Brilliant minds shape sustainable progress
Do you already have a Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or engineering? Then take the opportunity now to take your knowledge of sustainable consumption and responsible production to the next level. This English-language Joint Master's programme focuses intensively on the technical, economic and social aspects of the circular economy and opens the door to a modern and forward-looking education.
With the decision of joining the master programme Responsible Consumption and Production, you will become a part of theEuropean University on Responsible Consumption and Production (EURECA-PRO) and therefore a member of a dynamic, international community, made up of nine renowned European universities. This unique experience, in addition to a one-of-a-kind education, will allow you to also become familiar with different countries, languages, and universities with different areas of focus. Immerse yourself in a modern and advanced learning environment where you will gain new expertise and grow personally, while simultaneously meeting the challenges of our time.
After your successful graduation, you will be equipped with in-depth knowledge in the field of resource efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as the development of sustainable and recyclable products and will be a much sought-after expert in commerce as well as in the public sector.
What to expect from the study programme?
In the course of your studies, you will acquire a broad and profound knowledge in order to be able to analyse production systems and consumer behaviour. The programme covers the whole value and consumption chain and teaches the ability to design and conceptualise recyclable systems. The focus here is on developing interdisciplinary skills.
It includes three specialisations:
- Resource Supply:
Sustainable resource management, mining, corporate sustainability, responsible consumption, Industry 4.0
Partner universities: Germany (TUBAF), Greece (TUC), Poland (SUT), France (ULO), Spain (ULE)
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- Materials:
Sustainable materials engineering, advanced manufacturing technologies, innovative energy technology, Industry 4.0
Partner universities: Germany (TUBAF), Greece (TUC), Poland (SUT), France (ULO), Belgium (UH), Spain (ULE)
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- EU Business Strategy & Management:
Sustainability in corporate strategies, industrial processes, supply chain management
Partner universities: Germany (TUBAF), Poland (SUT), France (ULO), Belgium (UH), Spain (ULE)
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Techno-economic principles, which take into account the economic aspect of sustainability, are an integral part of the Master's programme. In this context, students acquire economical competences as well as skills to carry out a lifecycle-oriented and ecological assessment of goods as well as strong problem-solving capacities.
In keeping with the international nature of the Joint Master's programme, you have the opportunity to study for one or more semesters at one of our nine partner universities throughout Europe:
Montanuniversität Leoben (AT - home university)
TU Bergakademie Freiberg (DE),
Hochschule Mittweida (DE),
Technische Universität Kreta (GR),
Schlesische Technische Universität (PL),
Universität León (ES),
Université de Lorraine (FR) und
Universität Hasselt (BE).
Thereby, students can build a strong international network as well as broaden their horizon.
What are your career opportunities?
After successfully completing the programme, you will become a sought-after specialist - both in industry and in the public sector - thanks to your extensive expertise in areas such as resource efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and developing sustainable and recyclable products:
- Resource efficiency expert
- Specialist for mine and mining waste management
- ESG Coordinator
- Quality analyst
- Innovation officer for sustainability
- Energy consultant for the transition to renewable energy
- CSR Specialist (Corporate Social Responsibility)
- Sustainability and stakeholder dialogue officer
- Specialist for sustainable logistics and supply chains
The ability to skilfully combine technology and business in the context of sustainable development gives you a unique strength that is more in demand than ever. This results in a wide range of career opportunities in environmental, sustainability, project and strategic management, in environmentally-oriented product and process design, in environmental protection organisations, the energy industry or in environmental and management consultancy.