Master’s Programme in Sustainability Management

Complex problems require innovative thinking. This interdisciplinary master's program in sustainability management gives you a double degree from the School of Business and Law, UiA, and one of Asia’s leading university, Universitas Gadjah Mada, with an enriching internship in an international business in Asia or Norway. The Master's in Sustainability Management is a unique double degree program in collaboration with Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Indonesia. Upon completion, you will receive both an MBA (Master of Business Administration) from one of Asia's leading business schools, as well as a master's degree from the School of Business and Law at UiA. Both universities are accredited by AACSB, a quality mark that ensures our education is of a high international standard. The 120-credit master's program is taught intensively over 18 months, including one year on UGM's campus in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. In the final semester, you will participate in an approximately two-month internship in a private company or public organization. What will you learn? The Master's program in Sustainability Management combines theory and practice to address sustainability challenges such as urbanization and climate change. You will gain insights into management, finance, and technical solutions through collaboration with businesses and public organizations in Asia and Europe. This program provides you with both academic expertise and practical experience, which are essential for developing management strategies that support economic development and environmental sustainability in various social contexts.

Living costsNOK 13,600 a month in Kristiansand, rent included

kr 163,200

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.312 NOK, 1.1172 USD)

Who can apply to this programme.

• You must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Suitable academic backgrounds may be from economics, management, agricultural or forestry sciences, engineering, political science, geography, or law. Students with other relevant higher education qualifications may also apply. You must submit proof of English language fluency.

See the official programme requirements for the accepted English-language evidence.

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