Business Ethics & Sustainability
MBA – Master of Business Administration
Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Business Ethics & Sustainability
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Total Credits: 72 (approximately 60-66 credits per semester, depending on the program)
You will develop the strategic insight and ethical expertise needed to evaluate business practices, design responsible strategies, and implement sustainability initiatives that drive long-term value preparing you to lead, adapt, and make a meaningful impact in the evolving field of business ethics and sustainable enterprise.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- September, February
Overview
The MBA in Business Ethics & Sustainability equips students with the knowledge, analytical skills, and strategic insight needed to integrate ethical practices and sustainability into business operations. The program combines corporate governance, ethical decision-making, and sustainable business strategies to prepare future leaders who can drive responsible growth while balancing social, environmental, and economic considerations.
Students learn to evaluate organizational practices, design sustainability initiatives, manage ethical risks, and implement strategies that promote long-term value creation. By graduation, they will be prepared to lead organizations with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to sustainable development.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with an MBA in Business Ethics & Sustainability can pursue careers in corporate social responsibility, sustainability consulting, ethical compliance, environmental management, and strategic planning. Many also work as sustainability officers, ethics advisors, social impact analysts, or lead initiatives in organizations, NGOs, and innovation hubs focused on responsible business and sustainable development.
Program Learning Outcomes
Develop a deep understanding of business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability frameworks.
Apply analytical tools to assess ethical risks, social impact, and sustainability performance in organizations.
Design strategies that integrate ethical principles and sustainability into business operations and decision-making.
Demonstrate leadership and communication skills to influence stakeholders, manage teams, and drive responsible initiatives.
Understand regulatory, legal, and environmental standards that govern ethical and sustainable business practices.
Programme
🎓 Year 1: Business Ethics & Sustainability
Year 1: Business Ethics & Sustainability
Semester 1
| Course Title | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Business Ethics | BES101 | 3 |
| Corporate Social Responsibility | BES102 | 3 |
| Sustainable Business Practices | BES103 | 3 |
| Ethical Decision Making | BES104 | 3 |
| Environmental Policy & Law | BES105 | 3 |
Total Credits – Semester 1: 15
Semester 2
| Course Title | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Ethics in Global Context | BES201 | 3 |
| Sustainable Supply Chain Management | BES202 | 3 |
| Ethics & Governance in Business | BES203 | 3 |
| Green Finance & Sustainable Investment | BES204 | 3 |
| Capstone: Ethical Leadership & Strategy | BES205 | 3 |
Total Credits – Semester 2: 15
Total Credits – Year 1: 30
🎓 Year 2: Business Ethics & Sustainability
Year 2: Business Ethics & Sustainability
Semester 1
| Course Title | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Ethical Marketing & Consumer Responsibility | BES301 | 3 |
| Sustainable Operations & Innovation | BES302 | 3 |
| Corporate Governance & Accountability | BES303 | 3 |
| Sustainable Entrepreneurship | BES304 | 3 |
| Ethics, Sustainability & Technology | BES305 | 3 |
Total Credits – Semester 1: 15
Semester 2
| Course Title | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Global Sustainability & Policy | BES401 | 3 |
| Ethical Leadership in Organizations | BES402 | 3 |
| Sustainability Reporting & Metrics | BES403 | 3 |
| Ethics in Finance & Investment | BES404 | 3 |
| Capstone Project: Ethical & Sustainable Strategy | BES405 | 3 |
Total Credits – Semester 2: 15
Total Credits – Year 2: 30
Contact us
Zernike Science Park, Zernikeplein 1,9747
AS Groningen, Netherlands
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