Master 1 subject

Global Sustainability Economics, Master 1 subject

  • ​How can economic growth, social justice, and climate action be aligned?
  • How do global crises, conflicts, and inequality affect national economies?
  • What role do trade, markets, and public policy play in sustainable development?
  • How can economic data inform effective sustainability policy?
  • How can global trade-offs be resolved fairly and based on evidence?

Profile
Degree
Master of Science
Start
Winter- and summer semester
Duration
4 semesters
Classroom language
English
Admission
Not restricted, application at the faculty required
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...

i​t consistently integrates global environmental and social sustainability issues with modern economic analysis and equips students to address complex global challenges in an evidence-based and systemic way.

It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • ​No formal specializations are offered
  • Individual focus areas can be chosen
Course schedule
Module handbook
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,

​have:

  • Qualifications in economics, solid foundations in mathematics & statistics, English language proficiency, strong communication skills
enjoy:
  • Analytical thinking & problem-solving, project-based work with data & economic models, global issues & international perspectives, intercultural exchange & the development of intercultural competencies, and economic policy debates & sustainability topics
struggle through:
  • Theoretical models, data-intensive empirical analyses, and trade-offs between economic, social, & environmental goals


This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects

Economics, Economic Science, Business Administration, or related degree programs with a focus on economics or sustainability (e.g., Development Studies, International Economics, Sustainability Studies)

Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • ​Sustainability consultant in companies
  • Global economic policy analyst in international organizations
  • Sustainability economist in international NGOs
  • Economic research institutes & think tanks
  • ​Advisory positions in ministries

And else?
An internship ...

is optional.

Studying abroad ... can be covered voluntarily.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Dipl.-Ök. Michèle Lorraine Teufel

Building, Room: GD 03/229

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-22687

E-mail: wiwi-studium@rub.de

Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft: Wirtschaftswissenschaft

Building, Room: GD 03/165

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-27854

E-mail: fsi@rub.de

Website Fachschaft

Internet

Degree programmes' website