand developing your people is a strategic investment. That's why we offer flexible financial arrangements to help you maximise your Learning and Development budget while ensuring your team accesses world-class education.
We can establish tailored agreements that may include corporate tuition arrangements, volume-based pricing for multiple participants or multi-year partnership frameworks.
At RSM, we believe sustainability is critical to business and leadership. We are dedicated to developing responsible, integrative thinkers and decision-makers who understand their impact on people, organisations, society, and the planet.
Our online master’s programme aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy through management education, in line with Erasmus University Rotterdam’s mission to create positive social impact. This reflects our goal to educate leaders for a sustainable digital economy and to be a force for positive change.
All our programmes take an innovative approach that connects learning to real-world impact, especially the online MSc in Sustainability Management, where graduates gain the analytical skills and practical solutions needed to manage the responsibilities of corporations and businesses in times of global economic, social and environmental challenges.
We regularly host webinars packed with fresh insights, real-world ideas and special guest speakers.
Think of them as a sneak peek into what you’ll dive into in the master programme. You can catch all the full recordings on YouTube!
Explore the forces reshaping sustainability in business. Learn more about the Online MSc Sustainability Management and how it supports professionals looking to grow or transition into sustainability roles.
Thinking about moving to a career in sustainability? Discover what it takes to thrive as a sustainability manager and tackle the challenges shaping our future. Industry expert Thaddeus Anim-Somuah shares his career journey and discusses the key challenges and trends shaping the field today.
Professor Emilio Marti is joined by Mark van Baal, from the shareholder advocacy group Follow This, to explore how shareholder engagement can influence companies, particularly in light of the current ESG backlash.
Learn more about the Online MSc Sustainability Management the curriculum with Dr Emilio Marti, Academic Co-Director, and Kiran de Hart, International Student Recruitment Manager.
Professor Emilio Marti, Academic Co-Director, of the Sustainability Management online master, discusses the differences between successful corporate social responsibility and less successful attempts.
In this webinar Piero Morseletto, Academic Co-Director, of the Sustainability Management online master, joins academic experts with industry experts for a panel discussion on how organisations can achieve impact at scale through science-based targets.
This programme is great fit for you if you are looking to:
You do not need prior experience in sustainability to apply. However, applicants are required to have a minimum of three years of overall professional work experience.
Applications are still accepted for September 2026. Applications close on Friday July 17, 2026, 23:59 CET.
Places are allocated in order of admission, so we strongly encourage submitting your application as soon as possible to maximise your chances of securing a place and to be able to start your sustainability journey this year.
From day one of the master you can start to implement the learnings into your current role. It will also prepare you to be able to advance your career in sustainability management.
Graduates can move into roles such as:
As a learner, you are expected to commit to around 19 hours of studying a week during the lecture periods.
Yes, we offer different ways to finance your master, such as payment plans.
There is also a wide range of scholarships and incentives now available for applicants (which can range from €500-€2000 off your tuition fees).
Please click here to read more about financing your online master.
Are online master’s graduates eligible for the Orientation (search) year permit in the Netherlands after graduation?
Yes, Online Master’s learners may be eligible for the orientation (search) year permit in the Netherlands. This permit allows you to stay in the Netherlands for up to one year after graduation to look for employment.
Please note that applications for the orientation (search) year permit are submitted directly to the IND. As a result, the university is unfortunately unable to support graduates with this application process.
For further details and official requirements, please visit: Residence permit for orientation year | IND
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