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Sustainable business management

The Bachelor's degree course in Sustainable Business Management makes you an expert when it comes to developing holistic and sustainable solutions for business management issues.

Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Business Administration

Economy
Zittau
Bachelor of Arts
7 semesters
Winter semester
NC-Free

About the degree program

Are you interested in economic issues? Do you think that the sustainable use of resources should be an important corporate goal? Are communication and conflict resolution particularly close to your heart? Then the Sustainable Business Management course is just right for you. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of all commercial areas of a company, from purchasing to sales, from marketing to personnel management, from controlling to financing. You will learn to always take sustainability aspects into account.

You will learn the basics of business administration and deepen your knowledge with the help of case studies and business games. This will enable you to recognize the interrelationships between different areas in the company and to view and solve problems in the company holistically. The combination of modules from business administration (60%), methodological subjects (20%) and sustainability topics (20%) is tailored to this. You can look forward to a wide range of elective options. In the 7th semester, you can apply the skills you have learned so far as part of a 12-week work placement.

Due to the wide range of options, you can qualify for a job in a smaller, regionally active company as well as in a larger, nationally or internationally active company. A career in a non-profit company or in the public sector is also possible. After completing your Bachelor's degree, you can go straight into a career or deepen the knowledge you have acquired in a Master's degree course. In Zittau, you can consider the Master's degree course in International Management, which is offered by Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences in combination with TU Dresden. This means you can obtain a Master's degree from a university of excellence in Zittau.

Get to know us!

In this video, Prof. Zips explains what makes the Sustainable Business Management course so exciting and forward-looking. Find out more about the unique opportunities that the degree program can offer you and how it prepares you for a wide range of career paths with a focus on sustainability in business. Discover what makes studying at our university so special and get to know one of your future professors.

Our promise to you

What you can look forward to

Affordable living

We have plenty of affordable living space: apartments in halls of residence, your own apartment, shared apartments - everything is possible here.

Stay abroad

If you would like to go abroad for a semester during your studies, we can make it possible. And: the border triangle always invites you to take a day trip to Poland or the Czech Republic.

A tree for you

The HSZG plants a tree for every student. If you want, you can even do it yourself.

Small groups

Here you study at eye level - not just with your fellow students. Thanks to small student groups, our lecturers will respond to you individually.

Leisure in the countryside

In addition to your studies, you can enjoy a wide range of leisure activities in the countryside: mountain biking, climbing, kiting, swimming, barbecues with friends by the lake. The only challenge you face is to make up your mind.

Career opportunities

Career areas where you can get started

Company management

Here you plan, coordinate and control important decisions in the company, for example which products are manufactured and at what price the products are sold. You are not only guided by company profits, but also by compliance with environmental standards and social goals.

Controlling

In the field of controlling, you provide company management with data and information in order to make business decisions. Numbers people are in demand here. Of course, sustainability aspects must not be neglected in this day and age.

Personnel management

You will learn to understand the needs of staff. Only satisfied employees will stay with the company in the long term and do a good job. Nowadays, no company can afford to lose highly qualified specialists to the competition. You will develop a feel for how employees can be treated with respect so that they feel comfortable in the company.

Marketing

The best product is useless without advertising and sales. Learn to understand the customer and implement their wishes for responsible and market-oriented product development. Design strategies for sustainable business models, global e-commerce on platforms, web stores and apps. Promote the product on social media and create relevant content.

Finance

In the area of finance, you provide the financial resources so that your company can operate on the market. You deal with financing through equity and debt capital. You also invest surplus funds for your company on the capital market. Sustainable investments play a special role for you.

Project management

As a project manager, you will be involved in a wide variety of projects in your company, for example the introduction of new products or the development of a marketing strategy. You will be the person in the project team who puts sustainability aspects at the forefront of the measures.

Study details

The most important facts at a glance

Faculty:

Economic Sciences and Industrial Engineering
Location: Zittau
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Standard period of study: 7 semesters
ECTS points: 210
Enrollment for: Winter semester
Admission restriction:

without NC

Accreditation status: in preparation

Course content

Detailed study plan

1st semester
  • Mathematics I
  • Fundamentals of Economics I
  • Introduction to business administration and constitutive decisions
  • Sustainable marketing in the digital age
  • Lecture series and seminar on topics of ecological, economic and social sustainability
  • Scientific work/accounting
2nd semester
  • Mathematics II
  • Fundamentals of Economics II/Business Ethics
  • Performance management
  • Accounting I
  • Environmentally oriented corporate management I
  • Law I  
3rd semester
  • Investment and financing
  • Sustainable personnel management I
  • Fundamentals of business taxation/environmental taxes
  • Statistics I
  • Business informatics I
  • Environmental, energy and climate protection law
4th semester
  • Business Informatics II
  • Environmental Management II
  • Decision Theory
  • Accounting II
  • Model and computer-aided corporate planning
  • Communication and sustainable practical project
5th semester
  • Statistics II

Compulsory elective modules

  • Introduction to Global Marketing
  • International Business Law
  • Investment Planning
  • Banking Management

Modules specialization or field of study:

  • Accounting and Taxation: Corporate Taxation
  • Finance: Financing
  • Leadership and Human Resources : Human Resources Management II, Leadership and Communication
  • Regional management and sustainable development: regional development practice, regional development and SMEs
  • Controlling of sustainable companies: Strategic and sustainable controlling
  • Sustainable marketing in the digital age: sustainable marketing concepts, product and price management
6th semester
  • Business simulation
  • Sustainable Project Management

Compulsory elective modules:

  • Sustainable Economic Policy
  • Business English B2
  • Law II (Introduction to Labor Law)
  • Market Research
  • Regenerative Energy Systems - Fundamentals

Modules specialization or field of study:

  • Accounting and Taxation: Group Accounting and International Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis and Auditing
  • Finance: Company valuation and securities analysis, financial markets and risk management
  • Leadership and Human Resources: Management of Corporate Development
  • Regional management and sustainable development: Regional marketing/business development  
  • Controlling of sustainable companies: Operational controlling, business software (SAP)
  • Sustainable marketing in the digital age: Digital commerce and customer communication
7th semester
  • Company internship
  • Bachelor thesis colloquium
  • Final module (Bachelor thesis and defense)

Podcast episode on the degree program

FAQ

Maybe you're wondering...

  • What NC do I need to study Sustainable Business Administration?

    You do not need a specific numerus clausus (NC) to study Sustainable Business Administration. There is also no strenuous selection process or waiting semester. Instead, we look forward to getting to know you personally. At Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, we have a family atmosphere and will guide you through your studies. Our professors and teaching staff will personally support you in achieving your individual goals.

  • How long does the Sustainable Business Administration course take?

    The Sustainable Business Administration Bachelor usually takes 3.5 years (7 semesters). If you need more time and semesters for your studies, this is possible.

    • 1st to 4th semester: Basic studies
    • 5th to 7th semester: Specialized studies
    • 7thsemester:  Bachelor's thesis and defense
  • In which city do I study Sustainable Business Administration?

    You will study Sustainable Business Administration in Zittau

    Mountains, lakes, two cities rich in culture and diversity and a forward-looking, research-oriented university of applied sciences right in the middle. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is as diverse as the Upper Lusatia region. Embedded in a unique landscape, the HSZG offers you space to think, let off steam and experiment. Whether it's student life, your first steps in research or direct cooperation with companies in the region - there are numerous opportunities to develop and grow. Not forgetting the direct proximity to Poland and the Czech Republic - we are in the heart of Europe! The short distances between campus, home, leisure activities and our neighboring countries will amaze you.

    You can find more information about our locations here:  Zittauand Görlitz - You've come to the right place!

  • Can I study Sustainable Business Management without a high school diploma?

    For the Sustainable Business Administration course, you need a general higher education entrance qualification, the entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or an equivalent qualification.

    Applicants with a qualification as a technician, business economist, master craftsman or similar. A certificate of advanced vocational training according to §18(3) of the SächsHSFG must take part in a counseling interview for general university admission.

  • How is the Sustainable Business Management degree program structured?

    The curriculum of the Bachelor's degree course in Sustainable Business Administration is designed in such a way that the modules build on each other, thus ensuring the best possible transfer of knowledge. This has the additional advantage that you don't have to worry about being guided through your studies in a meaningful and successful way.

  • What will studying Sustainable Business Management do for my future?

    The modern Sustainable Business Management course prepares you perfectly for the modern working world. Jobs that barely existed just a few years ago have now become more relevant and necessary - partly due to decisions such as the EU's Green Deal - . Workers who combine economic and sustainable disciplines are more in demand than ever. As a graduate, you will not only make a major contribution to the planet, but also enter a professional life that is fun, challenging and reflects your values.

Ask us your questions!

Your contact persons

Photo: Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Ingo Cassack
Fachstudienberater
Prof. Dr. rer. pol.
Ingo Cassack
Faculty of Business Administration and Industrial Engineering
02763 Zittau
Schliebenstr. 21
Building Z II, Room 115.4
1st floor
+49 3583 612-4606
Allgemeine Studienberatung
Madeleine Pohl
Department of Studies and International Affairs
02763 Zittau
Th.-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 0.21
First floor
+49 3583 612-3055
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