This programme promotes green transition and sustainable development. It builds a future-oriented, resource-efficient, and competitive economy. We focus on sustainability management, circular economy, digital transformation, and applied research in an international context.
This joint master’s features a unique blend of Dual studies – work-integrated learning. This prepares you for leadership roles in sustainability management worldwide.
Next intake: September 2027
Applications open: 01 October 2026
Applications close: 31 July 2027
80 places · Guidance for mobility and pre-arrival procedures
The programme is developed by EU4Dual partner universities and connects students with academic, industrial and regional ecosystems across Europe.
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This programme promotes green transition and sustainable development. It builds a future-oriented, resource-efficient, and competitive economy.
We focus on sustainability management, circular economy, digital transformation, and applied research in an international context.
This joint master’s features a unique blend of Dual studies – work-integrated learning, which prepares you for leadership roles in sustainability management worldwide.
Students choose whether to study their first semester at Savonia University of Applied Sciences or at FH JOANNEUM, and their second semester at PAR University of Applied Sciences or Mondragon Unibertsitatea. For the third semester the students will relocate to their selected thesis university.
This Master’s prepares students to support the green transition and sustainable development of organisations and society from a business and management perspective.
Students will develop the ability to connect sustainability, digitalisation, applied innovation and organisational development with real-world challenges through work-integrated learning.
The programme focuses on green economy, sustainability, circular economy and digitalisation — key priorities for Europe’s transition towards a sustainable and resource-efficient future.
The programme develops competences in sustainability management, value chains, sustainable finance, organisational resilience and applied research, preparing students to address complex sustainability challenges.
The curriculum integrates theory with application, combining sustainability knowledge with real‑world problem solving, interdisciplinary teamwork and project‑based learning.
Students combine academic learning with practical, work‑integrated experiences. Industry collaboration is embedded in the programme, and students work on real‑world sustainability challenges with organisations.
The programme is delivered by EU4Dual partner universities and connects students with academic, industrial and regional ecosystems across Europe, with studies taking place in at least two countries.
Students benefit from an alliance supporting joint education, research, mobility, innovation and collaboration with working life partners.
The Master’s is structured around 90 ECTS and combines foundational studies in green economy and sustainability, international mobility and work-based learning.
First Semester
Transversal foundations
Students build a common foundation in green economy and sustainability, combining on-campus, blended and mobility-based learning formats.
Main areas:
Choose your starting university:
Université des sciences appliquées de Savonia
Finland
OR
FH JOANNEUM
Austria
Second Semester
Advanced sustainability management
Students deepen their expertise in sustainability management within an international and applied learning environment.
Choose your second-semester university:
PAR University of Applied Sciences
Croatia
OR
Université Mondragon
Spain
Third Semester
Master's thesis & work-based learning
The thesis phase allows students to apply their knowledge to real-world sustainability and organisational challenges.
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Relocate to your thesis university
Research & work-based learning
Finland · Austria · Spain · Croatia
After graduation
Career opportunities
The programme prepares students for international and applied roles supporting the green transition and sustainable development of organisations and society.
Sustainability management
Design and manage sustainability strategies across environmental, social and economic dimensions.
Sustainable finance & value chains
Evaluate and improve organisational practices, including value chains, finance and circular economy models.
Innovation & organisational development
Apply interdisciplinary knowledge and methods to solve sustainability challenges in real-world contexts.
Research & PhD
A foundation for further academic development, including doctoral studies, subject to national and institutional requirements.
EU4Dual’s dual model connects academic learning with practical experience in real professional environments.
Students apply knowledge to organisational and sustainability challenges, working across borders and disciplines.
Work-based learning conditions, including possible remuneration, depend on the host organisation, country, format, and applicable regulations.
The programme connects students with several EU4Dual partner ecosystems across Europe.
Mobility is designed to support international learning, academic collaboration and exposure to different regions.
Additional EU4Dual mobility opportunities may involve other alliance partners, depending on the programme structure and academic planning.
Mobility arrangements, available destinations and grant eligibility may depend on academic pathway, institutional agreements and Erasmus+ rules.
The Master’s has been designed with strong attention to industry relevance.
Students engage with organisations through projects, work-based learning and thesis activities.
The programme prepares graduates to contribute to sustainability and organisational transformation.
The Joint Master‘s is developed within the EU4Dual Alliance.
The programme is also connected to the wider EU4Dual network through mobility, academic collaboration and alliance activities.
Students choose whether to study their first semester at Savonia University of Applied Sciences or at FH JOANNEUM, and their second semester at PAR University of Applied Sciences or Mondragon Unibertsitatea. For the third semester the students will relocate to their selected thesis university.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 180 ECTS) and at least 2 years of work experience after the degree.
English proficiency (B2) required.
For access to doctoral studies, students may need to reach 300 ECTS depending on their previous studies and national regulations. Applicants should check the specific requirements in the country where they intend to pursue doctoral studies.
Tuition fees, mobility funding and possible work-based learning conditions will be communicated clearly before enrolment.
Students may be eligible for Erasmus+ mobility support depending on the mobility period, destination, institutional rules and individual eligibility.
Work-based learning is included as part of the programme’s dual learning approach. The format and conditions depend on the host organisation, country, arrangement, and applicable regulations.
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Specific requirements depend on nationality, country of study and local regulations. Non-EU students are strongly encouraged to check visa and residence requirements as early as possible.
The programme prepares students for international and applied roles supporting the green transition and sustainable development.
The programme also provides a foundation for further academic development, including doctoral studies, subject to national and institutional requirements.
The Master’s connects education, organisations and applied research.
Students engage with real-world sustainability challenges in organisational and societal contexts, supporting the development of practical and evidence-based solutions.
Through the Master’s thesis and applied learning activities, students are encouraged to work on real-world sustainability challenges related to green economy, organisational development and digital transformation.
Yes. The programme is a European Joint Master.
The joint degree is awarded by Savonia University of Applied Sciences, FH JOANNEUM, Mondragon Unibertsitatea and PAR University of Applied Sciences.
The programme has 90 ECTS and is designed as an EQF Level 7 Master’s degree.
The programme is taught in English.
The programme offers 80 places, with 40 places per location.
Yes. The programme follows a dual learning approach, connecting academic learning with practical work-based learning experiences.
The specific format, host organisation and conditions may vary depending on the country and availability.
The programme follows the European Approach for Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes and provides official documentation to support recognition processes.
Recognition may depend on national regulations and the intended use of the degree.
Graduates may be eligible for doctoral studies depending on national regulations and their previous academic background.
In some countries, access to PhD programmes may require a total of 300 ECTS, so students with a 180 ECTS Bachelor’s degree may need additional credits depending on the country and institution.
Students receive guidance and general information on pre-arrival procedures, including visa-related processes and accommodation options where applicable.
Specific requirements depend on nationality, country of study and local regulations.
Yes. The programme is open to international applicants who meet the academic and language requirements.
Non-EU students should check visa, residence and documentation requirements as early as possible.
The programme includes international and blended learning components.
Students are expected to study in at least two countries as part of the programme structure.
Students may be eligible for Erasmus+ mobility support depending on the mobility period, destination, institutional rules and individual eligibility.
Funding conditions will be communicated clearly before enrolment.
Join a European Joint Master designed to support the green transition and sustainable development of organisations and society.
Study in English, engage in international learning and work‑based experiences, and connect your academic learning with real‑world sustainability challenges across the EU4Dual ecosystem.
Next intake: September 2027
Applications open: 01 October 2026
Applications close: 31 July 2027
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