Prof. Dr. Thomas Lontzek
Prof. Thomas Lontzek has been Professor of Economics at RWTH Aachen University since October 2016. In 2023, he took over the academic leadership of the new M.Sc. Sustainability Management at RWTH Business School.
Drive a more sustainable business world!
Become a highly sought-after sustainability enabler who has all the necessary expertise and management know-how to guide a company on its path to sustainable and responsible operations. You'll learn to lead sustainability projects, drawing on deep expertise in sustainable technology, climate change, social science, innovation and analytics. At the same time, you will contribute to greater profitability, efficiency, and corporate responsibility to achieve long-term sustainable development.
Become a holistic sustainability expert with the newly launched Sustainability Management at the business school of one of Germany's most renowned technical universities: RWTH Aachen University.
Language | English |
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Scope | 3 semesters, 90 CP |
Format | Full-time, on campus in Aachen, Germany |
Degree | Master of Science RWTH Aachen University |
Study Start | October 01, 2025 |
Costs | 30.000 EUR (Early Bird: 28.000 EUR) |
Next Application Deadline | Early Bird: January 15, 2025 |
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A diverse combination of modules will provide you with cutting-edge knowledge to meet the challenges of climate change, changing consumer behavior, resource scarcity, as well as tightening political, environmental, and climate targets in a business-oriented context. In the compulsory modules, you will first get a global overview of the subject. You step into energy systems and markets, related data analysis and data management, technological innovations, and scientific contexts. In our exciting labs and elective modules, you have the opportunity to focus on your personal interests and dive deeper into the fields of data or innovation and technology. The curriculum is created in partnership with the renowned professors from the Faculty of Business and Economics at RWTH Aachen University, and is enriched by insights from leading business and industry experts.
After submitting the form, you will receive the info-paper on the M.Sc. Sustainability Management directly via e-mail.
The importance of sustainability and environmental management will increase vastly in the next decades. Here are the most important reasons why companies are investing in sustainability management professionals:
The combination of management and analytics in the context of sustainability provides students with the perfect foundation to address the real challenges that companies will face in the future, to derive well-founded solutions and to implement them effectively.
This interdisciplinary approach enhances expertise, and intensive work on real-world case studies enables students to apply their knowledge to be best prepared for their future jobs.
Gain first-hand information on this program from the academic director Prof. Dr. Thomas Lontzek and learn more about the study content.
After successfully completing this program, you will have a variety of core competencies that enable you to pursue your career in sustainability, environmental management, corporate responsibility, and other related fields.
Learn more about the Analytics Labs and the Technology and Innovation Lab as the heart of the curriculum. Choose one of these labs to set your individual focus and specialize in your desired field.
Work with companies from our ecosystem to solve their sustainability challenges. Gain first-hand insights and practice your project management skills.
Please check if you fulfill all the admission criteria for the program. Note that we give preference to applicants who completely submit the necessary documents for the verification.
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The uniqueness of the program lies in its interdisciplinary curriculum that views sustainability through the lenses of three disciplines: technology, analytics, and transformation. This allows students to approach sustainability challenges from multiple perspectives, equipping them with the tools to address complex problems in a holistic manner.
To be eligible to the program, you require a first degree in any field plus basic academic knowledge of 10 ECTS in mathematics and statistics. If you would like to participate in the Analytics Lab in the 2nd semester, we recommend having a passion for numbers but there are no specific programming skills required.
You can expect the labs to be a key part of your learning experience. In the labs, you will work on real-world sustainability challenges faced by companies, organizations, or communities. You will apply the concepts and frameworks learned in your previous courses to develop practical solutions that are both innovative and feasible. Our dedicated study management team will guide you on which lab is ideal for you based on your personal preferences.
RWTH Business School is RWTH Aachen University's further education provider in the field of management. All degree programs are offered exclusively for its students and combine excellent, interdisciplinary, academic teaching with practice-oriented insights. Unlike in consecutive degree programs, students at RWTH Business School already bring professional experience with them. This not only creates an educational experience, but also an intensive exchange at eye level and an exciting professional network. This experience is additionally supported by studying in smaller groups with a special closeness to the lecturers. All this and many other exclusive services such as extensive career services, company excursions and events make the study program special. Academic responsibility lies with the professors of the Faculty of Business and Economics. Students receive a degree from RWTH Aachen University.