Learn to help shape the future sustainably. The focus area "Sustainability management and compliance" is about implementing the principle of sustainable development in the management of companies. According to this principle, which was recognized almost 30 years ago by the Rio Declaration of the United Nations, future development should be shaped economically, socially and ecologically in such a way that it meets the needs of living and future generations.
Why study Sustainability Management and Compliance?
- Working with modern software tools during your studies
- Cooperation with practical partners in the degree program
- Individual support from dedicated professors
Career prospects
With a Bachelor's degree, graduates can work in various areas and functions:
- Corporate management / management / project management
- in sustainability and compliance departments
- in consulting agencies
- as independent consultants and service providers.
Study content in the focus area
Students acquire basic knowledge in the context of sustainability and sustainable corporate management and more in-depth knowledge of the functions and levels of corporate management in the context of sustainability.
The module is worth 5 credit points.
Students recognize that economic success can only be ensured in the long term if ecological framework conditions and social aspects are taken into account. They have an overview of the objectives and tasks of sustainability and environmental management.
The module is worth 5 credit points.
Introduction to compliance as a Business Studies and legal paraphrase for the adherence of companies to regulations, laws, guidelines and voluntary codes.
The module is worth 5 credit points.
Students acquire basic knowledge of environmental law and understand the importance of this special area of law for sustainable development and for Economics. After an introduction to the principles and areas of environmental law, current issues and typical problems are dealt with in more detail in research presentations on an assigned topic / term papers.
The module is worth 5 credit points.
Students receive an introduction to the topics of data protection and data security in the company.
The module is worth 5 credit points.
Students should understand the concept of sustainability in society and develop professional competence in this area. They acquire a basic understanding of ecological principles and the impact and significance of various environmental factors in companies.
The module is worth 5 credit points.
Students acquire basic knowledge in the context of leadership and more in-depth knowledge of leadership issues, interaction with and motivation of people in the organizational environment.
The module is worth 5 credit points.
Participants in this module receive a comprehensive overview of the concepts and instruments of personnel management as well as the instruments and processes of personnel management in companies.
The module is worth 5 credit points.
The business simulation module enables students to think in a holistic and complex way in the fields of logistics and production. Typical company processes are illustrated in the form of case studies.
The module is worth 5 credit points.
Students are able to carry out independent scientific work and present the results in a scientific form. They are able to use modern media, methods and instruments.
The module is worth 10 credit points.
Program and Examination Regulations
For me, the degree program is a mixture of theory and practice. Relevant topics are covered and can be applied in the projects together with the companies.
Marie Schneeweiss, student at the Department of Economics
Degree programs with top scores
Germany's largest university ranking service (CHE) certifies that the Department of Economics has top scores in the categories of “contact with work environment”, “international orientation” and “organization of studies”.
The state university Anhalt University of Applied Sciences offers you:
- low tuition fees
- highly recognized degrees
- accredited degree programs
Attractive student life
A unique campus with university and residential buildings. The magnificent old town with the castle directly on the Saale. And green spaces full of perennial gardens and plants everywhere. Campus Bernburg-Strenzfeld shines with quality of study and quality of life.
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