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Master in Sustainability

The Master’s Degree in Sustainability, Circular Economy and ESG is aimed at people with an interest in sustainable business management, the social and environmental impact that organisations have and how they handle environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.

In its report titled ‘Jobs in Sustainability and Environment’ (Empleo en sostenibilidad y medio ambiente), Spanish job site Infoempleo reveals how job opportunities related to sustainability and environment are on the rise, and will continue to increase significantly over the next few years. The green economy provides jobs to more than half a million people in our country, representing 2.5% of total jobs. This figure is expected to double in the next ten years, providing up to 1.7 million new jobs.

ESG criteria are becoming increasingly important for investors and, as a result, for company managers and executives. These criteria focus on three factors:

Environmental: the impact of the business’ activity on the environment and what it does to mitigate it.
Social: the impact that the company has on its local community.
Governance: corporate governance within the company.

Private degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid

Campus-based	English
Alcobendas	9 months, 60 ECTS
Start: 20 oct. 2025	Faculty of Economics, Business and Communication Sciences

Why study this Private Master's Degree in Sustainability, Circular Economy and ESG?

Sustainability-focused curriculum

Climate change and other environmental issues.
2030 Agenda and SDGs (sustainable development goals and objectives).
Sustainability and business strategy.
Green finance, sustainable production and circular economy.
Corporate governance and transparency.

A unique master’s degree

Receive training in an area that is becoming increasingly relevant in business management and administration.
Acquire the knowledge needed to understand the challenges and opportunities that the climate crisis poses for businesses.
Prepare yourself to help your company meet the new standards on transparency in relation to environmental, social and governance.
Learn about the most relevant aspects of the next financial revolution: sustainable finance.
Gain a deep understanding of the strategic importance of ESG factors in companies.

Accelerate your career

This Master's Degree in Sustainability, Circular Economy and ESG offers a solid education in a specific area of business—the management of ESG factors—which is rapidly gaining more importance due to greater regulation in this area and society’s demand for companies to be governed sustainably. A core tenet of this method of governance is the social and environmental impact of business activities.

Following a study of these impacts, we then tackle how to manage them from a double materiality perspective: how the environment affects businesses and how their activity, in turn, affects the environment. In addition to studying each of the ESG factors separately, the master's degree analyses how businesses can incorporate and manage all three.

The circular economy is gaining traction as a tool for meeting these standards, with more and more companies applying it to their business.

What makes this Private Master's Degree in Circular Economy, Sustainability and ESG different?

Advanced, specialist, multidisciplinary education

You will gain specialist knowledge in an area currently experiencing a boom both in Spain and internationally, which is having an increasing impact on both companies and investment decisions.

Curriculum

Updated based on the needs of the market. You will receive practical, project-based training, with the final master's project being a key element.

Professors

Comprised of active professionals who will convey the real needs of the industry.

Compatible timetable

You will be able to combine this course with your day job, with classes taught in the afternoons from Monday to Thursday.

International Master's Degree

The "ESG revolution" is, by its very nature, international, as it is a direct consequence of globalisation and internationalisation.

Applicable in any EU country

The legislation in this field is mainly European, so the knowledge acquired in this area applies to all EU countries.

Boost your career by studying in Spain!

Study plan

Module I - ESG: Introduc.on and international context - 6 ECTS

Introduction to ESG systematics
The 2030 Agenda and the SDGs
The EU's ESG policies
The European Green Pact
Sustainability reporting directives
The European taxonomy of sustainability

Module II - Environmental problems and climate change - 6 ECTS

Introduction to environmental sciences
Climate change: causes and effects
Biodiversity loss
Pollution and waste
Other environmental problems
Responsible investment in agriculture and energy

Module III - Environmental impacts of the company - 6 ECTS

Introduction to environmental economics
Economic instruments for environmental protection
Business and environment: dual materiality
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Carbon dioxide emission allowance markets
Environmental innovation

Module IV - Green Finance - 6 ECTS

Risk management in financial companies
Environmental risk and financial risk (credit, market, operational)
Sustainable investment
Sustainable financial products
Macro-regulatory and institutional investments
Compliance

Module V - Sustainable production and circular economy - 6 ECTS

Introduction to the circular economy
Circular Economy II - legal framework, trends & innovation
Supply chain management
Efficient logistics
Digitisation of the supply chain
Sustainable labelling

Module VI - Social impacts of business - 6 ECTS

Company and society: dual materiality
Social impact of business in the global environment
Sustainable human resources management
Social indicators
Stakeholder management
Social entrepreneurship and new business models

Module VII - Corporate Governance and Transparency - 6 ECTS

Legal framework for corporate governance
Management of NPOs
Governance risks and opportunities
Governance indicators
Transparency in ESG reporting: disclosure obligations
The ESRS, ISSB & GRI standards

Module VIII - Marketing for Sustainable Organisations - 6 ECTS

Marketing strategy for sustainable organisations
Market analysis and segmentation
Entry and growth strategies
Responsible communication
The interna.onal sustainability & ESG rankings
Omni-channel reputa.on management

Module IX - Strategic Management of Sustainability - 6 ECTS

Sustainability and business strategy
Strategy in uncertain environments
Systematic thinking for sustainability
Certifications and accreditations...ISO26000, EITI, B-Corp
Sustainable leadership and change management
Transition models

Module X - Master's thesis - 6 ECTS

Employability

Labour market
The circular economy will generate 24 million jobs in 2030 globally, according to the International Labour Organization. Its report ‘Impacts of circular economy policies on the labour market’ estimates that by 2030, the annual growth of employment related to circular economy will be 0.3%, amounting to around 700,000 new jobs.
Profile in high demand
In the coming years, companies will need more professionals who are trained in this area, as EU legislation is expanding on its ESG transparency requirements, while the number of companies that have the obligation to provide ESG information is increasing. This transparency will mean that consumers will be made aware of the environmental and social impacts of companies, compelling them to include ESG factors in their strategies and day-to-day management.

Student profile for the Master’s Degree in ESG, Sustainability and Circular Economy

These graduates will be able to work in areas such as:

Entry profile

The Master's Degree is aimed at students with the following entry profile:

MBA graduates.
Economics graduates.
International business graduates.
Business analytics graduates.
Environmental science graduates.
Law graduates.
Engineers (public works, organisation, industrial and similar).
Graduates with accredited work/professional experience in the field.

Career opportunities

After completing this Master's Degree you will be ready to work as:

Sustainability/ESG consultant.
Sustainability analyst.
Sustainability/ESG auditor.
Climate change consultant.
Supply chain and sustainability technician.
Sustainable finance analyst/consultant.

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