As a Master of Engineering in Sustainability Management, you will lead and support deploying sustainable technologies, organisational change processes, and collaboration networks for environmentally and socially responsible businesses.
This online Master's Programme uniquely combines technological and strategic business aspects of sustainability. It builds on the needs of businesses to meet rising sustainability requirements and carry out sustainable strategic planning. It educates professionals responsible for creating and implementing relevant technology solutions, enhancing process and product sustainability, and leading corporate sustainability efforts.
You will create networks and partnerships among SMEs. The core strength of studying for a professional Master's degree is that you can connect all your study projects to your own work and professional development. For instance, you may develop business sustainability actions through course case studies, network and collaborate with other students and attending businesses, or generate more comprehensive research and development through the thesis.
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This online Master's Programme uniquely combines technological and strategic business aspects of sustainability. It builds on the needs of businesses to meet rising sustainability requirements and carry out sustainable strategic planning. It educates professionals responsible for creating and implementing relevant technology solutions, enhancing process and product sustainability, and leading corporate sustainability efforts.
You will create networks and partnerships among SMEs. The core strength of studying for a professional Master's degree is that you can connect all your study projects to your own work and professional development. For instance, you may develop business sustainability actions through course case studies, network and collaborate with other students and attending businesses, or generate more comprehensive research and development through the thesis.
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* You will know how to conduct corporate sustainability and climate impact reporting and lead complex development processes.
* You will know how to estimate and reduce carbon footprint, adapt business practices to changing climate, and assess risks and opportunities related to climate change.
* You will understand how to apply appropriate data management tools and methods for Life Cycle Management.
* You will know how energy efficiency services are managed, what technologies are implemented, and how to improve energy and service efficiencies.
* You will know how to apply circular economy principles in corporate settings.
* You will understand how to identify, engage, and maintain successful partnerships to create long-lasting, sustainable value networks.
As a Master of Engineering in Sustainability Management:
* You will know how to conduct corporate sustainability and climate impact reporting and lead complex development processes.
* You will know how to estimate and reduce carbon footprint, adapt business practices to changing climate, and assess risks and opportunities related to climate change.
* You will understand how to apply appropriate data management tools and methods for Life Cycle Management.
* You will know how energy efficiency services are managed, what technologies are implemented, and how to improve energy and service efficiencies.
* You will know how to apply circular economy principles in corporate settings.
* You will understand how to identify, engage, and maintain successful partnerships to create long-lasting, sustainable value networks.
Read more: Karelia UAS Scholarship system
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The 2nd semester provides you with an in-depth professional content on assessing and managing the life-cycle impacts of products, processes, and services. You also learn about energy service management and create related professional products like energy audits. The research and development methods and practices will support you in initiating and planning the thesis.
In the following study year (semesters 3 and 4), you collaborate in co-creation projects with Sustainability Management partner organisations. You will carry out the thesis based on a collaborative process with working life and address sustainability questions with an applicable research and development approach. You will reach professional routines supporting the further development of your expertise.
The programme offers a thorough understanding of engineering with a sustainability focus on addressing societal concerns. During the first semester of the studies, you identify your professional role in Sustainability Management. You will reflect on your role as a change agent and learn how businesses are required to conduct their sustainability work. You will learn about sustainability reporting, business responsibility, and calculating organisational carbon footprints. In addition, you may already start elective studies that best support your learning objectives.
The 2nd semester provides you with an in-depth professional content on assessing and managing the life-cycle impacts of products, processes, and services. You also learn about energy service management and create related professional products like energy audits. The research and development methods and practices will support you in initiating and planning the thesis.
In the following study year (semesters 3 and 4), you collaborate in co-creation projects with Sustainability Management partner organisations. You will carry out the thesis based on a collaborative process with working life and address sustainability questions with an applicable research and development approach. You will reach professional routines supporting the further development of your expertise.
1st year:
Identifying Sustainability 15 credits
Elective studies 5 cr
Managing Sustainability 15 credits
2nd year:
Thesis implementation 20 credits
Thesis, Finalizing 5 credits
Co-creation for Sustainability 5 credits
Studies are conducted entirely online, which makes studying independent and flexible. The programme includes elective studies that can be selected from other universities. These can also be found in the course offerings of INVEST University Alliance Programmes. Studies have some hybrid intensive weeks in Finland with an opportunity to attend online. Earlier studies and expertise are acknowledged following the PRL (procedure for recognizing and validating prior learning).
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Managing Sustainability 15 credits
2nd year:
Thesis implementation 20 credits
Thesis, Finalizing 5 credits
Co-creation for Sustainability 5 credits
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The INVEST European University Alliance brings together a Network of European Universities with international programs and courses suitable for international exchanges or as part of your elective studies. In addition, Karelia has a vast partner network with other international partner universities. International studying opportunities are presented throughout your studies by your study coordinator.
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Karelia has carried out long-term research and development work in sustainability-related themes, such as sustainable and renewable energy, low-carbon solutions, and the bioeconomy. The research and development experts and RDI -projects support your studies' collaboration network.
You will network with international students and companies during your studies. Case assignments of courses are based on actual working-life professional tasks and create professional products, such as a carbon footprint report, an assessment of energy efficiency service, or a plan for an industrial collaboration project. The case assignments establish a broader professional profile of a Sustainability Manager, working in inter-organisational collaboration within industries and other stakeholders.
You will create networks and partnerships among SMEs.
Karelia has carried out long-term research and development work in sustainability-related themes, such as sustainable and renewable energy, low-carbon solutions, and the bioeconomy. The research and development experts and RDI -projects support your studies' collaboration network.
Online tuition in English.
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