• Graduation

    Master of Business Administration - MBA

  • ECTS-Points

    90

  • Learning format (optional)

    Blended Learning

    Distance learning

  • Duration

    4 semesters, part time

  • Start

    continuously possible

  • Costs

    EUR 16.900,--

  • Admission requirements

    Bachelor's degree and professional experience

  • Language

    German or English

  • Curriculum

    Curriculum (PDF | 192 KB)

How to apply
Course Overview
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call on organizations to operate responsibly across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. For today’s professionals, aligning business performance with sustainability objectives is both a strategic opportunity and a complex challenge.
This course is designed to help professionals meet these challenges by developing the competencies needed to drive sustainable transformation within their organizations. Participants will explore key themes such as the circular economy, sustainable business models, and the complexities of decision-making in sustainability contexts.
Through a systemic and cross-sectoral lens, the course examines how organizations can create long-term value while addressing ecological and social responsibilities. By the end, participants will be equipped to integrate sustainability into strategic decision-making and lead initiatives that foster resilient, competitive, and responsible enterprises.
Romana Bates

To remain competitive in a rapidly changing environment while acting responsibly, we need to think long-term and make decisions today that take into account ourselves, the planet we live on and future generations.

Mag.
Romana Bates

Study program director of the courses "Sustainable Management" at the Center for General Management

Info-Session

At our info sessions, the individual study programs are presented in detail. We are happy to answer your questions and look forward to meeting you there! Individual Appointments with the program director on request.

Appointments

12.11.2025, 16:00

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What Is This Program About?

  • Requirements on companies regarding sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) are growing rapidly. These issues affect all parts of an organization. Therefore, there is a need for education that shows students how economic, ecological, and social challenges impact every area of a company – and makes those interrelations understandable. 
  • The MBA specialization “Sustainable Management” provides practice-oriented methods so students can meet increasing demands for sustainable corporate governance. Additionally, students learn (via reflection and analysis) to face emerging contradictions and to responsibly implement the dimensions of a sustainable economy. 

„To remain competitive in a rapidly changing environment while acting responsibly, we must think long-term and make decisions today that take into account ourselves, the planet we live on, and future generations.”
 

What You Will Gain?

  • Learning how traditional dichotomies between financial return and social/environmental impact can be replaced by integrative, purpose-oriented management that incorporates economic, ecological, and social needs. 
  • Skills for transforming organizations toward sustainability; students choose a real example from their own professional environment. 
  • A holistic approach to sustainable transformation of companies, including personal reflection on what implementation requires.

ACBSP Logo und PRME LogoThe continuing education program is ACBSP accredited. Furthermore, Danube Business School is a member of the United Nations PRME Initiative.

Blended learning option

To meet the demands of students who study alongside their work, courses at Danube Business School are offered as blended learning courses. Blended Learning combines self-study with e-learning and on campus training modules according to the training objectives of each degree course.

  • Networking
  • personal support
  • Get in touch with top-class lecturers

Continuing education tuition fee: EUR 23.900,--

Distance learning option

Study anywhere and at any time? Since 2017, we have also been offering the General Management programs in the distance learning version. Here, all subjects can be completed 100% online within a year or at your own pace. It is possible to start all year round. This means that the course can be adapted to suit individual circumstances, such as professional and private commitments or stays abroad.

  • flexible in terms of location and time
  • Good balance between work and family life

Continuing education tuition fee: EUR 16.900,--

The "MBA" program comprises a total of 90 ECTS credits. The curriculum consists of 12 compulsory modules, amounting to 36 ECTS credits, and elective modules totaling 15 ECTS credits. Additionally, students must choose a specialization worth 24 ECTS credits. The modules for specialization are determined by the curriculum of the Certificate Programs in effect at the time of completion. Finally, students must complete a thesis worth 15 ECTS credits. The selection of core curriculum modules and specialization electives is to be documented in a separate agreement (Learning Agreement), signed by the student and the academic director, and appended to the student's record. This agreement serves as the basis for examinations. It also specifies which modules will be completed through distance learning and which through blended learning mode.

You can start the specialization modules in the summer semester. There is also the possibility to begin with the “Certificate Program Sustainable Management” first; modules completed there can be credited (both content-wise and financially) toward the full MBA.

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Barbara Brenner

Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Barbara Brenner

Dean - Faculty of Business and Globalisation

Romana Bates

Mag.
Romana Bates

Member of academic staff - Center for General Management

 

Here you can find more information about the MBA study program.

Study schedule 25_26
PDF | 252 KB
Study schedule 26_27
PDF | 252 KB
Appendix Continuing Education Tuition Fee
PDF | 150 KB

Admission requirements

  • Students who have an Austrian or equivalent foreign university degree of any relevant higher education studies of any subject (at least a Bachelor-degree) and
  • Minimum of two years of professional experience and
  • English language skills C1 as well as the positive completion of the selection procedure at Danube Business School.

 

First steps to studying at the University for Continuing Education Krems

Interested in applying for admission to the "MBA with specialization in Sustainable Management"? If so, please follow the enrolment procedure described below:

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Application process

  1. Contact us to clarify your expectations of the study program and to check the admission requirements
  2. Online application (Prepare the required documents "Learning Agreement" and "Appendix Continuing Education Tuition Fee" for upload in the online tool. Corresponding forms and templates can be found in the "Downloads" section. Furthermore, remember the study code UM 999 071 for selection in the online tool.)
  3. Carrying out the selection procedure (interview with the director of studies)
  4. Admission to the degree program

We look forward to receiving your application and to welcoming you soon at the University for Continuing Education Krems.

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