Sustainable Economics & Management
Business Administration: Next level - Unlock excellent career opportunities! This degree programme focuses on the responsible management of people, technologies, finances, and natural resources. You will develop business and sustainability-related skills in an integrated approach to drive innovative solutions for social-ecological transformation.
Shape the future of the economy!
The Sustainable Economics and Management degree programme focuses on a forward-looking mindset. We combine economic and sustainability sciences within a modern understanding of management. Together, we will examine, critically question, and further develop economic structures. Acquiring knowledge with a strong practical focus guarantees the development of an individual career profile. Your opportunities are diverse — ranging from start-ups to large corporations, academia, or politics.
Sustainable Economics & Management
Sustainable Economics & Management
Sustainable Economics & Management
Sustainable Economics & Management
Sustainable Economics & Management
Sustainable Economics & Management
I am studying NOEM because sustainability means the future to me, and that includes not only ecological and social action but also a sensible rethinking of the economy.
Oseit Höpfner
Student Sustainable Economy and Management
Career prospects
Graduates of this programme are sustainable business experts with a forward-looking, socio-ecological mindset. The demand for professionals who bring a new understanding of management and values is growing rapidly.
Specialisation options
Our up-to-date curriculum combines sustainable learning with strong practical components, preparing you for a career in entrepreneurial and organisational contexts with a focus on sustainability. The specialisations enable you to build a personalised sustainability competence profile alongside a solid foundation in business. Graduates benefit from diverse career opportunities, including direct entry into middle management roles in companies or public institutions.
You will choose two out of five available specialisations, which can be freely combined to help shape your individual professional profile. These are:
- Sustainability Marketing
- Responsible Business Management
- Public Benefit-Oriented Innovations and Entrepreneurship
- Regional Development and Transformation
- Sustainable value creation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Prospects / job profiles
As a graduate, there are many opportunities open to you in business, regional organisations or as a founder. At the same time, there are many opportunities to take up a complementary Master's degree programme.
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Application period
Summer semester:
for higher semester: 1.12. to 15.1.
Winter semester:
for the first semester: 1.6. to 31.8.
for higher semester: 1.6. to 15.7.
Please start by creating an applicant account via the HNEE application portal at → https://bewerbung.hnee.de. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from us containing your username and password.
You may then log in to enter the required information and upload your documents. After submitting your application online, you’ll be able to view a summary of your details by clicking the “Print” button.We recommend saving or printing this summary and reviewing it carefully to ensure all details are correct. If you notice any errors after submission, please get in touch with us by e-mail at studieren(at)hnee.de before the application deadline.
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), or
- Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, or
- A first higher education degree qualifying for a profession, or
- A recognised professional qualification in accordance with §10(2), points 6 to 11 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (as amended on 28 April 2014), e.g. Master craftsperson (Meister) or certified business administrator (Fachwirt)
- Certificate of general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, or vocational higher education entrance qualification (in accordance with §10(2), points 6 to 11 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act of 28 April 2014, as amended
- Educational and professional background (curriculum vitae in tabular form)
Application period
Summer semester:
for higher semester: 1.11. to 1.12. from a non-EU country or an EU/EEA country
Winter semester:
for the first semester: 1.4. to 15.7. from a non-EU country or an EU/EEA country
for higher semester: 1.4. to 15.7. from a non-EU country or an EU/EEA country
Please apply early if you need to apply for a visa for your studies. The processing times are sometimes very long.
If you obtained your school-leaving qualification outside Germany, you must not apply directly to our university, regardless of your citizenship. Instead, please apply via the uni-assist e.V. application portal. Uni-assist is a central service provider that conducts a preliminary review of international applications on behalf of many German universities. Detailed information about the application process can be found on the uni-assist website, including country-specific guidance.
If your application is complete and meets the formal admission requirements, uni-assist will forward it to our university. Once your application has been imported into the HNEE application system, you will receive an email with login details for the HNEE application portal, allowing you to track the status of your application.
- A higher education entrance qualification obtained abroad that is recognised as equivalent to a German university entrance qualification
- Applicants with an international educational background must also provide proof of German language proficiency at C1 level, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You can check whether you meet the admission requirements on the uni-assist website.
- Assessment test W-course
The following application documents must be uploaded exclusively via the uni-assist application portal. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and additional documents may be requested.
- Copy of the higher education entrance qualification in the original language
- Depending on the type of qualification and country of origin, the higher education entrance qualification may include the following documents (see uni-assist country information):
- school-leaving certificates with a transcript of grades
- academic records from one to two years of study
- other certificates relevant to the higher education entrance qualification (e.g. certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre for applicants from China, India, Mongolia, or Vietnam; proof of having passed a university entrance examination)
- German language certificate at level C1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR)
Foreign certificates must be translated into German or English by a sworn translator.
Application period
Summer semester: 1.12. to 15.1.
Winter semester: 1.6. to 15.7.
As a secondary auditor (Nebenhörer*in), you may only apply for modules offered in the respective semester. An overview of the available modules can be found here. Please note that the modules offered, including their schedules and content, are subject to change.
Students who are already enrolled at another university as main (degree-seeking) students may be admitted to Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE) as secondary auditors (Nebenhörer*innen), subject to available capacity. Admission requires that simultaneous enrolment at both institutions (parallel studies) is feasible and that the selected module constitutes a meaningful supplement to the student’s primary programme of study.
Secondary auditors are not members of HNEE. They may participate in examinations with the approval of the respective examiners and in accordance with the applicable examination regulations. The scope of examinations taken may not lead to the award of a degree. There is no legal entitlement to participate in examinations. Further provisions are set out in the current matriculation regulations of HNEE.
Formal applications must be submitted during the application period by post or e-mail to the Student Service Centre.
There is a fee for secondary auditoring. The amount of the fee is determined by the current fee schedules of HNEE, the AStA, and the Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg.
Application period
Summer semester: 1.12. to 15.1.
Winter semester: 1.6. to 15.7.
As a guest student, you can only apply for modules in the corresponding semester. You can find an overview of the respective offers here. Please note that the modules offered, their dates and contents may be subject to change.
As a rule, applications for guest auditor status must be submitted to the Student Service Centre prior to the start of the courses (Guest auditor application).
Persons who are not enrolled as guest auditors may be admitted to courses of up to 8 semester weeks within the scope of available training capacity, even without proof of a university entrance qualification.
Guest auditor status is generally subject to a fee. No fees are charged to enrolled students. Guest auditor status is free of charge for interested persons with a refugee background.
Participation in courses within the relevant teaching areas will be confirmed in writing. Participation in examinations is excluded.
Formal applications are to be submitted during the application period by post or e-mail to the Student Service Centre during the application period.
We are happy to welcome you to an → exchange programme at HNEE.
FAQs on application and admission
No, there are no separate application deadlines for applicants who obtained their Abitur or Fachhochschulreife before the current year. The current application deadlines can be found under the Application section for each degree programme.
If the number of applications is expected to exceed the number of available study places, the degree programme will be subject to admission restrictions (Numerus Clausus). Study places are allocated to applicants through a selection process, which involves creating several ranking lists. The average grade or waiting time of the last admitted applicant determines the admission threshold for that year.
You can find the admission thresholds for restricted degree programmes from the previous year here:
Admission thresholds for restricted degree programmes from previous years
No, you may only apply for one degree programme at our university. We encourage you to consult with us early on to determine which programme is the best fit for you. Please contact us via E-mail to arrange an appointment. Consultations are available by phone, online, or in person.
If your Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) consists of a school-based and a practical part, you can only apply once both parts have been completed. For example, if the practical part ends after the application deadline, you will have to apply in the following year.
For applications to a Master’s degree programme, we require a transcript from your university showing at least 150 ECTS credits, your current grade point average, and the expected date of graduation.
You have the option to apply for a study place at our university even without an Abitur. For this, you need a secondary school leaving certificate (Sekundarstufe I, e.g., Realschule), a relevant vocational qualification, and two years of professional experience, or a master craftsman’s certificate (Meister) or certified business administrator (Fachwirt) in any field.
Admission, rejection, or exclusion notices are made available in the online application portal. At the same time, a notification is sent to the email address registered in your applicant account.
For restricted-admission degree programmes, the notices are usually sent out two to four weeks after the application deadline for the respective programme.
Contacts
Content-related questions
General information about studying
General Student Counselling
Stadtcampus | House 5 ground floor, right
Schicklerstraße 5 | 16225 Eberswalde
+ 49 3334 657-149
studieren(at)hnee.de
Counselling appointment
Please make an appointment by phone or e-mail.
Student counselling & Head of study programme
Professorship for Responsible Business Management & Ecological Sustainability
Organisational issues
Head of study programme
Professor of Economics, specialising in Regional Economics, Head of Undergraduate School, Head of Sustainable Economics and Management Programme